Finally got her back and its SWEEEEEEEET! Actually passed another HHR on the way home...husband and wife..hubby was driving and almosted wrecked trying to get his wife to look at the Ghost! That was the first time around here that anyone has waved! FELT GOOD!! Its all about the ego you know...well the moment has arrived..here are the pics...

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0173.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0175.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/dscf0172.jpg

You can see the pearl in the black matches REALLY well with the Grey. Im posting some more to show how well the body shop made it seem OEM.

heres some more...suns setting here so not the greatest pics..will do more for the Feature Submission this weekend...
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0181.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0174.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0171.JPG

Looks great! almost makes me wanna have something bad happen to ours....oh, wait a minute it alreadt did!

Real nice two tone!!

You can see they painted inside the gas door and painted the fenders all the way to the rivets to reallly make it seem OEM...Im sure it wont be long til GM starts doing something like this to their "special editions"

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0180.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0178.JPG

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0182.JPG

that looks really interesting. congrat's on getting it back and enjoy

and of course I did the obligatory matching of the interior...but the pearl makes the dash look dirty in the pics...Ill have to work on my photo skills

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/dscf01702.jpg

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/DSCF0169.JPG

Well folks..there she is...let me know what you like..what you dont like..and any other suggestions for next time. After all...this one is going away when I get my SS next year!!

Looks great congrats on a beautiful paint job.

wow, I love it :thumb: nice job!

feels like an old fashioned police car now...maybe I should get a couple of huge stars for the front doors...haha

Nice job... You suppose you could bring it to Denver so I can see it and we'll go to Dove Valley for a photo op. ;)

Nice job... You suppose you could bring it to Denver so I can see it and we'll go to Dove Valley for a photo op. ;)

OH ..now that is one hell of a nice offer! I'll wait til I get a dark blue SS next yera..then do some orange accents and have them sign the car! WOW..when I dream..I dream BIG!!

Looking good, greyghost.....

Nice combo of colors.:thumb:

wow looks great! Nice color combo!

Looking good, greyghost.....

Nice combo of colors.:thumb:

Thank you very much...06...thank you for reiterating snoopys thought as well.:thumb:

VERY NICE!
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VERY NICE!
:nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

!!! uoy knaht :lol:

Well, you asked for what we don't like, too, so I'll be the first a-hole to say it: It's not very visually appealling to me - sorry, but I don't like it.
However, if you like it, that's all that counts - enjoy it!
To me, it looks unfinished or like a prototype that's still being worked on. And now that you mentioned that it looks like a cop car of some sort, it reminds me of that, too, which I think adds to my dislike of it - sorry! - but you asked!

Well, you asked for what we don't like, too, so I'll be the first a-hole to say it: It's not very visually appealling to me - sorry, but I don't like it.
However, if you like it, that's all that counts - enjoy it!
To me, it looks unfinished or like a prototype that's still being worked on. And now that you mentioned that it looks like a cop car of some sort, it reminds me of that, too, which I think adds to my dislike of it - sorry! - but you asked!

HEY..YOU...its perfectly ok for others to have differing opinions. If we all kep them the same or mod's were the same..what fun would that be? I was going to go with normal half body two tone and just decided too many people already have that look. And wanting to keep with the vintage look I chose the two tone you see. I am happy to hear someone doesnt care for it. :thumb:

It's a sweet ride nonetheless - enjoy it! :thumb:

thank you...and of course, I will end it with...YOURE WRONG!! hahaha j/k. It does look better in person...now where did I leave that darn light bar for the top??

One of my mottos is "Dare to be Different" so kudos to you on your unique ride. :thumb:

I have wondered what would match with DSM, The black does go well. It is a unique two-tone and will have alot of head turning. Great job and enjoy. P.S No police stickers please!

Well heres one way I could go...
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/Carlos-Police-Car.jpg

of course..this was really what I was thinking of when I made the decision...

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/6/0/5/chev4601.jpg

Personally I think if the HHR is supposed to be a retro of an old 'Burb...then let its ancestory shine!

Grey Ghost, You have a great looking two tone. They did a good job on the paint!

Whats next on the list?

Whats next on the list?

NEXT???.... SS !

sounds good, I would get an SS, but 1 I dont know how to drive stick and 2 the price....

well I believe they will come in an automatic. Mine won't be however...I love to drive a 4 cyl with a stick...just more fun.

So the SS was confirmed? Man am I out of the loop. To Google!

it will?

well I believe they will come in an automatic. Mine won't be however...I love to drive a 4 cyl with a stick...just more fun.

After reading that, you'd believe it was.

where did you read it on google?

I love it. Looks great. I cant wait untill I do the same with mine once I get the funds one day.

where did you read it on google?

