I'd never assume such a thing. That's like saying you could bolt a 70 LeMans clip onto a 70 Chevelle.
I'd never think it either. Just because you want it to work, doesn't mean it will, Mr. Dreamitanditwillhappen.
Dan did not post any pictures? the reason the front clip is not a bolt on is because the designers of the Elite wanted opera windows Torino did not have opera windows
I have a 76 Elite that I bought for $200 about 10 years ago. Nice body and interior, bad engine.......it's #8 on my to-do list