Chev Badges available from your holden dealer

[Dickie Knee]

Holden has released a dealer bulletin that has given access to Chev badges and grilles to Holden dealers.

So be prepared for the prices to drop and the ebay profiteering to slow down.

I will post up some part numbers later.

[Tubbie]

Yeah i saw that bulletin at work too. I havent seen the part prices but i think you will be right about the drop.

[Mozz]

Good info Dickie - much appreciated :)

[6.2L.Club]

Awesome, great news, keep up the good work Dickie

[VL Executive]

Hrrrm, Dont know weather this is good or bad. :(

Never really supported the idea of fitting chev grlles or badges to a HOLDEN Commodore.

Now every man and his dog will have one, including P platers in fully sick, flogged to death V6's

(Flame suit on)

[diabolic]

Hrrrm, Dont know weather this is good or bad. :(

Never really supported the idea of fitting chev grlles or badges to a HOLDEN Commodore.

Now every man and his dog will have one, including P platers in fully sick, flogged to death V6's

(Flame suit on)
You're just jealous they don't fit on VLs

[Darkrayne]

doesnt bother me in the slightest.. if someone wants something on their car.. all power to em :)

[eldan89]

Holden obviously saw there was a market in Chev badges for commodores, Good on em I say. Although I'm not a fan of putting Chev badges on a Commodore I do admit that they do look quite aesthetically pleasing compared to the Holden badge.

[mustanger]

The only problem I have with the Holden Badge on the VE`s , is the sheer size of it . They are huge. I can understand why some owners want to put on a Chev emblem.

[EXCESSV]

The only problem I have with the Holden Badge on the VE`s , is the sheer size of it . They are huge. I can understand why some owners want to put on a Chev emblem.fully agree mussy
i have been undecided whether to change mine or not...the holden badge on the front grill is MASSIVE...

[OUTAtheBloo]

I bought a HOLDEN ute not a chev ute, thats how i think of it.

[HSVGTS215i]

The grille is the mouth of the engine, the engine is chev so shouldnt its mouth be chev? hahaha

[SSTEALTH]

Holden has released a dealer bulletin that has given access to Chev badges and grilles to Holden dealers.

So be prepared for the prices to drop and the ebay profiteering to slow down.

I will post up some part numbers later.

Yup, I saw some at Young's Holden spare parts in Vic Park WA yesterday. Was quite surprised actually :confused:

I'm keepin my Holden badges on. If they're good enough for the HRT cars they're good enough for mine :)
The furthest I would go is maybe spray the front one black.

[VXS]

Now that is something i thought they would never do.

[planetdavo]

I give the warehouse until Wednesday to run out of stock of every popular part number on the bulletin, then the crap will hit the fan with the dealers overseas needing stock...

[Brandonsdad]

Maybe they could make some more...:)

[DALER]

i have all the part numbers if anyone wants them?

dale.

[Grommz]

the chev grille looks tough...

definatly glad i got it on mine :D

[JUSWANWON]

I have a SSV on order and have made my own V badges for the side but I cant load photos so I cant show it. Made from alluminium using a CNC milling machine all polished up , looks great.
PM me if anyone wants to host a pic

[Paxton]

Don't Do It People. DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i've never understood the chev badge on a holden phenomenon and never will.

[VL Executive]

Don't Do It People. DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i've never understood the chev badge on a holden phenomenon and never will.

Yeah, This aint the ol USA with chevs. Its Australia, with football, meat pies, Kangaroos, and HOLDEN cars!!! :)

Soon, the place will be like Saudi Arabia, USA, or the UAE with all these Chevy badged cars around.



You're just jealous they don't fit on VLs

Nah, Ill Just put Nissan badges on it. :P

[Chris350]

i like the look of them. and so do other pricks that keep trying to pry mine off the back of my ute:flipoff:

[planetdavo]

Checked Holden stock a bit earlier today.
Almost EVERYTHING desirable is now no stock/no outlook!
Here we go....

