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Old 11-17-2012 | 10:56 AM
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Will a 87 front clip go on a 92?

Thinking yes.. Anyone know of any problems id have swapping it?
Old 11-18-2012 | 08:18 AM
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Re: Will a 87 front clip go on a 92?

If you swap the whole front over, it works, but that means the support bar, crash pad, latch plate. The bigger problem is that you prob have ground effects, which won't match or line up with the earlier nose.
I personally agree that the 91-92 nose and gfx are hideous, but only worth swapping if you do the whole gfx pkg IMHO.
Old 11-18-2012 | 08:57 AM
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Re: Will a 87 front clip go on a 92?

Do you have a Camaro or Firebird, and does it have ground effects? stealtht/a's answer was a good one assuming you have a Firebird.
Old 11-18-2012 | 09:41 AM
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Re: Will a 87 front clip go on a 92?

I am firebird biased, but I think what I said applies to Camaro as well, except for the 91-92 being hideous, since, ironically , those are the better looking years for Camaro.
Old 11-18-2012 | 12:11 PM
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Re: Will a 87 front clip go on a 92?

Its a camaro. I picked up parts off an iroc to include hood doors ground effects a passanger finder and full front bumper assy. The front driver finder was trash... I have a feeling ill regret not grabing it. should have driven the camaro down when I looked at it. from the prices ive seen on craigslist I paid for the hood and got the rest of the crap free.
Old 11-19-2012 | 07:11 AM
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Re: Will a 87 front clip go on a 92?

I'm not as expert on the Camaros, but if you are saying you are swapping the whole front and matching gfx, I don't think you will have any problems. I'm pretty sure the fenders are the same except for the gfx mounting holes which can be easily changed. Iirc you might have to make some different holes it the front edge of the fender for the new bumper cover support bar.
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