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MyIBMssRS · 06-11-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NXC1978

Right! That's what I said a few posts ago, and why would the body shop make you buy an entire front clip to cut out a 2 inch strip? I'm still curious about the whole mail slot fill in process and how they got it to look so flawless.

2' = 2 feet, not 2 inches.

Mr Smith · 06-11-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MyIBMssRS

2' = 2 feet, not 2 inches.

Still plastic....Im wondering how you weld plastic..

InvaderMoose · 06-11-2010, 03:10 PM

i absolutely love your hood.
is that the Sinister Camaro hood, or can you show me where you got it?

MOODY · 06-11-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Still plastic....Im wondering how you weld plastic..

WITH A PLASTIC WELDER

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/80-Wa...Q5fAccessories

TC · 06-11-2010, 03:19 PM

I have no idea how to cut and paste the questions as I answer them from different posts, so please save the comments!

Buying the V-6 fascia was all me. I talked to a lot of people and wasn't getting a very good feeling for just filling the mail slot in. When I met with the guys at Reiter's Metal Craft I told them that I had bought the second fascia and was leaving it to them whether or not we needed to use it. While I wanted to keep the more aggressive SS fascia I had 2 concerns-

1- I did not want to be able to tell the mail slot was ever there.

2- That it was going to last!

I told them that if they couldn't make those 2 things happen with the SS fascia then, to just put the LT one on and call it good.

These guys do some amazing builds and I felt comfortable going with their recommendation. The feeling was that replacing a 2' piece across the nose would provide a better finished product. All the lines would match perfectly and it was much easier and cleaner to melt and fill 2 straight lines than it would have been to go around the slot opening and get the same results.

I'm sure there will be a lot of you that will have a better way it could have been done but I'll tell you what, it turned out perfect!

Mr Smith · 06-11-2010, 03:20 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic...kit-41592.html

Awesome..On my way to get one now.

TC · 06-11-2010, 03:26 PM

Yes still plastic and I meant to say melted. I'm a roofer and when we do the laps on a PVC roof we call it welding the seams, my bad.

NXC1978 · 06-11-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TC

I'm sure there will be a lot of you that will have a better way it could have been done but I'll tell you what, it turned out perfect!

Cool thanks for the clarification. Dude, you did do it the only right way I can think of and it's no wonder it turned out so good! Sounds like you paid the price and didn't skimp out or cut any corners.

Mr Twisty · 06-11-2010, 03:27 PM

You can weld plastic similar to metals... Heat base plastic to melting point, add molten filler material, let cool. Google: "plastic welder" (For anyone that wants to try it, too much heat will warp plastic just like it does metal.)

If you can look at it from 1 foot away and can't tell it was ever there, they did you a top notch job. The photo's look great!

SikMaro · 06-11-2010, 03:31 PM

The hood doesnt look like it fits right. on the sides you can see its not flush with the fenders

scythezo6 · 06-11-2010, 03:34 PM

The scoop on the hood is overexagerated for my taste

TC · 06-11-2010, 03:47 PM

You are correct, it is a hair high on the drivers side, thanks for noticing. Gaps are all perfect, but it does need some adjusting still.

TC · 06-11-2010, 03:49 PM

I think that those pictures distorted it a bit, but to each his own. I will try to get some better pics when it stops raining.

drksthr · 06-11-2010, 06:33 PM

looks killer.. great choice of hood!!!

06-11-2010, 03:10 PM	#31
InvaderMoose Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 958	i absolutely love your hood. is that the Sinister Camaro hood, or can you show me where you got it? __________________ Engine/Appearance: 530 RWHP Whipple supercharger, Full JBA Exhaust, Ported TB, Cold Air Inductions & ADM Scoop /Complete new paint, 20" Forgestar F14s, Sinister hood, SLP Spoiler, AAC Halos, P13W Fogs

06-11-2010, 03:20 PM	#34
Mr Smith Born again Hot Rodder Drives: Black 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cartoon City, Nevada Posts: 680 View My Garage	http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic...kit-41592.html Awesome..On my way to get one now. __________________ Black 1SS RS MT: Powder Coated Bow Ties, Blacked out windows, Debadged, 4 Pack gauge cluster. Pure perfection.

06-11-2010, 03:27 PM	#37
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	You can weld plastic similar to metals... Heat base plastic to melting point, add molten filler material, let cool. Google: "plastic welder" (For anyone that wants to try it, too much heat will warp plastic just like it does metal.) If you can look at it from 1 foot away and can't tell it was ever there, they did you a top notch job. The photo's look great! __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

06-11-2010, 03:31 PM	#38
SikMaro Drives: 2004 CTS, Arrived! 2ss/rs ABM! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 203 View My Garage	The hood doesnt look like it fits right. on the sides you can see its not flush with the fenders __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS / A6 / Aqua Blue Metallic / Gray Int. / Sunroof / NPGB4Q / 2G1FK1EJ6A9160475 1100 - 09-24-09 1st Step 3800 - Born 10-27-09 6000 - 11-11-09

06-11-2010, 03:34 PM	#39
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	The scoop on the hood is overexagerated for my taste __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

06-11-2010, 03:19 PM	#33
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	I have no idea how to cut and paste the questions as I answer them from different posts, so please save the comments! Buying the V-6 fascia was all me. I talked to a lot of people and wasn't getting a very good feeling for just filling the mail slot in. When I met with the guys at Reiter's Metal Craft I told them that I had bought the second fascia and was leaving it to them whether or not we needed to use it. While I wanted to keep the more aggressive SS fascia I had 2 concerns- 1- I did not want to be able to tell the mail slot was ever there. 2- That it was going to last! I told them that if they couldn't make those 2 things happen with the SS fascia then, to just put the LT one on and call it good. These guys do some amazing builds and I felt comfortable going with their recommendation. The feeling was that replacing a 2' piece across the nose would provide a better finished product. All the lines would match perfectly and it was much easier and cleaner to melt and fill 2 straight lines than it would have been to go around the slot opening and get the same results. I'm sure there will be a lot of you that will have a better way it could have been done but I'll tell you what, it turned out perfect!

06-11-2010, 03:26 PM	#35
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	Yes still plastic and I meant to say melted. I'm a roofer and when we do the laps on a PVC roof we call it welding the seams, my bad.

06-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#40
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	You are correct, it is a hair high on the drivers side, thanks for noticing. Gaps are all perfect, but it does need some adjusting still.

06-11-2010, 03:49 PM	#41
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	I think that those pictures distorted it a bit, but to each his own. I will try to get some better pics when it stops raining.

06-11-2010, 06:33 PM	#42
drksthr .dead in ditches. Drives: 2006 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 35	looks killer.. great choice of hood!!! __________________

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