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Old 05-06-2013, 09:30 PM
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Default Re: RS Conversion..

A lot of work to do the change over an RS Tom. Keep in mind not only an extensive makeover on the front end but the back end of an RS has the backup lights mounted within the lower valence panel. Ofcourse they make templates for this but you may be be running a different wiring harness and such. And don't forget new RS tail light lenses. HBC sells a front end '69 Camaro conversion kit for about $850 and that doesn't get you the grill and necessary hardware...by the way HBC has a pair of GM NOS RS fenders for a '69 and the whopping price of $4500. Think it over Tom--a lot goes into changing over. Much easier finding a true RS and starting from there. Hope this helps!

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Old 05-12-2013, 12:54 AM
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Default Re: RS Conversion..

Like Sal said, cutouts in the rear valance for the backup lights, different rear tailights, several mods to the inner fenderwells. Approx two inch hole for the bell cranks (or whatever they are called), couple holes for the bolts that mount the bell cranks, a few holes for the vacume tank, don't know if those mods could be done on the car but possible. Bracket needs welded on the inside of each of the fenders, brackets are sold repo. Not sure if that would damage the paint. Different grill and all the RS hardware. The repo RS hardware isn't bad as repo goes. Big job but RS look is awesome.
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