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resdwells · 09-03-2013, 12:10 PM

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this but has anyone looked into updating the rear of their earlier model camaro to the new 2014 design? Looking at the body lines in pictures it looks like they maintained the same seems etc.

Aubrey64 · 09-03-2013, 12:12 PM

People have talked about it, but it would be very difficult. They don't keep the same shape as the 2010-2013. You would for sure have to get a new rear end, a new trunk lid, and new rear fenders.

menendez1293 · 09-03-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey64

People have talked about it, but it would be very difficult. They don't keep the same shape as the 2010-2013. You would for sure have to get a new rear end, a new trunk lid, and new rear fenders.

I don't see why you would need new fenders. A new trunk lid, rear fascia, and tail lights are a given. Can Anybody confirm the reason why you would need new fenders?

2012-1822 · 09-03-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

I don't see why you would need new fenders. A new trunk lid, rear fascia, and tail lights are a given. Can Anybody confirm the reason why you would need new fenders?

I haven't studied a '14 up close. I've seen kne but swapping wasn't on my mind at the moment. But from pics it kind of seemed like trunk lid, lights, and fascia/diffuser would doit. Just my opinion.

Money yes, difficult? Didn't look like it to me.

Aubrey64 · 09-03-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

I don't see why you would need new fenders. A new trunk lid, rear fascia, and tail lights are a given. Can Anybody confirm the reason why you would need new fenders?

Because the taillights go into the rear fenders, and so 2010-2013 rear fenders wouldn't work because they wouldn't fit the 14' taillights

meissen · 09-03-2013, 01:36 PM

I don't think new side panels would be necessary - from the looks of the two images below it looks like the taillights simply follow the lines of the 2010-2013 rear bumper that would normally meet with the side panel. And keep in mind - these aren't just fenders, it's the whole side of the car.

From what I remember - the only changes are the trunk, bumper, and taillights. [strikeout]And looking at the picture it's not 100% clear on whether you'd HAVE to change the trunk lid. It almost looks like the 2014 trunklid follows the same lines of the 2010-2013.[/strikeout]

2013 Rear:

2014 Rear:

Edit: Looking at the pictures some more it does appear that the 2014 trunklid line against the taillights slopes down as it goes towards the center of the trunk. This is really unfortunate because if you were to install a 2014 trunklid on your 2010-2013, you'd have two 3rd brake lights (one in the rear windshield and one in the trunklid).

overhaulengines · 09-03-2013, 01:42 PM

Nevermind what i said below ^^^^^^^^what he said look be correct

the rear fenders are part of the roof, not like the front fenders that can be removed.
but looking at pics of the rear bumper (2014), the tail lights wrap around the bumper and stop right at the rear fender line, so it appear to be a bumper swap. but that just looking at pics

lupe

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 09-03-2013, 02:05 PM

IMO the rear quarter panels are the same, but as for the rest that i dont know.

radrace19 · 09-03-2013, 02:21 PM

Yes the 2010-2014 body sides are the same.

You will need new rear fascia, lower fascia (deflector), absorber, tail lamps, bumper bar, and I'm pretty sure the trunk lid.

Maybe some other parts like a tail lamp harness a few brackets
-Greg

SummoneR · 09-04-2013, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by radrace19

Yes the 2010-2014 body sides are the same.

You will need new rear fascia, lower fascia (deflector), absorber, tail lamps, bumper bar, and I'm pretty sure the trunk lid.

Maybe some other parts like a tail lamp harness a few brackets
-Greg

THIS^^

If you look at the difference you will see where the taillights go now, is where the bumper cover use to go.

BluePhoenix · 09-04-2013, 04:30 AM

Knowing how mid gen fascia updates go my bet is the rear quarter panels are 100% the same between the two, and I wouldn't be surprised if the trunk lid used 2010-2013 body lines for around the taillights & all.

sscamaro · 09-04-2013, 10:10 AM

I don't care for the way the rear defusser comes half way up the rear end to the middle of the license plate.

09-03-2013, 12:10 PM	#1
resdwells Drives: 2011 2SS Silver Ice Metallic / BLK Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 21 View My Garage	2014 Rear End Retrofit? Not sure if this is the correct place to post this but has anyone looked into updating the rear of their earlier model camaro to the new 2014 design? Looking at the body lines in pictures it looks like they maintained the same seems etc.

09-03-2013, 12:12 PM	#2
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	People have talked about it, but it would be very difficult. They don't keep the same shape as the 2010-2013. You would for sure have to get a new rear end, a new trunk lid, and new rear fenders. __________________

09-03-2013, 01:36 PM	#6
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	I don't think new side panels would be necessary - from the looks of the two images below it looks like the taillights simply follow the lines of the 2010-2013 rear bumper that would normally meet with the side panel. And keep in mind - these aren't just fenders, it's the whole side of the car. From what I remember - the only changes are the trunk, bumper, and taillights. [strikeout]And looking at the picture it's not 100% clear on whether you'd HAVE to change the trunk lid. It almost looks like the 2014 trunklid follows the same lines of the 2010-2013.[/strikeout] 2013 Rear: 2014 Rear: Edit: Looking at the pictures some more it does appear that the 2014 trunklid line against the taillights slopes down as it goes towards the center of the trunk. This is really unfortunate because if you were to install a 2014 trunklid on your 2010-2013, you'd have two 3rd brake lights (one in the rear windshield and one in the trunklid). __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

09-03-2013, 02:21 PM	#9
radrace19 Drives: Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 252	Yes the 2010-2014 body sides are the same. You will need new rear fascia, lower fascia (deflector), absorber, tail lamps, bumper bar, and I'm pretty sure the trunk lid. Maybe some other parts like a tail lamp harness a few brackets -Greg __________________ 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix - 11.24 @ 121 2009.5 G8 GT (Liquid Red) GXP fascia conversion, GXP diffuser 2009 GXP M6 (MSM) #405 586rwhp/495tq TVS2300, CTS-V Fuel System, Cam 222/230 116 lsa, Monster Lever 4 Clutch, American Racing 1 7/8 headers, rear Brembo's w/working Parking brake 11.91 @ 119

09-04-2013, 04:30 AM	#11
BluePhoenix Drives: GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,285	Knowing how mid gen fascia updates go my bet is the rear quarter panels are 100% the same between the two, and I wouldn't be surprised if the trunk lid used 2010-2013 body lines for around the taillights & all. __________________ 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 6.2L WTB - 2010 Camaro 1SS or 2SS, Aqua Blue Metallic, A6

09-03-2013, 01:42 PM	#7
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 6,219	Nevermind what i said below ^^^^^^^^what he said look be correct the rear fenders are part of the roof, not like the front fenders that can be removed. but looking at pics of the rear bumper (2014), the tail lights wrap around the bumper and stop right at the rear fender line, so it appear to be a bumper swap. but that just looking at pics lupe

09-03-2013, 02:05 PM	#8
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	IMO the rear quarter panels are the same, but as for the rest that i dont know.

09-04-2013, 10:10 AM	#12
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I don't care for the way the rear defusser comes half way up the rear end to the middle of the license plate. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.