Cosmetically Converting a 90 Into a 91+

[Erik]

No, I?m not thinking of doing it. But I?ve seen it done a few times, and was curious what?s involved. The big difference seems to be the front nose and the rub strips. Was more done also? Are there things I?m missing?

Enquiring minds want to know!

[G8nightman]

Yes panel behind the front tires rear corvette emblem also supports behind the front bumper


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[Alex0413]

My '90 that I recently bought has had this conversion done, and I love the look! While I did not complete the conversion, i'd be happy to take any pics that you may need or check anything.

[Z51JEFF]

Door trim the same for all 91-96 Corvettes but short dogleg trim is ZR-1 specific.

[Corvette95]

The biggest problem I ran into ( am I not a zip tie kind of person) is to mount ( in a correct and factory looking way) the front evap canister and purge solenoid on the new front bumper bar which has a different design not meant for the evap canister in front.

[Erik]

My '90 that I recently bought has had this conversion done, and I love the look! While I did not complete the conversion, i'd be happy to take any pics that you may need or check anything.

Yours was actually what inspired me to ask the question. :)

Yes, pics would be great. Especially of the more challenging areas.

[Erik]

So to do it, one would need:

-Front bumper cover and all the assemblies below that.
-All new rub strips all the way around
- panel behind wheels
- dog leg trim
- new badges
- new wheels (saw blades or A Molds)
- custom bracket to hold evaporator canister and purge solenoid.
- I?m guessing the back bumper rub strips is ZR-1 unique
- paint as needed
- some assembly required.

Is that about right?

[Erik]

The biggest problem I ran into ( am I not a zip tie kind of person) is to mount ( in a correct and factory looking way) the front evap canister and purge solenoid on the new front bumper bar which has a different design not meant for the evap canister in front.

So how did you sort that out?

[Corvette95]

So how did you sort that out?

I got the correct bracket, had it powder coated, will let you know...still in paint shop. Will have to fabricate something. Also got the correct evap solenoid cover.

[Alex0413]

Yours was actually what inspired me to ask the question. :)

Yes, pics would be great. Especially of the more challenging areas.

I'm currently waiting for a clutch slave to come in today so I can drive it out of my garage for the first time! Once I do, i'll take a bunch of pictures for you!

[GOLDCYLON]

MY 90 Auto was done before I bought It. The PO hated the black rubber body line and wanted to refresh the look on his car. You see folks faces when I tell em its a 90 lol

[WARP TEN]

Having read through this thread a few times I have only one question. Why in the world would one change the look of a '90 to match that of a '91? One can buy a '91 for essentially the same price as a '90 without the need to spend more money. Plus you would get some design/engineering improvements along with it. Just curious... Bob

[G8nightman]

This was probably popular thing when the cars first came out. I could still see it happen today 90's usually could be bought for less money and some people just like the 91 look better.

[Erik]

This was probably popular thing when the cars first came out. I could still see it happen today 90's usually could be bought for less money and some people just like the 91 look better.

Bingo.

[G8nightman]

Yea pervious owner of my 90 did it to the car.12506


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