Is it a direct for for the 89 tails on a 88 car? Do the moldings line up right with the center panel?
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89 tails quick question
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Mine went in perfect, no modding needed. but some people say the had to make some holes bigger or had to drill some more holes. try it out. let me know if u had to do anything, cuzz im still confused on y mine went perfect and others had to do something.
There are 2 extra studs on the 89+ tail lights/center piece compared to the pre-89. A lot of people simply break off those studs and bolt it up with the 88 mounting locations, while some people like to drill the 2 extra holes for the mounting. Up to you.
As far as the trim goes, your 88 trim ends exactly where the centerpiece begins, so it will all go back together perfectly, however you're 88 trim won't look the same as the newer trim on the new centre piece.
As far as the trim goes, your 88 trim ends exactly where the centerpiece begins, so it will all go back together perfectly, however you're 88 trim won't look the same as the newer trim on the new centre piece.
im about to do this on my car but all i was gonna do was paint all my trims white so they match. i have an 87 na with 89> trims btw
I just took the studs off (they slide out) no big deal really. And as far as the mouldings, I just used a blow-dryer to heat my pre-89 moulding, and peel it off...then I double-stick taped it to the 89+ moulding.
Here's a pic:
Here's a pic:
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Ok I installed the 89 tails today the only change was i had to pull off the little moldings above the plastic moldings and it lined right up. The backs were rusted to hell so i just broke the bolts and it was a direct line up.
Johnathan... When you put your moldings on there was there a gap between? I can't tell from you pic.
Johnathan... When you put your moldings on there was there a gap between? I can't tell from you pic.
No a gap in the middle of the moldings under the license plate. Did your molding fit exactly to the license plate or was it a little bit short
Yes, there is a slight gap, because the molding is designed differently...it's no too bad though.
alright i just lined it up. Did you just tape it onto the plastic molding looking piece that was there? Does it come out real far and look a little awkward from the side? Thanks
I think that looks good. I popped them little moldings off above the trim and painted them white so it matched better. I'll get a pic if you wanna see it.