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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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Camaro Clip On a Formula, should I?

I am facing a dilemna here. I just bought this formula firebird, it needs some work done on the front end body panels. I am thinking about just putting a 91-92 camaro front clip on it. The other choice is to do it up as a 88 ta clone, i must have the ground effects. Any one else on here done the swap? what are your flames/credits?

thanks, brad
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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Booo! Camaro front clip on a bird?!? Hehe sober up and think about it some more...
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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I think it would stick out like a boner in sweatpants .
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 05:14 PM
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I think it would stick out like a boner in sweatpants .
LOL! I love it! Good one! I agree, wouldn't look right. Your car though.
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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how about putting the trans am ground effects on it..
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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Go for it, with all the mighty morphers here you should fit right in
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 08:58 PM
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it would stick out, but try it, i bet it could be made to look pretty damn slick. don't forget bout out pop up headlights though
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 09:01 PM
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I think it may not look that bad if you converted the headlights and everything. Hmmm.. any photoshoppers?
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:48 AM
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NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 09:10 AM
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NOPE.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 09:56 AM
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LOL, sounds like some of you guys didn't like the idea. Don't worry, i probably won't. I'll probably put some 85-90 TA ground effects on it. gta wheels, ta tails, 93 and up interior and be done with it. It'll just be a cruiser for now, damn tbi
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 10:14 AM
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Just replacing the clip won't work. You'd need to replace the hood & fenders as well.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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A front clip generally includes the hood, fenders and nosecone.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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A front clip generally includes the hood, fenders and nosecone
I guess it depends on who you ask.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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Personally, I think it would look cool.
Probably better if you put a bird clip on a Camaro.

BTW, a clip is the generic term for the nose. If you ordered a clip from a body supply shop, you'd get just the nose. No fenders. Just FYI.
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