Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2007-04-01 01:19:06 by ImCensored1 [Creation]
REPOSTED FROM WWW.J-BODY.ORG∞ (this is edited for size and content) Originally written by Phillip Zink pr0c0nz@knology.net∞

Quick List of Goodies:
1) Hoods on 3rd Gen J-bodies are the same for that car from 95-02, 03+ is different.
2) Fenders are all the same on 3rd Gen Jbodies
3) Three different bumpers for 3rd Gen: 95-99, 00-02, 03+
4) Trunk lids for Cavaliers are same throughout 95+
5) Taillight bezel for Sunfires changed in 03
6) Side skirts are interchangeable between Sunfires and Cavaliers.
7) Some side skirts are interchangeable between 4 door and 2 door J bodies (ex. Importfighter, Z24, Buddyclub 2, anything that does not flare up at all)
8) If you have 00-02 base model Cav, and you want the Z24/LS lips, the easiest part would be the buy the whole front bumper. There are many holes cut into the bottom side of the bumper for the clips to run through. You can do it yourself, but it takes time. You decide.
9) Yes there are convertible J bodies. It would be very hard though to convert you non-convertible into one. I suggest against it, just go out and buy one.
10) Yes a targa-top can be done, but will take lots of fabrication. If you know what you are doing, then I do not have to explain what needs to be done. If I need to explain, you have no business even thinking about it.

Badges and Side Moldings:
Here is a post.∞ Read this and all you questions shall be answered. The same goes for badges. Just use the same technique as you did the molding. This question is asked frequently. Thank Streaker for such a nice in-depth post.

Headlights:
There are only a few companies who make projector headlights for 3rd Gen Cavaliers, and none who make them for Sunfires (sorry guys). However, there is hope, well a small bit. Hella had a set of lights at the JBASH '03 and has promised the kits will be out, but that was almost a year ago. If you must have projector lights, I suggest you learn to custom to make your own, or work with the cheap ones. WinksOnline might be in the works for some projectors for Sunfires.

Also, ]Tabasco Racing∞ has eyelids for the headlights. I know he has them for Cavaliers, but I am not certain about Sunfires. APC does make headlight covers for Cavaliers. Remember, covering the headlights cuts down on your visibility at night, so check to see if it is legal where you live before installing these. Check ebay for the complete headlight covers.

Corner Lights/Bumper Lights:
There are clear corners for Cavaliers and Sunfires. You can find these anywhere and they are usually cheap. 95-99 cavalier, you best bet is use ebay. 2000-2002, I would suggest making your own clear lenses to save money. There is a how-to in the library∞, but can buy them as well.

There are also the Toyota Cavalier corner lights. =GreenZ= has a set. I think they look nice and subtle. Most people think they look too much like stock lights to bother. Again, it’s your car, you decide. You can find these either I the classifieds if you’re lucky or at your GM dealership. You will need the part number for the corner lights which I was not able to find. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE POST THE PART NUMBER FOR THE CORNER LIGHTS FOR CAVALIER 95-99. THANK YOU.

Taillights:
The part you have been waiting for. 3rd Gen Cavalier owners, you have your pick from just about any kind of taillight you can possibly want. Altezzas, C/F, etc. etc. Again, it’s your car get what taillights you think look best what you have. One favorite is also the Toyota tails. There are two styles, 95-99 and 00-02. There is a little work involved in installing these.

Here are the GM part numbers for Toyota Tails:
2000+ outer right 22628442
2000+ outer left 22628443
2000+ inner right 22602878
2000+ inner left 22602879
96-99 right outer 22626394
96-99 left outer 22626395
96-99 right inner 55977632
96-99 left inner 55977631

Sunfire owners- from 95-02 You have the retro style taillights. That’s all you have. The 4 door owners can use taillights from a Cavalier however. 03+ Sunfire owners now have euro lights and such. You cannot use Cavalier taillights for Sunfire coupes. You can use them for Sunfire sedans.

Again, it’s important to realize that your brake lights are very important. They alert people behind when you are braking. Taillight covers and such can make it difficult to see the lights. Use caution before installing such items.

