Retro Badging ? - Camaro Forum - 2010 Camaro / Camaro Z28 SS Forums

fixxer56 · 01-22-2009, 10:59 AM

Would anyone consider putting on retro badges the the SS, RS or V-flag(except Z/28 of course) from their favorite camaro on their new 5th Generation ride? Even more, would you consider 69 style quarter panel louvers if they were available on the aftermarket?

hdhomer · 01-22-2009, 11:28 AM

Possibly on the emblems. No way on the Louvers! If there is anything I hate seeing on a car these days it is those f*&^%&g stick on vents every ricer has on there car.

Skyman 08 · 01-22-2009, 01:01 PM

67 and 68 are the only ones that had the V flag emblems, after that they just put the Cubic Inches on in numbers and after the mid 70's I don't think they put them on at all until they went to the Liter emblems...
I would rather see Cubic Inches than Liters, or maybe the Horsepower...

I always thought the 68-69 Z/28 emblem was the best looking, I never liked any of the other Z/28 emblems.. and of course the origonal SS emblems are best...

fixxer56 · 01-22-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdhomer

Possibly on the emblems. No way on the Louvers! If there is anything I hate seeing on a car these days it is those f*&^%&g stick on vents every ricer has on there car.

Maybe I should have clarified by louvers I meant the Trim over the "Shark Gills" as they were on the 69's

hdhomer · 01-22-2009, 03:32 PM

No, I got your meaning. I just think that adding any trim that is not supposed to be there looks tacky. Even the ground effects kit being offered by GMPP looks like an after thought to me. They disrupt the lines of the car.
I've had some time to think about the emblems since I posted earlier and think that adding 1st or 2nd Gen originals is not for me. I would however consider something designed for the 5th Gen which has the same feel as the earlier ones.

kanys · 01-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdhomer

No, I got your meaning. I just think that adding any trim that is not supposed to be there looks tacky. Even the ground effects kit being offered by GMPP looks like an after thought to me. They disrupt the lines of the car.

I could not agree more. I think GM put enough retro-theme into the body as is and does not need retro badging, but that is just me.

The_Beast_ · 01-22-2009, 06:29 PM

Im actually thinking about taking off the CAMARO badges onthe sides and replacing them with the RALLY SPORT ones from 69

PieNsky · 01-22-2009, 06:30 PM

I want that 69 RS grille!

The_Beast_ · 01-22-2009, 06:34 PM

^ Ya the hideaways would be great. But alas theyre illegal so we have to live with that.

Mac1 · 01-22-2009, 06:40 PM

I tried at dealer to change my order (eliminate sunroof and add RS package to 2SS) and just received word from them that if it were to be done I "would jeopardize my place in line". Does this make sense? Can anyone give me a concrete answer on this? If we are in the pre-order stage and GM has not yet picked up production orders from dealers, although workbench orders exist, why isn't it possible to change an order without risk?

Caliman93230 · 01-22-2009, 06:41 PM

Mac1 · 01-22-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixxer56

Would anyone consider putting on retro badges the the SS, RS or V-flag(except Z/28 of course) from their favorite camaro on their new 5th Generation ride? Even more, would you consider 69 style quarter panel louvers if they were available on the aftermarket?

Consider the value of a modified 1967 big block Corvette as compared to the value of a 1967 stock big block Corvette. Why not use that as your guide?

The_Beast_ · 01-22-2009, 06:54 PM

^ well to me the second one is worthless. A car is worth more when it is an extention of your personality. Not when its orginal. It may be appraised at a higher value, but its just like everyone elses. To me your car reflects who you are. How you present your self with your car defines your character.

BTW: To quote Blur. YOUR DEALER IS AN IDIOT! you cant lose your spot for changing you order.

playhard67 · 01-22-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mac1

I tried at dealer to change my order (eliminate sunroof and add RS package to 2SS) and just received word from them that if it were to be done I "would jeopardize my place in line". Does this make sense? Can anyone give me a concrete answer on this? If we are in the pre-order stage and GM has not yet picked up production orders from dealers, although workbench orders exist, why isn't it possible to change an order without risk?

This question is off topic, but:
I'll call

You can change options on the car as long as you don't change the model type. You may even get a new order number. But, this will not change "your place in line". As long as orders have not been pulled for production, "your place in line" is only with the dealer. They can change the your place in line whenever they want until the day the car is released to production.

EDIT: oops..sorry Beast I didn't catch your response regarding this

blackZbandit · 01-23-2009, 04:42 AM

It's crossed my mind. I love the Vette flag emblem but I always thought it a bit poseur to put on a Camaro... but it does look nice.

