Retro '69 Quarter Panel Moldings Install - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tjd24 · 06-18-2010, 11:47 AM

Installed RetroUSA's '69 style Quarter Panel Moldings (aka Gill Louvers) - easy install took 20 minutes including cleaning area before applying moldings which come with 3M tape attached.

Great quality though pricey but they are true to the '69 style I was looking for...

Sir Nuke · 06-18-2010, 11:49 AM

now THOSE I like......looks like they should. Great job Tom

tjd24 · 06-18-2010, 11:52 AM

Thanks Joe - I appreciate it - I wanted the '69 gills from day 1 and glad they're finally available...

GATORJAK · 06-18-2010, 11:54 AM

Very nice! I am waiting on my inserts (black). They are suposed to be here today.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-18-2010, 12:00 PM

cool, do they stick out alot(need rear side shots)..probably get 'em when my stickers wear off..

tjd24 · 06-18-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

cool, do they stick out alot(need rear side shots)..probably get 'em when my stickers wear off..

They stick out perhaps 1/4 or maybe 1/3 inch at most - they fit into the raised portion of the gill and leave the indented portion visible. The 3M tape on the product immediately adhered and I intend to let them "cure" for a few days (eg no driving in rain or hand washing the car which I did before install)

Updated with pictures - you'll see they don't stick out much at all.

CatiaJockey · 06-18-2010, 02:17 PM

Looks awesome! I'll be ordering up a set of those for sure.

Shuffler · 06-18-2010, 03:07 PM

Just a little too bulky for my tatse. Do they whistle when going down the road?

tjd24 · 06-18-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shuffler

Just a little too bulky for my tatse. Do they whistle when going down the road?

just the mirrors whistle but you already knew that...

GSUNCSU · 06-18-2010, 03:29 PM

Thanks for showing those, I like them

KMPrenger · 06-18-2010, 04:04 PM

Not sure what to think....but I think I like them! Its something different, thats forsure.

By the way, which gas cap are you running? Is that the GM option one?

tjd24 · 06-18-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

By the way, which gas cap are you running? Is that the GM option one?

Thanks - Fuel Door is from defenderworx - in brushed aluminum.

Shuffler · 06-18-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tjd24

just the mirrors whistle but you already knew that...

lol maybe we could get a chorus. The deer will be safe.

cyber-2SS/RS · 06-18-2010, 07:58 PM

where did you buy them & how much

06-18-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
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	Retro '69 Quarter Panel Moldings Install Installed RetroUSA's '69 style Quarter Panel Moldings (aka Gill Louvers) - easy install took 20 minutes including cleaning area before applying moldings which come with 3M tape attached. Great quality though pricey but they are true to the '69 style I was looking for... Attached Images __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

06-18-2010, 11:49 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	now THOSE I like......looks like they should. Great job Tom __________________

06-18-2010, 11:52 AM	#3
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	Thanks Joe - I appreciate it - I wanted the '69 gills from day 1 and glad they're finally available... __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

06-18-2010, 11:54 AM	#4
GATORJAK Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 507 View My Garage	Very nice! I am waiting on my inserts (black). They are suposed to be here today. __________________ Last edited by GATORJAK; 06-18-2010 at 11:55 AM. Reason: add

06-18-2010, 02:17 PM	#7
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	Looks awesome! I'll be ordering up a set of those for sure. __________________

06-18-2010, 12:00 PM	#5
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	cool, do they stick out alot(need rear side shots)..probably get 'em when my stickers wear off..

06-18-2010, 03:07 PM	#8
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	Just a little too bulky for my tatse. Do they whistle when going down the road? __________________ Last edited by Shuffler; 06-18-2010 at 03:22 PM.

06-18-2010, 03:29 PM	#10
GSUNCSU Watch This! Drives: Super Charged 1SS/RS, M6, CGM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 777 View My Garage	Thanks for showing those, I like them __________________ K&N CAI, Wet Okole Seat Covers, MagnaFlow Street Perf. Ex. (Axle Back), MPD Hood, Gary's Customz ZL1 Fascia/Vented Fenders/Custom Stripes/Paint, AAC Afterburners/Fog Light Halos/Side Markers/Misc LEDs, Bee-Otch Air Freshener, Hurst Shifter and Line-Loc(APEX), RPI Splash Guards, MagnaCharger *(Texas-Speed)(Installed by ME),* Rx Catch Can and Breather, Billet Pulleys (SC2150), ARH Headers, LPE Twin Fuel Pump, Custom Blower Cam, Custom Tune TBArwhp, TBArwtorq, Boost Gauge and Single Pod (MTI)

06-18-2010, 04:04 PM	#11
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Not sure what to think....but I think I like them! Its something different, thats forsure. By the way, which gas cap are you running? Is that the GM option one? __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

06-18-2010, 07:58 PM	#14
cyber-2SS/RS Drives: 10CGM2SSRSL99/70NOVA Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SPRINGHILL FL Posts: 107 View My Garage	where did you buy them & how much

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