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Gnx X-ray
Does anyone have detailed photo's and info about the X-Ray. I am going to create an identical one, as I like the color white much better than black. I dont have the heart to do it to a real GNX, so a my start will be a 54,000 mile T type with gray interior. I guess it will be a clone of a clone.
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As far as I know it is identical in every way to a GNX except for the color.
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85 GN 49k http://www.gnregistry.org/BGN00724B_BDA.htm 85 GN 100K Daily Driver currently undergoing intercooled conversion 85 T-Type 50k Im full of "Hotair" but hoping to one day cool it down.
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X-ray began its life as a white Turbo T.
When the GNX project closed at 547 there were parts left at ASC so Rick (last name omitted for privacy) who had worked the line and helped with the first two GNX's took the leftover parts and put them on his T, transforming it into X-ray. He even fabricated the X-Ray badge GMP modeled their 1:18th off of his car. I have quite a few picts of Rick's car. Let me gather some and post.
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87 GN - 41k http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...buickturboclub http://community.webshots.com/album/80578595oKYpqO |
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And........................ the picts:
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87 GN - 41k http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...buickturboclub http://community.webshots.com/album/80578595oKYpqO |
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3 more:
FYI the other GNX's around X-ray are #305 and GNX #1
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87 GN - 41k http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...buickturboclub http://community.webshots.com/album/80578595oKYpqO |
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That is an AWESOME CAR! I would like to hear more about it too!
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I don't have a lot more info but if you have specific questions I might have answers. It was about 2 years ago when I last talked with Rick. I saw him at Norwalk this summer but it was raining so I hid and never chatted with him.
Nocooler was at my car gathering in 2004 and talked with him too. Maybe Jeremy will chime in I tried to e-mail Rick but it bounced. Thought he might comment on his car.
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87 GN - 41k http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...buickturboclub http://community.webshots.com/album/80578595oKYpqO Last edited by Renthorin : January 2nd, 2007 at 08:34 AM. |
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The interior was the T's gray seats but it had the correct gauges.
Think of it this way. A GNX was a GN that was yanked from the line and had parts swapped around to make it a GNX. Same thing happened for x-ray but they used Rick's White T. As they never swapped seats to make a GNX...they didn't here either. I have heard that it had badge #002 on the dash but I did not personally see that.
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87 GN - 41k http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...buickturboclub http://community.webshots.com/album/80578595oKYpqO Last edited by Renthorin : January 2nd, 2007 at 08:41 AM. |
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GNX #2 was a "test" car. It was eventually damaged/destroyed from testing. Rick worked for ASC and talked to both GM and ASC to acquire the parts from GNX #2 to turn his personal t-type into a GNX. If you look close the car has a few upgrades as well. Rick seemed to be a nice guy - and I didn't want to hound him with the 5000 questions he probably has been asked before.
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I saw the XRAY at Norwalk in 2006. The dash badge is # 002 & under that is a plaque that says the car was made by Rick and is a replica, etc. The rain prevented me from taking a pic of the dash as the windows were up! .
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LOVE THOSE WHITE GN's
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Yup....I was parked 4 cars away from him. I probably saw you but don't know you so I didn't say hello.
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87 GN - 41k http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...buickturboclub http://community.webshots.com/album/80578595oKYpqO |
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Detailed photo from 2004 GS Nationals
http://www.gnxregistry.com/images/GNX_XRAY_2560.jpg
I found a photo when I was at the GS Nationals in 2004 I then upped the pixels for detailed look. the edited version is on the home page of GNXregistry.com .:. 1987 BUICK GNX REGISTRY OFFICIAL WEB SITE. at the bottom.
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Author/Photographer - GS Nationals 2008 featured in GMHTP January 2009 http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/events/0901gmhtp_2008_buick_gs_nationals_in_beach_bend_ra ceway_park/index.html 87 GN Hard Top "GNX Clone" TA49, 3" SS Dual Exhaust, 3" FMIC, 3" DP, TT 93 Chip/60# Inj, Scanmaster, Boost/Knock Gauges, Alum. Radiator w/Dual Fans, XP Plus, Adj FPR, 160 T-Stat, RJC Powerplate, Kirban Brace Kit Pkge, Rear Pinion Snubber, Vacuum Brake Conv., GNX Dash/Vents/Flares/Rims. 87 GN T-Top, Original Owner, Purchased Jan. 19, 1988 with 153 miles. http://www.gnregistry.org/BGN00001A_BDA.htm http://www.gsnationals.com http://www.gnregistry.com http://www.gnxregistry.com |
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First let me say thank you to all of you who appreciate my car. This is my first experience on message boards so hopefully I will be able to answer questions pertaining to my vehicle and the GNX’s that were built. You will see a picture of the car (attached in the GN registry as I just joined) as it was shown at an ASC quarterly meeting where I was awarded with a Car Nut award shortly before leaving the company.
