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77 z28 front end swap to 79 berlinetta

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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77 z28 front end swap to 79 berlinetta

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?
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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1 ... don't think so

2 ... Year 1 should be able to help you, or even Lowes
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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year 1.... whats that? and i live in winnipeg, mb... we dont have a lowes here
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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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)
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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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.
Old Nov 26, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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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
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