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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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84 to 91-92 gfx swap

Hey guys,

I've decided that I want to swap out the gfx on my 84 Camaro to the gfx from a 91-92 Camaro. I have a few questions I need help with before I start.

1) Do the gfx from the 91-92 Camaro simply bolt on in place of my existing ones? Or do I have to replace front/back bumpers as well?

2) If I do have to replace the bumpers to the 91-92 style, will they just bolt on or will I have to make modifications.

3) Are there any modifications that need to be made when throwing on the side gfx from the 91-92? Or will they bolt on no problem?

4) I also want to swap out my 84 spoiler to the aero wing from the 91-92. Is that as simple as removing the original and bolting the new one in place?

5) I'm having a hard time finding a full 91-92 gfx kit. Are they really hard to find? Should I just try to find all the pieces separately or is there a website that makes/sells after market 91-92 gfx?

To be precise, this is the exact kit I'm looking for:



Thanks in advance for the help
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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Ecklers sells the whole kit. Bumpers and all for like $1600.

You will need to replace the front and rear bumpers. It should bolt right up.

I worry most about the wing. I bet the holes are different.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Re: 84 to 91-92 gfx swap

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Ecklers sells the whole kit. Bumpers and all for like $1600.

You will need to replace the front and rear bumpers. It should bolt right up.

I worry most about the wing. I bet the holes are different.
Do you happen to have the link by any chance? I can't seem to find it.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jdawg
Do you happen to have the link by any chance? I can't seem to find it.
Lol. It was in the catalogue I flipped thru this morning. Let me see if I can find it online.
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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Part number 33-11221 $1659.99

On right.
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Re: 84 to 91-92 gfx swap

I have an 84 that I just recently swapped to the 91/92 style.

My car was an SC and didn't have any GFX to start with, but I bet you'll have to do the same.

You will need to swap out the front and rear bumpers.
I seem to recall when I was searching for this, that the slots in the fenders might be different from what you have currently for the front chin.

The spoiler you'll have to fill in the holes on the sides and I think the holes on the deck are in different spots too.

The holes in the door might be different too. Seems like I remember seeing that mentioned too.



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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Re: 84 to 91-92 gfx swap

Originally Posted by jrhaus76
Part number 33-11221 $1659.99

On right.
Thanks man!

Has anyone on here bought this specific kit? And if so, did it fit nicely or were there problems?

Also does anyone know if this kit will fit onto my '84? The website says it's not compatible with the '84 Camaro, but others have said 91-92 bumpers bolt right on. I'm aware I'll probably have to make a few mods to the ground effects, I'm just wondering about the bumpers.

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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 11:25 AM
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Re: 84 to 91-92 gfx swap

Thats not aero body kit. Its just a iroc style kit. Your best bet is to go to a junk yard and strip a nice set. You need everything off the car tho. Even the lower door pieces to the rear quarter gfx. I have an 84 z28 and did the swap years ago and it was a pain int he *** but totally worth it.
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Re: 84 to 91-92 gfx swap

Why? these 82-84 fbodys are getting rare to see, esp in clean original condition.but hey its your car do what you like
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 06:04 PM
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Re: 84 to 91-92 gfx swap

Originally Posted by RockJay81
Thats not aero body kit. Its just a iroc style kit. Your best bet is to go to a junk yard and strip a nice set. You need everything off the car tho. Even the lower door pieces to the rear quarter gfx. I have an 84 z28 and did the swap years ago and it was a pain int he *** but totally worth it.
I've looked at over 10 different junk yards and none of then have 3rd gens... Probably because I live in Canada.
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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Re: 84 to 91-92 gfx swap

Originally Posted by RockJay81
Thats not aero body kit. Its just a iroc style kit. Your best bet is to go to a junk yard and strip a nice set. You need everything off the car tho. Even the lower door pieces to the rear quarter gfx. I have an 84 z28 and did the swap years ago and it was a pain int he *** but totally worth it.
I do like the 84 gfx and I'm gunna keep em in case I ever want to make her all original again. But I want to paint it all one solid colour and I think it looks better solid with the 91-92 gfx. Also I want a little more flare.
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