Thread: Transforming my SE

so i just spent 5hr preping the rear of the car for paint.. and im not even done... GRRRR soooo much work, i cant wait for this to be done!

damn...you painting it yourself? I wish I had the ability to...it'd be so much cheaper I think...

the ability isnt that hard, lol, its all in the prep work.. and yea, painting it myself...
here is progress
Car Exterior pictures by madmonkeyphotos - Photobucket

its gonna go back to stock colour, its too damn hard to change it to another colour..

so far in matierals ive spent maybe $200 and i bought my spray guns for free with saved gift cards from work.. i just finished the trunk area yesterday, gotta do front doors tomorrow, then im just about ready to spray..

Well good luck with it. Post pics.

By the ability, I mean, I wish I had the tools available to me lol and the time to do it.

Originally Posted by Mad Monkey

the ability isnt that hard, lol, its all in the prep work.. and yea, painting it myself...
here is progress
Car Exterior pictures by madmonkeyphotos - Photobucket

its gonna go back to stock colour, its too damn hard to change it to another colour..

so far in matierals ive spent maybe $200 and i bought my spray guns for free with saved gift cards from work.. i just finished the trunk area yesterday, gotta do front doors tomorrow, then im just about ready to spray..

If you needed help you could have gotten in contact with me lol. I have my own spray guns/sand blaster/air compressor. That would've helped out so much

Originally Posted by 1998xGTP

If you needed help you could have gotten in contact with me lol. I have my own spray guns/sand blaster/air compressor. That would've helped out so much

ive got my own compressor and now guns.. its the booth that i had to look around for lol

but now i know~!

Originally Posted by Gmgreasemonkey

Anyone know where you can get the GT side skirts? I've seen plenty of aftermarket kits, but I just want the factory GT/GTP side skirts for my SE

You can try and contact Ed Morad.
Pulled this from another forum. They also have an ebay store.

We specialize in 97+ GM auto parts as many here know. We have been serving the 3800 community for 7 years now. All parts come with a 90 day warranty. We carry alot more than just Grand Prix parts nowadays, so check out our store and keep us in mind if friends or family members may be in need of something we deal with. We will take care of them with the same fast, courteous service and fair prices.

If local, we are always buying cars just for scrap value, so keep us in mind there also if in the area. we buy 15-30 cars a week currently.

Located at:

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3455 W. 140th (service road)
Cleveland, Ohio 44111

Open M-F 9AM-6:30PM
p-216-671-3736
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email address: sales@MoradPartsCompany.com

website: Morad Parts Company - 3800 Motors, Transaxles, & Stock Parts
Check out our online inventory, better prices may be available on many items. Check out our site, then email us with item #'s.

As always, we appreciate the support and referrals.

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Moradparts is a great company to do business with. I've spent thousands there and always got parts in good condition fairly quick.

Originally Posted by Gmgreasemonkey

Anyone know where you can get the GT side skirts? I've seen plenty of aftermarket kits, but I just want the factory GT/GTP side skirts for my SE

its more than just getting the plastic pieces as i have found out the hard way lol.. you need to get the metal "ladder" assembly to go along with it, its what keeps the skirt from drooping.
alot of times that piece is rusted out pretty bad. i had to scrounge to get mine from my local yard.


on a side note i just primed my rockers, installed the mounting bolts for the ladder i just spoke of. Next step attaching them to the car.

Originally Posted by 99prixgt

Moradparts is a great company to do business with. I've spent thousands there and always got parts in good condition fairly quick.

They're awesome, and very accomodating. Excellent communication as well.