Ugh...this is time consuming...Turbo T
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Turbo1dr
9 Sec Wanna-Be
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I just realised that this should have been posted in the restoration section...sorry.
Painted steering column and installed a new column to firewall seal...
Before
After
New leather wheel installed...
I'm having all the exterior chrome trim chrome plated.
Front fenders all cleaned up and ready to be installed...
Font end on but not finished...
Painted steering column and installed a new column to firewall seal...
Before
After
New leather wheel installed...
I'm having all the exterior chrome trim chrome plated.
Front fenders all cleaned up and ready to be installed...
Font end on but not finished...
HOT ROD-GN
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I BIN RESTO BUS FOR 30 YEARS AND LOVE THE WAY YOU DID THE CAR . HAVE FOUR GN IN MY SHOP IF YOU HAVE THE NEW GM HI TECH YOUSEE MY WORK. TONY GOMES 7SEC TSO OR GO TO PATS AUTO CARE.COM.:smile:
I BIN RESTO BUS FOR 30 YEARS AND LOVE THE WAY YOU DID THE CAR . HAVE FOUR GN IN MY SHOP IF YOU HAVE THE NEW GM HI TECH YOUSEE MY WORK. TONY GOMES 7SEC TSO OR GO TO PATS AUTO CARE.COM.:smile:
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I just realised that this should have been posted in the restoration section...sorry.
Painted steering column and installed a new column to firewall seal...
Before
After
New leather wheel installed...
I'm having all the exterior chrome trim chrome plated.
Front fenders all cleaned up and ready to be installed...
Font end on but not finished...
what was used to refurbish the inner wheelwells?
transformer
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transformer
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GNBRETT
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Where did you buy those?LED side markers...
Note how the original bulb lights up more of the bottom when compared to the LED light strip. Ya, I'm getting ahead of myself...I need to get the engine and trans built first before I go playing with this kinda stuff...
transformer
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by the way, where did you find your LED light strips for the side markers? or did you make them?
by the way, where did you find your LED light strips for the side markers? or did you make them?
LED side markers...
Note how the original bulb lights up more of the bottom when compared to the LED light strip. Ya, I'm getting ahead of myself...I need to get the engine and trans built first before I go playing with this kinda stuff...
I read the build, why was it necessary to leave the original bulbs in place.
Turbo1dr
9 Sec Wanna-Be
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You leave the original bulbs in place so it will not effect the flashing rate of the turn signal flasher. The original flasher needs resistance to properly time the flash rate of all the signals. LEDs may also keep the turn signal indicator on the dash "on" all the time. You can eliminate the bulb but you would have to use an electronic flasher designed for LED usage.
Turbo1dr
9 Sec Wanna-Be
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- May 25, 2001
Here's an updated list of things I've done or are in the process of doing...
Everything listed below is preventive maintenance. I started fixing these problem areas soon after I bought the car.
Cleaned inside and outside of vehicle. Including the door jambs and under the package shelf just behind the rear window on the outside.
Thorough safety inspection before driving vehicle.
Reline front brakes with new seals and pads. Turned the rotors and repacked the wheel bearings.
Inspected, cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes.
Oil change, lubed chassis and checked all fluid levels.
Adjusted transmission shift cable.
Cleaned the rims
Cleaned engine compartment (still dirty)
Fixed the interior lights and under hood light.
Fixed hood latch so hood will release when inside cable is pulled.
Adjusted shift linkage after putting body bushings in
Adjusted steering gear
Front end alignment
Serviced Transmission
Serviced differential
Serviced Powermaster (replaced fluid in entire brake system)
Everything listed below is BRAND NEW...NOT USED! These are things that are going to be installed or have already been installed: "DONE" means it's already been bought or installed; ( ) means quantity of item.
