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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cj krause
i am putting one on front and back as soon as i get my money in
these are 3X7 and the exact same size as the yellow bowtie that is coming off


CJ...is that a Pep Boys bowtie ???
Old Apr 26, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Nice, but probably don't have one in my color.
Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nsi31
CJ...is that a Pep Boys bowtie ???
no and didnt even know they had those at pepboys
that is a 69-70 chevy pickup OEM front grille bowtie and they have them in several colors. have only seen yellow, red and blue.

are the pep boys 3" tall and 7 inches wide?
Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cj krause
no and didnt even know they had those at pepboys
that is a 69-70 chevy pickup OEM front grille bowtie and they have them in several colors. have only seen yellow, red and blue.

are the pep boys 3" tall and 7 inches wide?
I like the black ones. I am thinking of putting one on the beauty bar.
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Keep me updated Capt'n... I too am after black bowties (or none at all)!
Thanks for the find CJ- I'm interested in fitment... blue wouldn't look too bad either!
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Pep boys or Auto Zone sell aftermarket aluminum bowties that fit the HHR cutout for between $18-30. These could easily be painted or anodized black (or any other color!), and installed on the beauty bar or grille.

Go get 'em!
Old Apr 27, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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And what about that "Spray on Chrome" It would work really well for this.

It is designed for exterior use and comes in several shades,
maybe even custom colors?

Their web page Spray on Chrome shows some really dazzling colors,
I, (Of course) like the purple as well as the other shades...

This stuff should work on metal, plastic, wood, ceremic, and just about anything.
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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Haven't really ever had good results with the 'Spray on Chrome' Galladanb... Just my experiences.
The process that manufacturers use to 'chrome' plastic is called METAL VACUMIZING. I'm not sure what specific criteria must be met in order for plastic to be chromed, however- once complete- it'll be as tough as your OEM plastic (Chrome) grille! For those of you interested, Google it and see if there's a (reasonably) close shop near you.
I guess living in the 'Motor City' has it's advantages (auto parts suppliers galore)... too bad the unemployment rate is over 6%!!!!
Old May 1, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Sandy had a link on another thread and I was pokeing around the site and found this chromeie looking bowtie.

I sent the web master a question and will post his reply as soon as I get it.

THe site address:http://californiacruisers.com/new_page_31.htm
Old May 1, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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I think this would look good on mine, although it is closer to Victory Red

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