96' camaro in 56' pickup? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

a417latino · 11-11-2005, 11:08 AM

Hello everyone, I have bought a 1996 chevy camaro z28 and would like to use everything on my my 1956 chevy pickup. Can i usethe rear end, engine (LT1,transmission(automatic). I am trying to get as much information as possible to see if this swap is possible and if its even worth all the hard labor. Also, can i use the front suspension components on my truck, i know people have used older model 78 camaros front clip, can i use any of the front suspension components on my trucks. Thanks everyone and keep truckin!

1-ton of fun · 11-14-2005, 12:28 PM

you can use evrything except probably the fron suspension. measure the real axle, it may be too wide. the lt1 in the camaro is a nice motor though.

a417latino · 11-19-2005, 04:28 PM

Thanks 1-ton of fun, anyone else have any input on this setup?????

Todd55 · 12-15-2005, 07:49 PM

I would measure the rear axle as well. Run a tape between the inner wheel wells under your bed. you may be able to use your rear axle with the right wheel offset. I wouldn't attempt the front end swap because it is way to easy to install a mustang II or something else. If you are dead set on using it measure the frame width and see if they are even close. I doubt that they are but free is always better....As far as motor and everything else you may need to extend your factory harness in places but I have to many rods running that motor and tranny combo to say that it cant be done relatively easy.

Keep us posted!
Todd

*1969owner* · 01-14-2006, 05:47 PM

you should be able to use everything, but like 1tonoffun and todd55 said, measure the rear axel, but you should be able to use it.

cadman89 · 01-15-2006, 11:54 AM

Sounds good but lots of work adapting the front and rear end in.
The Specifications on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro are:

Length 193.201 in | 4907.3 mm.
Width 74.101 in | 1882.2 mm.
Height 51.301 in | 1303 mm.
Wheelbase 101.101 in | 2568 mm.
Front Track 60.701 in | 1541.8 mm.
Rear Track 60.601 in | 1539.3 mm.
Ground Clearance 4.501 in | 114.3 mm.

Cadman

Frizzle Fry · 01-15-2006, 01:51 PM

The 4th Gen Camaro is unibody, right? If so, you will need to make or buy a crossmember to adapt the front suspension to your frame.

11-11-2005, 11:08 AM	#1
a417latino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 13	Please help, I need some advise! Hello everyone, I have bought a 1996 chevy camaro z28 and would like to use everything on my my 1956 chevy pickup. Can i usethe rear end, engine (LT1,transmission(automatic). I am trying to get as much information as possible to see if this swap is possible and if its even worth all the hard labor. Also, can i use the front suspension components on my truck, i know people have used older model 78 camaros front clip, can i use any of the front suspension components on my trucks. Thanks everyone and keep truckin! Last edited by a417latino; 11-19-2005 at 04:28 PM. Reason: Not that many responses

11-14-2005, 12:28 PM	#2
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 96' camaro in 56' pickup? you can use evrything except probably the fron suspension. measure the real axle, it may be too wide. the lt1 in the camaro is a nice motor though.

11-19-2005, 04:28 PM	#3
a417latino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 13	Please help, I need some advise! Thanks 1-ton of fun, anyone else have any input on this setup????? Last edited by a417latino; 11-19-2005 at 04:30 PM. Reason: attract more replies

12-15-2005, 07:49 PM	#4
Todd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 6	Re: 96' camaro in 56' pickup? I would measure the rear axle as well. Run a tape between the inner wheel wells under your bed. you may be able to use your rear axle with the right wheel offset. I wouldn't attempt the front end swap because it is way to easy to install a mustang II or something else. If you are dead set on using it measure the frame width and see if they are even close. I doubt that they are but free is always better....As far as motor and everything else you may need to extend your factory harness in places but I have to many rods running that motor and tranny combo to say that it cant be done relatively easy. Keep us posted! Todd

01-14-2006, 05:47 PM	#5
1969owner Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: martin georgia Posts: 568	Re: 96' camaro in 56' pickup? you should be able to use everything, but like 1tonoffun and todd55 said, measure the rear axel, but you should be able to use it.

01-15-2006, 11:54 AM	#6
cadman89 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 265	Re: 96' camaro in 56' pickup? Sounds good but lots of work adapting the front and rear end in. The Specifications on the 1996 Chevrolet Camaro are: Length 193.201 in \| 4907.3 mm. Width 74.101 in \| 1882.2 mm. Height 51.301 in \| 1303 mm. Wheelbase 101.101 in \| 2568 mm. Front Track 60.701 in \| 1541.8 mm. Rear Track 60.601 in \| 1539.3 mm. Ground Clearance 4.501 in \| 114.3 mm. Cadman __________________ 56 GMC 1922 Dodge Rat Roadster 89 Gray Allante 90 Red Allante Turkey Run Photographer http://www.turkeyrun.com/photo_gallery.html

01-15-2006, 01:51 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 96' camaro in 56' pickup? The 4th Gen Camaro is unibody, right? If so, you will need to make or buy a crossmember to adapt the front suspension to your frame.



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