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GrandPrix Junkie
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GTP Level Member
03-13-2018
He told me he couldn't attach the inner and outer rockers cuz the floor pan was too rusted to weld to. Looks to be true but not sure he tried hard enough. I wish he had cut out the old rot a little bit better. A lot better really. Strut towers need some help. Sealant and some sort of expanding foam at the very least. Maybe I'll get 2 years out of them. All a little depressing to be honest with ya.
Your rockers were done Pro style looks like, and with some love. Mine didn't get that treatment. People were surprised how little I paid for all that, and shyt, that's what I got. I'm gonna get a second opinion from this other career welder I know. I had posted his business card in this thread somewhere. In the end though, Im likely gonna have to get a rust free shell in a couple years or so...
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GTP Level Member
03-20-2018
Drove the car to the mechanic to get the trans cooler lines replaced. I provided the parts, Just needed them to do the labor. Happy I did too cuz I didn't wanna deal with using a pick to take off those bent up metal clips, and deal with trans fluid pouring out. They got the job done. No more leaks.
On the way to the mechanic, I was hearing a rubbing/thumping noise coming from the back. Arghhh!! Now what. Turns out the super cool braided brake hoses I got were still rubbing up against the rim. Actually rubbing up against the weight on the inside of the rim, to be specific. I've already adjusted them for the rubbing once, maybe twice now. I don't know. Anyway, fukk it, went out and bought OEM rubber hoses from OReilly's. Fit great, no more rubbing. Had to bleed the brakes again too, like 5th F'ing time.
Front end has a clanking noise when going over small bumps. Trying to chase that down. I've seen a few posts about that same problem on here just recently from others. All the bolts are tight as can be, and everything is new, so hard to say. I didn't check the ball joint crown nuts because they are a pain in the ass with the cotter pin there, and barely enough room to turn a wrench. I remember telling myself to tighten those down good when putting them in.
The clank isn't that much of an issue and I can't keep it curbed much longer. Hoping to do emissions this Saturday and get the carpet in this Saturday. Anddd anddd ,,,, yes. Start driving the bishh while I finish up with the BMR braces and cone intake. Then, I wanna install the Aeroforce I bought from PurpleGuy a while back, figure out how much knock I have, and send my PCM to Scotty for a tune. Scotty, it that cool with you? Is that something you can do?
Passenger side hose:
Drivers side hose:
OEM Hoses:
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GTP Level Member
04-05-2018
Worked on the turd last few nights. Finally got to installing the parts I got from [MENTION=45]Handsome Jesus[/MENTION].
Front brace was a cake walk. Obviously. Looks good. On there nice and tight.
Rear brace was a No Go for now. Couple problems.
1. The rust has made the metal swell up, and the flippers on the ends of the braces don’t quite lay right. My rust issues are well documented, so I was expecting some trouble. I didn’t expect it top prevent me from installing them completely. SMH. The solution is longer bolts for the strut mounts.
2. The bolts that are on the braces protrude so much, that I couldn’t even get the braces to seat correctly onto the bolts. Had to cut out some of the metal rail in the trunk.
3. The head from one the strut mounts bolts, on the passenger side, straight sheared off. Needs to be replaced. I’m guessing it was weakened during the welding. That entire strut needs to go though. It’s leaking fluid at only 5,000 miles new. Again, I’m guessing it was damaged from being overheated when the welding happened.
Okayyy. Moved on to the intake. Air box removed. Sizing things up... Clearly have some metal to be cut out. Filter is used and beat up on the outside, but looks good on the inside. I wanna be cheap and just re-use it.
PCM laying its new tray from a ’92 Blazer:
The monkeys that did my trans lines didn’t tighten the 13mm bolt and bracket as the transmission itself. Why didn’t they?? Cuz the ****ers cross threaded the damn thing. ****k. I haven’t a cross-threaded a single ****ing bolt yet in 2 years of wrenching on this piece. Drop it off with the pros, and BAM. Problem. I removed it the bolt. Tried to re-thread it but that spot is tough to get at correctly. Let alone apply the torque and power needed for it to catch the thread correctly. I’m thinking removing it is likely inconsequential, but still, it was meant to be there.
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GTX Level Member
04-05-2018
Keep chippin' away, man. Eyes on the prize.
For the record : I am NOT a naked meth-head who shoves rocks up my butt.
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GrandPrix Junkie
04-05-2018
Nut snapped because off all the exposure to the elements and rusted. Thats why I dont do the pro thing, they are just diy'ers who get a paycheck. We are the idiots who do it for free lol.
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GrandPrix Junkie
05-14-2018
Photos look way better here vs tcg. almost ready for those go fast goodies sitting under my hood
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GTX Level Member
05-21-2018
For the record : I am NOT a naked meth-head who shoves rocks up my butt.
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GTP Level Member
05-23-2018
Originally Posted by
cheatah faheatah
LOL cheatah. I clicked on your click bait and wasn't disappointed. hahaha. Family Guy has so many quotable scenes. Classic
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GTX Level Member
05-23-2018
Originally Posted by
CHI2000GTP
LOL cheatah. I clicked on your click bait and wasn't disappointed. hahaha. Family Guy has so many quotable scenes. Classic
I just don't see many oven pics on here, first thing that popped into my head.
For the record : I am NOT a naked meth-head who shoves rocks up my butt.
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GrandPrix Junkie
05-23-2018
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GTP Level Member
07-13-2018
Bit of an update. Work on the GTP slowed down in the last month as I was completely immersed in looking for a house ; buying a house ; and moving. Securing the mortgage and moving were both terrible experiences I hope to never repeat, LOL! After 10 years of living in Chicago at Belmont and Addison (Polish town).... me and the Misses bought a little split-level bungalow in Lombard, IL. Never thought I'd be a homeowner, so feeling pretty good about it. I finally have a garage of my own to work on the GTP. No more alley ways and parking lots and working outdoors. No more driving to my sisters garage... She actually lives down the street now, haha.
I have to say that living in Chicago was a great experience for us. It really is an awesome place. The lakefront, the rooftop bars, the beaches, the museums, the parks, the L train, riding bikes with my kids. Not to mention all gorgeous women downtown. It was tough leaving our gigantic apartment, but time to move on and have something in my name.
Alright. Moving on to GTP stuff. Bought the poly motor mounts. Have wanted these since like forever. I ordered black. Could swear these look green tho. Hmmm
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GrandPrix Junkie
07-13-2018
Thats it? new motor mounts!
Congrats on the home, now you have to call your own ass when things break!
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GTP Level Member
07-14-2018
Haha! Yup. New mounts man. That's all I got this round! But mostly wanted to post about what I've been up to. In case someone thought I gave up. NEVAA!!
New house should be great. Thanks. It's an old house (1960s) but move in ready. Appliances have a lot of life left in them. I have a fukkin back yard instead of a 10 by 10 patch. Was gonna mow this morning but its been pouring for hours :/
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GTX Level Member
07-14-2018
Congrats on the house ! It may own you more than you own it at times, but hey, it's gonna be yours. Just like cars, the list never ends when it comes to home ownership, but staying on top of things will save $$ and work in the long run. There's SOOO much stuff you can DIY to save big bucks. Research and planning go a long way.
For the record : I am NOT a naked meth-head who shoves rocks up my butt.