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parts interchange between a 2001 solara and 97-01 canry

5.8K views 7 replies 5 participants last post by  98CamryLE  
#1 ·
I want to find a hood and fender for my Solara. They're not damaged but have clear coat that has failed. Will a camry hood and/or front fender fit a solara
 
#3 ·
Nope, the body panels are different. You'll have to find parts from another Solara if you're determined to replace them.
 
#4 ·
Not compatible with the Camry sedan.

You are hoping to find a matching hood and front fender for a twenty year-old car that will match and look good?

Given the fact that the car is twenty years old, my guess is that you are going to have a difficult time finding a compatible hood and fender that's going to match. Even if you can find one in the color that you need, there's no guarantee that it will actually match and look decent after twenty years of fading and oxidation.

For example, a garaged red 2001 Solara will look very different than a red 2001 Solara that's been exposed to the elements for the last twenty years. Certain colors that Toyota uses tend to fade worse than others. Red seems to be the worst. This matching problem is made even worse by the fact that Toyota had a hard time getting the bumpers to properly match on these cars- the plastic bumpers were often a slightly different color even when brand new. It's common to find beige and white Camrys and Solaras of that generation with extreme color differences between the bumper and hood or trunk lid.

It might make more sense to have to two panels repainted and blended by a local shop that can try and match the current level of fade on your car.
 
#8 ·
No snide remark intended, just a warning that it might be difficult to find a properly-matched OEM part for a car that's twenty years old. I wanted to make sure that you didn't waste your money on a painted bumper that won't properly match your existing car.

I was trying to save you some grief and frustration. It wasn't meant to be insulting or snide. Good luck with your Solara. I hope you find the body panels that you need. Gen1 Solaras are nice-looking cars.