Camaro Heritage Grill DIY install (now with official GM install instructions).

[ljustin293]

Originally Posted by johndawg

I'd like to see that! When do you think you'd get it painted? Would make for some cool photos!

I'm waiting to get word back from my dealer on price, it may be soon

[Our1stCamaro]

Originally Posted by MR. FBDY

That shows me, but there is no measurement, i.e., inches or cm?
Also, 2 clips to hold the bowtie on? Not sure I would trust that unless they pressure down on the tabs. I am using a SS emblem instead.

Half an inch

[Mr Smith]

Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

IF YOU GET THIS GRILLE I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND PAINTING IT EVEN IF YOU WANT IT TO BE BLACK! THE SMOOTH PART IS BARE PLASTIC AND THE SUN WILL FADE IT TO AN UGLY GREYISH COLOR OVER TIME

for some reason textured plastic doesn't fade the same way though

At least put a clear sealant on it to protect the color from fading. i got my grille in today, and it looks great! i took it to the paint shop and they are only charging me 1 hour paint labor plus materials = total $75! that is cheap!

how do i know this you ask? i have installed a grille on another car and left the smooth black plastic as is... 3 months later it started to show signs of fading, i installed it about a year ago and it looks like sh!t now.

if you don't believe me, you'll be doing this every 6 months!

Thanks...You just answered my question in the other thread.

[antivenom]

I didn't drive my car to the shop today and couldn't wait to get home to put it on when it came back from my painter.
Just crappy phone shots.



With stock bow-tie


Seeing what the SS would look like

[Our1stCamaro]

I got the clips at a local auto parts store. The are called speed nuts. I was going to drill a whole on the tab of the emblem and secure it with a small screw, but now I cant take the chevy emlem off. I guess thats secure enough.


I got the idea from this thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...eritage+grille

The only thing different is the retainer clips.

[MR. FBDY]

Can someone measure the pitch of degrees that the grille has? I see it comes to a point, so I am wondering what kind of angle it is.



I am guessing inbetween 150 or 160 degrees?

[dirtydogg]

Originally Posted by MR. FBDY

Can someone measure the pitch of degrees that the grille has? I see it comes to a point, so I am wondering what kind of angle it is.



I am guessing inbetween 150 or 160 degrees?

by my calculations 145 degrees. just got my grille today , only payed $240.00

[MR. FBDY]

Really, 145, that is close to what I was hoping. I have a old skool SS emblem with the posts for mounting in the grille and it has a 140 degees bend.

Looks like this:



Oh yeah, I got mine for $240 also. Got it from the vendor here, GM parts direct. Mine will be here tomorrow.

[dirtydogg]

Originally Posted by MR. FBDY

Really, 145, that is close to what I was hoping. I have a old skool SS emblem with the posts for mounting in the grille and it has a 140 degees bend.

Looks like this:



Oh yeah, I got mine for $240 also. Got it from the vendor here, GM parts direct. Mine will be here tomorrow.

I have a 2LT/RS and was thinking about putting the RS grille babge , just like the one you have, off a 69 camaro. if you do use the badge let me know how it fits.

[MR. FBDY]

Originally Posted by RedJewel2SS

IF YOU GET THIS GRILLE I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND PAINTING IT EVEN IF YOU WANT IT TO BE BLACK! THE SMOOTH PART IS BARE PLASTIC AND THE SUN WILL FADE IT TO AN UGLY GREYISH COLOR OVER TIME

for some reason textured plastic doesn't fade the same way though

At least put a clear sealant on it to protect the color from fading. i got my grille in today, and it looks great! i took it to the paint shop and they are only charging me 1 hour paint labor plus materials = total $75! that is cheap!

how do i know this you ask? i have installed a grille on another car and left the smooth black plastic as is... 3 months later it started to show signs of fading, i installed it about a year ago and it looks like sh!t now.

if you don't believe me, you'll be doing this every 6 months!

I dont understand, what part are you talking about painting? The grille slots or the outer parimeter? The outer part is already grey/charcoal, why would it fade?

[vuduman67]

I think you are correct Fbody, it comes prepainted. Should be no problem leaving it as is.

[speed racer]

Does anyone have a pic of a Heritage Grill installed on a Cyber Gray SS... Preferably painted.. Thanks guys

[Angrybird 12]

I just ordered one that will be painted Rally Yellow, Estimated ship date next Wednesday...

[67 GTO]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

I just ordered one that will be painted Rally Yellow, Estimated ship date next Wednesday...

Nice! If you could, please post pics when installed. I may have to spring for this also.