88-91 rear bumper on 79-87

[Mr Bean]

I've seen 88-91 front and rear body work swapped onto older models except the rear bumper. Does anyone know what the issue is with rear bumper?

[marquisman]

I would think the issue is with the filler panel. The aero box filler mounts to the tail lights. Where as the box, has the filler mounted to the bumper.

[Mr Bean]

So if I swapped the whole rear end including tail lights and fillers it would bolt on?

[marquisman]

I believe so. Iirc, the only issues are with the '79-'82 box because, the tail light panel is different. '83-'91 should be the same. The box bumper is much better looking, no? It makes the car look wider imo.

[Mr Bean]

I prefer the streamlined look of the newer bumpers. Older ones look like they belong on a larger car. I will only do the conversion if I can swap all the parts over.

[marquisman]

I know there have been a couple guys on here that have done this swap. Its been done to the vic too.

[Mr Bean]

I've seen a few swaps done but all of them kept the older style rear bumper which is why I am asking if these is something special about it that would prevent an easy swap.

[johnunit]

It might need to be spaced in or out... if it's close to the body for the aeroboxes, obviously that's a complication. Spacing it out would be relatively easy.

[marquisman]

I think the aero box has the spacers. Do yo plan to do something with the front bumper?