identifying front clip

[fat56]

Hey Everyone,

Im hoping someone can help me out with identifying the year model of my front clip. So i can buy drop spindles and a new rubber overhaul kit for the front end.

Also any suggestions on what brand or where i should get the 2" drop spindles from??

It would be a big help. I can take more photos if needed .

Thanks

[Kim57]

More pics would help.
IMHO it looks more like a Chevelle than a Camaro or Nova. It could also be from something else like a Monte Carlo.
Kim

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Kim57

More pics would help.
IMHO it looks more like a Chevelle than a Camaro or Nova. It could also be from something else like a Monte Carlo.
Kim

the upper a arms don't drop that much. I think camaro or 80s monty carlo

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by mknittle

the upper a arms don't drop that much. I think camaro or 80s monty carlo

I thought the rear of the Camaro frames dropped more than what his pic shows.
Kim

[hammerdog57]

Looks like a 74-81 camaro clip. As far as what year you will have to remove upper a arms and measure the outside diameter of bushing to find out.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by hammerdog57

Looks like a 74-81 camaro clip. As far as what year you will have to remove upper a arms and measure the outside diameter of bushing to find out.

I thought the only difference is the lower a arm bolts. the early used 7/16" and the later used a 1/2"

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Kim57

I thought the rear of the Camaro frames dropped more than what his pic shows.
Kim

they do but it is a little farther back from where this one is grafted.Couldn't find one of mine so I swiped a couple. Hope Indian doesn't mind

[mknittle]

looks like my second gen camaro. what ever it is it has the tall spindles.

[fat56]

Originally Posted by mknittle

looks like my second gen camaro. what ever it is it has the tall spindles.

Do you mean extra tall spindles to lift the truck? or just standard ?

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by fat56

Do you mean extra tall spindles to lift the truck? or just standard ?

No, some models had spindles that were taller than other models and that might narrow down your search.

Are the lug bolts 7/16 sae or metric or ???????????? That could also help with the year model.

[Indian113]

I don't mind! I think those are a good tool to look at

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Indian113

I don't mind! I think those are a good tool to look at

They are good angles, hope they help

[mr48chev]

I think I'd be more concerned with getting the stub and frame plated a lot better where they match up before worrying about rebuild pieces for the stub.

Better shots of the crossmember it's self rather than just shots of the brakes and A frame might help some of the guys pin down the model and year a lot closer.

[fat56]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

I think I'd be more concerned with getting the stub and frame plated a lot better where they match up before worrying about rebuild pieces for the stub.

Better shots of the crossmember it's self rather than just shots of the brakes and A frame might help some of the guys pin down the model and year a lot closer.

If you have alook at my build thread you will know thats the next thing on my list.. when all the parts you have to buy have to come from America to Aus and shipping takes up to 4 weeks its a good thing to be organised so there is no standing around waiting.

[fat56]

Thanks Guys, i know its a horrible clip install but that will all be fixed.

will get more photos tonight..

[chev3600]

Took me a while to ID my camaro clip also, in the end I googled the casting number on the spindle and some other parts. ended up being a 79-81. and narrowed further by checking outer bearing diameter (80-81). Great start and good luck!