145 Speedo (recalibrated speedometer...no reducers used): DONE
A/C-Vent chrome surrounds (3): DONE
A/C condenser, high efficiency:
A/C Compressor:
A/C Hoses:
A/C Drier:
A/C 134A Freon change-over with fittings:
Orfice Tube:
Ball joints Upper (2): DONE
Ball joints Lower (2): DONE
Belt:
Body to frame bushings: DONE
Boost gauge...mechanical analog: DONE
Boost/Tachometer (recalibrated factory unit) (1): DONE
Bulbs, #1157 x 6 turn signal/brake - front and rear:
Bulbs, #194 x 8 side markers front and rear:
Bulb, console shift indicator: DONE
Chrome OEM Headlight bezels: (2)
Chrome OEM side marker lenses: (2)
Chrome door handles (2): DONE
Chrome OEM entry moldings (the BODY BY FISHER pieces) (2): DONE
Chrome Oil Fill Tube and filter kit; DONE
Chrome Blower motor cover; DONE
Chrome drivers side engine harness cover: DONE
Chrome EGR cover: DONE
Chrome Fuel Pressure line: DONE
Chrome Hood Shock covers:
Chrome Powermaster reservoir cover
Chrome coolant jug cap; DONE
Chrome Windshield washer jug cap: DONE
Carpet (1): DONE
Carpet, re-upholster rear window package shelf: DONE
Carpet Jute insulation: DONE
Cruise/Turn signal lever (1): DONE
Coolant Overflow jug: DONE
Drag link (1): DONE
Dome Light clips (2): DONE
Door panel clips: DONE
Door panel carpet, lower dark blue (2): DONE
Door lock cylinder rubber gaskets (2): DONE
Door weather-strip... upper and lower (both doors): (4)
Door hinge pin/bushing rebuild kits (4): DONE
Door handle gaskets (2) DONE
Diamond cut headlights with bulbs (4) DONE
Engine Mounts(2):
Emblem, "BUICK" chrome for rear of trunk(1):
Emblem, "3.8 SFI TURBO" chrome rear of trunk(1):
Emblem, "REGAL" Quarter panel chrome (2)
Emblem, "3.8 SFI TURBO" Hood(2):
Emblem, Trunk lock cylinder
Emblem, "C pillar" square Regal emblem with blue inserts.
Fuel Pump:
Gauge holder...twin gauge, console mount: DONE
GM Ignition and Trunk keys (4) DONE
Gas Tank:
HID headlight kits...2 kits for bright and dim lights.
Heater Hoses:
Hood Shocks (2) DONE
Hood Ornament (1) DONE
Headliner material (1) DONE
Headlight switch DONE
Idler arm (1): DONE
Ignition lock Cylinder (1) DONE
Leather Steering wheel, Reconditioned: DONE
License Plate bulb DONE (might put a LED lamp in there):
Overlay Kit, Simulated Aluminum, Speedometer bezel DONE
Overlay Kit, Simulated aluminum Console Shift plate: DONE
Overlay, Radio bezel (2) DONE
Overlay, RH Dash plaque (1) DONE
Overlay, Upper door panel pull-strap
Pad, Accelerator pedal (1) DONE
Pad, Brake Pedal (1) DONE
Pad, Emergency Brake pedal (1) DONE
Power door lock switches (2) DONE
Power window switches (2) DONE
Power Antenna mast repair kit (2) (one is for the Grand National too) DONE
Power Antenna, upper mounting nut, chrome: DONE
Power Antenna Tip, chrome: DONE
Power Brake Booster - Remanufactured powermaster: DONE
Radiator: DONE
Radiator upper hose:
Radiator lower hose:
Rear window filler pan clips DONE
Shifter handle (1) DONE
Shocks (4): DONE
Seat belt guides on headrests DONE
Seat upholstery...front DONE
Seat upholstery, Rear DONE
Speakers, Front 2 way 3.5" with tweeters DONE
Speakers, Rear 6x9 with adaptors DONE
Speaker panel for upper dash (1) DONE
Steering Column to firewall seal (1) DONE
Sticker, Belt routing:
Sticker, Caution Fan:
Sticker, Oil Recommendations: DONE
Sticker, Air Filter
Sticker, Jacking Instructions
Sticker, SPID label (options label under trunk lid):
Sticker, Coil Pack:
Tie rod ends, outer (2): DONE
Tie rod ends, inner (2): DONE
Tires, factory optioned with white letter tires (4)
Trunk weather-strip (1) DONE
Trunk lock chrome surround piece (1) DONE
Trunk Carpet (1) DONE
Trunk lock cylinder rubber gasket DONE
Upper control arm bushings on both sides (4): DONE
Upper Door panels (2) DONE
Window Tint, 35%:
