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ZeeTwentyFour · 04-28-2009, 04:15 PM

What if any are the similarities between the firebird and Camaro. I know the powertrain and most likely the sub-frame are the same, but what else can be interchanged between the two? A friend of mine is thinking of getting one as a possible project car and wants to know.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-28-2009, 04:26 PM

Probably doesn't help at all but your thread title made me think of this..

Same car BTW...

ZeeTwentyFour · 04-28-2009, 06:55 PM

Are the fender mounting points the same and all. That would actually help.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-28-2009, 07:08 PM

I honestly couldn't tell you. I remember seeing a video about this (which I believe was called the Transmaro!)

Here is the link to LS1 tech, that I used to find the pics for my post today. It's been a while, and my memory isn't that good.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-...transmaro.html

I've been trying to find more info about it but I seem to be coming up short in my search...

Boomer Sooner · 04-28-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Probably doesn't help at all but your thread title made me think of this..

Same car BTW...

That hatch looks badass.

I had never seen it up until a couple months ago when I saw a nice looking orange Camaro that had it.

My first thought was somethin like damn that sucks, but as I got closer I noticed what it was. ha

MrCool · 04-30-2009, 12:26 AM

That's really cool...the hatch kinda reminds me of a Del Sol though...if I dare to say.

lol

Transmaro...that's really catchy...not a Camaro...but TRANSmaro...I'm wired...

BowtieGuy · 04-30-2009, 12:59 AM

As far as I know, everything except a few body panels and interior pieces are the exact same for the Camaro/Firebird. Provided you get comparable trim levels. All body pieces should mount exactly the same, they are the same car.

*CamaroSpike23* · 04-30-2009, 06:49 PM

the powertrain and frame are pretty much the only things that are the same. the entire front clip (obviously) and mirrors are different, on the back the hatches are different as well as the 1/4 panels that are used, the tail lights and the center panel in the back is different, along with the rear bumper. inside, the seats, the shifter knob, steering wheel, door panels, gauges are all different.

as for the car that C_C posted. thats a friend of mine from Z28.com's car. his s/n is Meatyshells over there if you want to see some more pics of it.

here's another version that incorporates a camaro front with a trans am rear.
http://www.camaroz28.com/99fbody/index.html

as you can see from this side profile shot

things dont line up completely.

what years (lt1 or LS1) is your friend wanting to do this on?

*Camaro_Corvette* · 05-01-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

as for the car that C_C posted. thats a friend of mine from Z28.com's car. his s/n is Meatyshells over there if you want to see some more pics of it.

Aha, thanks. I figured I saw it on Z28.com. But my search FAILED!

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-01-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Aha, thanks. I figured I saw it on Z28.com. But my search FAILED!

yeah, photobucket is blocked for me at work, I cant find his thread (that I think was actually started by someone else) its like 15 pages long IIRC.....

Bang Camaro · 09-19-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

the powertrain and frame are pretty much the only things that are the same. the entire front clip (obviously) and mirrors are different, on the back the hatches are different as well as the 1/4 panels that are used, the tail lights and the center panel in the back is different, along with the rear bumper. inside, the seats, the shifter knob, steering wheel, door panels, gauges are all different.

as for the car that C_C posted. thats a friend of mine from Z28.com's car. his s/n is Meatyshells over there if you want to see some more pics of it.

my question then is would it be possible to put a trans am rear bumper on my 96?

Revo1 · 09-19-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

Probably doesn't help at all but your thread title made me think of this..

Same car BTW...

O wow...

Revo1 · 09-19-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

here's another version that incorporates a camaro front with a trans am rear.
http://www.camaroz28.com/99fbody/index.html

as you can see from this side profile shot

things dont line up completely.

what years (lt1 or LS1) is your friend wanting to do this on?

Whyyyyyy?.... lol

04-28-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
ZeeTwentyFour Does not have a Camaro Drives: 99 silverado Z71/66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 469 View My Garage	similarities firebird-camaro What if any are the similarities between the firebird and Camaro. I know the powertrain and most likely the sub-frame are the same, but what else can be interchanged between the two? A friend of mine is thinking of getting one as a possible project car and wants to know. __________________

04-28-2009, 04:26 PM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Probably doesn't help at all but your thread title made me think of this.. Same car BTW... __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

04-28-2009, 06:55 PM	#3
ZeeTwentyFour Does not have a Camaro Drives: 99 silverado Z71/66 Chevelle SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 469 View My Garage	Are the fender mounting points the same and all. That would actually help. __________________

04-28-2009, 07:08 PM	#4
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	I honestly couldn't tell you. I remember seeing a video about this (which I believe was called the Transmaro!) Here is the link to LS1 tech, that I used to find the pics for my post today. It's been a while, and my memory isn't that good. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/paint-...transmaro.html I've been trying to find more info about it but I seem to be coming up short in my search... __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

04-30-2009, 12:59 AM	#7
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,285	As far as I know, everything except a few body panels and interior pieces are the exact same for the Camaro/Firebird. Provided you get comparable trim levels. All body pieces should mount exactly the same, they are the same car. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

04-30-2009, 12:26 AM	#6
MrCool Drives: '95 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 277	That's really cool...the hatch kinda reminds me of a Del Sol though...if I dare to say. lol Transmaro...that's really catchy...not a Camaro...but TRANSmaro...I'm wired...

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