[Brandonsdad]

i like the look of them. and so do other pricks that keep trying to pry mine off the back of my ute:flipoff:

Yeah, Chev badges will always look better that the huge Holden ones, but I wouldnt put them on because the one on the boot is good for pressing down on to close the boot, I dont want to change my wheel caps as well, dont want to change the airbag cover on the steering wheel, and change just about anything else that has the Holden badge on it. If I did have a Chev badge on the boot, it probably would get nicked by some thief and same goes for the centre caps. The only thing I could possibly consider would be the front Chev grille and take the boot one off and leave it bare. I will probably leave it as is though. Normally if you start changing badges it never ends, that is until theyre all done.

[BLACK 346]

Nothing looks worse than a Gold Chev badge when the rest of the
badges have been left in the factory Chrome or Silver imo. Saw
my first VE V6 Clubsport yesterday, and yes it had Chev Badges :)

[Brandonsdad]

Nothing looks worse than a Gold Chev badge when the rest of the
badges have been left in the factory Chrome or Silver imo. Saw
my first VE V6 Clubsport yesterday, and yes it had Chev Badges :)

The good 'ol Chev V6 hey. Maybe that whats going to surprise everyone at the Motor Show.:rofl:

[BLACK 346]

The good 'ol Chev V6 hey. Maybe that whats going to surprise everyone at the Motor Show.:rofl:

I reckon more of these prowl the roads than real Clubby's:confused:

[CharlieDontSurf]

Holden obviously did some sums on how many dollars the market is worth and thought they may as well get a piece of that action(even though they control it).
Similar to WP offering tunes and exhausts which the HSV or Holden brands could never do
With this change of philosophy,what else can we expect? Any ideas or iside info??

[planetdavo]

With this change of philosophy,what else can we expect? Any ideas or iside info??
Good "between the lines" cross promotion for the Chev Camaro, "possibly" to be released here...:hide:

[cholo]

when I see a Holden car with a Chev badge..It feels like seeing a ricer car with a huge spoiler.... anyway that's just me:hide:....your car..your choice

Cheers
Cholo's wife:)

[Dickie Knee]

What was I thinking posting this thread here.

I was trying to inform those that want these badges that the prices and black market could be comming to an end and it turns in to another " Why I hate chev badges on commodores thread." :soap: ( So glad I started this thread instead of posting in the part numbers thread).

Now for those that want to know the part numbers.

(dealers will have printed copies for this in about a week or so).

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0002.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0003.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0004.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0005.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0006.jpg

For those of you who feel the need to vent look at what hapened here (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=59761)

[VY18s]

Never understood it really. You should be proud to own a Holden.

[planetdavo]

Never understood it really. You should be proud to own a Holden.
The way quite a number of forum members b!tch, moan and whinge about the problems with their cars, I doubt they're that proud....

PS: I agree with Dickie about people turning YET ANOTHER Chev badge thread into an "US vs THEM" thread!

[Paxton]

I have a SSV on order and have made my own V badges for the side but I cant load photos so I cant show it. Made from alluminium using a CNC milling machine all polished up , looks great.
PM me if anyone wants to host a pic

as requested:

http://home.iprimus.com.au/vandrempt/ls1/V_Badge2.jpg

[Jac001]

The only badge that i think looks good from the chevy/ pontiac range is the impala one... the rest are fairly ho hum IMO...

[heavychevy]

when I see a Holden car with a Chev badge..It feels like seeing a ricer car with a huge spoiler.... anyway that's just me:hide:....your car..your choice

Cheers
Cholo's wife:)

Hi Belle!... ;)

[Grommz]

well i think the Gold badge suits my ss perfectly..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/Grommitt/VE%20SS/FrontChev.jpg

[FITZY777]

if u can get me a 4 in the same font as the 3 in 307 can u please pm me. Cheers mate.

[EGG]

Not quite sure why there's Impala centre-caps?

[Dickie Knee]

Some of the statesmans that went to UAE has Impala badges on the boot

[Tarak]

Can't really say I'm a fan of the Chevy badges, I'd rather have a Holden one, personal taste I guess.....

