My Ram Air Grand Am GT Rebuild - Page 6

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFabulous

That statement from a 20 year old?

I'm talking about Shade. I think hes 17, not guessing really, I think he removed his age on his picture thread when he got flack to putting stick on hood scoops on his car. I guess you took that statement too literal though.

BTW. THIS is puke green.

Shade2012 · 10-30-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

I'm talking about Shade. I think hes 17. I guess you took that statement too literal though.

BTW. THIS is puke green.

I"m 18, but still two years..come on now..

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

I"m 18, but still two years..come on now..

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Originally Posted by TDavis

I guess you took that statement too literal though.

Gtomike72 · 10-30-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

That looks NO WHERE near puke green. I like it. People who don't like it must be youngins and can't appreciate a nice 60s GTO color.

Installing the black housed headlights, some new 18s, and SC/T spoiler would look real nice.

The housings will be delivered by Nov 1st and the SCT spoiler I just bought from a guy on here and that will be in the mail soon! Only question is, do I black out the scoops and spoiler or bodycolor?

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtomike72

The housings will be delivered by Nov 1st and the SCT spoiler I just bought from a guy on here and that will be in the mail soon! Only question is, do I black out the scoops and spoiler or bodycolor?

KEEP the spoiler the body color. The GA isn't the old challenger

. It will look like sht IMO if you leave the spoiler black.

What do you have in mind when you say blacking out the scoops?

tipnitty · 10-30-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

Really? You of all people like that color?

yeah I actually like it. It's dark, but not too dark. And its not to snot/ricer green. I can't say it would be my first choice what so ever, but with a polished set of wheels, I think it will be pulled off nicely.

bricooper78 · 10-30-2012, 05:03 PM

with that color, a flat black flat wing, I could see a throwback paint scheme working on it.

but i've never been a fan of the monochromatic thing, and i like chrome still, and i'm from

'MERICA!!!

Gtomike72 · 10-30-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

KEEP the spoiler the body color. The GA isn't the old challenger

. It will look like sht IMO if you leave the spoiler black.

What do you have in mind when you say blacking out the scoops?

I would do the area thats 'raised' on the scoop and follow that down to the point, come back, go across the opening and back down if I painted it black. Kinda hard without doing some photoshop but if someone wants to play around, be my guest!

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtomike72

I would do the area thats 'raised' on the scoop and follow that down to the point, come back, go across the opening and back down if I painted it black. Kinda hard without doing some photoshop but if someone wants to play around, be my guest!

A person name "Shortcut" did that similar idea on his GA on the other forum. PM him and he can direct you to pictures.

Here's some but not up close.

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=145934

Gtomike72 · 10-30-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

A person name "Shortcut" did that similar idea on his GA on the other forum. PM him and he can direct you to pictures.

Here's some but not up close.

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=145934

Thanks! Yes that does look good, I think I would follow the line down into the 'scoop' part so thats blacked out as well. Ill have to play around with the tape lines before I paint it and see what looks the best.

My thought is on the Ram Air GTOs the hood scoops where painted black so following the theme...

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtomike72

Thanks! Yes that does look good, I think I would follow the line down into the 'scoop' part so thats blacked out as well. Ill have to play around with the tape lines before I paint it and see what looks the best.

My thought is on the Ram Air GTOs the hood scoops where painted black so following the theme...

What Shortcut did himself don't will look bad. I think it would look even better on your green then his orange. But then again I've only seen Shortcut do that.

emncfi · 10-30-2012, 06:37 PM

So since I have been not keeping up on this thread too well, what are your plans for rims? And sorry if you already answered this somewhere else

DrFabulous · 10-30-2012, 06:44 PM

I'd keep it one color, if I were you. Get black inserts for the grill/scoops.

Gtomike72 · 10-30-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by emncfi

So since I have been not keeping up on this thread too well, what are your plans for rims? And sorry if you already answered this somewhere else

Probably just clean up the stock rims and buy new tires. Not a big fan of aftermarket rims unless there is a GM wheel that's an upgrade

swebster · 10-30-2012, 07:42 PM

i like the color it looks good man. at first i thought it was the factory green but once i read and found out it was the gto color i had to go back and look again. if you paint the spoiler dont do the whole thing maybe just the raised portion.

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtomike72

Probably just clean up the stock rims and buy new tires. Not a big fan of aftermarket rims unless there is a GM wheel that's an upgrade

You can get some 2005 Bonneville GXP 18" rims. They are real clean and nice looking. Disregard the unpainted panels. He has the wrong tires though so don't be discouraged if they look skinny. He had 225/35/18 tires when you should have 225/40/18 which make a big difference in sidewall.

Gtomike72 · 10-30-2012, 09:32 PM

Those look good, direct bolt on (no spacers?) guess ill have to keep an eye on craigslist then

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtomike72

Those look good, direct bolt on (no spacers?) guess ill have to keep an eye on craigslist then

Yeah, literally direct bolt on. Same bolt pattern, hub, everything.

Gtomike72 · 10-30-2012, 10:11 PM

Not bad...thought I saw Aztec wheels work as well. I do like the chrome however I think it goes well with the paint

TDavis · 10-30-2012, 10:32 PM

These are from a member on here. Take note that his car is lowered so the wheels look better since the wheel wells are filled.

17" Azteks(IMO have no depth. Look too flat):

17" rims off the Pontiac Torrent(With spacers):

10-30-2012, 06:37 PM	#112
emncfi GAGT - Member AKA: Eric Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Portland, OR Age: 45 Posts: 243 Vehicle: 2001 SCT with MP62	So since I have been not keeping up on this thread too well, what are your plans for rims? And sorry if you already answered this somewhere else __________________ 2001 Grand Am, SC/T converted, MP62 blower 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 in lift, ARB locked, trail toy 1990 Pontiac Turbo Grand Prix (1 of 1500) 1994 Dodge Stealth RT Twin Turbo 2001 Mercedes SLK 230 2006 Mercedes E55 AMG 1969 Red Mustang GT fastback 351

10-30-2012, 06:44 PM	#113
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	I'd keep it one color, if I were you. Get black inserts for the grill/scoops. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

10-30-2012, 09:32 PM	#117
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	Those look good, direct bolt on (no spacers?) guess ill have to keep an eye on craigslist then __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air 1972 Pontiac LeMans 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac LeMans Endura option 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans 400/TH400 70-72 Pontiac "A Body" Parts & Cars Wanted

10-30-2012, 10:11 PM	#119
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	Not bad...thought I saw Aztec wheels work as well. I do like the chrome however I think it goes well with the paint __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air 1972 Pontiac LeMans 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac LeMans Endura option 350/Th350 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans 400/TH400 70-72 Pontiac "A Body" Parts & Cars Wanted

10-30-2012, 10:32 PM	#120
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	These are from a member on here. Take note that his car is lowered so the wheels look better since the wheel wells are filled. 17" Azteks(IMO have no depth. Look too flat): 17" rims off the Pontiac Torrent(With spacers): __________________ Mods: Alotta sht Last edited by TDavis; 10-30-2012 at 10:36 PM.

10-30-2012, 07:42 PM	#115
swebster GAGT - Member AKA: Stephen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dixon Illinois Age: 38 Posts: 167 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	i like the color it looks good man. at first i thought it was the factory green but once i read and found out it was the gto color i had to go back and look again. if you paint the spoiler dont do the whole thing maybe just the raised portion.

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