I wouldn't mind this either

or this

*Milk 1027* · 01-23-2009, 05:05 AM

This is the only one I ever though of but decided no to.

fixxer56 · 01-23-2009, 08:01 AM

Blackzbandit, the flag emblem was also on the 67 Camaro, found these examples on Ricks...love your Photoshops

PieNsky · 01-24-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

67 and 68 are the only ones that had the V flag emblems, after that they just put the Cubic Inches on in numbers and after the mid 70's I don't think they put them on at all until they went to the Liter emblems...
I would rather see Cubic Inches than Liters, or maybe the Horsepower...

I always thought the 68-69 Z/28 emblem was the best looking, I never liked any of the other Z/28 emblems.. and of course the origonal SS emblems are best...

My first car was a 68 Camaro and I not sure what you are talking about with the V flag? Mine had 327 on the front of the fenders where the Z/28 were placed. Are you talking about the flags they put on the 67 fender after the wheel?

*CamaroSpike23* · 01-24-2009, 04:08 PM

I'll wait till the Zed 28 comes out and put some '69 badges on

PieNsky · 01-25-2009, 02:26 PM

Oh yeah! The 67 fender badge enlarged and put in the back replacing the

similar to the vette badge further up the thread

cphelan · 04-22-2009, 05:52 PM

I'm seriously considering taking all the badges, bow ties and names off the car. It'll make it vertually invisible to ricers when I unleash the 426 ponies! Insert evil laugh here!

Wishing, Wanting and Planning for a Blk/1SS

01-22-2009, 10:59 AM	#1
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01-22-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
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01-23-2009, 04:42 AM	#15
blackZbandit Drives: BLACK ON BLACK 2012 CAMARO SS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA Posts: 708 View My Garage	It's crossed my mind. I love the Vette flag emblem but I always thought it a bit poseur to put on a Camaro... but it does look nice. I wouldn't mind this either or this __________________ BLACK CAR + FLAT BLACK STRIPES + BLACK WHEELS = BLK PW3R!! **Thanks to Silver Streak for the pic I used to make this sig** Last edited by blackZbandit; 01-23-2009 at 04:55 AM.

01-23-2009, 05:05 AM	#16
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01-23-2009, 08:01 AM	#17
fixxer56 Thin Blue Line Drives: 2G1FC1EV8A9110094 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philly, Pa Posts: 1,035	Blackzbandit, the flag emblem was also on the 67 Camaro, found these examples on Ricks...love your Photoshops Attached Images __________________ One of the "Few Blue"

01-22-2009, 11:28 AM	#2
hdhomer Drives: 69 Cutlass - small block Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 49	Possibly on the emblems. No way on the Louvers! If there is anything I hate seeing on a car these days it is those f*&^%&g stick on vents every ricer has on there car.

01-22-2009, 03:32 PM	#5
hdhomer Drives: 69 Cutlass - small block Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 49	No, I got your meaning. I just think that adding any trim that is not supposed to be there looks tacky. Even the ground effects kit being offered by GMPP looks like an after thought to me. They disrupt the lines of the car. I've had some time to think about the emblems since I posted earlier and think that adding 1st or 2nd Gen originals is not for me. I would however consider something designed for the 5th Gen which has the same feel as the earlier ones.

01-22-2009, 06:30 PM	#8
PieNsky Drives: Stainless Works in progress Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 895 View My Garage	I want that 69 RS grille!

01-22-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
Mac1 Drives: 2004 Malibu Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Buffalo New York Posts: 347	I tried at dealer to change my order (eliminate sunroof and add RS package to 2SS) and just received word from them that if it were to be done I "would jeopardize my place in line". Does this make sense? Can anyone give me a concrete answer on this? If we are in the pre-order stage and GM has not yet picked up production orders from dealers, although workbench orders exist, why isn't it possible to change an order without risk?

01-22-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
Caliman93230 Drives: 4th gen camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: trailer park Posts: 481

01-24-2009, 04:08 PM	#19
CamaroSpike23 Inform the men. Drives: 78LT,94Z,86,08Silverado,98F150 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,241 View My Garage	I'll wait till the Zed 28 comes out and put some '69 badges on __________________

01-25-2009, 02:26 PM	#20
PieNsky Drives: Stainless Works in progress Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 895 View My Garage	Oh yeah! The 67 fender badge enlarged and put in the back replacing the similar to the vette badge further up the thread

04-22-2009, 05:52 PM	#21
cphelan Drives: Wishing for a 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 12	I'm seriously considering taking all the badges, bow ties and names off the car. It'll make it vertually invisible to ricers when I unleash the 426 ponies! Insert evil laugh here! Wishing, Wanting and Planning for a Blk/1SS

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