Thread: Camaro front end for 48 Pontiac

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This is my first time in here and I'm not sure if this post is even in the correct place. But, here is goes.
I have a 1948 Pontiac Streamliner 2dr and I would like to put the front frame clip from a 78 Z28 in it. Does anyone know where to start?? I'm lost. Is this something I should take to the body shop and have them do it all? I hope someone in here can help me out.

i installed a nova clip on to a 48 chev. 1 body off frame . 2 measure and record exact wheel base. 3 remove front tires and cross member from original frame. 4 get frame perfectly level using jack stands and shims if needed. 5 roll comaro clip into frame making sure you have the exactly correct wheel base. 6 level comaro frame and mark cutting lines on original frame. 7 cut
original frame using a grinder and zip disk. 8 roll comaro frame back into place. 9 recheck wheel base and make sure evereything is square and sits the way it should. 10 weld frame into place.
ps. this is a lot of work and headaches and if i had to do it again i think i would opt to spend the money on the mustang 2 setup. with the clip you will have to fabricate front body mounts, fender brackets and you will run into lots of other problems. it did work out in the long run as my 48 is currently on the road. also if you are considering changing your rearend the comaro may be the exact same width the nova was and was a breeze to install.
good luck.

Thank you so much for your in depth reply. It does sound like a lot of work. What is the "mustang II" front that you are talking about and how is it better??

dougie's helpful comments just touched on the high points, and it's good to see someone who's been there be frank about the kind of job it is. When you add in the cost to rebuild the donor that you thought of, the price goes up some more.

Check here for a bolt in MII front crossmember. There are some who believe that a bolt in for your vintage of GM car is more compatible with the way the frame flexes along it length.

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