Gnx X-ray

[GNX 233, 485]

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.

[my85grandnation]

As far as I know it is identical in every way to a GNX except for the color.

[Renthorin]

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.

[Renthorin]

And........................ the picts:

[Renthorin]

3 more:

FYI the other GNX's around X-ray are #305 and GNX #1

[GNX 233, 485]

Thanks for the pics. I think I will leave the bumpers and air dams black, as they dont look that good painted white. So I guess mine will be a one of one "creation".

[ET/MPH]

That car looks sweet! What's the story behind X-ray?

[SGRIM]

That is an AWESOME CAR! I would like to hear more about it too!

[Renthorin]

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.

[Who Needs 8]

I don't know why I just noticed this, but wouldn't it look better if the front spoiler and parklight bezels on the front bumper were black?


I've been thinking about doing the same thing making an X-ray by either using a T or a GN that someone else has already attempted to make into a GNX clone.


Does the xray have GN interior or just grey?

[Renthorin]

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.

[Nocooler]

Originally Posted by Renthorin

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.

Here is what I remember:

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.

[GNcollectables]

Originally Posted by Renthorin

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.

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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[TURBOPOWERED68]

LOVE THOSE WHITE GN's

[Renthorin]

Originally Posted by GNcollectables

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!

Yup....I was parked 4 cars away from him. I probably saw you but don't know you so I didn't say hello.

[GNregistry]

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.

[X Ray]

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

[GNX 233, 485]

Welcome aboard Rick.

[X Ray]

thanks ....it should be fun

[cougarcat]

Awesome ride. Glad to have you on here.

CC

[X Ray]

Nice basement...

[BadAssGN]

Originally Posted by X Ray

Nice basement...

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

[X Ray]

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

[GNVenom]

So Rick, are you bringing it to BG this year? No more cam sensor issues

Yeah, that was a lifetime ago...

John

[X Ray]

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

[Renthorin]

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.

[GNTurbo6]

What's up with the headlights? Looks like there's screen where the high beams should be.

[X Ray]

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.

[GNregistry]

Here is the updated link
http://www.gnxregistry.com/images/GNX_XRAY.jpg

Thank You

[GNTurbo6]

Originally Posted by X Ray

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.

Cool. Did you modify the low beams to run dual filaments for highs and lows? I wonder if anyone has done something similar but used those vents for their TT intakes.

[X Ray]

Actually the high and low beam work off the outside headlamps I did not need to change anything...too easy

[BandAid]

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..

[Bigglezworth]

Originally Posted by BandAid

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..

If the parts weren't white it wouldn't be an X-Ray image now would it......

[GNX 233, 485]

But then the grill and bezels should be white also........

[Bigglezworth]

Originally Posted by GNX 233, 485

But then the grill and bezels should be white also........

You are very correct. Now I'm curious.