Chevy Camaro Body On K5 Frame Could Be Your Next Project

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A Facebook Marketplace registered in Marinette, Wisconsin presents a vehicle that expands the definition of a project car. The seller describes it as a fourth-generation Chevy Camaro Z28 body mounted over a 1988 Chevy K5 Blazer frame. The two are not integrated but rather coexist. The body “just rests” on the frame, according to the post, with an asking price of just $500.

The Chevy Camaro K5 Blazer projects a front three-quarter angle.

This combination is visually surprising. The Blazer frame retains its chrome bumpers, which contrasts with the Camaro’s typically low proportions. The wheels and tires don’t match front to back, reinforcing the impression that this is a loose assembly rather than a cohesive one. The Chevy Camaro’s shell itself has seen better days. Finished in 90s Bright Teal Metallic (37U), the paint is faded and worn, with scratches on several panels and a large hole on the back.

Side profile of the Chevy Camaro K5 Blazer project.

Inside, there’s not much to evaluate. The cabin is mostly missing, except for one driver’s seat and a portion of the passenger side dashboard that is still intact. No steering wheel. This omission alone underscores the current state of affairs: this is not a runner, and it’s not close. The seller calls them “rollers,” which seems accurate.

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The rear of the Chevy Camaro K5 Blazer project.

Mechanical details are a mystery. The listing provides no images of the engine bay and no information about the powertrain; all we know is the automatic transmission. Mileage is listed at 10,000 miles, but that figure likely reflects the Blazer’s chassis or is a placeholder and is not a verifiable reading for a composite vehicle.

Chevy Camaro K5 Blazer project interior.

The salesperson’s offer was direct: “Want a crazy project?” This is a fair question. The concept – combining a body-on-frame SUV chassis with a unibody sports coupe – would require extensive fabrication to work well. Overall, this example offers a frame, a broken shell, and a lot of work.

At $500, the cost of entry is low. The actual cost will be measured in time, equipment, fabrication skills, and willingness. For most buyers, this is not an easy project. This is something that is open.