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Evilangel · 08-14-2009, 01:17 AM

Just curious, does anyone know how hard it would be to get one of the mailslots from the SS(v8)and put it on a 1LT(v6) camaro?

WySS · 08-14-2009, 01:23 AM

Not sure if someone could fab that in for you or not. If not you would need to change the front fascia, lower grille, and wheel liners. Figure $600 parts, plus paint and labor. There is another thread about installing an SS fascia on a V6.

baileyrx · 08-14-2009, 07:55 AM

put a swap request in. maybe a ss member wants the v-6 front...

just swap from a like colored car & no painting necessary!

Andro · 08-14-2009, 07:58 AM

Bumper swap, oh and why may I ask would you want to do this?

Hylton · 08-14-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by baileyrx

put a swap request in. maybe a ss member wants the v-6 front...

just swap from a like colored car & no painting necessary!

Why do people say this? He is not asking for an SS front fascia, he is asking to put the mailslot on the V6 front fascia (see the first Bumblebee). Look closely, the difference is not only the mailslot.

Hylton · 08-14-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Evilangel

Just curious, does anyone know how hard it would be to get one of the mailslots from the SS(v8)and put it on a 1LT(v6) camaro?

Not hard. You need to purchase an SS front fascia from GM ($300.00) and then cut the mailslot area out and plastic weld it into the V6 front fascia. I did the exact opposite on my SS (removed mailslot on SS fascia). Budget $1,500 if you are using your original V6 fascia.

pastohio · 08-14-2009, 08:36 AM

Buy the black decal on Ebay and from a distance looks like a mailslot.....just my $.02

tjd24 · 08-15-2009, 03:47 PM

Considering the mixed opinions pro/con over the mail-slot I'd look to do something different - otherwise you'll get grief from the SS trim guys for trying to look like something the V6 clearly isn't - IMO.

Hylton · 08-15-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

Considering the fixed opinions pro/con over the mail-slot I'd look to do something different - otherwise you'll get grief from the SS trim guys for trying to look like something the V6 clearly isn't - IMO.

He'd have the same look as the first Bumblebee.

Cheshirelaugh · 08-15-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjd24

Considering the fixed opinions pro/con over the mail-slot I'd look to do something different - otherwise you'll get grief from the SS trim guys for trying to look like something the V6 clearly isn't - IMO.

No hate from this SS owner. It's your car, make it your own!

tjd24 · 08-16-2009, 07:53 AM

Agreed - he should make the car his own.

My opinion related to the "Camaro-law" regarding SS-related emblems/look wasn't too tolerated on non-SS trims - so I guess a faux mail-slot is OK unless its accompanied by "SS" emblems..

As life is short - if it makes you happy then go for it...

rickerda · 08-16-2009, 08:21 AM

It's your car, do what you want. The easiest way is the change the bumper cover (any other related parts). You could look for a wrecked SS for used parts to save on the cost.

Evilangel · 08-16-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Andro

Bumper swap, oh and why may I ask would you want to do this?

To get the "bumblebee" look from the 1st movie

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Originally Posted by Hylton

He'd have the same look as the first Bumblebee.

Precisely

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Originally Posted by Cheshirelaugh

No hate from this SS owner. It's your car, make it your own!

Thank you sir, I appreciate the love.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjd24

Agreed - he should make the car his own.

My opinion related to the "Camaro-law" regarding SS-related emblems/look wasn't too tolerated on non-SS trims - so I guess a faux mail-slot is OK unless its accompanied by "SS" emblems..

As life is short - if it makes you happy then go for it...

Yes I would never "rice" it up by adding SS emblems on a v6. If I were to get a v6 it would have "RS" emblems already

glambert1 · 08-17-2009, 10:57 AM

do what you want but I think the slot looks dumb so I wouldn't want it on mine

08-14-2009, 01:17 AM	#1
Evilangel Drives: 2003 Evo(450hp) , 95 CamaroZ28 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 72	SS mailslot on a v6 Just curious, does anyone know how hard it would be to get one of the mailslots from the SS(v8)and put it on a 1LT(v6) camaro?

08-14-2009, 07:58 AM	#4
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	Bumper swap, oh and why may I ask would you want to do this? __________________

08-15-2009, 03:47 PM	#8
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Considering the mixed opinions pro/con over the mail-slot I'd look to do something different - otherwise you'll get grief from the SS trim guys for trying to look like something the V6 clearly isn't - IMO. __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019: Last edited by tjd24; 08-15-2009 at 10:06 PM.

08-16-2009, 07:53 AM	#11
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	Agreed - he should make the car his own. My opinion related to the "Camaro-law" regarding SS-related emblems/look wasn't too tolerated on non-SS trims - so I guess a faux mail-slot is OK unless its accompanied by "SS" emblems.. As life is short - if it makes you happy then go for it... __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

08-17-2009, 10:57 AM	#14
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	do what you want but I think the slot looks dumb so I wouldn't want it on mine __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

08-14-2009, 01:23 AM	#2
WySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS M6 CGM A9125214 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 155	Not sure if someone could fab that in for you or not. If not you would need to change the front fascia, lower grille, and wheel liners. Figure $600 parts, plus paint and labor. There is another thread about installing an SS fascia on a V6.

08-14-2009, 07:55 AM	#3
baileyrx Drives: 2003 g35 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nc Posts: 198 View My Garage	put a swap request in. maybe a ss member wants the v-6 front... just swap from a like colored car & no painting necessary!

08-14-2009, 08:36 AM	#7
pastohio Drives: Indy Pace Car Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 247 View My Garage	Buy the black decal on Ebay and from a distance looks like a mailslot.....just my $.02

08-16-2009, 08:21 AM	#12
rickerda Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA Posts: 513 View My Garage	It's your car, do what you want. The easiest way is the change the bumper cover (any other related parts). You could look for a wrecked SS for used parts to save on the cost.

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