Nine Ball

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Finally got a chance to install my "custom" SLP 35th SS LE grille. Its "custom" because I blacked out the center section with some flat black vinyl decal material. In order to do so, I had to make patterns for the upper and lower decal out of paper first, then use those patterns to trace onto the vinyl before cutting them out. I actually had to do this two times each to get them to look/fit right.

Here is how it looked when I bought it:


Here is how a normal 35th LE grille looks:


Here is how mine looks now:


Clear Corners Installed:


more photos:
http://users.ev1.net/~ynot_dv8/02Camaro/grille01.jpg
http://users.ev1.net/~ynot_dv8/02Camaro/grille03.jpg
http://users.ev1.net/~ynot_dv8/02Camaro/grille04.jpg

Me so happee!

Tony

PFDarkside

Hey, that looks killer, honestly. Wow, I'm usually not a fan of changing up factory looks (cause they are so good for the most part) but this is awesome.

Toonz

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Wow! That looks freaking awesome! Very unique and clean looking. Good job!

MadIceV8

iTrader: (12)

Looks good, but I think ya should have went all the way around with the black vinyl, not just the front.

Xsta Z 28

iTrader: (2)

Looks good. Man you are gonna mod the new car so much there won't be any moola left for the 69!

Although I tend to aggree the black should go down the inside.

Kudos!

Dragaholic

iTrader: (180)

Sorry for me asking, but could you explain that a bit? Im having trouble understanding what you mean? Photoshop would be nice! Anyhow, looks great Tony!

Hawkfish

Tony, that looks great!!!

Black00Z

very nice. I think it gives it a cleaner look.

Z-Rated

Sorry Tony, I just dont like it. It looks weird and I cant decide why. Then again wonder what it would look like on mine.....
The clear corners look clean!

Nine Ball

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MadIce, I'm considering doing the sides also. I couldn't make the decals one-piece and fit those curves though, I tried. I would just have to make some small parts to cover the sides now if I decide to. I'm on the fence on that.

I'm just glad the big black catfish mouth (stock grille) is GONE. Those things are horrible.

Tony

OctaneZ28

iTrader: (6)

Looks good!

alexWS6

I agree with MadIce, it still looks photoshopped since the silver is showing from the sides. I like the concept though. Now be prepared, Nineball has dished out this line many, many times but he has yet to recieve yet.....


"Now drop that 4x4!" :p

Last Yellow Bird

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ROFL

You get em!

Tony......looks awesome. Yet...another vote for finishing the sides as well. Still looks awesome, especially with the clear corners.

Paul

Nine Ball

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This car will be lowered soon! Going with the Hotchkis springs. :p

I also have some black Grand Sport wheels being delivered next week from AFS

Tony

Scalpel

iTrader: (4)

Look good, Tony. Keep it up man. The Cannibal is getting some new guts at the moment

MOBE

It looks badass!

...I'm not even going to mention that the black vinyl needs to wrap all the way around. :p

JackZ28

That looks like more of a mouth than the stock grill imo..

JonSS

iTrader: (2)

Can't wait to see the pics of that! Grille and clear corners look great!

MadIceV8

iTrader: (12)

You probably didn't look at all the pictures . You can see with this side picture that the vinyl is only on the front:


Tony - Yes it is pretty hard to have the vinyl bend 90 degree's without it creating a wrinkle. Three peices will be fine but then you will see a slight line where the ends meet. I personally think you should go ahead and paint it a flat black all the way around (if you plan to keep it), as long as you mask everything else off good and prep the area your painting a little bit you'll be able to paint it yourself

blackbowtie02

VERY NICE! Looks great!