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Old Oct 24, 2020 | 07:36 PM
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1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Everyone,

I'd like to find someone who has an intact front grille for the aforementioned make/model. (See examples below, pulled from the internet as well as a prior post.) With that being said, I not only wish to find one for purchase---I also plan on getting it scanned so that 3D printing services can make NEW replacements for those who need them (such as on Etsy, Fiverr, etc.) If someone has a copy but doesn't want to sell it, I ask that they consider getting the grill scanned so that they can be replicated for the benefit of others. There are a number of parts which are no longer being made because they were for a specific year or aren't for a Z-28/Iroc, etc. As time goes on it'll only get worse. If anyone is interested in doing so, please let me know.


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Old Oct 25, 2020 | 08:37 AM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

maybe you could be the first to order the one on rock auto and let us know if it's the right piece?
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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 09:12 PM
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I can 3d Print you one. Takes about a week more or less.

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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 09:17 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

That looks pretty good. And probably much more durable than the original. How much would it cost?

V/R,

C.
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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 09:23 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Takes about a week. I'm almost half way through the print I am doing now. I need to know with fog light provisions or without and with License plate holes or without.

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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 09:28 PM
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The Carbon fiber I'm using now is not shiny so I can start on yours after I'm finished with the one I'm doing.
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Old Sep 28, 2021 | 09:30 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 09:48 AM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Those....are d@mn good looking reproductions.

Yes, by all means. I think I'll go with the less shiny/matte black version with no headlights and no license plate holes. (If I really really need to I can drill 'em myself or make another order.) Would $120 be good? $50 for materials + $20 shipping + $50 work.

If you have Paypal I can do it that way, I believe people can send bills that way. Just send me a private message and I'll respond with contact information. (Other options for payment are fine as well.) Thanks again, I'm so happy to see someone's managed to make these.
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Old Sep 30, 2021 | 09:52 AM
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Oops, no foglights. Heh.
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Old Nov 28, 2021 | 07:43 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by Chris Perry
Everyone,

I'd like to find someone who has an intact front grille for the aforementioned make/model. (See examples below, pulled from the internet as well as a prior post.) With that being said, I not only wish to find one for purchase---I also plan on getting it scanned so that 3D printing services can make NEW replacements for those who need them (such as on Etsy, Fiverr, etc.) If someone has a copy but doesn't want to sell it, I ask that they consider getting the grill scanned so that they can be replicated for the benefit of others. There are a number of parts which are no longer being made because they were for a specific year or aren't for a Z-28/Iroc, etc. As time goes on it'll only get worse. If anyone is interested in doing so, please let me know.

Hey, I just joined this forum group and I'm current in this same exact predicament. Looking for an 87 sport coupe grill identical to the photos you have posted but it seems nearly impossible to find as a reproduction. What did you end up doing or what was your final solution? I saw that someone had come to 3D print and didn't know how that had turned out.
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Old Nov 29, 2021 | 06:00 AM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

I'm printing them. It takes about a week to print one and I'm 4 weeks behind.

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Old Nov 29, 2021 | 06:49 AM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by Nate H
Hey, I just joined this forum group and I'm current in this same exact predicament. Looking for an 87 sport coupe grill identical to the photos you have posted but it seems nearly impossible to find as a reproduction. What did you end up doing or what was your final solution? I saw that someone had come to 3D print and didn't know how that had turned out.
This is one I did for Chris Perry on his car.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3602c51f20.jpg
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Old Nov 29, 2021 | 09:52 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by rjack37
This is one I did for Chris Perry on his car.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3602c51f20.jpg
Ron, I'd like to give your 3D printing a try. Maybe even try a couple different materials if you're up for it. Toss an email my way if you're interested in helping. Understandable that you're behind and have a life outside of this but I'd like to get the ball rolling and have a better line of communication outside of this forum. Thanks in advance.
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Old Dec 1, 2021 | 10:44 AM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by rjack37
I'm printing them. It takes about a week to print one and I'm 4 weeks behind.
Hey bud I'll take one also. You can email me, for some reason it won't let me message you on here. Email is joemcclain2@gmail.com looking for the Beretta coupe grille
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Old Dec 12, 2021 | 04:33 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by rjack37
This is one I did for Chris Perry on his car.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thi...3602c51f20.jpg
Thanks, and I appreciate the effort. It isn't UV resistant but this is doing great in the meantime.
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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 09:57 AM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by rjack37
I'm printing them. It takes about a week to print one and I'm 4 weeks behind.
how can I purchase one of these grills?
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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 04:25 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Send me an e-mail to rjack37@yahoo.com I need to know if you need license plate holes or not or fog light holes or not.
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 01:36 AM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Here's a thread you might be interested in--- https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...pe-grille.html Its how this started with 3d printing and down towards the bottom it shows some of my work.
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Old Nov 14, 2022 | 08:47 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

If your interested in purchasing a grille, contact me at rjack37@yahoo.com and I can get started on it.
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 10:21 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

If you are still making them I need a grille for an 87 SC with no fog lights or plate holes.
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 10:59 PM
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Yes I still make them, I'm just running behind.
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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 11:04 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by rjack37
Yes I still make them, I'm just running behind.
not a problem, i can wait. I have not yet started on my body work yet. I just got the car on the ground last week. I emailed you already. Just email me back what you need and when. If you have an eta that's awesome but not necessary. I really do appreciate it!
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Old Feb 28, 2023 | 07:41 AM
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Please contact me at rjack37@yahoo.com for coordination.

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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 12:44 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Hi! @rjack37

I tryed to contact you via e-mail. Can you tell me if you still make these?
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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 01:04 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Originally Posted by transamch
Hi! @rjack37

I tryed to contact you via e-mail. Can you tell me if you still make these?
Yes but I am having printer problems that have taken months to get working. I think I might have the problems fixed. What do you need? With fog lights or without and with license plate holes or without? I make them in two parts then epoxy the front halves together and plastic weld the back so you can't see a seam in the front. It your interested, send me an E-mail and if you don't hear from me with in 24 hours. Send me the information back here or send me your E-mail and I'll here and I'll send you an email from my end. See if you have my correct email address: rjack37@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Ron

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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 01:14 PM
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I just checked the email link and it had a typo, I just corrected it.
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Old Nov 1, 2023 | 01:59 PM
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Re: 1985-87 Camaro Sport Coupe/Berlinetta Grill Project

Good to hear from you. I'm not in a hurry. I'll send you another mail in a minute. Thanks!

Originally Posted by rjack37
Yes but I am having printer problems that have taken months to get working. I think I might have the problems fixed. What do you need? With fog lights or without and with license plate holes or without? I make them in two parts then epoxy the front halves together and plastic weld the back so you can't see a seam in the front. It your interested, send me an E-mail and if you don't hear from me with in 24 hours. Send me the information back here or send me your E-mail and I'll here and I'll send you an email from my end. See if you have my correct email address: rjack37@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
Ron
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