g5 rear end swap?

[jonny_b]

What parts are needed to lose the 4 eyes, and get the g5 tails? Bumper, tailights, and trunk? I know the wiring may work with some re routing for the reverse, but am I missing anything.

And g5 guys that are thinking of going to the cobalt coupe rear end get at me. We can work out a deal.....free for both maybe. Lol

 

[YelloEye]

I think that's it, you'd have to ask one of the guys that's done it to be sure though.

 

[jonny_b]

idk any one who has

 

[YelloEye]

Only a couple have and I don't think any of them are on here.

I've seen people using the G5 OEM and aftermarket trunks on their Cobalts without a problem. The only hitch with doing the full swap is you need to run your reverse lights to the license plate area instead of the trunk lid.

 

[canadianbacon]

Couldn't you use a Cobalt sedan rear end, or is the trunk lid a different length?

 

[YelloEye]

Trunk lid on the sedan is a different shape than the coupe and G5.

 

[mkulrey13]

What parts are needed to lose the 4 eyes, and get the g5 tails? Bumper, tailights, and trunk? I know the wiring may work with some re routing for the reverse, but am I missing anything.

And g5 guys that are thinking of going to the cobalt coupe rear end get at me. We can work out a deal.....free for both maybe. Lol

Its been Done a few times as mentioned. Simply swap Bumpers, Trunk, Taillights. Extend your wiring for the reverse lights down to the bumper and your golden. Trick is finding the parts, Last time i checked the tails were hard to find in decent shape since no aftermarket companies make any.

Couldn't you use a Cobalt sedan rear end, or is the trunk lid a different length?

Different size

 

[stickx911]

where are you located? I've got a yellow g5, I'm mildly interested.

 

[YelloEye]

Saw a G5 yesterday and realized I didn't have my tape measure I'll have to check on a buddies sedan too, I know it's the wrong size but in so far as swapping the entire rear end I'm curious.

 

[jonny_b]

where are you located? I've got a yellow g5, I'm mildly interested.

haha. if i wasnt in PA maybe we could have a discussion.

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are a g5 and sedans tail lights the same? i know the trunk isn't, but maybe the rest is able to be swapped. sedans are all over the junkyards around here. coupes, not so much, and ss's forget about it.