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Finally . . A Grand Prix!! (Newer Pictures)
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:06 am
by GotBonneBWitMe
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:45 am
by burger
Nice car!
But definitely need to get rid of some of the red IMO
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:20 am
by nos4blood70
Good god, that thing needs to be de-riced!
Looks clean otherwise, no rust etc. Good luck with it and post more pics when you can.
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:20 am
by MurderMitten
Those walmart badges and tuner decals just hurt... Looks clean otherwise. Can't wait to see how it looks after it's "fixed"
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:31 pm
by Ponch 04
Nice score!
Just be careful with the plastic rocker panel covers. They look like they are sagging which either indicates that they were re-installed at one time incorrectly or there isn't any solid sheet metal behind them to attach them to (rusted rocker panels).
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:49 pm
by gweg_b
Looks good! Maybe a bit much red for me, but the color scheme does work.
Looks like somebody had a lot of free coupons to AutoZone's ricer section.

Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:42 pm
by PRD2BDF
It could be Aprils fool.
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:30 pm
by GotBonneBWitMe
Only the passenger side rocker panel cover is falling off . . And yes . . It is due to rusted out rocker panels. I solved that problem slightly today by putting a tie wrap (whatever they are called) through a hole I made through some of the metal and then the cover and 'attached' them. The pictures do a little justice to the cleanliness of the exterior paint. It needs to be washed a few times and definitely waxed with a polisher. The car has been mainly sitting for a few months so it is kind of weathered.
Also has a little rust bubble by the gas tank. But other than that it is decent. Took all the stickers off today too . . Besides the rear window decal.
I'll have to get it washed up then take some better pictures. Looks better already!
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:17 pm
by BonnieBoy08
Sorry but no...its hideous IMO
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:43 pm
by GotBonneBWitMe
Lol. I can respect that. Honestly, when I first saw it . . I wasn't a fan neither. I saw it through pictures than in person. I was iffy. But a few touch ups and it will be right. I just envisioned the possibilities of it. Paint isn't *shoot* . . but that engine and trans run perfect.
I wish others saw it as you do. Its getting looks just about everywhere I go and compliments. I half like the attention and half don't.
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 1:49 pm
by BonnieBoy08
To each their own. I like to stand out too, just in more subtle fashion. As long as you like it and that’s all that really matters. Getting compliments is a good feeling though. Good luck with it, hope it treats you well.
Re: Finally . . A Grand Prix!!
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 2:08 pm
by GotBonneBWitMe
Newer pictures of it "more" cleaned up.
Chrome grilles in the front to replace the red. I like the red on the bottom now.
Put on new brakes. And while doing that I decided to run to the auto parts store and get some spring spacer to lift the car about 1 1/2 - 2 inches Just in the back. Lifted the car nice and evenly. (Was leaning a little in the rear.)
New mufflers put on.
Right now I'm deciding if I would like to keep the car. It's starting to bore me and I don't know if I want to put any more money in to it to get it to where I would like it to be.
Decisions Decisions Hmm . . .