Window molding clips...front and rear DONE
Window guide felts DONE
Windshield, DONE
Windshield Wiper refills:
Windshield wiper jug: DONE
Window sweeps...inner and outer (both doors) (4) DONE
Everything listed below is "used" but VERY NICE:
Arm rests (2) DONE
A-pillar trim (2) DONE
B-pillar trim (2) DONE
Brake Light assembly, rear (2)
C pillar trim (2) DONE
CD Player, OEM*from a 1999 S-10 Blazer DONE
Heater control cable: DONE
Lower door panels (2) DONE
Mirror, rear view, used with compass display
Quarter glass chrome inserts DONE
Sun visors (2) DONE
Seat trim pieces for sides of seats (4): DONE
Seat belts Inner front: DONE
Steering Shaft...from Jeep Cherokee from column to gear DONE
Tail Lamp Bezels, chrome (2): DONE
Tail Lamp lenses, (2) DONE
Third brake light assembly (1) DONE
Trunk lid (1) DONE
Everything listed below is what I've done to existing parts to cosmetically improve the appearance of the car.
Installed a recalibrated 145 speedometer: DONE
Cleaned, bead blasted and painted windshield wiper motor assembly
Cleaned and painted front part of frame: DONE
Cleaned and pained firewall: DONE
Cleaned and painted blower motor: DONE
Cleaned and painted wiper motor: DONE
Cleaned and painted wiper transmission & lubed: DONE
Cleaned and painted inner fenders and fender wells: DONE
Cleaned and painted radiator support: DONE
Cleaned and painted miscellaneous under hood brackets: DONE
Cleaned under hood wiring harnesses: DONE
Removed, cleaned and painted steering column: DONE
Polished 4 fender well moldings: DONE
Polished A/C evaporator lines to a mirror shine: DONE
Polished all exterior lock cylinders: DONE
Undercoat exterior floor boards while engine and transmission was out: DONE
Chrome plated all exterior trim pieces...rear hood, lower trunk, A pillar, B pillar, drip edge, windshield, rear window, upper door.
Everything listed below is what I've done to upgrade/improve the car overall as a "driver".
Installed a FAST START IGNITION system: DONE
Installed window regulator "helper" springs to help the window motors roll up faster: DONE
Installed a CD Player: DONE
Installed LED instrument cluster lamps: DONE
Installed 'jute" backing material to help out on noise and to help the a/c and heater output: DONE
Installed a automatic dimming rear view mirror:
Installed 6x9 rear speakers and two way front speakers: DONE
Installed a lighter/hollow IROC-Z anti roll bar: DONE
Installed a lighter F body aluminum radiator:
Rebuild engine.....maybe to have 375 to 400HP at 17psi of boost.
Rebuild transmission...no specs yet but needs to handle 400+HP
Everything listed below is preventive maintenance. I started fixing these problem areas soon after I bought the car.
Cleaned inside and outside of vehicle. Including the door jambs and under the package shelf just behind the rear window on the outside.
Thorough safety inspection before driving vehicle.
Reline front brakes with new seals and pads. Turned the rotors and repacked the wheel bearings.
Inspected, cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes.
Oil change, lubed chassis and checked all fluid levels.
Adjusted transmission shift cable.
Cleaned the rims
Cleaned engine compartment (still dirty)
Fixed the interior lights and under hood light.
Fixed hood latch so hood will release when inside cable is pulled.
Adjusted shift linkage after putting body bushings in
Adjusted steering gear
Front end alignment
Serviced Transmission
Serviced differential
Serviced Powermaster (replaced fluid in entire brake system)
Everything listed below is BRAND NEW...NOT USED! These are things that are going to be installed or have already been installed: "DONE" means it's already been bought or installed; ( ) means quantity of item.
