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droidboy · 10-06-2009, 03:42 PM

I've already posted a couple of threads, and you guys have been awesome with answers, but I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself.

About two weeks ago my wife started getting this itch for the new camaro, and I did everything I possibly could to encourage her to scratch that itch. I've been in love with F bodies as long as I can remember. The first car I remember my folks having was midnight blue 1978 Camaro with t-tops. I was devestated when my folks divorced and mom had to sell the car for something she could afford.

After seeing the first Transformers movie a couple years ago, I again fell in love with Camaros. So about a week and a half ago, my wife and I put down a deposit on a Rally Yellow 2LT RS with 20 inch rims. We originally added the rally stripes, but after following a thread on this board and realizing how different the factory stripes were from the Bumble Bee Stripes, we decided to add them after we get them. Of course I want to have them painted on...and after I paint it the right color of yellow. So we'll see how that all plays out. I also want to swap out the LT nose for the SS nose. I like that mail slot!

I also have in my garage an 82 Trans Am that I am turning into KITT from Knight Rider. I think after I get it done I'm it I'm going to sell it, and build a 76 Camaro and have the matching pair.

I guess that's less about me and more about my cars...but the cars are the important part right?

Gregg

Sir Nuke · 10-06-2009, 04:12 PM

Welcome to the board Gregg. Hope you have a great time with all things Camaro

jpsuperman81 · 10-06-2009, 04:23 PM

If your gonna paint it the correct bumble bee color exterior which is implied in your post, you might want to order it in white rather than yellow, i belive that would make it easier. Only one person on here has actually done the paint, its quite and extensive and costly job to repaint the whole car the correct color.

droidboy · 10-06-2009, 06:26 PM

I'd love to repaint the car, but in all fairness I don't expect that to happen anytime soon. I've already talked to my body shop and we're looking at about $3500 for a paint job. Not that it's a bad price, but just not sure it's worth it right away.

Gregg

justmeron · 10-06-2009, 06:30 PM

Welcome Gregg,
hope you enjoy the forum. I would have to agree on the paint job. Being costly and the car looks nice in it's new paint from the factory.

droidboy · 10-06-2009, 07:43 PM

So now the question is, do I have the Bumblebee stripes painted on or do I buy them as decals?

Gregg

CamaroFemme · 10-06-2009, 07:55 PM

Are you the droid I'm looking for???

(Sorry, I just had to.)

Welcome.

droidboy · 10-06-2009, 09:16 PM

I could be.

I use the name droidboy because for about 15 years I've been a professional prop builder for films and collectors, specializing in building full sized R2-D2's.

Here is one of the last ones I built for a client.

two_wheel_mayhem · 10-06-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droidboy

I could be.

I use the name droidboy because for about 15 years I've been a professional prop builder for films and collectors, specializing in building full sized R2-D2's.

Here is one of the last ones I built for a client.

Looks like good work, and welcome to the board fellow Indy resident.

CAM MAN · 10-06-2009, 10:17 PM

Welcome, aboard and good luck!!

CamaroFemme · 10-07-2009, 11:23 AM

Awesome R2!

ontheaccount · 10-07-2009, 11:38 AM

"R2D2 IT IS YOU! IT IS YOU!"-cp30
Welcome Gregg

droidboy · 10-07-2009, 11:50 AM

Thanks for the kind words all. I'm definitely enjoying this place so far. It sure beats the hell out of building KITT, where it feels like everything is done by committee.

Gregg

10-06-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
droidboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS (soon!) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 74	Another Introduction I've already posted a couple of threads, and you guys have been awesome with answers, but I wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. About two weeks ago my wife started getting this itch for the new camaro, and I did everything I possibly could to encourage her to scratch that itch. I've been in love with F bodies as long as I can remember. The first car I remember my folks having was midnight blue 1978 Camaro with t-tops. I was devestated when my folks divorced and mom had to sell the car for something she could afford. After seeing the first Transformers movie a couple years ago, I again fell in love with Camaros. So about a week and a half ago, my wife and I put down a deposit on a Rally Yellow 2LT RS with 20 inch rims. We originally added the rally stripes, but after following a thread on this board and realizing how different the factory stripes were from the Bumble Bee Stripes, we decided to add them after we get them. Of course I want to have them painted on...and after I paint it the right color of yellow. So we'll see how that all plays out. I also want to swap out the LT nose for the SS nose. I like that mail slot! I also have in my garage an 82 Trans Am that I am turning into KITT from Knight Rider. I think after I get it done I'm it I'm going to sell it, and build a 76 Camaro and have the matching pair. I guess that's less about me and more about my cars...but the cars are the important part right? Gregg

10-06-2009, 04:12 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,719 View My Garage	Welcome to the board Gregg. Hope you have a great time with all things Camaro __________________

10-06-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
justmeron Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,256 View My Garage	Welcome Gregg, hope you enjoy the forum. I would have to agree on the paint job. Being costly and the car looks nice in it's new paint from the factory. __________________ 2010 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Faded Black Side Vent Highlight Decal Kit Life is not like a box of chocolates, its more like eating a whole jar of jalapenos.... what you do today may burn your ass tomorrow!!!!

10-07-2009, 11:50 AM	#13
droidboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS (soon!) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 74	Thanks for the kind words all. I'm definitely enjoying this place so far. It sure beats the hell out of building KITT, where it feels like everything is done by committee. Gregg __________________ Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!

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jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	If your gonna paint it the correct bumble bee color exterior which is implied in your post, you might want to order it in white rather than yellow, i belive that would make it easier. Only one person on here has actually done the paint, its quite and extensive and costly job to repaint the whole car the correct color.

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droidboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS (soon!) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 74	I'd love to repaint the car, but in all fairness I don't expect that to happen anytime soon. I've already talked to my body shop and we're looking at about $3500 for a paint job. Not that it's a bad price, but just not sure it's worth it right away. Gregg

10-06-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
droidboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS (soon!) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 74	So now the question is, do I have the Bumblebee stripes painted on or do I buy them as decals? Gregg

10-06-2009, 07:55 PM	#7
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,880	Are you the droid I'm looking for??? (Sorry, I just had to.) Welcome.

10-06-2009, 09:16 PM	#8
droidboy Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS (soon!) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 74	I could be. I use the name droidboy because for about 15 years I've been a professional prop builder for films and collectors, specializing in building full sized R2-D2's. Here is one of the last ones I built for a client.

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CAM MAN Drives: ALL 5 GEN CAMAROS Join Date: May 2009 Location: SanAntonio Texas Posts: 750 View My Garage	Welcome, aboard and good luck!!

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CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,880	Awesome R2!

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