[Cruzadr]

My SS badges on the side of my car have seen better days and I've always wanted to replace them, I'll be getting some silver ones that'll look hella sick on my side skirts i reckon!

[chevy1]

Iv'e had to replace or upgrade just about everything else (Trans, diff, engine, brakes, intake e.t.c.)The badge was the easy bit.After all the major changes with non holden parts its still a HOLDEN.

[Big_Valven]

GM engine.
GM gearbox.
GM holden body.
GM holden interior.
GM holden manufacture.
GM holden suspension.
GM holden global large car architecture.

I think it's co-operative that Holden have released other GM brand badges for sale.

[Brandonsdad]

Never understood it really. You should be proud to own a Holden.

I dont think its about not being proud to be a holden. Its just like when you change your wheels. Do you retain the holden centre caps with ones that fit, or do you just stick with whatever comes with the wheels, whether it be a ROH or SIMMONS cap. Youre car isnt a ROH car or a SIMMONS car, it just has those wheels. If you have an LS1 EDIT sticker on your car does it mean the car was made LS1 EDIT, no it means you probably got a tune there. So having said that, if you put CHEV badges on your car, it doesnt mean it was made by CHEVROLET, it just has their engine in it. You kappish. (understand):)


well i think the Gold badge suits my ss perfectly..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/Grommitt/VE%20SS/FrontChev.jpg

Its not only the badge that looks better, but that chrome strip that really sets it off.

[Chris350]

well i think the Gold badge suits my ss perfectly..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/Grommitt/VE%20SS/FrontChev.jpg
looks ALOT better...

[Ferret]

Hi All,

Can I get front and rear Chev badges to suit my series 3 VY Monaro or do I have to replace the grille ?


Thanks

[VY18s]

I dont think its about not being proud to be a holden. Its just like when you change your wheels. Do you retain the holden centre caps with ones that fit, or do you just stick with whatever comes with the wheels, whether it be a ROH or SIMMONS cap. Youre car isnt a ROH car or a SIMMONS car, it just has those wheels. If you have an LS1 EDIT sticker on your car does it mean the car was made LS1 EDIT, no it means you probably got a tune there. So having said that, if you put CHEV badges on your car, it doesnt mean it was made by CHEVROLET, it just has their engine in it. You kappish. (understand):)
.


Personally I don't like it. Chev badges should stay on Chevs. I wonder if yanks re-badge their G8, or GTO as a Holden?

VLs probably have more Nissan parts, than late model Commodores have Chev parts, but you never see Nissan badges on them.

[VXS]

Hi All,

Can I get front and rear Chev badges to suit my series 3 VY Monaro or do I have to replace the grille ?


Thanks

No all you have to change is the emblem itself.

[planetdavo]

Personally I don't like it. Chev badges should stay on Chevs. I wonder if yanks re-badge their G8, or GTO as a Holden?

VLs probably have more Nissan parts, than late model Commodores have Chev parts, but you never see Nissan badges on them.
People on the US and UK forums are swapping Pontiac or Vauxhall badges for Holden badges.
It's called customisation, which is the PERSONAL choice of the owner. I see it as being no different to fitting a boot spoiler, aftermarket rims or de-badging a car.
This question just keeps going around and around and around in circles...

[VXS]

I have to agree with you Dave.

Im getting real tired of all these over opinionated comments re chev badging etc, not to mention that it was a thread by D.K. Re Part numbers and the news of availability via GMH Dealers.

It is all about personalisation and what the owner wants, not what the observer/onlooker likes or wants.

Just get over it FFS, each to their own people.:soap:

[SILVERVYSV8]

Well for my 2 cents worth,
i ordered a full set of chev badges today from my local HOLDEN DEALER!!!!:rofl:

[planetdavo]

Well for my 2 cents worth,
i ordered a full set of chev badges today from my local HOLDEN DEALER!!!!:rofl:

Yours should be ok.
If you had an SS however, NIL STOCK GM!

[02vyss]

Yours should be ok.
If you had an SS however, NIL STOCK GM!

