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Yoda 1 · 11-18-2013, 05:52 PM

Hi all, i am new here, i live in Adelaide and am looking at buying a Camaro, i really like the 67 to 69 but i only have 20k to spend, i have come across a 78 LT that looks realy good and seems to be in good condition and is around my price, the biggest issue here in SA is having something registered, so it puts a lot of interstate and over seas cars out of the picture.

Any way i have a question, is it possible to change the front of a 78 camaro
> for a 67-69 camaro, would it be a case of bolt off and bolt on or is there
> to much difference in bodies.
>
> I know its way out there but just asking.

Cheers Yoda 1

ctk1 · 11-18-2013, 06:13 PM

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the 67-69 and the 2nd gen(70's) Camaro are 2 completely different cars. They don't share sheet metal, interior, really anything. For 20K you could find a decent driver quality 67-69. It won't be a show car but pick up a nice solid car and work on it as the money allows. It will be worth alot more down the road than a 78.

Yoda 1 · 11-18-2013, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys, i thought that the body change was the issue, yes i would love to find a driving, fit for reg, 67 to 69 but there are not many here in adelaide, let alone any in my price range.

11-18-2013, 05:52 PM	#1
Yoda 1 Drives: 1978 LT camaro Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Adelaide Posts: 3	1978 Camaro LT Front change Hi all, i am new here, i live in Adelaide and am looking at buying a Camaro, i really like the 67 to 69 but i only have 20k to spend, i have come across a 78 LT that looks realy good and seems to be in good condition and is around my price, the biggest issue here in SA is having something registered, so it puts a lot of interstate and over seas cars out of the picture. Any way i have a question, is it possible to change the front of a 78 camaro > for a 67-69 camaro, would it be a case of bolt off and bolt on or is there > to much difference in bodies. > > I know its way out there but just asking. Cheers Yoda 1

11-18-2013, 06:13 PM	#2
ctk1 Camarofanatic Drives: 1969 SS, 1998 RS, 2010 VR 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallitzin PA Posts: 1,433	Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the 67-69 and the 2nd gen(70's) Camaro are 2 completely different cars. They don't share sheet metal, interior, really anything. For 20K you could find a decent driver quality 67-69. It won't be a show car but pick up a nice solid car and work on it as the money allows. It will be worth alot more down the road than a 78. __________________ 2010 Victory Red R6P 2SS w/RS package. Gloss black Rallys, 6 speed manual, SLP Loudmouth I exhaust, LS7 style blackout panel, SS emblems front and rear, Custom 69 inspired headlight covers, Vararam no tune, Hurst Short Throw, and MTI Racing rear spoiler, SLP Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Skirts

11-18-2013, 08:09 PM	#3
Yoda 1 Drives: 1978 LT camaro Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Adelaide Posts: 3	Thanks guys, i thought that the body change was the issue, yes i would love to find a driving, fit for reg, 67 to 69 but there are not many here in adelaide, let alone any in my price range.