145 Speedo (recalibrated speedometer...no reducers used): DONE
A/C-Vent chrome surrounds (3): DONE
A/C condenser, high efficiency:
A/C Compressor:
A/C Hoses:
A/C Drier:
A/C 134A Freon change-over with fittings:
Orfice Tube:
Ball joints Upper (2): DONE
Ball joints Lower (2): DONE
Belt:
Body to frame bushings: DONE
Boost gauge...mechanical analog: DONE
Boost/Tachometer (recalibrated factory unit) (1): DONE
Bulbs, #1157 x 6 turn signal/brake - front and rear:
Bulbs, #194 x 8 side markers front and rear:
Bulb, console shift indicator: DONE
Chrome OEM Headlight bezels: (2)
Chrome OEM side marker lenses: (2)
Chrome door handles (2): DONE
Chrome OEM entry moldings (the BODY BY FISHER pieces) (2): DONE
Chrome Oil Fill Tube and filter kit; DONE
Chrome Blower motor cover; DONE
Chrome drivers side engine harness cover: DONE
Chrome EGR cover: DONE
Chrome Fuel Pressure line: DONE
Chrome Hood Shock covers:
Chrome Powermaster reservoir cover
Chrome coolant jug cap; DONE
Chrome Windshield washer jug cap: DONE
Carpet (1): DONE
Carpet, re-upholster rear window package shelf: DONE
Carpet Jute insulation: DONE
Cruise/Turn signal lever (1): DONE
Coolant Overflow jug: DONE
Drag link (1): DONE
Dome Light clips (2): DONE
Door panel clips: DONE
Door panel carpet, lower dark blue (2): DONE
Door lock cylinder rubber gaskets (2): DONE
Door weather-strip... upper and lower (both doors): (4)
Door hinge pin/bushing rebuild kits (4): DONE
Door handle gaskets (2) DONE
Diamond cut headlights with bulbs (4) DONE
Engine Mounts(2):
Emblem, "BUICK" chrome for rear of trunk(1):
Emblem, "3.8 SFI TURBO" chrome rear of trunk(1):
Emblem, "REGAL" Quarter panel chrome (2)
Emblem, "3.8 SFI TURBO" Hood(2):
Emblem, Trunk lock cylinder
Emblem, "C pillar" square Regal emblem with blue inserts.
Fuel Pump:
Gauge holder...twin gauge, console mount: DONE
GM Ignition and Trunk keys (4) DONE
Gas Tank:
HID headlight kits...2 kits for bright and dim lights.
Heater Hoses:
Hood Shocks (2) DONE
Hood Ornament (1) DONE
Headliner material (1) DONE
Headlight switch DONE
Idler arm (1): DONE
Ignition lock Cylinder (1) DONE
Leather Steering wheel, Reconditioned: DONE
License Plate bulb DONE (might put a LED lamp in there):
Overlay Kit, Simulated Aluminum, Speedometer bezel DONE
Overlay Kit, Simulated aluminum Console Shift plate: DONE
Overlay, Radio bezel (2) DONE
Overlay, RH Dash plaque (1) DONE
Overlay, Upper door panel pull-strap
Pad, Accelerator pedal (1) DONE
Pad, Brake Pedal (1) DONE
Pad, Emergency Brake pedal (1) DONE
Power door lock switches (2) DONE
Power window switches (2) DONE
Power Antenna mast repair kit (2) (one is for the Grand National too) DONE
Power Antenna, upper mounting nut, chrome: DONE
Power Antenna Tip, chrome: DONE
Power Brake Booster - Remanufactured powermaster: DONE
Radiator: DONE
Radiator upper hose:
Radiator lower hose:
Rear window filler pan clips DONE
Shifter handle (1) DONE
Shocks (4): DONE
Seat belt guides on headrests DONE
Seat upholstery...front DONE
Seat upholstery, Rear DONE
Speakers, Front 2 way 3.5" with tweeters DONE
Speakers, Rear 6x9 with adaptors DONE
Speaker panel for upper dash (1) DONE
Steering Column to firewall seal (1) DONE
Sticker, Belt routing:
Sticker, Caution Fan:
Sticker, Oil Recommendations: DONE
Sticker, Air Filter
Sticker, Jacking Instructions
Sticker, SPID label (options label under trunk lid):
Sticker, Coil Pack:
Tie rod ends, outer (2): DONE
Tie rod ends, inner (2): DONE
Tires, factory optioned with white letter tires (4)
Trunk weather-strip (1) DONE
Trunk lock chrome surround piece (1) DONE
Trunk Carpet (1) DONE
Trunk lock cylinder rubber gasket DONE
Upper control arm bushings on both sides (4): DONE
Upper Door panels (2) DONE
Window Tint, 35%:
Window molding clips...front and rear DONE
Window guide felts DONE
