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Sub · 04-02-2017, 06:19 PM

Still trying to figure out what to do with teh center caps.. not sure of the GM ones will fit. Maybe Ill make some stickers.

Donner · 04-02-2017, 09:17 PM

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Sub · 04-04-2017, 02:34 PM

Went ahead and designed/printed up some center cap stickers! I had to recreate the logo from scratch because I couldn't find a decent vector one online.

You can still see the embossed Verde logo underneath, but you have to look close.

What do you guys think about doing a vinyl hood wrap the same color as the rims?! Too weird?! Would it clash with the red?! Maybe I'll photoshop that up.

Sub · 04-04-2017, 11:45 PM

I've been playing with the idea of doing the top or bottom of the passenger dash piece in red. what do you guys think? I made an animated gif:

I like the top because it adds more red, but I think the bottom may flow a bit better because its a more similar width to the other red pieces.

TenSeven · 04-04-2017, 11:53 PM

The top part in read would look great!

Sub · 04-29-2017, 11:39 AM

Welp, I finally got the dash piece back from the upholsterer! I ended up doing the lower section because the bottom had a marr on it, and we were originally going ot reuse the black part. However, the vinyl was very hard to get off and was damaged in the process.

Install was dead easy (remove cover plate at bottom of the radio around the buttons, then two screws to remove the radio. Then one screw top left of the dash piece. I was very surprised how loose the bolts were behind the radio - I'd say they were 2ft-lbs, really! I could undo them with the socket alone-barely fingertip tight. I'm certain the tool torque setting they used to affix the parts was off. If you have a dash rattle, you may want to start looking there!

I'm very happy with the look! It continues the red effect across the dash and brings the red accents all together. I'm thinking about doing the arm rest too if I can find a spare!

Glen e · 04-29-2017, 11:44 AM

No on the hood wrap, the dash lower red looks great.....IMO.....

*mlee* · 04-29-2017, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub

Welp, I finally got the dash piece back from the upholsterer! I ended up doing the lower section because the bottom had a marr on it, and we were originally going ot reuse the black part. However, the vinyl was very hard to get off and was damaged in the process.

Install was dead easy (remove cover plate at bottom of the radio around the buttons, then two screws to remove the radio. Then one screw top left of the dash piece. I was very surprised how loose the bolts were behind the radio - I'd say they were 2ft-lbs, really! I could undo them with the socket alone-barely fingertip tight. I'm certain the tool torque setting they used to affix the parts was off. If you have a dash rattle, you may want to start looking there!

I'm very happy with the look! It continues the red effect across the dash and brings the red accents all together. I'm thinking about doing the arm rest too if I can find a spare!

That looks awesome!!!

Great job...

SGDM · 04-29-2017, 07:54 PM

Man...that looks good!

Sub · 07-26-2017, 01:56 PM

Just updating with custom red dash piece and armrest.

Sub · 07-26-2017, 02:00 PM

New rear emblem too..This was kind of a PITA to remove the old adhesive. I used the fishing wire trick...

rburke76 · 07-31-2017, 09:25 PM

diver Chevrolet is awesome! bought my car there almost a year ago!

04-02-2017, 06:19 PM	#43
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Still trying to figure out what to do with teh center caps.. not sure of the GM ones will fit. Maybe Ill make some stickers. __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

04-04-2017, 02:34 PM	#45
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Went ahead and designed/printed up some center cap stickers! I had to recreate the logo from scratch because I couldn't find a decent vector one online. You can still see the embossed Verde logo underneath, but you have to look close. What do you guys think about doing a vinyl hood wrap the same color as the rims?! Too weird?! Would it clash with the red?! Maybe I'll photoshop that up. __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06 Last edited by Sub; 04-04-2017 at 03:55 PM.

04-04-2017, 11:45 PM	#46
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	I've been playing with the idea of doing the top or bottom of the passenger dash piece in red. what do you guys think? I made an animated gif: I like the top because it adds more red, but I think the bottom may flow a bit better because its a more similar width to the other red pieces. __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

04-29-2017, 11:39 AM	#48
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Welp, I finally got the dash piece back from the upholsterer! I ended up doing the lower section because the bottom had a marr on it, and we were originally going ot reuse the black part. However, the vinyl was very hard to get off and was damaged in the process. Install was dead easy (remove cover plate at bottom of the radio around the buttons, then two screws to remove the radio. Then one screw top left of the dash piece. I was very surprised how loose the bolts were behind the radio - I'd say they were 2ft-lbs, really! I could undo them with the socket alone-barely fingertip tight. I'm certain the tool torque setting they used to affix the parts was off. If you have a dash rattle, you may want to start looking there! I'm very happy with the look! It continues the red effect across the dash and brings the red accents all together. I'm thinking about doing the arm rest too if I can find a spare! __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

04-29-2017, 11:44 AM	#49
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	No on the hood wrap, the dash lower red looks great.....IMO..... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 04-29-2017 at 12:02 PM.

04-02-2017, 09:17 PM	#44
Donner Drives: 2017 50th SS convertible Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Williamsburg VA Posts: 380	Welcome

04-04-2017, 11:53 PM	#47
TenSeven Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 299 View My Garage	The top part in read would look great!

04-29-2017, 07:54 PM	#51
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	Man...that looks good! __________________ Who Dares...Wins

07-26-2017, 01:56 PM	#52
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Just updating with custom red dash piece and armrest. __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

07-26-2017, 02:00 PM	#53
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	New rear emblem too..This was kind of a PITA to remove the old adhesive. I used the fishing wire trick... __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

07-31-2017, 09:25 PM	#54
rburke76 Drives: garnet red Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: northeast Posts: 169	yeah diver Chevrolet is awesome! bought my car there almost a year ago!

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