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jack'd up · 11-15-2003, 02:36 AM

What year Camaro/firebird do you use to clip the front end on a 55 1st . I have heard of '70 to '81 and '82 to '92. I have an '84 Firebird that I would like to use wil it work?
Thanks, Dennis

pugs · 12-03-2003, 10:22 PM

i would go with the earlier70-81 but just my preference as i have never done this type of swap yet but i have friends the have and they either went w/ the early camaro or nova

Pugs

rico_bob · 12-12-2003, 10:51 PM

Why cut your frame in half? Go with a Mustang II clone IFS . I did and it is easy and you don't need to cut off the inner fenders and do a bunch of fabrications to remount the radiator, front bumper and etc. I recommend a Martz Engineering Chassis with its full 1/4 inch crossmember and its ability to avoid cutting off the bottoms of the inner fenders. My two cents worth ... rico_bob

rico_bob · 12-30-2003, 03:39 AM

CHECK OUT THIS THREAD!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=83067

lou's bad 4x4 · 11-24-2004, 10:37 PM

I have a 79 sub frame, too wide for the front end. I am going to put a Total cost involved independent supension in my 54 truck, it bolts or welds right in the frame. Rico bob is right, this better way to go. There is many business out there, Heidt's , fatman,and others. I am also putting in a 4 bar ling in the rear end.

Seon · 11-25-2004, 11:52 AM

Pugs is right on with the years..'70-'81 Camaro, Firbird or Nova.
Here's a pic from last summer of my daughter and I installing an '80 clip in her '52 Burb.

44th Miss Inf · 11-25-2004, 08:13 PM

On my 55 1st series, I used, would you believe, the front end from a 76 AMC Pacer. Only required 2 easy to fab plates to add the crossmember. Bone yard GAVE me the clip to get rid of it. This was 15 years ago. Still see the truck around occasionally. If I can run it down, I will get pics.

Virgil

Brainchild · 11-25-2004, 11:23 PM

You might have a look at this before you decide.You'll have to join up to see the thread but it's worth it

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthre...5&o=&fpart=all

Don Meyer · 12-01-2004, 07:50 PM

I have put IFS under a dozen of the AD trks(47-54). The best fit is the Must II & the down sized Chevelle,Buick Regal,Olds Cutless....etc. These late model GM front suspensions(84-88?) are 3" narrower than the the 2nd series Camaro.

They are much cheaper than the Must II. They come w/disc brakes,anti sway bar,PS.

There have been a few failures of the lower control arm on the Must II that have the strut rod eliminator.

Don

crews · 12-02-2004, 01:27 PM

A friend of mine used an S-10 clip. Perfect width, and the replacement parts are readily available.

pugs · 12-02-2004, 04:45 PM

well since i had sold off my 54 chevy, Im in process of decideing whether or not to replace the clip on my 47 international project, I dont like the way it was done, or just go w/ an s-10 chassis when i get to that point i will take pics of what i do

Pugs

Don Meyer · 12-08-2004, 04:25 PM

The second series is too wide. Try the late model chevelles....ie 86

11-15-2003, 02:36 AM	#1
jack'd up Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 127	Clip Front End What year Camaro/firebird do you use to clip the front end on a 55 1st . I have heard of '70 to '81 and '82 to '92. I have an '84 Firebird that I would like to use wil it work? Thanks, Dennis

12-03-2003, 10:22 PM	#2
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	i would go with the earlier70-81 but just my preference as i have never done this type of swap yet but i have friends the have and they either went w/ the early camaro or nova Pugs __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

12-12-2003, 10:51 PM	#3
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Why cut your frame in half? Go with a Mustang II clone IFS . I did and it is easy and you don't need to cut off the inner fenders and do a bunch of fabrications to remount the radiator, front bumper and etc. I recommend a Martz Engineering Chassis with its full 1/4 inch crossmember and its ability to avoid cutting off the bottoms of the inner fenders. My two cents worth ... rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

12-30-2003, 03:39 AM	#4
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	CHECK OUT THIS THREAD! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=83067 __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

11-25-2004, 11:23 PM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	You might have a look at this before you decide.You'll have to join up to see the thread but it's worth it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthre...5&o=&fpart=all __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-24-2004, 10:37 PM	#5
lou's bad 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	I have a 79 sub frame, too wide for the front end. I am going to put a Total cost involved independent supension in my 54 truck, it bolts or welds right in the frame. Rico bob is right, this better way to go. There is many business out there, Heidt's , fatman,and others. I am also putting in a 4 bar ling in the rear end.

11-25-2004, 11:52 AM	#6
Seon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern CA. Posts: 503	Pugs is right on with the years..'70-'81 Camaro, Firbird or Nova. Here's a pic from last summer of my daughter and I installing an '80 clip in her '52 Burb.

11-25-2004, 08:13 PM	#7
44th Miss Inf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liberty, Mississippi Posts: 672	On my 55 1st series, I used, would you believe, the front end from a 76 AMC Pacer. Only required 2 easy to fab plates to add the crossmember. Bone yard GAVE me the clip to get rid of it. This was 15 years ago. Still see the truck around occasionally. If I can run it down, I will get pics. Virgil

12-01-2004, 07:50 PM	#9
Don Meyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: St cloud, Florida Posts: 61	I have put IFS under a dozen of the AD trks(47-54). The best fit is the Must II & the down sized Chevelle,Buick Regal,Olds Cutless....etc. These late model GM front suspensions(84-88?) are 3" narrower than the the 2nd series Camaro. They are much cheaper than the Must II. They come w/disc brakes,anti sway bar,PS. There have been a few failures of the lower control arm on the Must II that have the strut rod eliminator. Don

12-02-2004, 01:27 PM	#10
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	A friend of mine used an S-10 clip. Perfect width, and the replacement parts are readily available. __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

12-02-2004, 04:45 PM	#11
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	well since i had sold off my 54 chevy, Im in process of decideing whether or not to replace the clip on my 47 international project, I dont like the way it was done, or just go w/ an s-10 chassis when i get to that point i will take pics of what i do Pugs __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

12-08-2004, 04:25 PM	#12
Don Meyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: St cloud, Florida Posts: 61	The second series is too wide. Try the late model chevelles....ie 86



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