2012 conversion to 2014 tail lights - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

starhauler · 01-06-2020, 09:41 PM

New to the Gen5 site as I have owned many other Gen camaro's over the years.
Just got this 2012 and like the Tail Lights that Morimoto INC has that look like a Gen6 and wanted to know if anyone has converted a 2010-2013 over to a 2014-2015. Since the body is the same I figure I need to change the Deck lid and Rear Bumper to make the 2014-2015 tail lights work on this.
Just looking to see if anyone has done this swap before I get the parts ordered.
Any help would be great.

lemontwist · 01-06-2020, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by starhauler

New to the Gen5 site as I have owned many other Gen camaro's over the years.
Just got this 2012 and like the Tail Lights that Morimoto INC has that look like a Gen6 and wanted to know if anyone has converted a 2010-2013 over to a 2014-2015. Since the body is the same I figure I need to change the Deck lid and Rear Bumper to make the 2014-2015 tail lights work on this.
Just looking to see if anyone has done this swap before I get the parts ordered.
Any help would be great.

deck lid is the same but you need everything else

mikeman · 01-06-2020, 10:30 PM

The deck lid is different though. The '14-'15 has the CHMSL mounted on the trunk, not the rear package shelf. Also, the area where the spoiler mounts and just above the rear bumper between the tail lights is different as well.

ariZona28 · 01-06-2020, 11:23 PM

Let me be the first to beg you not to do it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my '15 tail lights but you have any extremely cool and somewhat rare vehicle in a '12 ZL1. Check the build counts available elsewhere in this forum. I believe yours is under 2000. May not be a big deal now but down the road it could affect your resale value. If you like the rectangle lights there are plenty of 14-15 SS's out there that are somewhat affordable. Just my opinion, I am one of those ol' school factory original guys (boring to some).

InFiD3ViL · 01-07-2020, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Let me be the first to beg you not to do it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my '15 tail lights but you have any extremely cool and somewhat rare vehicle in a '12 ZL1. Check the build counts available elsewhere in this forum. I believe yours is under 2000. May not be a big deal now but down the road it could affect your resale value. If you like the rectangle lights there are plenty of 14-15 SS's out there that are somewhat affordable. Just my opinion, I am one of those ol' school factory original guys (boring to some).

I agree with this. I didn't realize he had a ZL1 at first, but now that its known I wouldn't do it. They do make some decent rear light replacements for our cars that are completely reversible, but unfortunately, nothing as nice as the Hero lights or similar for the later models.

Mr2Hard2See · 01-07-2020, 08:14 AM

It’s just parts I say do it and it can be done I’ve seen it but not in person. As long as you keep your original parts bumper/ trunk and lights you should be perfectly fine when it comes to resale value. I just found the ride that did this a couple weeks ago but the guy wouldn’t tell me what was involved. I’m probably going to do it myself. 2011 camaro done say no more.

TommyTheCat · 01-07-2020, 05:50 PM

you'll need the harness as well as the bumper, diffuser, lights and trunk lid

lemontwist · 01-07-2020, 07:59 PM

i don't think you need the trunk lid are you guys sure about that?

starhauler · 01-07-2020, 08:37 PM

The deck lid is different from what I can tell.

I will make sure and save all the stock parts just incase!!

I will post some pictures when it is done.
Thanks for getting right back to me.

I have 1st GEN's 2nd GEN's and 3rd GEN's so this will just help complete the field. Have to find that 4th GEN at some point.

InFiD3ViL · 01-07-2020, 09:28 PM

Damn, the color on that conversion Camaro is sick. Like a bronzed pewter.

Mr2Hard2See · 01-07-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Damn, the color on that conversion Camaro is sick. Like a bronzed pewter.

It’s paint not a wrap. Very clean car I like the color too.

lemontwist · 01-07-2020, 11:27 PM

i see there is a body line on the 10-13 on the rear just above the bowtie that the 14-15 don't have so it looks like ya do need a 14-15 trunk lid.

