[vwb5t]

Have some front end damage from a side swipe and was wondering how hard it was to put on a B5.5 front end on a B5, i assume i need the fender, hood, bumper, radiator supports, headlights, and so on

i really like this pic and want to convert it.

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

I really love the design of the B5. A B5.5 front end is definitely a very unique mod. Don't have any info for you, but i'm sure it costs a bundle.

 

[390to_da_wheels]

its supposed to be bolt on, however you need allot of parts
radiator support
radiator??(not sure)
bumper support
bumper
snub mount bracket???
fenders
hood
headlights
grills
rubber seals
a/c fan???
which come out to be around 1500 and up just the parts, plus you will most likely need some other stuff too

 

[slayerrule]

its supposed to be bolt on, however you need allot of parts
radiator support
radiator??(not sure)
bumper support
bumper
snub mount bracket???
fenders
hood
headlights
grills
rubber seals
a/c fan???
which come out to be around 1500 and up just the parts, plus you will most likely need some other stuff too

and that price is for recycled parts

 

[390to_da_wheels]

and that price is for recycled parts

and that price is from like 20 different jank yards allover us

 

[M3ph]

Parts list

VWPA01D1 Fender rh (01-05)(new style) $21.95 $28.54
VWPA01D2 Fender lh (01-05)(new style) $21.95 $28.54
VWPA05D0 Hood (01-05)(new style) $70.75 $91.98
VWPA23D0 Bumper Cover, front (01-05)(new style) without headlamp washers $175.50 $228.15
VWPA25D0 Bumper Reinforcement (impact bar), front (01-05)(new style) $40.75 $52.98
VWPA50D0 Radiator Support Assembly (01-05)(new style) 1.8, 2.0 liter engine $89.50 $116.35
VWPA50E0 Radiator Support Assembly (01-05)(new style) 2.8 liter engine $89.50 $116.35
VWPA59D1 Headlamp Assembly rh (01-05)(new style) halogen $85.50 $111.15
VWPA59D2 Headlamp Assembly lh (01-05)(new style) halogen $85.50 $111.15
VWPA82D1 Fog Lamp Assembly rh (01-05)(new style) Call Call
VWPA82D2 Fog Lamp Assembly lh (01-05)(new style) Call Call
VWPA83D0 Side Repeater Lamp rh/lh (01-05)(new style) $9.95 $12.94

These are after market parts. Not favored here but first price is for the shop to order the parts and the second price is for Avrg. Joe

So the ceap way out is about $700 no paint not all parts either. i should have though of this before i fixed my damn car ...

 

[aran]

I did the JDM front end conversion on my Acura Integra type r, lot of work, the rad support had about 84 spot welds, but worth it. I was intrigued by the 5.5 swap(rad support is bolted in, thank god), looks like you could do it yourself, except the paint. Buy the parts used, it will save you a lot of money.

 

[quality_sound]

the fenders are really only $22?

 

[slayerrule]

m3ph where did you get those prices?

 

[vwb5t]

So this conversion looks like it may be a bolt on application with minor custom fitting, anyone know if the b5 and the b5.5 have the same radiator.
anyone have pictures of the b5 and b5.5 radiator supports?

 

[390to_da_wheels]

VWPA01D1 Fender rh (01-05)(new style) $21.95 $28.54
VWPA01D2 Fender lh (01-05)(new style) $21.95 $28.54
VWPA05D0 Hood (01-05)(new style) $70.75 $91.98
VWPA23D0 Bumper Cover, front (01-05)(new style) without headlamp washers $175.50 $228.15
VWPA25D0 Bumper Reinforcement (impact bar), front (01-05)(new style) $40.75 $52.98
VWPA50D0 Radiator Support Assembly (01-05)(new style) 1.8, 2.0 liter engine $89.50 $116.35
VWPA50E0 Radiator Support Assembly (01-05)(new style) 2.8 liter engine $89.50 $116.35
VWPA59D1 Headlamp Assembly rh (01-05)(new style) halogen $85.50 $111.15
VWPA59D2 Headlamp Assembly lh (01-05)(new style) halogen $85.50 $111.15
VWPA82D1 Fog Lamp Assembly rh (01-05)(new style) Call Call
VWPA82D2 Fog Lamp Assembly lh (01-05)(new style) Call Call
VWPA83D0 Side Repeater Lamp rh/lh (01-05)(new style) $9.95 $12.94

These are after market parts. Not favored here but first price is for the shop to order the parts and the second price is for Avrg. Joe

So the ceap way out is about $700 no paint not all parts either. i should have though of this before i fixed my damn car ...

you will not be able to align half of those AFTER MARKET parts once they will be on the car... much better to go with the junk yard...

 

[390to_da_wheels]

So this conversion looks like it may be a bolt on application with minor custom fitting, anyone know if the b5 and the b5.5 have the same radiator.
anyone have pictures of the b5 and b5.5 radiator supports?

again it only looks like that, chech everything out first make sure it fits. s4 brakes should fit our cars too, you know....

 

[quality_sound]

again it only looks like that, chech everything out first make sure it fits. s4 brakes should fit our cars too, you know....

it IS bolt on. it's been done by members here more than a few times.

 

[390to_da_wheels]

im just saying, i never done it(wanted to but didnt, came out to be too expensive ) so i cant say for sure

 

[quality_sound]

I feel ya. I'd dig up the threads but I'm too lazy.

 

[390to_da_wheels]

let him do it.... that way hell learn how to research, so next time hes only question is going to be: what do you think, should i do it or not.???

 

[quality_sound]

good point.

 

[vwb5t]

I did search and only found an old thread
http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170470&highlight=conversion
i'm going to go junkyard searching for oem parts and see if it will work
I'll probably buy the rad support first and see how hard it is to fit before diving full into the project

 

[M3ph]

you will not be able to align half of those AFTER MARKET parts once they will be on the car... much better to go with the junk yard...

you are kinda right. I bought aftermarket parts when i fixed my passat cause i needed cheap and the rear bumper cover didn't fit all the well i had to use a heat gun to get it to stay how i wanted. Well that's what the russians said they did. Im happy with it.

Parts are from Certifit.com
Lucky they have one right by my house so it was just a 3 min drive to get them they have other parts too. I also tried to order the aftermarked DEPO projector lights but certifit didn't want to unless i bulked it so i decided to just wait.

 

[R6Richard]

what do you think, should (he) do it or not?

And IMO the answer is no. I prefer the B5 look.