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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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I painted mine. I used Argent gray (color used for old Pontiac grilles) for the edges and the inside, then bright silver for the very top surface only. Came out better than expected. I also painted the inside hood grill inserts bright silver to match; almost looks factory.
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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Small update.......half way through and all looks good!......but sorry, thats all I can say for now.....
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 11:22 AM
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Glad to hear progress is being made, I'm waiting for some pics
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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That's it!? Just "Half way through and all looks good!? OMG you are killing me man...LMAO cant wait to see the pics...
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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i'm the one who actually started this damn thread and i am so glad to hear progress is being made. Soon as you are done making these, posts the picks, give a $ and i'll send the $. I'm excited. By the way, the black ta with the custom gills done, dude i love your rims, what size are they? Are they zo6 rims? Looks familiar
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Old Oct 11, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mc01ta
i'm the one who actually started this damn thread and i am so glad to hear progress is being made. Soon as you are done making these, posts the picks, give a $ and i'll send the $. I'm excited. By the way, the black ta with the custom gills done, dude i love your rims, what size are they? Are they zo6 rims? Looks familiar

Ni kidding, and what about the center cap?
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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patience gentlemen......it is a process, not something you can rush......it'll be clear once it's all done and I post.......

I can tell you though the first lot will be 5 SS grilles, and 1 Ram Air set....again, you'll know the "why" when I post.....this is just a "first" group.....
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Well than...get to work!
How about a fuzzy, out of focus "spy shot"
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Hayze
Ni kidding, and what about the center cap?
If you mean my car they're just 18" Chrome C5's. The center caps are blank caps with a custom decal design I did. They really woke up the wheels.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BAD XXX
Well than...get to work!
How about a fuzzy, out of focus "spy shot"

well I did take a few pre-lim shots today, but the camera was set to high so the files are way to big.....in focus, but to big.....also they are still a little premature too, I was getting ahead of myself and rushing, and thats not good for the ultimate end result.....but what I did see was pretty nice, BLING, BLING!......
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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You should check with John WS6 on LS1.com. He has been making custom billet vent inserts. I have a set and they are totally awesome. I am very happy I chose to buy from him. Check out http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531347
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Blu Beast
well I did take a few pre-lim shots today, but the camera was set to high so the files are way to big.....in focus, but to big.....also they are still a little premature too, I was getting ahead of myself and rushing, and thats not good for the ultimate end result.....but what I did see was pretty nice, BLING, BLING!......
sure sure
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Hayze
sure sure
hang in there........I'll have pics by Saturday.....
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:47 AM
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Just Paint them... Mine are Metallic Silver To match the TransAm.
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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blackO2TA what kinda paint did you use and how much did it cost you? any tricks to pulling the gills out without damaging the parts?
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 10:09 AM
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Hell, i dont remember what its called.... I got it from Wal-mart and it was like $3 or $4 i think. I advise you if you go that route to make sure that they are cleaned really good before painting. I'd also suggest a clear coat, but make sure both the silver (or whatever color you use) and the clear coat are super dry before reinstalling, because it will leave thumbprints in the paint if you dont. As far as removing the grills, just open up your door, and go between the door and the fender on the outside. Stick your hand in there and there are tabs on the back of the grills, they just pop out. G/L
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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I have the same grill chromes from afterthoughts someone else asked me where I got them, I still have the box is the only way I knew they were from there, its been so long, you may have to call them, btw they are around 100$
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Heah Blu it's 2am Saturday here in Iraq...I dont see no pics.....LMAO
I will check tomorrow...I dont have much time right now to do to much....I am actually busy right now....WORK YEHAW!!!!
LMAO LAter
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TAProject
Heah Blu it's 2am Saturday here in Iraq...I dont see no pics.....LMAO
I will check tomorrow...I dont have much time right now to do to much....I am actually busy right now....WORK YEHAW!!!!
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Stay safe over there...........I posted a new thread, "suprise",..........but just for you......
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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wow those look good. When you have them finished I want a set.
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