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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 12:54 PM
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Hey everyone! I'm new to camaros and to the forums but I need some help! I recently bought a 1998 3.8 Camaro that needed some tlc to say the least. It had been in an accident and needs some front end repairs. I narrowed the damage down and realized it needed a new bumper, passenger fender, bumper support, and hood. I was just wondering if any of you guys new what I all needed as fasteners to put these pieces on the car? Most of the parts that were on the car were held on with zip ties so I have no clue as to what and how many push pins and what size bolts and nuts I need to finish her up. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me!!!
 
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 06:10 PM
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download the parts manual. it will give you parts and part numbers so you can search around to see whats available. brb
 
Old Dec 23, 2015 | 09:27 PM
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go here https://www.mediafire.com/?40mfgeoe4ctti you will see a couple parts manual links
 
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thanks for the manual! it helped a bit!!! now my next question, i am having a hard time getting my hood bumper and headlights to line up properly. any tips on how to get it straight again? thanks!
 
Old Feb 11, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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lol body work is not my strong point. i do know its a pita to do.
 
Old Feb 14, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 98blackmaro
Hey everyone! I'm new to camaros and to the forums but I need some help! I recently bought a 1998 3.8 Camaro that needed some tlc to say the least. It had been in an accident and needs some front end repairs. I narrowed the damage down and realized it needed a new bumper, passenger fender, bumper support, and hood. I was just wondering if any of you guys new what I all needed as fasteners to put these pieces on the car? Most of the parts that were on the car were held on with zip ties so I have no clue as to what and how many push pins and what size bolts and nuts I need to finish her up. Thanks in advance for any help you guys can give me!!!
sound like mine but I got into one last april an now finaly getting justice an buying some parts ,a $500.00 donore car may be the best way to go ,I would spend as much as 700.00 on the same color is even better
 
Old Feb 15, 2016 | 12:56 AM
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well i have all the parts already but they dont all line up how they should. i was just wondering if there were tips as to how to get them to sit straight and what not.
 
Old Feb 15, 2016 | 11:57 PM
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well i got my blinkers and headlight on the car today. the headlights dont sit where they should but they look the same on both sides so i think they should be alright. they dont look bad by any means. now i just have to wait for my new hood to arrive and get that lined up, then a new paint job and this thing should be good to go!
 
Old Feb 16, 2016 | 06:39 AM
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have you downloaded the factory shop manual for your year? should tell you how to r&r front parts.
 
Old Feb 17, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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? what you meen don't line up ,did you buy aftermarket parts or donor car parts ,showing pictures helps you an us
 



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