Need your opinion on something about my Z28.

**Elimin8tor Z28** · 08-08-2008, 09:38 PM

I was thinking of painting my Z28 “Flat Black” like the old Gassers, and putting a 4" Cowl Induction Hood, and some Weld Draglites.

Do you think that would look cool?

By the way, here’s a picture of Weld Draglites:

**Mr. Luos** · 08-08-2008, 09:51 PM

Skip the cowl.

Otherwise, it would look SHARP!!
Although I like the Weld ProStars better.

You do know that those wheels don't fit without some serious grinding on the rear calipers?

**Elimin8tor Z28** · 08-08-2008, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

You do know that those wheels don't fit without some serious grinding on the rear calipers?

Really?

Everything has to be a pain in the ass. LOL

**Elimin8tor Z28** · 08-08-2008, 09:59 PM

Could somebody Photoshop this picture of my car, and make it Flat Black, with the 4" cowl, and the Draglites?

So I can see what it looks like.

Here’s a picture:

**KahanaReef** · 08-08-2008, 10:05 PM

I was told I couldn't use wheels like that because the brakes would over heat ???

But, I like them!

**Mr. Luos** · 08-08-2008, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Elimin8tor Z28

Really?

Everything has to be a pain in the ass. LOL

I did it to mine to fit the ProStars. About an hour and a half of grinding on them....a side.

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

I was told I couldn't use wheels like that because the brakes would over heat ???

But, I like them!

Same size, different design. No braking problems.

**StuntmanMike** · 08-09-2008, 09:08 AM

Older cars look good in flat black.

Putting flat black on a newer car (almost anything built after 1980) just turns it into an instant beater.

One suggestion is to use a combo of flat black and flat grey, and do a Foose style two tone iwth it. I saw a Fox body don't up like that, with a contrasting pinstripe between the two colors, and it actually looked really good.

**Jays00ss** · 08-09-2008, 09:10 AM

Awesome Idea!!! Love the cowl on these cars. Also put some glossy SS Stipes along with it.

I had those wheels on my old nova, Love em'

Don't make it a true flat black though, Go with a satin black. It has a little bit of a sheen to it.

There was a thread a while back with a few 'Maros painted in this fashion. I absolutely loved the look.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...ght=flat+black

**hamburger68** · 08-09-2008, 02:18 PM

i think it's brilliant, i'm actually toying with the flat black or grey theme myself. i don't know about the rims though. too retro, the whole theme needs to be translated into a modern approach that fits the overall style of the car.