StingrayblueSS · 01-07-2020, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lemontwist

i see there is a body line on the 10-13 on the rear just above the bowtie that the 14-15 don't have so it looks like ya do need a 14-15 trunk lid.

Correct.

StingrayblueSS · 01-07-2020, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr2Hard2See

It’s just parts I say do it and it can be done I’ve seen it but not in person. As long as you keep your original parts bumper/ trunk and lights you should be perfectly fine when it comes to resale value. I just found the ride that did this a couple weeks ago but the guy wouldn’t tell me what was involved. I’m probably going to do it myself. 2011 camaro done say no more.

This is one reason why I want a 14-15 zl1. That bumper with the Hero tail lights.

01-06-2020, 09:41 PM	#1
starhauler Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Glendale AZ Posts: 5	2012 conversion to 2014 tail lights New to the Gen5 site as I have owned many other Gen camaro's over the years. Just got this 2012 and like the Tail Lights that Morimoto INC has that look like a Gen6 and wanted to know if anyone has converted a 2010-2013 over to a 2014-2015. Since the body is the same I figure I need to change the Deck lid and Rear Bumper to make the 2014-2015 tail lights work on this. Just looking to see if anyone has done this swap before I get the parts ordered. Any help would be great.

01-06-2020, 11:23 PM	#4
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,754	Let me be the first to beg you not to do it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my '15 tail lights but you have any extremely cool and somewhat rare vehicle in a '12 ZL1. Check the build counts available elsewhere in this forum. I believe yours is under 2000. May not be a big deal now but down the road it could affect your resale value. If you like the rectangle lights there are plenty of 14-15 SS's out there that are somewhat affordable. Just my opinion, I am one of those ol' school factory original guys (boring to some). Attached Images

01-07-2020, 08:14 AM	#6
Mr2Hard2See Instagram: Mr2Hard2See Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 691	It’s just parts I say do it and it can be done I’ve seen it but not in person. As long as you keep your original parts bumper/ trunk and lights you should be perfectly fine when it comes to resale value. I just found the ride that did this a couple weeks ago but the guy wouldn’t tell me what was involved. I’m probably going to do it myself. 2011 camaro done say no more. Attached Images __________________ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: Mr2Hard2See LSA blower BTR stg 2 cam 227/242 BTR dual springs pushrods lifters retainers etc Che bronze trunnion Ls3 timing/valley cover Dod/vvt delete Dsx e85 Dsx aux fuel pump Id1050x injectors ZL1 fuel pump, Griptech 2.55 pulley, Solo performance Mach ll 2.5 catback exhaust 1 7/8th Lt headers

01-07-2020, 09:28 PM	#10
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,734	Damn, the color on that conversion Camaro is sick. Like a bronzed pewter. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

01-06-2020, 10:30 PM	#3
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	The deck lid is different though. The '14-'15 has the CHMSL mounted on the trunk, not the rear package shelf. Also, the area where the spoiler mounts and just above the rear bumper between the tail lights is different as well.

01-07-2020, 05:50 PM	#7
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,105	you'll need the harness as well as the bumper, diffuser, lights and trunk lid

01-07-2020, 07:59 PM	#8
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i don't think you need the trunk lid are you guys sure about that?

01-07-2020, 08:37 PM	#9
starhauler Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Glendale AZ Posts: 5	The deck lid is different from what I can tell. I will make sure and save all the stock parts just incase!! I will post some pictures when it is done. Thanks for getting right back to me. I have 1st GEN's 2nd GEN's and 3rd GEN's so this will just help complete the field. Have to find that 4th GEN at some point.

01-07-2020, 11:27 PM	#12
lemontwist Drives: 12 2SS/RS L99,11 2SS/RS LS3totaled Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: mooresville nc Posts: 1,048	i see there is a body line on the 10-13 on the rear just above the bowtie that the 14-15 don't have so it looks like ya do need a 14-15 trunk lid.