Windshield, DONE
Windshield Wiper refills:
Windshield wiper jug: DONE
Window sweeps...inner and outer (both doors) (4) DONE
Everything listed below is "used" but VERY NICE:
Arm rests (2) DONE
A-pillar trim (2) DONE
B-pillar trim (2) DONE
Brake Light assembly, rear (2)
C pillar trim (2) DONE
CD Player, OEM*from a 1999 S-10 Blazer DONE
Heater control cable: DONE
Lower door panels (2) DONE
Mirror, rear view, used with compass display
Quarter glass chrome inserts DONE
Sun visors (2) DONE
Seat trim pieces for sides of seats (4): DONE
Seat belts Inner front: DONE
Steering Shaft...from Jeep Cherokee from column to gear DONE
Tail Lamp Bezels, chrome (2): DONE
Tail Lamp lenses, (2) DONE
Third brake light assembly (1) DONE
Trunk lid (1) DONE
Everything listed below is what I've done to existing parts to cosmetically improve the appearance of the car.
Installed a recalibrated 145 speedometer: DONE
Cleaned, bead blasted and painted windshield wiper motor assembly
Cleaned and painted front part of frame: DONE
Cleaned and pained firewall: DONE
Cleaned and painted blower motor: DONE
Cleaned and painted wiper motor: DONE
Cleaned and painted wiper transmission & lubed: DONE
Cleaned and painted inner fenders and fender wells: DONE
Cleaned and painted radiator support: DONE
Cleaned and painted miscellaneous under hood brackets: DONE
Cleaned under hood wiring harnesses: DONE
Removed, cleaned and painted steering column: DONE
Polished 4 fender well moldings: DONE
Polished A/C evaporator lines to a mirror shine: DONE
Polished all exterior lock cylinders: DONE
Undercoat exterior floor boards while engine and transmission was out: DONE
Chrome plated all exterior trim pieces...rear hood, lower trunk, A pillar, B pillar, drip edge, windshield, rear window, upper door.
Everything listed below is what I've done to upgrade/improve the car overall as a "driver".
Installed a FAST START IGNITION system: DONE
Installed window regulator "helper" springs to help the window motors roll up faster: DONE
Installed a CD Player: DONE
Installed LED instrument cluster lamps: DONE
Installed 'jute" backing material to help out on noise and to help the a/c and heater output: DONE
Installed a automatic dimming rear view mirror:
Installed 6x9 rear speakers and two way front speakers: DONE
Installed a lighter/hollow IROC-Z anti roll bar: DONE
Installed a lighter F body aluminum radiator:
Rebuild engine.....maybe to have 375 to 400HP at 17psi of boost.
Rebuild transmission...no specs yet but needs to handle 400+HP
turbo39151
anycoloraslongasitsblack
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- Nov 7, 2002
Dude, I hate you! 
j/k
I thought my resto was pretty clean but you have really gone all out. I hope to be able to see that car in person one of these days. (might have to keep me away from it to prevent drool all over it)
Excellent job. Can't wait to see th finished product. Any idea on what goodies the engine will get? Are you going to be doing suspension work also? If you mentioned it in your list forgive me, it was very long and looking at it made my wallet hurt...
j/kI thought my resto was pretty clean but you have really gone all out. I hope to be able to see that car in person one of these days. (might have to keep me away from it to prevent drool all over it)
Excellent job. Can't wait to see th finished product. Any idea on what goodies the engine will get? Are you going to be doing suspension work also? If you mentioned it in your list forgive me, it was very long and looking at it made my wallet hurt...
Squid4life
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- Jul 5, 2004
WOW!!! Super impressive! I am speechless... That is beautiful, and I love your OCD attention to detail!
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