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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 6:28 pm 
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when i Saw an XH ute the other day and I was wondering if the bonnet would fit an EF as the fronts are the same. It'd look cool with that big lump they have.
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 6:42 pm 
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I think they might be different around the windscreen area? Not sure

 

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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 6:47 pm 
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nah it wont fit afaik, xh ustes are based on the xd shape
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Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 7:59 pm 
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Didn't think it would, I guess it'd only be the front that'd fit, but it'd be awsome if it went on.
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:24 am 
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Afaik, they will fit, as the front end is interhcngeable between the sedans/utes/wagons, but if you really wanted to be sure you could sort of measure one up?
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:42 am 
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won't fit, the top section is the issue.
i imagine the rad support may be different also?

 

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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 1:59 am 
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won't fit, the top section is the issue.
i imagine the rad support may be different also?
No, it's only the top section, from what I've read, the XH is basically an XD with an EF front end from the engine firewall forward - because I know my ute has the EF suspension, etc.
The XH bonnet also differs because it doesn't have the EF's rounded 'bulge', it rather has 'steps' - if you have a look at the front cover of the XH owners handbook I have in my photo gallery, you'll understand what I'm saying.
Incidently, I have wondered how an EL front would look on my ute - I have the advantage of comparison :lol: Too much work, and the wiper area issue comes into it as well . . . . :cry:

 

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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:05 am 
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Afaik, they will fit, as the front end is interhcngeable between the sedans/utes/wagons, but if you really wanted to be sure you could sort of measure one up?

they arent interchangeable, the bonnet, guards and bumper are unique to XH's, not too sure about the headlights

 

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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:11 am 
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the bumper and headlights are the only things interchangable.

 

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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 2:28 am 
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And the clear front indicators are too . . .

 

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