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Stumann · 04-22-2013, 03:44 PM

I'm really confused when it comes to the front end difference in 70 to 73 Camaros. I understand the split bumper thing, but I see a lot of other things I don't understand. I've seen the split bumpers with and without the 1" extension that surrounds the grill. I've seen some cars with turn signals between the headlights and the grill, and some with turn signals in the lower valance with and without split bumpers. There's no pattern to it. It seems people are switching things around so much, it's impossible to tell what really came on these cars from the factory. Does anyone have any correct information about these difference?

pincoin · 04-22-2013, 06:18 PM

On factory RS cars with the split bumper, the parking lights are the round ones above the bumper. The longer turn signal lens beneath the bumper are converted standard front ends to the split bumper. Lots of people who put split bumpers on standard front ends fail to change the header panel for the round Turn signal lights.

Hope thats clear!

Stumann · 04-22-2013, 07:40 PM

Would I be correct in assuming that all split bumper cars also had the header extension that surrounds the grill?

2nd/5th Gen · 04-22-2013, 08:29 PM

Review the diagram. There is also two seperation grilles and a hard rubber divider.i have owned several of these cars and I hate when someone tries to fake them. I also know the vin plates inside and out, so I can tell by a quick look.

pincoin · 04-22-2013, 08:38 PM

Good diagram above! All RS cars had these parts shown

MR. FBDY · 04-22-2013, 09:45 PM

For 70-73 there was 2 style front ends, both of which split bumpers fit on, but a few different configurations that people often confuse. The RS option could be combined with a Z28 and most people think a Z28 has a full bumper, however, when the RS is added, the front end changes front standard with banana lights to the RS with the round lights.

The way I tell people is if it is an RS, it has Round Signal lights.

Stumann · 04-24-2013, 10:53 PM

I want to thank you guys for clearing that up for me.

rock1962 · 04-28-2013, 03:19 PM

Here is the front of my Zed for some reference

73camarolt · 04-28-2013, 05:05 PM

73 Camaro non RS bumpers had bumper guards as well.

04-22-2013, 03:44 PM	#1
Stumann Drives: 1971 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3	Second generation Front end differences I'm really confused when it comes to the front end difference in 70 to 73 Camaros. I understand the split bumper thing, but I see a lot of other things I don't understand. I've seen the split bumpers with and without the 1" extension that surrounds the grill. I've seen some cars with turn signals between the headlights and the grill, and some with turn signals in the lower valance with and without split bumpers. There's no pattern to it. It seems people are switching things around so much, it's impossible to tell what really came on these cars from the factory. Does anyone have any correct information about these difference?

04-22-2013, 06:18 PM	#2
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	On factory RS cars with the split bumper, the parking lights are the round ones above the bumper. The longer turn signal lens beneath the bumper are converted standard front ends to the split bumper. Lots of people who put split bumpers on standard front ends fail to change the header panel for the round Turn signal lights. Hope thats clear! __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

04-22-2013, 08:29 PM	#4
2nd/5th Gen Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: In Hiding..... Posts: 141	Review the diagram. There is also two seperation grilles and a hard rubber divider.i have owned several of these cars and I hate when someone tries to fake them. I also know the vin plates inside and out, so I can tell by a quick look. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cottonwood Green Camaro Z28 Tribute 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS/RS "If there's a new way, I'd be the first in line, but it better work this time"

04-22-2013, 08:38 PM	#5
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,651	Good diagram above! All RS cars had these parts shown __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

04-22-2013, 09:45 PM	#6
MR. FBDY FBDY or no Body Drives: 2010 CGM ZL1 clone/13 Silverado HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 333	For 70-73 there was 2 style front ends, both of which split bumpers fit on, but a few different configurations that people often confuse. The RS option could be combined with a Z28 and most people think a Z28 has a full bumper, however, when the RS is added, the front end changes front standard with banana lights to the RS with the round lights. The way I tell people is if it is an RS, it has Round Signal lights. __________________ "Camaro Mike" of NY CGM/M6/ZL1clone/GFX/Hurst/SLP/K&N/BMR/Niche Happily cruizin 7/31/09

04-22-2013, 07:40 PM	#3
Stumann Drives: 1971 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3	Would I be correct in assuming that all split bumper cars also had the header extension that surrounds the grill?

04-24-2013, 10:53 PM	#7
Stumann Drives: 1971 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3	I want to thank you guys for clearing that up for me.

04-28-2013, 03:19 PM	#8
rock1962 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: ontario canada Posts: 442 View My Garage	Non RS 1970 1/2 Z28 Here is the front of my Zed for some reference Attached Images

04-28-2013, 05:05 PM	#9
73camarolt Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,355 View My Garage	73 Camaro non RS bumpers had bumper guards as well. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS- BTR Stage 3, 799 Heads, Bolt on's Tuned by John at Broadview Automotive.. 420hp and 400tq