modify 73 dart fender for 1969
So after more research and trial fitting on my 73 Dart using a 69 grille, I think the entire front headlight bucket panel would have to be swapped over from a 69 dart fender to the 73 dart fender.
The 73 fender headlight location is more towards the outside of the fender (like the 67-68 darts) the 69 fender has the headlight bucket mounted .5" more towards the center of the car. You can see these differences in this older post: 67, 68, 69 Dart Headlight Bezels Compared | For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum
and the 69 fender has the headlight panel mounted further back than the 73 fender. So there is not enough room in the 73 fender for the headlight bucket with the 69 grill.
I am guessing the 67-68 Dart Grille may be easier to make fit, but the headlight will probably stick out further than it is supposed to. I may try to find a used 68 Grille/bezels at the Mopar Nationals swap meet (hopefully cheap) to test fit.
Aaron
So after more research and trial fitting on my 73 Dart using a 69 grille, I think the entire front headlight bucket panel would have to be swapped over from a 69 dart fender to the 73 dart fender.
The 73 fender headlight location is more towards the outside of the fender (like the 67-68 darts) the 69 fender has the headlight bucket mounted .5" more towards the center of the car. You can see these differences in this older post: 67, 68, 69 Dart Headlight Bezels Compared | For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum
and the 69 fender has the headlight panel mounted further back than the 73 fender. So there is not enough room in the 73 fender for the headlight bucket with the 69 grill.
I am guessing the 67-68 Dart Grille may be easier to make fit, but the headlight will probably stick out further than it is supposed to. I may try to find a used 68 Grille/bezels at the Mopar Nationals swap meet (hopefully cheap) to test fit.
Aaron
