Just bought a 79' Camaro. I'm amazed at the number of parts that are available. Also, the body of information is endless. I'm leaving the world of WRX's and DSM's. These are just too easy.
The parts are around $3,600 plus tax, plus oversize freight shipping if anyone is wondering. Excellent conversion but Lord it's hard to drop $4k on a car you drove home for $2,500.
At speedway motors you can buy the upper header panel and lower valence for $500 Front nose $500 Nose chrome trim $500 Grill $135 Turn lamps $167 Free shipping
I agree, and I bet that the rear conversion which a video was never done, is just as expensive. Now you're looking at 7k total just in parts for both the front and back. The rear conversion will require a lot of cutting of the quarter panels, trunk floor panel, and rear panels. It will require more time to fabricate then the front. Very costly.
Yeah that rad support needs alot of work to work. Just be ready to redo atleast two diff bolt holes. Cover old ones and drill out the right spots weld in new nuts etc. Its normal stuff for repop metal. We all been there done that. On mine it was the hood latch hole off about 3/4 and one of the bracket bolt holes off over 1/2. Easy fix, grind off old bolts. Weld shut hole Drill it out right. weld in a new nut. This was very evident one you put the OE hood latch part against this you will see the difference. Set up all your metal to make sure its all where you want and mark where it needs to go end state. than fix the part. Out of all the parts I have put on, the rad support needed the most work.
This is exactly what I need . Can you list all the items you bought please ? I have a 76 Camaro and I’m new to the game and I’m trying my hardest to understand my car .
You can use your 76 fenders and side markers, Camaro fenders were the same from 70-77 but with the money you save get the proper rad support and save the headache of making the 76 one work.
What happens to the old nose piece? I need one. Can you direct me to a company, that does these swaps? So I can try to rescue an original. Nose piece? Thanks for any help! I love this video!
As of right now, the car still isn't 100% finished... But we've been in touch with Stacey and know that he's planning to pick up where he left off with this Camaro.
It could be done, but the original was urethane, so that's what was reproduced. There may be fiberglass and carbon fiber options out there, but no one has produced one in steel.
The biggest work is yet to come; get rid of that wraparound rear window . I still can't believe almost 50 years later how the GM designers were able to spoil the finesse of the original almost Ferrari design with this glass which tries to emulate the 911 targa look
The current market price for a decent 1981 Camaro is about $17,000-$20,000... But at the end of the day, for most, it's not about ROI, it's about enjoying one of the great American pastimes.
Just bought a 79' Camaro. I'm amazed at the number of parts that are available. Also, the body of information is endless. I'm leaving the world of WRX's and DSM's. These are just too easy.
The '70 to '73 second Gen Camaro is the best looking of all that model.
70 and 71 are the best.71 being the best in my opinion. Better seats for 1.Better brake system.Better AC system also if so equipt.
The parts are around $3,600 plus tax, plus oversize freight shipping if anyone is wondering. Excellent conversion but Lord it's hard to drop $4k on a car you drove home for $2,500.
At speedway motors you can buy the upper header panel and lower valence for $500
Front nose $500
Nose chrome trim $500
Grill $135
Turn lamps $167
Free shipping
Ya but it does look 4000x better
@@Juice9zeroWhat about fenders?
I agree, and I bet that the rear conversion which a video was never done, is just as expensive. Now you're looking at 7k total just in parts for both the front and back. The rear conversion will require a lot of cutting of the quarter panels, trunk floor panel, and rear panels. It will require more time to fabricate then the front. Very costly.
A buddy of mine changed the front of his 79, but used the standard full bumper like my 71. It looks really nice the way he set it up!
Have you guys done the tail end yet for this car to turn it into the 70-73? I’ve been wondering if there’s a simpler way than what I’ve seen people do
Front end, rear end, but also the rear window! Gah, thats wrap around was a downgrade
Yeah that rad support needs alot of work to work. Just be ready to redo atleast two diff bolt holes. Cover old ones and drill out the right spots weld in new nuts etc. Its normal stuff for repop metal. We all been there done that. On mine it was the hood latch hole off about 3/4 and one of the bracket bolt holes off over 1/2. Easy fix, grind off old bolts. Weld shut hole Drill it out right. weld in a new nut. This was very evident one you put the OE hood latch part against this you will see the difference. Set up all your metal to make sure its all where you want and mark where it needs to go end state. than fix the part. Out of all the parts I have put on, the rad support needed the most work.
This is exactly what I need . Can you list all the items you bought please ? I have a 76 Camaro and I’m new to the game and I’m trying my hardest to understand my car .
Hi Eduardo. Thank you for the question. We will put together a list and add it to the description.
Products provided have been listed in the description, hope that helps!
You can use your 76 fenders and side markers, Camaro fenders were the same from 70-77 but with the money you save get the proper rad support and save the headache of making the 76 one work.
@@classicindustrieson that log list: just double checking that the kit doesn't include any of the other parts listed.
Doing this.
The company give parts for the show. Another hand we have to pay for the parts hour self s.
I have a 1971 super bee, do you guys have a dana 60 rear with 4.10 gears that would fit my ride ?
Hello. Do you have a guide to convert the rear?.
That’s incredible 😮
This is so easier than I thought it would be but it still costs money, so it’s kind of a pay-to-win moment.
Hi I have purchased the conversion kit but my fenders are missing something to connect any advise
If you contact our technical support team, we should be able to help
What happens to the old nose piece? I need one. Can you direct me to a company, that does these swaps? So I can try to rescue an original. Nose piece? Thanks for any help! I love this video!
Makes it look so easy 😂
Nice and thanks but a few part links would be helpful. What about the TAIL END?
Check the caption! All parts numbers and links have been provided :)
Would it be illegal to turn the rear end into a 70 to 73 I dont think it is but I dont whana go cut up the car and be useless
Can you do this to a 1977 z28?
Absolutely
Did this car ever get finished?
As of right now, the car still isn't 100% finished... But we've been in touch with Stacey and know that he's planning to pick up where he left off with this Camaro.
What bout the rear end lights now
Stacy has the full build on his channel. Try this link: th-cam.com/video/in-ye29W-cs/w-d-xo.html
Do you guys ship to the UK?
No, cause you suck. 😂
can you use a 1977 windshield front windshield on a 73 Camaro
It's the same car.
I would like to see a finished project someday
Last we heard, @OfficialStaceyDavid is still working on this project and has some new videos in the works. Stay tuned for updates!
Now what if I want to swap a 1980 to 81 bumper to the 1977 chrome bumper
It's definitely doable, but some parts may have to be sourced from a donor car or bought used.
@classicindustries nice
He looks like an American James May
Why couldn't they stamp out a steel nose for this iconic car?
It could be done, but the original was urethane, so that's what was reproduced. There may be fiberglass and carbon fiber options out there, but no one has produced one in steel.
The biggest work is yet to come; get rid of that wraparound rear window . I still can't believe almost 50 years later how the GM designers were able to spoil the finesse of the original almost Ferrari design with this glass which tries to emulate the 911 targa look
$2,500 car + $5,000 of cosmetic parts + countless hours labor spent = $4,000 car
The current market price for a decent 1981 Camaro is about $17,000-$20,000... But at the end of the day, for most, it's not about ROI, it's about enjoying one of the great American pastimes.
Just a few thousand dollars to pull it off....
Awesome... if you have $20k laying around.
Why not just buy a 70 camaro ?
Just no