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Will 1969 Camaro frontend fit 69 firebird?

The 1969 Camaro frontend will fit a 1969 Firebird with some modifications. The Firebird has a slightly wider track width than the Camaro, so the Camaro front end will need to be widened by about 1.5 inches on each side. This can be done by using wider control arms or by using spacers. The Firebird also has a different steering rack than the Camaro, so the Camaro steering rack will need to be replaced with a Firebird steering rack. Finally, the Firebird has different front springs than the Camaro, so the Camaro front springs will need to be replaced with Firebird front springs.

Here are the steps involved in installing a 1969 Camaro frontend on a 1969 Firebird:

1. Remove the front wheels and tires.

2. Disconnect the steering linkage from the steering rack.

3. Disconnect the brake lines from the calipers.

4. Remove the shock absorbers.

5. Remove the control arms.

6. Remove the steering rack.

7. Install the Camaro front springs.

8. Install the Camaro control arms.

9. Install the Camaro steering rack.

10. Reconnect the brake lines to the calipers.

11. Reconnect the steering linkage to the steering rack.

12. Install the front wheels and tires.

Once the installation is complete, you will need to align the front end of the car.