I'm assuming by that response that If i wanted to get a set of chev badges for my VY SS i would not be able to get them from a dealer?

Cheers Tom

[VY18s]

People on the US and UK forums are swapping Pontiac or Vauxhall badges for Holden badges.
It's called customisation, which is the PERSONAL choice of the owner. I see it as being no different to fitting a boot spoiler, aftermarket rims or de-badging a car.
This question just keeps going around and around and around in circles...

Fair enough mate, but I've just never seen the point in badging something it's not.

It falls along the lines of people putting HSV badges/stickers on non-HSV cars IMO.

[planetdavo]

I'm assuming by that response that If i wanted to get a set of chev badges for my VY SS i would not be able to get them from a dealer?

Cheers Tom
They ran out of grilles this morning, with no outlook for more stock! Can;t remember the rear badge situation.
Only dealers with stock already allocated or supplied will have any soon.
If you can't find any, I have a couple of grilles, but you would have postage costs of course.

[SILVERVYSV8]

well i was told the parts ordered from melbourne,and the grumpy man in spares didnt call back and say nil stock:)

[planetdavo]

well i was told the parts ordered from melbourne,and the grumpy man in spares didnt call back and say nil stock:)
Buyers with Execs or SV8's have no supply issues. SS owners however...

[aaron__aus]

To all of you who have the Chev badges on the SS or SSV - to get the front grille and rear badge done, what was the cost (of both materials and labour, unless you did yourself) and has anyone done in Melb recently?

cheers!

Aaron

[zacz]

What was I thinking posting this thread here.

I was trying to inform those that want these badges that the prices and black market could be comming to an end and it turns in to another " Why I hate chev badges on commodores thread." :soap: ( So glad I started this thread instead of posting in the part numbers thread).

Now for those that want to know the part numbers.

(dealers will have printed copies for this in about a week or so).

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0002.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0003.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0004.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0005.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/dickie_knee/Other%20stuff/Attachment_0006.jpg

For those of you who feel the need to vent look at what hapened here (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=59761)

Hey Dickie

What price for the VZ Monaro Grille? And does it come with a chrome badge instead of gold?

Thanks mate!

[shep]

Fair enough mate, but I've just never seen the point in badging something it's not.

It falls along the lines of people putting HSV badges/stickers on non-HSV cars IMO.

Your opinion is noted, twice, others are entitled to their own opinions, even if it is different to your own.

I like silver cars, go figure..

Ps: It has Chev badges on it.

[Nidz]

Yeah I prefer the Silver to the gold too.. Any word on the pricing for these items as compared to the people ripping off others selling them on ebay for $300+ for a grille?

[VXS]

Yeah I prefer the Silver to the gold too.. Any word on the pricing for these items as compared to the people ripping off others selling them on ebay for $300+ for a grille?

Nah they are $200 on ebay.........

[BLAZEY]

had a look at work today

outlook for the popular parts for mid march

[BlownLS7]

can theses chev badges in gold be chromed? any chromers in brisbane?thjat would do such a small job?
as i feel the gold is too stark for cars with chrome(polished alumin).
cheers re paul

and my 2 cents worth,if you dont like what other ppl do to their cars just say not my style or wouldnt do it to my car ,but to bag others for doing things that YOU dont personally like is just rude.

[motomk]

Keep this thread on track, DickieKnee was doing the forum a service putting the part numbers up. If you don't like them...go and start a new thread or post in one of the numerous threads related to the chev badges...don't wreck it for others.
A Big Thank-you to DickieKnee :thumbsup:

motomk

[Brandonsdad]

Some people change wheels
Some people change exhausts
Some people change stereos
Some people change their tunes
Some people change badges, I havent
We all do something to change our cars from standard, even HSV drivers
As stated numerous times, people do it because they like it

[BLAZEY]

i ordered front and rear badges for my ute

$120 all up brand new :)

beats the jhp 420 just for the front grille

[ryno]

after looking at the catalogue that was put up, it looks like you can get just the VE Grill badge as well as the whole grille.

