124 Sport coupe question

[georgeramos]

Does anyone know if you can change the fascia of the 74 and later to the 71 version? Im talking grille, headlight surrounds etc.

Thanks

[perthling]

The front of the 74 has a cutout or step in the centre which (I believe) gives greater airflow to the radiator for the larger (1756cc) engine. So a BC grille would probably fit into the space but there would be a gap beneath most of the bottom of the grille. I'm not sure how the BC grille attaches at the bottom (if at all) but the headlights are in the same location between the BC and the CC so the width would likely be fine.

I am not certain but I believe that the bumper bar dumb irons are different - I don't know if the bumpers could be a straight swap but it's a good chance as the subframe would not have changed position in the model change.

If you did put a BC bumper on a CC again you might have some funny visuals with the centre cutout behind the bumper.

I have seen a CC with a BC rear bumper but don't recall seeing a CC with a BC front bumper.

Sorry I haven't posted pics but I hope you understand what I mean from the description.

[georgeramos]

I do understand, thank you. Ive wondered what it would look like with the CC's cut away center section but i feel it HAS to look better than the stock setup...