RS conversion help

[gmjj13]

i bought a complete RS headlight conversion kit for my 69 camaro. i bought the DSE electric doors as well. originally my car was a standard 69, but i always wanted the RS headlights. i also put RS fenders on the car as well. my problem is i am not 100% sure on how it all goes together. does anyone know where i can find a diagram or have some :pics2: that would help me in the installation of this set up? any and all help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

[mikey]

I'll try to get you some pics this weekend when my wife gets back from Toronto with the camera.

[Motown 454]

Jeff I had some directions I'm tryiong to look for if I find them I send them to you .
Wayne

[gmjj13]

thanks for the help.

[gmjj13]

TTT anybody else? i'm ready to put the front end together, just need some good info.

[jag4902]

Jeff,

Looking to do the same. Did you get any help.

[19sixtynine]

I'm about to convert my 69 as well and am wondering what exactly I need to buy? I'm trying to do this on a budget but with parts like the DSE electric doors for convenience. I do believe the car was an original RS because of things such as reverse lights in the lower rear valance, vacuum hoses coming out of the wiper motor and I believe one of the fenders does have the tab towards the front.

My question is what in total do I need? and why?

Any help is GREATLY appreciated..and suggestions on how I might go about doing this on a relatively tight budget.

Thanks all!

[Gregster]

I just did this but am not finished and did it on a budget. I was able to locate good GM used Rt. & Lf. capsules for $300.00 including chrome grilles. But if you buy 2 new ones it will run about $350.00 for repros and you will need 2 chrome grilles for $120.pr., a RS grille about $170.00, RS fender adapter brackets unless you have RS fenders currently $25.00 to attach the capsules, the back of the capsules attach where your current housings do on the radiator support. I do not currently have the DSE motors and just manually operate them for now. I removed the bellcrank part that hangs down so I did not drill a hole in the inner fender which is where that hangs through. It was easy to install by just looking at the parts once you have them. I will post some pics of what it looks like later.

[Gregster]

Here are some templates if that helps Jeff.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/xoh2r9-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/2jb5f7s-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/ixfclw-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/01/nc1q8o-1.jpg

[blainemeyer]

These assembly diagrams may help.

[19sixtynine]

Thanks so much for the replies and help blainemeyer and Gregster, this will really help!

One more quick question, is there a difference in the hood latch? I seem to recall hearing people mention an "RS" specific hood latch ?

Thanks again all,

R

[Rag-Rat]

The hood release on 69 models are the same. It's only 67 and 68 that require a different RS hood release.

[19sixtynine]

Perfect, thanks for the info Chris!

[juggernaut]

I'm about to convert my 69 as well and am wondering what exactly I need to buy? I'm trying to do this on a budget but with parts like the DSE electric doors for convenience. I do believe the car was an original RS because of things such as reverse lights in the lower rear valance, vacuum hoses coming out of the wiper motor and I believe one of the fenders does have the tab towards the front.

My question is what in total do I need? and why?

Any help is GREATLY appreciated..and suggestions on how I might go about doing this on a relatively tight budget.

Thanks all!

I converted my 67' to and RS grill with a classic industries kit. The kit was rather disappointing, The components were good quality, it included a chassis assembly book but, no detailed instructions and no wiring diagram! (the 67' is the electric RS) I ended up with 3 relays and a bracket i didn't know where they went. Also, in the 67' the headlight switch is different and wasn't included in the kit. So, i went to radio shack, got some double relays, and made the doors operate with a signal from the headlight power.

I was discussing this on camaro forums and a guy posted about a kit that was complete. It may beat classic, check it out.

http://www.camaroforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44306

[19sixtynine]

Hey juggernaut, thanks for the info...the conversion kits from Heartbeatcity seems pretty complete. I"ll be doing more research as I save up some coin, good lead though.

R