77 z28 front end swap to 79 berlinetta

78camaro454
11-20-2003, 11:46 PM
k, i have the complete front end off of a 1977 z28, now i am doing a ground up restore of a 1979 camaro berlinetta...

i want to know two things.. number one... will i run into any problems with the swap over, ie. parts not matchin up.. i stripped the front end complete as in everything except the frame :P

and number 2, all the bolts i have are rusted like nothin... is there any way to get the complete bolt and nut and screw list gm used during the manufacturing process so i can get them all in stainless steel? or at least new bolts?

cadjock
11-22-2003, 11:55 AM
1 ... don't think so

2 ... Year 1 should be able to help you, or even Lowes

78camaro454
11-22-2003, 12:12 PM
year 1.... whats that? and i live in winnipeg, mb... we dont have a lowes here :(

cadjock
11-22-2003, 06:24 PM
www.yearone.com

They have a very complete set of parts for older desireable cars. I would suspect that bolts would be pricey for a car like yours. I had to replace the body bushings on my 1979 Berlinetta and got the bolts at a hardware store. I think they were grade 5. (My front subframe came from a 1981 Firebird)

Erik
11-23-2003, 02:35 PM
For bolts, check your yellow pages under fasteners and look for a major supplier. They'll have just about any fastener you need, and will probably be a little cheaper than going to the hardware store.

1981zzz
11-26-2003, 09:09 PM
as far as i now all 70 to 81 front clips bolt up i use to work in a camaro shop and we did it so yes to your question :)