Not on google...but rather a scientific guess..:lol: While the Cobalt SS is only in a manual...the Solstice GXP is available in an automatic. Stands to reason that the auto may be available in the HHR SS as well. I think they can reach a larger sales force in this car with the auto being offered, since it also available in the PT LOSER GT.

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ty tyvm

I'll let you drive the Camaro in exchange for letting me drive that! :lol:

lol when I get it! So GrayGhost what about that paint color?

lol when I get it! So GrayGhost what about that paint color?

I went online ...but I couldnt find 2003 Saturns listed with PPG. Sorry. I will keep looking but I know there is a different blue than the DBM.

I found this paint code,

http://www.ppgcarpaint.com/paints-byppgcode.php?SearchPPGCode=6140

this is the one I want to use!

Not on google...but rather a scientific guess..:lol: While the Cobalt SS is only in a manual...the Solstice GXP is available in an automatic. Stands to reason that the auto may be available in the HHR SS as well. I think they can reach a larger sales force in this car with the auto being offered, since it also available in the PT LOSER GT.

Not saying it's not going to happen but.......

You do understand the Solstice GXP is rear wheel drive....HHR is front wheel drive.
Solstice automatic is a completely different unit than that employed in the HHR.

But again, you did say, "MAY be available";) :smile: :smile:

I think that GM sould make the SS with Availible Automatic, it would most likely increase sales.

Increasing sales will NOT matter. It will be introduced in "limited" production....much like the Fall Edition, Spring Edition. So they will sell everyone of them.

Not saying it's not going to happen but.......

You do understand the Solstice GXP is rear wheel drive....HHR is front wheel drive.
Solstice automatic is a completely different unit than that employed in the HHR.

But again, you did say, "MAY be available";) :smile: :smile:

Yes I know the Solstice is a rear wheel drive. However, it shows the possibility is still there for the application to an automatic. Power to torque ratios and all. Not saying its a definite just a possibility.

See the paint code,

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I just emailed GM with a long email talking about the HHR SS, I will let you know what they say.

Yes I know the Solstice is a rear wheel drive. However, it shows the possibility is still there for the application to an automatic. Power to torque ratios and all. Not saying its a definite just a possibility.

Hey, need to say....I'm not arguing the point. seems like an interesting topic to discuss. I'm just "killing time" with you, waiting for some data to crunch, in another computer. And, not many members on line.

My point is....computer hook up, emissions, cooling, etc. All much different.

Just have to wait and see what happens!

I just emailed GM with a long email talking about the HHR SS, I will let you know what they say.

06'.......

Let me understand this.....

An extended holiday weekend and you are e-mailing someone at GM???:confused: :confused:

And you have a "source" that you can contact who will provide information???:bow: :bow:

Hmmmm, that's interesting. I'm ex GM Corporate Engineering Staff and I can't even reach people !!! Would you care to sahare your sources??

Oh, by the way, I did have a "future" HHR and a "future" Camaro, at my house last week. Both were test mules. Eat your heart out. But, obviously, can't say much about them.

We have a test area here in Cumberland also. We regularly see cars all taped up being tested for NVH. And for long term testing by GM. We had a solstice here for many months before they came out. Im keeping my eyes peeled for an HHR in disguise. I'll let you know if I find one.

you did cool wish I was there!!! HHR SS mule!

Should we start a thread aboutthe HHR SS, where you can talk all about it? If so I will create it.

Hmmm, not aware of any GM engineering test tracks in MD. Oh, that might be a manufacturing track (since you mentioned the Solstice). The build plant, in Deleware, is probably near there.

I made a thread for talking about he HHR SS

Now 06'....

you're getting excited. I said I CAN"T say much. AND, I DIDNOT say it was an SS.:smile: :smile:

lets keep this thread on topic and move all SS talk to the "HHR SS Talk: thread, I know just caint wait to see one if I like it enough I will get one, and if the price is right!

Hmmm, not aware of any GM engineering test tracks in MD. Oh, that might be a manufacturing track (since you mentioned the Solstice). The build plant, in Deleware, is probably near there.

No..its a company that is outsourced to do testing on GM vehicles. I used the word "track" a lil too loosely. They do all GM products here. The use the streets of Cumberland to test for NVH (noise, vibration and harshness). Basically they want to see how the cars do over bad roads..and we have plenty! :lol: We constantly see cars with wires sticking to them, or the duct tape to disguise them around here.

I am so moving to your town.

Hey greyghost...

You wouldn't, by chance, know the name of the company?? Some time ago, one of my responsibilities was awarding sub-contracts to engineering companies.

Hey greyghost...

You wouldn't, by chance, know the name of the company?? Some time ago, one of my responsibilities was awarding sub-contracts to engineering companies.

No..I had a Solstice on order last year and went nuts when I saw them driving one. I stopped the guy (ok..I almost wrecked him to make him stop) and hes the one that told me what they do. I was so excited to see the Solstice I never thought to ask the name of the company. Sorry.