swapping front clip with curren

**krazymofo** · 12-26-2005, 05:57 AM

Hi all, new to the forums, I might be in the wrong section, sorry. I'm currently in Okinawa Japan, and getting anything from here to the states is too friggin' expensive, so I decided to try something different. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that the Toyota Celica and Curren (year specific-94-99ish???) are ALMOST the same car. The only exterior differences are the entire front clip, and the rear hatch/window. What I'm thinking of doing, if the entire front clip is interchangeable, I'd like to bring back an entire curren front clip(front bodykit, aftermarket headlights, hood, and fenders) and put it on a Celica. But only if they're interchangeable. I believe Currens were only made in the early 90's, so I don't think there are any other generations. I've only seen the exact same style of every Curren I've seen, but it is soooooo close to the Celica, it was just something I thought was worth some thought

Well, if anyone has any input on this, please feel free, thanx in advance,

Robert

**Seven Of Nine** · 12-26-2005, 07:20 AM

I wouldn't have thought they were interchangable, but I could be wrong.

**Lil_lissa** · 12-26-2005, 08:38 AM

yep i'm pretty sure you can do it with not too much of a hassel
they're basically the same body style
i know a guy that is doing the curren front end on a 91 or 92 celica this winter...

good luck
i like the circle lights better than the curren ones though, i think they look similar to the camry lights

**Locker** · 12-27-2005, 08:52 AM

I say do it... it'll look dirty. and find out the cost on buying and shipping that. Id be interested to know

**krazymofo** · 12-27-2005, 10:45 AM

Since I'm in the military, there's a slight chance TMO will ship the parts for me when I move to the states :D YES! I'm going to find out tomorrow. And if I'm able to, I'll probably bring myself a JDM engine :D MUAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! any ideas which eng I should get?? :D As long as it fits in a 6th gen Celica, I'll be happy

Robert

P.S. I'll also find out how much it would cost to ship through post office tomorrow

**Lil_lissa** · 12-27-2005, 11:42 AM

hey find out how much you can buy a set of 4 projector headlights over there for the 6th gen, then ship them to me when you get here :D:D:D

**Locker** · 12-27-2005, 12:41 PM

3sgte is the motor you want

**krazymofo** · 12-28-2005, 11:31 AM

hmmm...........kinda hard to get info at the shops here when you don't know the language.............lol. I'm going to several salvage yards tomorrow, hopefully I'll find out how much the stuff will cost, finding a aftermarket front body kit sure is a pain. I know they exist though. I'll keep an eye out for those projector headlights lissa :D Oh yea, before I forget, I can get that engine in the states right? :D Dueces,

Robert

**Locker** · 12-28-2005, 12:30 PM

yeah you can definately get the 3sgte over here but if your shipping the front clip of a curren you might as hell add a turbo motor to the mix.

**96CELICAST** · 07-06-2006, 12:00 AM

ive seen the curren swap done. it looks ok, it uses the same chassis as the celica it bolts right up

**MartinGouda** · 07-06-2006, 10:12 AM

still looks like a camry to me

**Lil_lissa** · 07-06-2006, 10:13 AM

ditto
a sporty camry

**spoolin_gt** · 07-06-2006, 10:29 AM

I'd rather swap in an ST205 front end...

**MartinGouda** · 07-06-2006, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoolin_gt

I'd rather swap in an ST205 front end...

word

**spoolin_gt** · 07-06-2006, 11:47 AM

After looking at both pictures, I actually don't mind the curren front although it still looks like a camry...

Curren

ST205

**MartinGouda** · 07-06-2006, 12:36 PM

come on now... the 205 owns that shit alll day long

**Locker** · 07-06-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinGouda

come on now... the 205 owns that shit alll day long

I beg to differ.... the st205 is georgous I won't deny that but if it were me I'd go Curren all the way....
In the end though i like my CS front end better than both

12-26-2005, 05:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
krazymofo Location: japan Posts: 5 Join Date: Dec 2005 Last On: 03-31-2006 06:50 PM	swapping front clip with curren Hi all, new to the forums, I might be in the wrong section, sorry. I'm currently in Okinawa Japan, and getting anything from here to the states is too friggin' expensive, so I decided to try something different. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems to me that the Toyota Celica and Curren (year specific-94-99ish???) are ALMOST the same car. The only exterior differences are the entire front clip, and the rear hatch/window. What I'm thinking of doing, if the entire front clip is interchangeable, I'd like to bring back an entire curren front clip(front bodykit, aftermarket headlights, hood, and fenders) and put it on a Celica. But only if they're interchangeable. I believe Currens were only made in the early 90's, so I don't think there are any other generations. I've only seen the exact same style of every Curren I've seen, but it is soooooo close to the Celica, it was just something I thought was worth some thought Well, if anyone has any input on this, please feel free, thanx in advance, Robert Last edited by krazymofo : 12-26-2005 at 06:10 AM.

