96 Mystique front end conversion questions

[FPGT24]

I have a 96 Mystique LS. I want to convert the front end to a 98-00 Mystique. I know i will need fenders, hood, headlights, and grill from a 98-00 Mystique, but do I need anything else??? Any help is appreciated thanks.

 

[mystiquevltwin]

You will need the headlight back-plate, bumpers and you may need to do some bodywork to the radiator support. Im not sure about that one but I know going from a pre98 Contour to a +98 contour, some modification was needed.

 

[FPGT24]

Are you sure about the bumpers? Because I compared the bumpers from a 95-97 Mystique to the 98-00 and they look identical.

 

[striker2]

Are you sure about the bumpers? Because I compared the bumpers from a 95-97 Mystique to the 98-00 and they look identical.

no they dont.

95-97 Mystique

98-00 Mystique

 

[Smokinjoe]

Since the pricing on these cars have bottomed out, you might be better off selling your car, and buying a post 98 Mystique.