This is not my car. Here's the story...
Saw an add on Craigslist for an '01 GTP with a blown trans. Car looked ok and the price was decent. Having recently done a trans swap in my brother in laws Regal, I thought this might be a good candidate for a quick fix and flip.
Once we got there to look at it, we were all surprised by how clean and well kept it was. Truly adult owned, by people that care about their cars. Everything on the interior and body is flawless. Everything works. Rear passenger window switch was out, but PO had a replacement in hand.
When buying a used car, I like to spend just as much time talking to the owner, as I do looking at the car. This guy could not have been any cooler. Super nice and straight forward. I got the impression he was sad to see it go, but just didn't want to invest in a new transmission for a 14 year old car. I think it would be safe to say, he enjoyed the car while it was his. So after a little haggling, we settled on a price and shook hands. No money for deposit. Just a promise to return a week later with cash.
On the drive home, we get to talking about what we want to do with it. Junkyard trans? DIY rebuild? Trans shop build? (Later decided to be out of the question based on budget) When my father in law says he thinks he might want it... Uhhh... Well... I guess. I can't see why not. Cheap and easy to fix. Fairly reliable (when un-modded) and fun to drive. Sure, we can build this one for you.
Because of an upcoming long distance trip he is planning, we opted to go for a fresh built transmission. Due to the cost of a trans shop build, we opted to go the DIY route. Plus, were in no rush to get this thing back together. I still have the core from previously mentioned brothers Regal that I will build while the Grand Prix sits, untouched. Once the core is rebuilt, game on!
So, long story short... Bought a Grand Prix to flip. Father in law wants it. No profit on this one.
I'm okay with that though. It will give me a chance to do a stock 4T65e-hd rebuild, before I put together something stronger for mine. Plus, I can roll the cost of some of the special tools into his build.
Anyhow, here she is:
Seats aren't all broken down and don't have the butt poker spike either!
Engine needs a thorough clean and detail, but that will get handled after the transmission and oil pan gasket.
Hat tip to Shannon for taking such good care of her.
Time to order some parts!