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I currently have a 1984 fox body. It’s a drag car and has been completely gutted of all accessories, etc. I’m not a fan of the four eye look and the guy who had the car before me put a 1989 front bumper on it Bc he wasn’t a fan either. What bothers me is the molding/trim that’s in the fenders don’t match the bumper. I’m looking to put a set of fiberglass fenders on the car anyway. So my question is, can I put a set of 1989 fenders on the car? Any issues with them lining up right with the door gap?
 

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Amassey said:
I currently have a 1984 fox body. It’s a drag car and has been completely gutted of all accessories, etc. I’m not a fan of the four eye look and the guy who had the car before me put a 1989 front bumper on it Bc he wasn’t a fan either. What bothers me is the molding/trim that’s in the fenders don’t match the bumper. I’m looking to put a set of fiberglass fenders on the car anyway. So my question is, can I put a set of 1989 fenders on the car? Any issues with them lining up right with the door gap?
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My recommendation is that you post this exact same question on FEP. They’ll know exactly where to tell you to go.
 
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The fenders are the same. I am assuming he used an LX nose and not a GT nose. You need the body moldings that attach to the fenders, doors, and quarter panels, as well as the LX rear bumper cover. IF it is a GT nose, then you need the ground effects kit, door moldings, and a GT rear bumper with quarter panel extensions (GT Rear bumper is essentially three pieces) or a 93 Cobra rear bumper cover to make it all match.

I wouldn't worry about whether a gutted drag car is restored back to original condition or not.
 

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Mustang LX 10-Piece Body Side Molding Kit (91-93) - LMR

Complete your Fox Body restoration and renew your exterior with a set of 5.0 Resto 1991-1993 Mustang LX body side moldings!
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They do sell this kit at LMR - However, it is for 91-93 cars because the front fenders on those years are slightly different (larger wheel well distance) than 79-90. They sell a 6-piece kit that will fit 79-90 cars, but it will not have the moldings for the front fenders and you would have to source them separately.
 
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Mustang LX 10-Piece Body Side Molding Kit (91-93) - LMR

Complete your Fox Body restoration and renew your exterior with a set of 5.0 Resto 1991-1993 Mustang LX body side moldings!
lmr.com

They do sell this kit at LMR - However, it is for 91-93 cars because the front fenders on those years are slightly different (larger wheel well distance) than 79-90. They sell a 6-piece kit that will fit 79-90 cars, but it will not have the moldings for the front fenders and you would have to source them separately.
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I really appreciate the feed back although I believe I may have not worded my question correctly. Forgive me as I am new to forums and also fox body mustangs. After reading your post, I realized I wasn’t necessarily talking about the molding as opposed to the channel that the molding fits into possibly? I’ll attach a picture that will hopefully help. My end goal is to have a matching line running all the way down the car. I apologize for not knowing exactly what I’m talking about but the help is definitely appreciated!!
 

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It’s a small difference, I know and most people probably wouldn’t bother with it. But I’m one of those people that once they notice something like this, they can’t unsee it lol.
 

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Yeah, it's all the same. All the cars have that channel, the molding goes over the top of it.
 
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