Finally did my ZL1 bumper conversion. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

urr2slo · 05-15-2013, 01:05 PM

I've had my ZL1 front bumper for awhile but have not had the time to actually install it. I've help other people do theres but mine kept getting put on the back burner.
I finally pulled the trigger, I took the car back to Fabricante auto body, in Lake Forest. They have built may SEMA cars, do all of Hennessy SoCal's work, and have quickly established themselves as on of the leading Camaro body shops. Christian there painter was one of the original painters on my Monster almost 4 years ago so when it came time to upgrade there was no question in my mind were it was going to get painted. While it was there I had them repair and repaint the right rocker panel and rear bumper cover. After 60k+ road and track miles it was in need of a freshening. Touch-ups were performed as well as the hood grilles being resprayed. The finished product is just absolutely amazing. ABM is not an easy color to match and it is spot on, the black stripes are actually a custom mix metallic black with a hint of blue pearl mixed it, neadless to say they were both 2 colors that were not going to be easy to match. Christian did an awesome job. Robert Dipietrantonio did all the body work and a special thanks goes out to Eric Gates who runs Fabricante A/B for putting up with me and all the assistance he and his family have provided me and my family on all my past projects.
When I picked it up the first place I went was to Chips Away in Orange to have it covered in there new 10 mil thick Clear Bra. Since moving out to AZ last year I noticed the front of the car getting pitted at a much higher rate than when I was living in Cali, I wasn't about to allow the new bumper to get any damage. TJ at Chips away did a great job as he always does and after letting it sit over night I drove it back to AZ. A quick wash and inspection and it just looks amazing.
Thanks again to Fabricante for providing top quality work with some custom touches.

Forcer · 05-15-2013, 01:12 PM

Looks great painted all one color, i love that, looks great!

el ess A · 05-15-2013, 01:16 PM

Looks very nice. I like the stripes too.

billd579 · 05-15-2013, 01:20 PM

that looks way good!!

menendez1293 · 05-15-2013, 01:21 PM

Looks awesome. Have you ever thought about getting black wheels?

13FastBlkSS · 05-15-2013, 01:22 PM

Sweet!

SgtPickles69 · 05-15-2013, 01:36 PM

Not a big fan of the ZL1 bumper myself, but that color is HOT!!!

Dznts · 05-15-2013, 01:43 PM

looks awesome!

urr2slo · 05-15-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by menendez1293

Looks awesome. Have you ever thought about getting black wheels?

You mean like these?

These pics were taken as I picked it up from the bodyshop. My wheels are way to expensive to use for paint and body work. I kept my stockers to use as rollers when ever I have to do extensive work on it.

That's a pic with the old look.

Chevyg1rl · 05-15-2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtPickles69

Not a big fan of the ZL1 bumper myself...

+1 ...but it's still in the top 3 list of my favorite Camaros

Wraithier · 05-15-2013, 03:05 PM

Looks amazing!!

urr2slo · 05-20-2013, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyg1rl

+1 ...but it's still in the top 3 list of my favorite Camaros

Thanks Bobbi, it actually looks a lot better in person, that's when you notice the little attention to details stuff. I have a few small additional details to add still. See you at Super Chevy.

01pewterz28 · 05-20-2013, 08:41 PM

Very nice love the update to the car I just love the ZL1 bumper

JustRaf · 05-20-2013, 09:37 PM

Bery bery nice!

05-15-2013, 01:05 PM	#1
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	Finally did my ZL1 bumper conversion. I've had my ZL1 front bumper for awhile but have not had the time to actually install it. I've help other people do theres but mine kept getting put on the back burner. I finally pulled the trigger, I took the car back to Fabricante auto body, in Lake Forest. They have built may SEMA cars, do all of Hennessy SoCal's work, and have quickly established themselves as on of the leading Camaro body shops. Christian there painter was one of the original painters on my Monster almost 4 years ago so when it came time to upgrade there was no question in my mind were it was going to get painted. While it was there I had them repair and repaint the right rocker panel and rear bumper cover. After 60k+ road and track miles it was in need of a freshening. Touch-ups were performed as well as the hood grilles being resprayed. The finished product is just absolutely amazing. ABM is not an easy color to match and it is spot on, the black stripes are actually a custom mix metallic black with a hint of blue pearl mixed it, neadless to say they were both 2 colors that were not going to be easy to match. Christian did an awesome job. Robert Dipietrantonio did all the body work and a special thanks goes out to Eric Gates who runs Fabricante A/B for putting up with me and all the assistance he and his family have provided me and my family on all my past projects. When I picked it up the first place I went was to Chips Away in Orange to have it covered in there new 10 mil thick Clear Bra. Since moving out to AZ last year I noticed the front of the car getting pitted at a much higher rate than when I was living in Cali, I wasn't about to allow the new bumper to get any damage. TJ at Chips away did a great job as he always does and after letting it sit over night I drove it back to AZ. A quick wash and inspection and it just looks amazing. Thanks again to Fabricante for providing top quality work with some custom touches. Attached Images __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

05-15-2013, 01:16 PM	#3
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	Looks very nice. I like the stripes too. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

05-15-2013, 01:22 PM	#6
13FastBlkSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,048	Sweet! __________________ 2013 Black / Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 w/Magnuson TVS2300, ZL1 Fuelpump / ADM FPCM, NPP Exhaust, Cold Air Inductions CAI w/ Scoop, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX Ported TB, OEM 1LE Front Splitter, AAC Ghosted Side Markers, Dropped on BMR Split Drop Springs Build#24869

05-15-2013, 01:43 PM	#8
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	looks awesome! __________________

05-20-2013, 08:41 PM	#13
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Very nice love the update to the car I just love the ZL1 bumper __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

05-15-2013, 01:12 PM	#2
Forcer Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Omaha, Nebraksa Posts: 1,030 View My Garage	Looks great painted all one color, i love that, looks great!

05-15-2013, 01:20 PM	#4
billd579 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 406 View My Garage	that looks way good!!

05-15-2013, 01:21 PM	#5
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Looks awesome. Have you ever thought about getting black wheels?

05-15-2013, 01:36 PM	#7
SgtPickles69 Team LFX Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TX Posts: 621	Not a big fan of the ZL1 bumper myself, but that color is HOT!!!

05-15-2013, 03:05 PM	#11
Wraithier Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	Looks amazing!!

05-20-2013, 09:37 PM	#14
JustRaf YOU.ONLY.LIVE.ONCE Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS 2013 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central CA Posts: 874	Bery bery nice! __________________