Spoilers/Wings:
Okay I am going to go out and let everyone know this- ALUMINUM WINGS HAVE NO FUNCTION ON OUR CARS WHATSOEVER. YOU CAR DOES NOT GO FAST ENOUGH AND IS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE. With that being said, you may choose an aluminum wing for cosmetic purposes. This is up to you, do what you want. Ebay has many wings for sale, and check the classifieds here as well.

For those of you who might want something else you can always by the smaller spoilers. A spoiler from a J Body of any year will fit another Cavalier of the same generation (except 2003+ Cavalier). The reflector on the trunk will get in the way of the 2000 z24 spoiler.

Also, you can make your own spoiler. Many people have done so, or have used spoilers from other cars. Just might take a little imagination to get them to work.

Hoods:
J Bodies are blessed with many different styles of hoods. Again, I cannot say what will look best on your car. You have a brain, decide for yourself. Some info on hoods: 95-02 Cavaliers use the same hood. The same goes for the Sunfires. In 2003 the hoods changed for both. Hoods will cost you a pretty penny, so save up.

Fenders:
The fenders for the Cavalier and Sunfires are the same for all 3rd Gens. Some have bracket for the corner lights, some do not, but they are the same. Many styles are available for both the Cavalier and Sunfire, ranging from Z3, the X1, and so forth.

Mirrors:
Like taillights, there are many different styles of mirrors available for the jbodies.
IMPORTANT! 2 door and 4 door have different style mirrors.

Toyota mirrors are hard to find. Your best bet would be to try ebay. The mirrors are a task to be installed, but here is a post with great detail.∞

Body Kits:
The part you have all been waiting for. This is where a car can be completely transformed into an exotic looking beast. Body kits range from simple lip kits, to complete bumper replacements, to widebody molding kits. Kits can be bought whole or separately, and sometimes mixing and matching is a good idea. However, I suggest you make sure the kit will flow well if you are mixing it up. It would not look right for the front bumper to be the highest part of the car, or for the bumpers to be slick and smooth, but the skirts are crazy and wavy...you get my drift. Cheap knock-offs are available on Ebay, but that is all they are: cheap knock offs. The material is weak, and will therefore break easily.
There are two types of bodykits though. Polyurethane and Fiberglass.

• CORRECTION: There are now three types. The third is "Bendable Fibreglass." It flexes like Polyurethane but is fixable like fibreglass. Very costly though. -IMCensored1

Urethane kits are very strong and durable. They are basically plastic kits. Downfall is that they are expensive, and not always easy to find.

Fiberglass is cheaper than urethane, but not as durable. Fiberglass however, is easy to fix if cracked. Fiberglass kits are also easy to mold to the car.

Cavalier/Sunfire Swaps:
Yes you can swap the front end of a Cavalier with that of a Sunfire and vice versa. It is not hard either. This is a list of the needed parts∞

Everything bolts on. You just have to splice the wires for the headlights depending on what year and make you are using. The back ends, however, are a different story. The rear quarter panels are completely different, and therefore you cannot interchange them. 4 door Sunfires, however, can use the rear bumper from a Cavalier.
If you have more questions I suggest emailing the following people, they have performed the swap themselves.
03 Cav Fire∞
Cheeter∞

Suicide Doors:
Yes they can be done, and yes it has been done. Is it easy? No. There is a lot of fabrication involved, and you will probably have to shave you door handles.

Lambo Doors:
It has been, and is becoming quite popular. There are two kits available, and both seem to be very reliable. These are not cheap things, however, and will run you a pretty penny. Remember, expensive things are good. Your doors are very important, and an expensive kit will mean that doors do not fly off when you drive down the hi-way.

Lambo Door Install∞ thanks to john317 for that write up.

Molding Body Kits:
As I mentioned before, it is possible to mold the bodykits to your car. To do this, you need to be skilled in fiberglass and bodywork. I suggest emailing people who have done it and getting to know how the process works. Be warned, since the bumpers will be molded to car, and the bumpers are supposed to give. If the bumpers do not give that will cause stress in the areas of molding. Eventually the molded areas will crack if not done well enough, or the bumpers or any other molded areas take a large impact.


Shave Locks/Door Handles:
A lot of people do this for show cars. The car does look very sexy and sleek. There is a lot of work involved however. This is a How-To∞ for shaving locks.