Sears

I am going to have the front of my car re-painted and was throwing around the idea of having the bird on the front shaved off and also the "pontiac" on the headlight. And then have the edges of the front frame plate blended into the bumper, as if was never even there. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> Is it even possible to shave the bird off the front being that it is made of some sort of rubber/plastic? Also remove all the blue stickers from the car and cut some clear side markers. Maybe paint the side/hood grills silver like tullis. I like the way it looks in photoshop. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

<img src="http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jsears8/smooth.jpg" alt=" - " />

Fill in the rear " pontiac ", shave rear side markers are 3rd brake light.

<img src="http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jsears8/smooth2.jpg" alt=" - " />

fill in rear bumper ( no tips, tru duals ) paint slightly darker shade

<img src="http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jsears8/smooth3.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jsears8/smooth6.jpg" alt=" - " />

Let me know what you think... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Justin

<small>[ October 17, 2002, 07:37 PM: Message edited by: Jsears8 ]</small>

wot247

whats up with some new track times and videos man! i wanna see what your 45rwhp gain got you! sweet car by the way......

Sears

Thanks, my torque arm broke the other night. I am waiting for my new one to come in along with a swaybar and clutch.

Justin

Raptor99

I think shaving the front license plate area is a bad idea. To me it looks way too close to being an LT1. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Just my opinion.

Nate

RTCamaroSS

I dont think you can do "shave" those things off... what you might have to do is fill it in with some body filler/bondo.... then smooth it out and repaint it.

Gev

i think it looks bad ***! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

but a word of warning. Having it molded in can be a problem. if you hit anything at even 5mph the molding will most probably (90%) come off. I was considering having my body kit molded to my car, but the body shop guy told me that molding isnt a good idea because of waht can happen from minor run-ins with objects.

The Guy in MY 99TA

Not too bad..... Put it on a stock height pic and then post it....

You haven't got a clutch in that damn car yet?

you sound like me! LOL

Josh S.

2002_TAWS6

Wow. Nice and Different. Stands out big time.

I never really liked the "pontiac" on the head light anyway.

Like the way the car is dropped too.

Sears

I don't understand Josh? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

The drop is photoshopped also, actually sits about an inch higher...

J

WEASEL

I don't like the fill ins. Makes the rear look HUGE. I do have my old bumper from an accident sitting around to play with some day.

I took the Borla muffler and tips off after the wreck and never put them back on. Sounds too good but hate the empty space.

I want to put something like black abs molded vents in place of the holes. Two or three slotted, flush with the bottom of the bumper and inset just a little bit. I'm thinking of doing duals also. Either the vents or dummy tips like someone else posted.

Diesel

Damn J, looks good to me. <img border="0" alt="[judgement]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_judge.gif" />

The Guy in MY 99TA

hmm.... I dunno Justin the pic just doesn't look right to me. Try it on a different pic that is a little bit further away.... or one of those pics that you have of the car at an angle(same background). I can't make a honest opinion quiet yet. The front of the car looks good but when ya look at the whole car its kinda weird looking...... I think its the dropped deal(im not much on the drops)

I do like the "clear" taillights!!

Josh S.

Mark IXZD 150

iTrader: (1)

Nice in theory but that is too large of an area to "shave" by filling it in. A real hot rodder/customizer would probably mold new bumpers to accomplish that.

McTullis

What do i think?
#1. Don't post clear taillamp pics and then use my name in the same post <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
#2. I photoshopped the molded front as well once but left the bird and it looked pretty rad. The MMS concept T/A has the look you want.
#3. In the end, make sure it looks good...us silver WS6 boys are rare and we gotta represent by rollin phat.
#4. Here's what i plan on doing with my rear valence:
<img src="http://www.mctullis.com/grey_bumper.jpg" alt=" - " />

GX624

I'm not much of a fan of over-logoed vehicles (like you I presume), but... is this right: you're gonna grind off any and all of the Pontiac/Firebird logos and badges, but you're gonna KEEP the ThunderRacing banner? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

No offense to ThunderRacing, nor to you if you happen to be affiliated with that sponsor -- I guess windshield banners just ain't my cup of tea.

IMO, the front facia is too bare without the bird (or something/anything). It is a definite focal point and should be highlighted in some way.

As for the rear, isn't it illegal to drive without a center brake light?

Again, sorry, I mean no offense, but opinions are what you asked for.

GX624
Longtime lurker, infrequent poster

Diesel

McTullis, as usual...that picture rocks! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

GX624

Perhaps you could just keep the bird on the front license plate cover and just fill in the creases around it???

Link to Shopped-In Front Bird

Sears

Thanks for the opinions. Tullis, I should of know better. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> I don't want to go that dark on the rear valence, trying to keep it subtle. GX, thanks, I do like it with the bird.

Here are some more realistic pics ( not lowered, keep the 3rd brake light etc, removed the banner, kept the bird).

<img src="http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jsears8/smooth4.jpg" alt=" - " />

<img src="http://bellsouthpwp.net/j/s/jsears8/smooth5.jpg" alt=" - " />

Justin

Steve1969LS1

iTrader: (1)

Shave it all including the bird.. then have a bird airbrushed back on <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Something metallic looking..

I like the darker lower valance.. filling the exhaust cut-outs would be a major job but all it takes is $$$$ <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

I shaved my front emblem and I like the cleaner look..

promod1955

iTrader: (44)

jsears8... to be honest.... i like the first set of pics you did w/o the bird then do like steve said and get one airbrused or have it like they do ghost flames.... sometimes you see it...sometimes you dont. in the back valace do some kind of vent idea like what was talked about.
and for some weird reason i like that car that low.lol