12-26-2005, 07:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Seven Of Nine Location: England (U.K.) Posts: 421 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 05-13-2008 06:13 AM	I wouldn't have thought they were interchangable, but I could be wrong. __________________ Get ahead with the Donkey Network, Get Edonkey2000 For all your desires the Huns Yellow pages

12-26-2005, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lil_lissa biker bitch Location: Cambridge Posts: 4,483 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: Yesterday 01:48 PM Vehicle: 04 Suzuki GS500 2nd Vehicle: 95 Intrepid	yep i'm pretty sure you can do it with not too much of a hassel they're basically the same body style i know a guy that is doing the curren front end on a 91 or 92 celica this winter... good luck i like the circle lights better than the curren ones though, i think they look similar to the camry lights __________________ lissa \| 1997 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4

12-27-2005, 11:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lil_lissa biker bitch Location: Cambridge Posts: 4,483 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: Yesterday 01:48 PM Vehicle: 04 Suzuki GS500 2nd Vehicle: 95 Intrepid	hey find out how much you can buy a set of 4 projector headlights over there for the 6th gen, then ship them to me when you get here :D:D:D __________________ lissa \| 1997 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4

07-06-2006, 10:12 AM	#11 (permalink)
MartinGouda USE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!! Location: Streetsville Posts: 12,023 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 06-02-2008 01:41 PM Vehicle: DelsolTurboN2O 2nd Vehicle: Talon TSI AWD	still looks like a camry to me __________________ www.martingouda.com.... the rumors are all true...

12-27-2005, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
krazymofo Location: japan Posts: 5 Join Date: Dec 2005 Last On: 03-31-2006 06:50 PM	Since I'm in the military, there's a slight chance TMO will ship the parts for me when I move to the states :D YES! I'm going to find out tomorrow. And if I'm able to, I'll probably bring myself a JDM engine :D MUAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! any ideas which eng I should get?? :D As long as it fits in a 6th gen Celica, I'll be happy Robert P.S. I'll also find out how much it would cost to ship through post office tomorrow

12-28-2005, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
krazymofo Location: japan Posts: 5 Join Date: Dec 2005 Last On: 03-31-2006 06:50 PM	hmmm...........kinda hard to get info at the shops here when you don't know the language.............lol. I'm going to several salvage yards tomorrow, hopefully I'll find out how much the stuff will cost, finding a aftermarket front body kit sure is a pain. I know they exist though. I'll keep an eye out for those projector headlights lissa :D Oh yea, before I forget, I can get that engine in the states right? :D Dueces, Robert

07-06-2006, 12:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
96CELICAST Location: BAYAMON Posts: 3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Last On: 07-06-2006 12:09 AM	ive seen the curren swap done. it looks ok, it uses the same chassis as the celica it bolts right up

07-06-2006, 10:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lil_lissa biker bitch Location: Cambridge Posts: 4,483 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: Yesterday 01:48 PM Vehicle: 04 Suzuki GS500 2nd Vehicle: 95 Intrepid	ditto a sporty camry __________________ lissa \| 1997 Ford F150 Lariat 4x4

07-06-2006, 10:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
spoolin_gt Location: Scarborough Posts: 877 Join Date: Jan 2005 Last On: 08-28-2008 05:45 PM Vehicle: 01' S2000 2nd Vehicle: Infiniti QX4	I'd rather swap in an ST205 front end... __________________

07-06-2006, 11:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
spoolin_gt Location: Scarborough Posts: 877 Join Date: Jan 2005 Last On: 08-28-2008 05:45 PM Vehicle: 01' S2000 2nd Vehicle: Infiniti QX4	After looking at both pictures, I actually don't mind the curren front although it still looks like a camry... Curren ST205 __________________

07-06-2006, 12:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
MartinGouda USE THE SEARCH FEATURE!!! Location: Streetsville Posts: 12,023 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 06-02-2008 01:41 PM Vehicle: DelsolTurboN2O 2nd Vehicle: Talon TSI AWD	come on now... the 205 owns that shit alll day long __________________ www.martingouda.com.... the rumors are all true...