1st Gen Camaro body questions [Archive]

camaro2nv

11-10-2008, 10:39 AM

Has anyone with a first gen welded up the front end? Fenders, upper and lower valance, ect. Ive been thinking about welding everything as one and making it one complete piece. Has anyone on here done this? Pics? Thanks!

comp-spec

11-10-2008, 11:32 AM

http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/sweetnlow/complete56.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/camaro/complete29.jpg
http://www.competition-specialties.com/images/camaro/complete50.jpg

Musclerodz

11-10-2008, 11:43 AM

Has anyone with a first gen welded up the front end? Fenders, upper and lower valance, ect. Ive been thinking about welding everything as one and making it one complete piece. Has anyone on here done this? Pics? Thanks!
The welder better know what he is doing. I saw one that was just finished and already cracking at the upper valance a few weeks ago. I personally don't like it, but if you like it, go for it, it's your car.

camaro2nv

11-10-2008, 11:57 AM

Very nice! I like it, I would love to see it with a stock hood and grill but that looks good.

comp-spec

11-10-2008, 11:59 AM

6 Years No Cracks .....yet

DRJDVM's '69

11-10-2008, 02:05 PM

My biggest concern was always about how hard it would be to get the front end off if you need to.... pulling it all in one peice would be alot more awkward....doable but harder...

dhutton

11-10-2008, 04:33 PM

The welder better know what he is doing. I saw one that was just finished and already cracking at the upper valance a few weeks ago. I personally don't like it, but if you like it, go for it, it's your car.

I think solid subframe and core support bushings would be key to making this work. Did that car have solid bushings?

How about the one you built Pete?

Don

camaro2nv

11-10-2008, 04:43 PM

Seems as though you could weld a plate on the underside from panel to panel to help support the seems.

comp-spec

11-10-2008, 05:08 PM

I think solid subframe and core support bushings would be key to making this work. Did that car have solid bushings?

How about the one you built Pete?

Don

Solid

Musclerodz

11-10-2008, 07:20 PM

I think solid subframe and core support bushings would be key to making this work. Did that car have solid bushings?

How about the one you built Pete?

DonI don't know. A welded in sub would be a requirement. Might as well weld the fenders to the car. Not really much different than dealing with a 3rd or 4th gen F body once installed. What Pete did is what I would do.

comp-spec

11-10-2008, 08:00 PM

I don't know. A welded in sub would be a requirement. Might as well weld the fenders to the car. What Pete did is what I would do.

That is how ours are, fenders are welded right to the body

Payton King

11-12-2008, 08:19 AM

and never had problems with cracks. I like the look, but when I re-did my car I did not do it again. If you are running a stock a/c and need to replace the blower motor...what a bitch.

Also if you ever have any mishap it becomes a full blown project instead of a small remove and replace.

Show car is cool. Driver...not so much

NRV2L8

01-11-2009, 04:53 AM

and never had problems with cracks. I like the look, but when I re-did my car I did not do it again. If you are running a stock a/c and need to replace the blower motor...what a bitch.

Also if you ever have any mishap it becomes a full blown project instead of a small remove and replace.

Show car is cool. Driver...not so much

I couldn't agree more.
If EVER !!! you need to perform any detailed work in the Engine Bay or Heaven Forbid, it's hit in the front area?..... Forget About It