Post pictures, sounds, and VIDEOS of your 3800 or Northstar powered Bonnie/Grand Prix(H & W Body ),Buick( H & C Body ) or Oldsmobile( H,C,G & W Body ) here. We want to see 'em! (Any picture or video files must be posted on a server somewhere to be linked here). Also post pics of Regional or National meets. THERE IS A 25-PIC LIMIT PER PAGE IN THIS FORUM. ADDITIONAL PICS MUST BE LINKS TO AN ALBUM OR TO INDIVIDUAL PICS. Meets are exempt from this restriction.
harofreak00
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by harofreak00 Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:59 am
Turning your passion into a business really makes it hard to find time to do the things you love. There are always more important things to be working on than your own stuff. However, I finally found some time to get my own back on the road. I've been struggling with the transmission since it was rebuilt. It has been removed multiple times because I wasn't getting the torque converter to fully lockup. It turns out that the brand new ZZP TC I had used was faulty. I installed a new Precision unit from TripleEdgePerformance and its working great. Here is a video showing the bench testing of the converters:
https://youtu.be/_p-ycknpf-0
Now that the transmission is finally working great, I can finish the tuning, which it so desperately needs. Its running mega rich, I know there is a ton more power in it. After washing and cruising tonight, I had to get some night pics with the clear sky.
You'll be seeing more of this...
20 seconds @ f/6.3 & ISO3200 - used a flash on either side of the camera with some running inbetween
Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited 2004 Bonneville GXP 1997 Corvette 2014 Town & Country Limited 2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport
dadofone2011
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by dadofone2011 Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:10 am
I love the black and white shot
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98SSE
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by 98SSE Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:34 am
Purdy
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by 1oldman Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:35 am
Fantastic photos and car! The b&w shot is done so well it almost looks like it is in color. Can't wait for the tune with the transmission working properly. - BC
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nos4blood70
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by nos4blood70 Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:55 am
Gorgeous. Wheels look stunning in that darker chrome color.
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BBamm
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Posts: 304 Joined: Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:16 pmYear and Trim: 2004 GXPLocation: Jackson, MI
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by BBamm Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:29 am
Great looking car!!! I love that color!! ...and those wheels!
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haro1225
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by haro1225 Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:02 am
I wish my car pictures could look that good.
Since the car is working now is there a chance of you coming to the Michigan meet?
-Ryan
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Jfridge92
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by Jfridge92 Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:26 am
Good god your car is stunning! Those PVD wheels
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MattStrike
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by MattStrike Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:58 am
Looking forward to more pictures of this car!
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by CMNTMXR57 Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:55 am
No snow on the ground up there?? I figure if we still have some on the ground, you'd have 2 or 3 feet still.
I like the first shot better. Gives more perspective, then with the clear sky and stars, make it a great shot.
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harofreak00
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by harofreak00 Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:26 am
All the snow melted during that really warm week (70°F) a few weeks ago. Southern MN just got pounded earlier this week, but nothing up here.
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WhiteArrow3800
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by WhiteArrow3800 Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:42 pm
This machine needs many, many more photos. I look forward to them.
Also, this
haro1225 wrote: Since the car is working now is there a chance of you coming to the Michigan meet?
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by zuper8 Fri Mar 27, 2015 10:55 pm
I had been wondering whether you finished the car! I can't wait to hear/ see more about it. It's beautiful. And I know exactly what you mean- about the catch 22 of doing what you love for a living.
- Rachael
ddalder
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by ddalder Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:22 am
I like both photos. Very nice looking car
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by driverjohn2005 Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:58 pm
Great shots Haro! Car looks amazing!
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terrancew3
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by terrancew3 Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:39 pm
I still can't get over that color white you have on there. It is really slick looking and really catches your eye. Looks great!
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Hotwheels
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by Hotwheels Sat Mar 28, 2015 7:27 pm
Beautiful!
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