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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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New grille pics!

It's the age old gutter mesh.

then you add black paint

...and throw a 69 Camaro bumper emblem at it!

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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 09:47 PM
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....and three.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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Minus the bowtie.. I kind of like it.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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I like the bowtie, but I just wonder if it'd be better if it was red.

The mesh looks pretty good... at least it is black. I personally can't stand the silver ones. It just screams cheap to me...
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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Blue is on purpose.

Back in the day it didn't matter what color your car was, you got blue. It totaly doesn't match the red, that's kinda the point.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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I like it
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 01:41 AM
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I like it! And whos car is the white one?
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 01:42 AM
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Sweet huh?:hail:
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 01:24 AM
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Beautiful car and great idea...I hate to advise someone else because my car is not perfect. Yet, I think it would look that much better if you had an emblem that is at your cars year or newer. But its your car do it the way you want.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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Had a feeling there was a story behind it since the car your car is so clean. Best looking aftermarket-type/style grill I've seen. Someone needs to powdercoat black a billet grille. mmm


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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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My first impression when I saw it in person was "CLASSIC". It really has a cool nostalgic look. Its like showing respect for the Camaro heritage. The more I looked at it the more I loved it.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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very cool and stylish and I really think it matches well. How did you attach it to the grill? Are there studs or something on the bowtie? Looks good man, love the pictures
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 01:33 PM
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The bowtie has studs on the back. I had to drill through the grill, and the bumper piece behind it just a tad.

If I ever decide I don't like it, I'll probably have to get a new grill insert. Oh well.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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I had to look a few times to make sure.. but I like it!
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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I like the fact that the older chevy's got blue bowties, regardless of body color, kinda like all having orange blocks.

Here's my motivation:
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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When recreating the ZL1, GMMG also went back to the blue bowtie for a nostalgic look.

I appreciate all your opinions, but like it or not, I think I've created the look I wanted

hehe....maybe it'll grow on some of ya!
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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I think i like it both of your cars are fine works of art.
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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I'm liking it Chris!
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 11:47 PM
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OK after seeing the other Camaros I like it. Do not change it! Sweet looking cars you have there!
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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eh.. i say ditch the mesh, keep the bowtie
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