[68Bird2]

The proof photo attached to your post does appear to have lettering on white background... not see through to the brushed aluminum. Hope that is what you wanted.

I did select "Brushed Alum." and this pic is not the "proof" pic but a small version of a jp:winkg image I saved from the png file I uploaded. I do hope I selected the correct option... if not... I will never (after this point) admit that I made a mistake... shhh

 

[s/c'd cav]

Well, I for one, did not know and since I already created, ordered and paid for plates... I am going to "forget" that I now know !!!:angel

im with ya i do like the GM performance logo better , has a bit more class to it :wink plus it fits better with HOLDEN

i like the old GM racing logo better , lol hadrd to see in the pic , lower front side of the bumper

 

[OperatorAsF__K]

NICE ! !
I started thinking about the model number VF1EK69. Is this the model number for the Commodore SSV Redline?? What I am guessing is that
because we here in the States are only getting just this model. Or am I way off base here??

That plate is strictly built from the build sheet provided by GM customer service

 

[68Bird2]

Thank you Mriman47201 for pointing out my issue. I did mess up on my plate. Seems that after I got the basic info file thanks to the assistance of raneil86 , I edited the *.png file for the logos with MS Paint. I was so proud of myself for actually making it look good....FAIL.... I evidently took the layering out so the result was that WHITE was there to be printed instead of no color.

Anyone else doing this, BE CAREFUL not to repeat my mistake.

On the REAL good side, the people at Signs.com were able to catch my order on the production desk JUST in time and they actually took the white out for me. I have not gotten them back yet, of course, but they assured me that the brushed alum. will be everywhere that white is showing now. This company not only makes what looks to be great products and gets them out quickly but really are eager to help customers out. They even told me over the phone as he was headed to the production floor to stop my order to fix it, that if they were not able to stop it in time they would issue me a 50% off code to redo the order that I MESSED UP.

I am thinking of making up a foldout information display for use at car shows and I definitely know where I am going to get the final product done.

 

[Pinetree]

Hey, Mike, I just realized/remembered that our SSs were only 13 units apart on the assembly line, and Dave's SIM was 14 on front of mine.
4420, 4434 and 4446

 

[14SS#4446]

Hey, Mike, I just realized/remembered that our SSs were only 13 units apart on the assembly line, and Dave's SIM was 14 on front of mine.
4420, 4434 and 4446

Not to mention, ours are a prettier white, than say Scooters. We had the sweet spot in production.

 

[14SS#4446]

Looking good!

Note: The "G6K" in your options field is the RPO code for Some Like It Hot Red Metallic. I believe Heron White is "GII"

I was afraid I should have taken that off, since I didn't know what it meant. At least no one at a car show will know that.

 

[raneil86]

I was afraid I should have taken that off, since I didn't know what it meant. At least no one at a car show will know that.

Exactly. And your secret's safe with us!

 

[68Bird2]

How does the SS seem to do at typical car shows where there are a variety of classics and muscle cars and generally mostly older ones? I know I am spoiled with my classic and collect awards, don't want the boy to feel bad (me either really but he is the one that gets the trophies). I know I will have to choose between cars to take based on prior knowledge of some shows. Some guys are like "BUILT not BOUGHT" are all that should be there.

 

[s/c'd cav]

How does the SS seem to do at typical car shows where there are a variety of classics and muscle cars and generally mostly older ones? I know I am spoiled with my classic and collect awards, don't want the boy to feel bad (me either really but he is the one that gets the trophies). I know I will have to choose between cars to take based on prior knowledge of some shows. Some guys are like "BUILT not BOUGHT" are all that should be there.

i go to our weekly show , and get blasted with questions alot , half are malibu or impala questions , other half are people that know its a holden , or know its just a SS or the replacement for the G8

 

[14SS#4446]

How does the SS seem to do at typical car shows where there are a variety of classics and muscle cars and generally mostly older ones? I know I am spoiled with my classic and collect awards, don't want the boy to feel bad (me either really but he is the one that gets the trophies). I know I will have to choose between cars to take based on prior knowledge of some shows. Some guys are like "BUILT not BOUGHT" are all that should be there.

Depends on the group sponsoring the show. I have won trophies at shows. Some shows don't want cars newer than 1980 or so. Many people are interested in the car. I have used paper info sheets in the past. People do read it. Most are suprised, not having the whole story even if they have heard of the SS.

 

[Mriman47201]

I got mine delivered and installed.

I don't see any screws holding it in place. How is it attached. Did you find any problem with the dome top in the fuse box cover?

 

[OperatorAsF__K]

I don't see any screws holding it in place. How is it attached. Did you find any problem with the dome top in the fuse box cover?