I was a technician at ASC when the program was going on and designed several components along with helping with the fixtures for building the vehicles at our Livonia, Michigan assembly plant. I helped the people at the plant; showing them how to install the components. I was working with a technician from McLaren that was showing them how to install the suspension and drive train components as I concentrated on the interior and exterior components. My car was made from extra components that were used in making fixtures and also some first shot parts. I will be working with your community to verify VIN numbers for vehicles being sold, and help if I can on any questions pertaining to these fantastic vehicles. Best Regards ![]() |
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Awesome ride. Glad to have you on here.
CC
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Welcome aboard Rick, I am a big fan of your car, I'm sure it will make you a very rich man one day. I'd bet it would fetch big dollars on Barett Jackson.
The rumors of your car have been floating around for many years and to see the real pics was a treat. do you have any more Pictures I'd be interested in viewing the interior and some better engine pics. Also, do you have any pics inside the ASC plant where the GNXs' were built? I love these cars as many do. I've had the oppertunity to view and snap some pics of #141 Those pics can be seen here. chromehunter/gnX Pics - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Thanks Bill
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Thanks I appreciate the kind words….
The plan is to get some pictures of the car and add them to this link, or under an undecided format. Also put up some of those plant pictures I have up with additional one off goodies. But my pictures are very few as I was busy at the time and I also loaned someone several of my pictures years ago never got them back. (so if you read this and have the pictures please give them back ..no hard feelings) Regards |
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So Rick, are you bringing it to BG this year? No more cam sensor issues
Yeah, that was a lifetime ago... John
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Working
Hello John hope all is well…I have not made the recent events based on my work load
first the Envoy Denali and the Trailblazer SS programs and I just finished working on the Chip Foose Stallion Mustang……. I believe I will be working on another Foose program and unable to attend this year event. But I will be taking a long weekend to go to Norwalk as it is only a few hours away. And yes the Cam censor is still tightened down…..I have attached a picture of the Foose Stallion…sorry Buick only fans but I do need to make a living some how. Regards ![]() |
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I will be heading to Buick Race Day at Norwalk as well in June. I will make a point to stop by this year and say hello, assuming it doesn't rain ALL DAY again.
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87 GN - 41k http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...buickturboclub http://community.webshots.com/album/80578595oKYpqO |
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What's up with the headlights? Looks like there's screen where the high beams should be.
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That is exactly what I did ….it let more cold air into the engine compartment, and it allows the front fender louvers to work more efficiently….I actually took the stock light out and bought new highlight cans and cut them to allow maximum airflow, glued expanded metal in the new headlamp retainer rings . Can’t say I came up with the idea Ford did it may years ago. Regards
![]() If you look real close at the model of the car it actual has the same treatment. Last edited by X Ray : January 24th, 2007 at 09:05 PM. Reason: more info |
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2560 image gnx xray link removed home page is updated link
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Author/Photographer - GS Nationals 2008 featured in GMHTP January 2009 http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/events/0901gmhtp_2008_buick_gs_nationals_in_beach_bend_ra ceway_park/index.html 87 GN Hard Top "GNX Clone" TA49, 3" SS Dual Exhaust, 3" FMIC, 3" DP, TT 93 Chip/60# Inj, Scanmaster, Boost/Knock Gauges, Alum. Radiator w/Dual Fans, XP Plus, Adj FPR, 160 T-Stat, RJC Powerplate, Kirban Brace Kit Pkge, Rear Pinion Snubber, Vacuum Brake Conv., GNX Dash/Vents/Flares/Rims. 87 GN T-Top, Original Owner, Purchased Jan. 19, 1988 with 153 miles. http://www.gnregistry.org/BGN00001A_BDA.htm http://www.gsnationals.com http://www.gnregistry.com http://www.gnxregistry.com |
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Awesome car,but also ...... ,dont get me wrong I love white cars ,but there are parts on that car that should NOT be painted white,Lower air dams ,bumper cushions,also the small vertical ones,,but love the car..
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