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Front end damage 700 1990

My wife was involved in a minor front end collision with our 1990 745 GLE. Everyone is okay, of course, and the car still drives fine. I am planning to put the car back together myself (I've done this kind of work before) However, I am having a difficult time finding 1990 front sheet metal. I have found a 1988 740 Turbo nose. I like the look of these models as opposed to what I have. Can anyone enlighten me on any fitment problems I may run into? Will the 1988 headlight/grill assemblies mate easily to the 1990 radiator support or will the radiator support need to swapped as well? What about fenders? i know the hood is okay to swap. I plan on buying the entire 88 as a parts car. The 88 was involved in a rear end collision that totaled it. Before I lay out any cash I would apreciate any opinions. Thanks all.

ps. I realize swapping an older nose onto the '90 will devalue the car somewhat. I'm okay with that, as we have no intention of ever selling this car.






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