Is this possible? My first true love was an SA, and Im starting the restoration on my red SE in a few months... I was thinking about things I liked about my SA, and believe it or not I prefer those bumpers to the rubber FB ones. Its a much cleaner look with the body molding removed, and I was curious if it was possible to swap them out.

And if it IS possible, is it as easy as just bolting them up? Or will some fabrication be required?

Any advice would be great, ty in advance -Derek

 

in the shortest of answers I can say yes for the front or get a SA

 

the SA bumpers will NOT bolt up to an FB. you will need to install SA fenders on your SA in order to use the SA bumper.

 

cannot change bumper without changing fenders, that's what ya saying right. What about the rear? I've seen the front done but never noticed done on the rear

 

I've saw FB rears grafted onto SA's but not the other way around. I imagine you could make it work if you wanted it bad enough.

 

I remember a picture of an fb with sa bumpers autocrossing
somewhere floating on the forum. You will need the fenders like stated above.

 

You also have to change the bumper shocks

 

I need an SA roller, got it :P

Anyone know of one available?

 

getting to be few and far between for a decent SA roller. i have the SA fenders though

 

SA's really becoming tough to find back East??

I know when I was considering purchasing mine my oldest son was explaining to me that it would be a nightmare to find the right parts for it, was only two years for the right dash

 

out east there are nearly ZERO early RX (2,3,4) models lingering around for sale and the SA's are becoming harder and harder to find in decent non rust bucket condition.

 

Hey, I'm in Pittsburgh, Pa and I'm about to buy a SA parts car, I will totally trade you the SA body parts for FB body parts in good condition.

 

Theres a decent looking SA for sale up here for $750. Complete car but non-running. If only I had space...

 

seven fifty and non running... I picked up my ls for 300 running

 

Doing this with my '85 GSL. Found a Cali parts car in Michigan and picked up SA bumpers, fenders, the 3 front lower valence pieces (you'll need these, too), the black plastic grill (SA is different), and side moldings. Also converting tail lights to SA.

Now, what color to paint it...

 

wow, we come across with good bones out here. I'll have to get in the habit of posting so we can do what we can to save more of them

 

you going to add the tag lights and relocate the rear lic plate as well ?

paint may depend on interior colour ?

 

Grey interior. Considering white, BMW Space Gray Metallic, K8, or the original red - in that order.

As far as plate location and rear end treatment for FB sheet metal, I like this, minus the flaired fenders and wing...

 

Hey Man, My 1885 GSL SE got a dentd rear bumper. Just cover damage. Do you know where to buy a ew or used one in GC?

 

The market place on this site.

FaceBook

EBay.

 

You can try Riggs Vintage Mazda through FaceBook.

I haven't used them .. however other members have been happy with their price and product selection.

 

He has everything but charges wayyy to much for it .