[1974gto1]

HI Guys. I used to own a 73 and 74 Ventura and a 74 GTO.
The problems we're the tail light panels rusted out. And the front fenders.. you can't buy the stuff anymore.
Sorry I don't have any pictures of me doing this. I have done this. This what I did for the rear tail light panel. I bought a 1973 Nova rear tail light panel. All I had to do is cut out the metal in between the Nova rear lights.. The Venture rear lights in the trunk will bolt up exactly same.. once I had the rear tail light lens in place. I bent up a piece of metal that went the opposite way between the venture tail light lens. Welded it grind it .. and little filling it. No need to hack out of a parts car.. For the front fenders 99% of rust on the venture fenders around the lips and the bottom of the fender. I purchased two brand new front fenders for 1973 Nova.. I took the Pontiac ventura fender and cut it right straight down between the marker light. And exactly the same with the 73 Nova fenders.. Weld them up make sure they fit before doing so. .. hope this helps some of you guys... I know some of you guys probably already done this
If some you can't do this you probably know a good body shop that can.. I'm telling you guys this because I've had a few friends bug me to do their cars.... about 15 to 20 years ago I did this.. if I can find pictures of me doing it put up

[1974gto1]

This is 73 Nova fenders and tail light panel

[a95toy]

Great info I was thinking of this but didn't know the tail light hole was the right diameter or not... Thanks
Terry

[1974gto1]

you're welcome.
. This is really easy to do

[ponjohn]

Like this?

[1974gto1]

Hope this helps. ponjohn

[1974gto1]

Cut the front of the Nova fenders off just before the front of the marker light. Take the front of the Pontiac ventura fender. Slide over the front of the new Nova fenders. Fit the fender before you cut the rest and Weld.

[1974gto1]

Just use the front of the ventura fenders