In retrospect, I wish I did a step by step post. I did have a problem with the dome situation. I used a Dremel and cut until there was 1/8 inch boarder within the internal square. The plate was affixed with bonding clear silicone to weatherize the box just like from the factory. Cutting the dome out helps. You can also bake the aluminum in the over to make it malleable and cover the dome as is too.

 

[15SuperSport]

They do just fine

How does the SS seem to do at typical car shows where there are a variety of classics and muscle cars and generally mostly older ones? I know I am spoiled with my classic and collect awards, don't want the boy to feel bad (me either really but he is the one that gets the trophies). I know I will have to choose between cars to take based on prior knowledge of some shows. Some guys are like "BUILT not BOUGHT" are all that should be there.

http://www.ssforums.com/forum/car-show/44945-show-hardware.html

These are some of the awards for the SS(s). I gave one trophy to my daughter and have a few out at the garage as well. Having classic muscle like you do means that you might be a GoodGuys member and may have seen my car in the Oct '16 issue of GoodGuys magazine as well. More and more shows are starting to have a modern muscle class, which suits the SS nicely. As for the built not bought argument, I usually point out that while you put your blood, sweat, tears and time into building your beautiful car, I put my blood, sweat, tears and time into working on a loading dock for sixty hours a week in order to get the perfect car for me, and it has a warranty :grin

 

[68Bird2]

http://www.ssforums.com/forum/car-show/44945-show-hardware.html

These are some of the awards for the SS(s). I gave one trophy to my daughter and have a few out at the garage as well. Having classic muscle like you do means that you might be a GoodGuys member and may have seen my car in the Oct '16 issue of GoodGuys magazine as well. More and more shows are starting to have a modern muscle class, which suits the SS nicely. As for the built not bought argument, I usually point out that while you put your blood, sweat, tears and time into building your beautiful car, I put my blood, sweat, tears and time into working on a loading dock for sixty hours a week in order to get the perfect car for me, and it has a warranty :grin

Very impressive; good to see that others appreciate our cars as we do. Yours does look great with all the "eye-candy" under the hood and mine is done up about the same thanks to Roto-Fab but in SLIHRM. I am excited for the season to start up here... not as lucky as the owners in Florida that have shows and Cars and Coffee meets all year long.

 

[68Bird2]

In retrospect, I wish I did a step by step post. I did have a problem with the dome situation. I used a Dremel and cut until there was 1/8 inch boarder within the internal square. The plate was affixed with bonding clear silicone to weatherize the box just like from the factory. Cutting the dome out helps. You can also bake the aluminum in the over to make it malleable and cover the dome as is too.

My car guy removed the cover and carefully heated the center up in a circle fashion while gently applying pressure until it sunk down a tad and the result is a flat surface on top. I have not received my plate yet but it should fit smoothly on there. I will post pics when installed.

 

[15SuperSport]

Very impressive; good to see that others appreciate our cars as we do. Yours does look great with all the "eye-candy" under the hood and mine is done up about the same thanks to Roto-Fab but in SLIHRM. I am excited for the season to start up here... not as lucky as the owners in Florida that have shows and Cars and Coffee meets all year long.

We have another member here, B1rdhunter with a setup similar to mine and maybe yours. We frequently park next to each other at cars and coffee events, which really confuses people even more as mine is a Chevy and his is a Holden. :thumbsUp:

 

[14SS#4446]

In retrospect, I wish I did a step by step post. I did have a problem with the dome situation. I used a Dremel and cut until there was 1/8 inch boarder within the internal square. The plate was affixed with bonding clear silicone to weatherize the box just like from the factory. Cutting the dome out helps. You can also bake the aluminum in the over to make it malleable and cover the dome as is too.

This is why I am considering a larger 8.25 x 8.25 plaque, it looks like the top of the center dome is about even with the sides. If I can use tape around the sides and a spot in the center, it should look good. I need to put a straight edge on it to check first.

 

[68Bird2]

We have another member here, B1rdhunter with a setup similar to mine and maybe yours. We frequently park next to each other at cars and coffee events, which really confuses people even more as mine is a Chevy and his is a Holden. :thumbsUp:

Other than the year B1rdhunter's looks like mine. My first choice was the SSB but could not pass up the deal I got for my SLIHRM and it is a real nice color and the changing effects depending on lighting is nice. Do you have the dry filter and is it tinted to match?

 

[15SuperSport]

Do you have the dry filter and is it tinted to match?

Roto-Fab was very helpful in giving me the part number for their filter supplier, S & B filters, and I was able to cross reference that number and get a blue filter. I also put a blue tinted piece of plexiglass in the Roto-Fab that looks great in the sun, an idea borrowed from forum member Coupe.

We better stop now, I'll have to ban myself for derailing this thread.