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    I have searched around and all i can find is threads talking about removing the side skirts off the stock ground effects. Right before i put my car away for the winter i had to turn around in a dirt driveway and somehow hit the small gfx on the front passenger side. It flexed and the paint came off in a huge chunk. The was no other damage. I want to remove the body kit piece in the front but i want to make sure i can get it back on after i get it repainted. Any ideas?

    2000 Z28 - Cammed/Stalled/Intake - Collision With a Tree Mod - Totaled
    2005 Grand Prix GXP - Sold
    2000 SS - Sold
    2011 Ford Taurus limited - Time for a practical car for a bit

  • #2
    I didn't know Z28's had skirts or bumperettes...

    I suggest taking the front air dam off and looking at the back of the bumper. Probably a few screws or maybe christmas trees.

    Used to own a Firebird.

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    • #3
      camarophotoshoot_18.jpg
      i have the RS body kit

      2000 Z28 - Cammed/Stalled/Intake - Collision With a Tree Mod - Totaled
      2005 Grand Prix GXP - Sold
      2000 SS - Sold
      2011 Ford Taurus limited - Time for a practical car for a bit

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      • #4
        I would just tear into it...and go from there
        1999 z28 Bright Blue Metallic 1 of 10
        1999 z28 Hugger Orange RS 1 of >309 (Sold)
        1997 z28 White 6 speed Heads and Cam. (Sold)
        1994 z28 PPM auto Cam only (Sold)
        1984 sport coupe red 4 cyl (Sold)

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        • #5
          If I remember correctly removing it will leave several holes in the body, I think it may be riveted on.
          Doing less with more


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          • #6
            Originally posted by DETROITMUSCLE View Post
            If I remember correctly removing it will leave several holes in the body, I think it may be riveted on.
            I think you're right Jeff

            http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/appear...-body-kit.html
            Last edited by Lucky SOB; February 15th, 2011, 12:46 PM.
            2000 Trans Am l 1967 Firebird

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            • #7
              Yup, even the spoiler leaves holes in the quarter.
              1999 Camaro - 6 liters of fury.....

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              • #8
                I've taken my kit off before.. It has riveted plates that the top lip of the body kit slides into and then the body kit is held in place by I think 3 or 4 push in clips from underneath. There are also 2 plastic rivets in the fender area. The side skirts has the same plates that the lip of the kit slides into and then it is held in place by screws underneath, it also has 2 plastic rivets in the front fender. Very easy to take off and put back on.. If you plan to take it off and keep it off there will be holes in the rocker panel and front bumper from the plates that are riveted on. The spoiler has double sided 3M tape plus 3 holes in each quarter panel.

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                • #9
                  i just want to take off the little front part so i can get it repainted and then i will throw it back on. Thanks for the info i may try to take it off tomorrow.

                  2000 Z28 - Cammed/Stalled/Intake - Collision With a Tree Mod - Totaled
                  2005 Grand Prix GXP - Sold
                  2000 SS - Sold
                  2011 Ford Taurus limited - Time for a practical car for a bit

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Dewman View Post
                    i just want to take off the little front part so i can get it repainted and then i will throw it back on. Thanks for the info i may try to take it off tomorrow.
                    The front pieces are really easy to take off.. Like I said there's about 3-4 push clips underneath plus the 2 plastic rivets in the fender. Good luck and if you have any other questions drop me a PM

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