A Little DIY Project (updated, see post #17) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Welker2 · 04-25-2018, 05:04 PM

While doing some other work on my engine compartment a couple days ago, I got to looking at some visible wires and connections I wanted to cover up. Last night I worked on a template and today I made a pop in/out cover.

Cost of a small sheet of aluminum - $15.00
Cost of some left over 3D CF vinyl - $2.00
Cost of left over poster board - $1.00

Having the satisfaction of doing something yourself and having it come out and look much better then expected - priceless

SSEssence · 04-25-2018, 05:35 PM

Nicely done, that looks really clean!

orange devil · 04-25-2018, 05:36 PM

Very awesome!!

BAD DAB · 04-25-2018, 05:38 PM

Nice!

LETHAL2SS · 04-25-2018, 05:41 PM

there was a gentleman I used to follow on Instagram that made almost the identical thing and sold them for a few years off that platform and got great reviews for them..awesome idea!

LETHAL2SS · 04-25-2018, 05:45 PM

Yup. priced pretty resonably

redcoats1976 · 04-25-2018, 05:56 PM

pretty cool...i want one.

christianchevell · 04-25-2018, 06:17 PM

Yes a product others have made the best company doing things like that of course

https://americancarcraft.com/ who won SEMA 2010, but for expense and such a guy can bend some tin and make stuff to hide the ugly stuff....LOL and save some money. Their site is a good place for ideas and drooling...LOL, I bought a set of the gradient flame airbrushed clear rally stripes and have sported them for years to complements and they are wax-able. Best rally stripes I have had, and I have changed looks several times. Window tint guy put them on for $70. Have a great day.

anth331 · 04-25-2018, 07:30 PM

Looks awesome. I like when people think of something and can make it a reality

SummitWhite11 · 04-25-2018, 07:53 PM

Nice! How did you get it to stay in place without moving around? Especially if the vehicle is in motion?

Welker2 · 04-25-2018, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummitWhite11

Nice! How did you get it to stay in place without moving around? Especially if the vehicle is in motion?

The top slides under the lip of the fender and the side slips down next to the fuse box in such a way that it doesn't move. It takes a little effort to get it in, but once it is, it's in there pretty solid and doesn't move around. Had to apply a little pressure on the side to pop it back out. Also, ran to a couple errands after installing it and it didn't move

witenite · 04-25-2018, 08:50 PM

Job well done!!

Welker2 · 04-25-2018, 10:04 PM

Thanks everyone. It had been a long time since I had worked with aluminum or any metal for that matter and wasn't too sure how things would work out. Glad I took the chance and went for it

olblue75 · 04-25-2018, 11:25 PM

The guy that made/makes them is still pretty active of a couple of 5th Gen Camaro FB Pages.

04-25-2018, 05:35 PM	#2
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,800 View My Garage	Nicely done, that looks really clean! __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

04-25-2018, 05:38 PM	#4
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Nice! __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

04-25-2018, 05:41 PM	#5
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	there was a gentleman I used to follow on Instagram that made almost the identical thing and sold them for a few years off that platform and got great reviews for them..awesome idea! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

04-25-2018, 05:45 PM	#6
LETHAL2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 413	Yup. priced pretty resonably Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS-Mods: Nightfury cam, CNC ported LS3 heads, CNC ported TB, Ported Intake, RX Catch Can, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mantic 9000 Clutch, TSP 1 7/8 headers, catless NPP, BMR trailing arms, MMR Z/28 Reps 20" gloss black. SOLD 2011 Red Jewel Tintcoat 2SS-Mods: Edlebrock E Force S/C w/ 3" pulley swap,Texas Speed roller Boost Cam 227/235, 641"/649", 114 LSA, PRC Ported Heads, Ported TB,ARH 1 7/8 headers, McLeod RST twin disk 1000 hp clutch, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 620whp

04-25-2018, 06:17 PM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	Yes a product others have made the best company doing things like that of course https://americancarcraft.com/ who won SEMA 2010, but for expense and such a guy can bend some tin and make stuff to hide the ugly stuff....LOL and save some money. Their site is a good place for ideas and drooling...LOL, I bought a set of the gradient flame airbrushed clear rally stripes and have sported them for years to complements and they are wax-able. Best rally stripes I have had, and I have changed looks several times. Window tint guy put them on for $70. Have a great day. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

04-25-2018, 05:04 PM	#1
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	A Little DIY Project (updated, see post #17) While doing some other work on my engine compartment a couple days ago, I got to looking at some visible wires and connections I wanted to cover up. Last night I worked on a template and today I made a pop in/out cover. Cost of a small sheet of aluminum - $15.00 Cost of some left over 3D CF vinyl - $2.00 Cost of left over poster board - $1.00 Having the satisfaction of doing something yourself and having it come out and look much better then expected - priceless Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Welker2; 06-07-2018 at 05:29 PM.

04-25-2018, 05:36 PM	#3
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	Very awesome!!

04-25-2018, 05:56 PM	#7
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	pretty cool...i want one.

04-25-2018, 07:30 PM	#9
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	Looks awesome. I like when people think of something and can make it a reality

04-25-2018, 07:53 PM	#10
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,164	Nice! How did you get it to stay in place without moving around? Especially if the vehicle is in motion? __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can.

04-25-2018, 08:50 PM	#12
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Job well done!! __________________

04-25-2018, 10:04 PM	#13
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Thanks everyone. It had been a long time since I had worked with aluminum or any metal for that matter and wasn't too sure how things would work out. Glad I took the chance and went for it __________________

04-25-2018, 11:25 PM	#14
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	The guy that made/makes them is still pretty active of a couple of 5th Gen Camaro FB Pages. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.