NEver been a fan of changing but have to admit that the current holden badge is too big. At the end of the day, the manufacturer puts a chev badge on for a different Market so can't see why it is a problem.

[BLAQSSHEV]

I agree they are quiet big and as for the earlier models at the end of the day everyone knows your driving around in a holden(obvious) and what do ya know it happens to have a chev motor in it that people adore so why not...
I really should take that ducati sticker off my pushbike though how wrong..:spew:

[TriShield]

I admit it, if I lived Down Under and had a Holden I'd probably put blue Chevrolet badges on it.

I don't think it's any different than GTO or G8 owners putting Holden badges on their cars here. Some people want something a little different from the rest of the crowd.

[Number55]

I think its a good thing holden are selling the sellng chev badges


and here's my thoughts and opinion on the whole thing...

I think that 90% of the people that are putting chev badges on are not doing it because the want it to be a chev.....
they are putting them on because its a little bit different, like putting on aftermarket wheels, or modding the interior etc...

Yes they are becoming more and more popular, but come on.... they do look good.

Personally i hate badges... i prefer my cars to have none at all, my SSC will have all of them removed shortly. But that just my preference!
Because i dont like badges i am considering having a Chev grill as its far more discreet than the massive holden item.....

I am not trying to talk up the fact my engine is a chev, because its not.. its a GM

Cheers
Timmy

[Number55]

Are ROH and BBS made by the same company....?
Caddy badges Look crap, the chev logo is a nice clean logo/badge......

[Darkrayne]

Really funny how this stirs people up on here.. gee's get over it! people can do what ever they like without having to listen to ."they shouldnt do this because", every 5 mins.. sheesh..

Someone having a hsv kit on a non hsv.. does that say its a hsv? no... they just want their car to look different from the norm and its their own style of taste which their quite entitled too have... not everyone should have to "fit in" with those who like the norm.

[Number55]

agree with Darkrayne

[motomk]

knock knock.....Is anybody listening?
I have now deleted a stack of posts. Obviously a few of you were not reading my post before. DickieKnee was doing the forum a service putting the numbers up. If you don't like Chev badges, Go and start your own thread or tag it onto one of the multitude of other threads on the topic.

[apt ssv]

Dont like the chev badge too much,be proud of your holden!

[chrism697]

knock knock.....Is anybody listening?
I have now deleted a stack of posts. Obviously a few of you were not reading my post before. DickieKnee was doing the forum a service putting the numbers up. If you don't like Chev badges, Go and start your own thread or tag it onto one of the multitude of other threads on the topic.
can I ask what the difference between discussing it in here or the other threads is?........yes DickieKnee posted up the part numbers, and that's great, and those numbers are still there for everyone to see! if anything by commenting in this thread which is the most recent thread about Chev badges it keeps the numbers near the top of the forum page.

by your standards if someone posts some information about the FG Falcon we cant debate whether we like it or not.....just doesn't really make sense to me! which threads are we allowed to express or opinions in and which ones are we not allowed to say what we think?

DickieKnee made a topic with some useful info but he never said we weren't able to express our opinions on the items discussed!

i also noticed you only appeared to delete posts from my side of the debate.....the guys who stated that they like the Chev badges dont seem to have any posts deleted!


but yes maybe I should have created yet another thread on the same topic, im sure that would have been a great idea!

[VL87_GPA]

Guys i just got a vy ss ute, and wanna get chev badges, how much will it cost and can i put them on myself, Is best place ebay or holden, What ones suit a white ute anyone have any pics

[planetdavo]

Guys i just got a vy ss ute, and wanna get chev badges, how much will it cost and can i put them on myself, Is best place ebay or holden, What ones suit a white ute anyone have any pics
Any dealer can sell them to you, but unless they actually have them on the shelf, Holden have run out of all the SS stuff, so you might have to wait 3 or 4 weeks for stock. That will be your cheapest option (if you can wait).

