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 Admittedly, with the Camaro...  Admittedly, with the Camaro missing half its face, the task started to look a bit daunting. Nevertheless, Classic Industries supplied our build with a complete hardware kit, which included everything we needed to fasten it all together. No worries, though. Zamora assured us we would achieve our RS look in no time flat.  Rusty As with most vehicles...  Rusty
As with most vehicles 30-plus years old, rust is a factor. Luckily, our F73 is in pretty decent shape. It's important to note that you should heed caution when unfastening bolts that are frequently introduced to water. For example, one bolt in the subframe actually snapped in half. It was completely rusted through. Also from the image, signs of rust and rot were obvious, with bubbles in the paint on the passenger side fender. Hence our decision to replace it completely.  Classic Industries also supplied...  Classic Industries also supplied us with its new passenger-side fender from OER. OER uses GM's factory steel stamps, so ours fit onto F73 lined up true and easy. Using the supplied fender shims, Zamora placed three on the passenger side. He advised that this portion of the build (lining up body lines) will take some time, so patience is a virtue.  Miramontes unpackaged the...  Miramontes unpackaged the new frontend clip and lined it up for placement. Once he determined the fit was good, we went ahead and bolted it on.  Clips Since the holes in...  Clips
Since the holes in the body parts aren't threaded, it's important to cover each hole with one of OER's clips. Before the body panels went on, we spent 10 minutes preparing each panel with its associated clips. They are easy to use and simply push on.  With most of the frontend...  With most of the frontend complete, Zamora and Miramontes started to fasten the front clip for final fitment. It was then and there that the true look of the RS could be seen. Zamora advised us that it's better to leave most of the panels loose just in case some panels need to be adjusted in the final stages of fitment.  What was left? We still needed...  What was left? We still needed headlights, turn signals, the nose cone, a front grille, and bumperettes. Zamora started by test-fitting the bumpers on each side and proceeded to install the bumper supports and fasten the bumpers down.  The nose cone was next. This...  The nose cone was next. This cone also holds the grille, and we really like the factory-style chrome grille surround.  The two-piece grille was next...  The two-piece grille was next and was also installed with the supplied bolt kit. Each piece is labeled "Left" or "Right" for proper placement.
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