[Darkrayne]

Pretty sure pro auto have them all in :)

[Dickie Knee]

knock knock.....Is anybody listening?
I have now deleted a stack of posts. Obviously a few of you were not reading my post before. DickieKnee was doing the forum a service putting the numbers up. If you don't like Chev badges, Go and start your own thread or tag it onto one of the multitude of other threads on the topic.

It's ok Moto I'm over it. I was a little tired & grumpy before

Better here than in the part numbers thread.

[Ned_Flanders666]

*Orders some badges for the Daewoo*

[_MetalliX_]

To be totally honest I have always been against it, but now that the price isn't so ridiculous I am considering it.

Any word on what price I can expect for the silver chev grill for the VY?

[gsr freak]

end of the day its all personal taste and i`m considering it for the ss
to be honest its not degrading the commodore any by putting them on there as its all part of the gm empire

[Vulture]

can I ask what the difference between discussing it in here or the other threads is?........yes DickieKnee posted up the part numbers, and that's great, and those numbers are still there for everyone to see! if anything by commenting in this thread which is the most recent thread about Chev badges it keeps the numbers near the top of the forum page.

by your standards if someone posts some information about the FG Falcon we cant debate whether we like it or not.....just doesn't really make sense to me! which threads are we allowed to express or opinions in and which ones are we not allowed to say what we think?

DickieKnee made a topic with some useful info but he never said we weren't able to express our opinions on the items discussed!

i also noticed you only appeared to delete posts from my side of the debate.....the guys who stated that they like the Chev badges dont seem to have any posts deleted!


but yes maybe I should have created yet another thread on the same topic, im sure that would have been a great idea!

Very well made points there.
I wouldn't expect an explanation as it is typical over-zealous moderation. The forum is generally so well behaved that I think the moderators get itchy trigger fingers :stick:

It is a controversial issue and that's why there are multiple threads. People won't read them if they don't want to write about it.

[Dickie Knee]

.....DickieKnee made a topic with some useful info but he never said we weren't able to express our opinions on the items discussed!



What was I thinking posting this thread here.

I was trying to inform those that want these badges that the prices and black market could be comming to an end and it turns in to another " Why I hate chev badges on commodores thread." :soap: ( So glad I started this thread instead of posting in the part numbers thread).....

For those of you who feel the need to vent look at what hapened here (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=59761)

What I was trying to point out is that this argument has been done to death and normaly ends up with the thread being closed.

I would have like to have seen this thread used the same way the old engine cover thread was, listing any supply issues and letting anyone posting there local dealers pricing to advise other members of any good deals going.

It's an old argument and I'm over it. If the thread gets cluttered with why I hate chev badge posts or closed so be it.

[planetdavo]

Very well made points there.
I wouldn't expect an explanation as it is typical over-zealous moderation. The forum is generally so well behaved that I think the moderators get itchy trigger fingers :stick:

It is a controversial issue and that's why there are multiple threads. People won't read them if they don't want to write about it.

This forum isn't that well behaved. There have been a fair few c0cks on here in recent times...
All you are doing is questioning the "umpires decision", which in sport will usually get you a penalty against your name.
Unless you get seriously abusive, the moderators don't tend to dish out penalties (like suspensions and so forth), so I think they actually stay in the background most of the time!
*
If you like these grilles and badges, go fit them and be happy, as you intend to be.
If you DON'T like them, shut the f#ck up people, FFS.
It's an individuals decision, not YOURS.
ANYONE that thinks they have a right to comment on the taste or otherwise of peoples customisation should AUTOMATICALLY be open to ridicule on their own mods. So, if you bag chev grilles, but have the worlds ugliest 20 inch chrome wheels on your car for example, you should be man enough to cop the criticism. If you can't, don't say anything about anyone elses!
I agree with Dickie Knee. This subject and been covered so many times it has been done to death.

[Bravotwozero]

Make it a sticky so people can use it as a reference, delete all replies then lock it. problem solved! :)

[ssteve]

Gee that will be good. I bought a Chev Grille on Ebay for what I thought was a bargain $80. Only turns out when I get it , it is made of Fibreglass and doesnt fit ! Talk about ripped off !!