My Ram Air Grand Am GT Rebuild - Page 18

kzulfic · 04-03-2013, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtomike72

Probably, just got laid off at Caterpillar. This was just a quick one day spray. Didn't even wetsand and buff it...yet...

That sucks dude, sorry to hear about that. How long have you been laid of?

Gtomike72 · 04-04-2013, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kzulfic

That sucks dude, sorry to hear about that. How long have you been laid of?

Since Monday...

Gtomike72 · 04-04-2013, 01:26 PM

Teaser pic...

Still need to polish the outer lens, silicone the lens to the housing, and "bolt her down" Probably seal it up tonight and let dry, then I will install and give the car a much needed wash and maybe even a coat of wax!

Hanauer51 · 04-04-2013, 01:41 PM

crispy

TDavis · 04-04-2013, 02:00 PM

Fk u and ur perfect paint

Gtomike72 · 04-04-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Fk u and ur perfect paint

Well it's not perfect, I painted the car on a windy day on a gravel driveway so has a little dust in it, however orange peel is very minimal so I haven't bothered wet sanding the paint since the dust doesn't show much with the color.

kzulfic · 04-04-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtomike72

Well it's not perfect, I painted the car on a windy day on a gravel driveway so has a little dust in it, however orange peel is very minimal so I haven't bothered wet sanding the paint since the dust doesn't show much with the color.

That sucks man, I've been there before and I feel your pain.

What's the reason for the lay off? Last I heard, they bought Bucyrus International in Milwaukee and were booked for 5+ years.

Gtomike72 · 04-05-2013, 01:25 PM

I installed the headlights in this morning, gave the Grand Am a good wax, and headed to downtown Flanagan (block away...small town

) for a quick photoshoot...

SuburbGT · 04-05-2013, 03:12 PM

great job man

bricooper78 · 04-05-2013, 08:04 PM

That looks so strange, always seeing them chrome.......... wow, that is different. I like it, but it's just sooo different... wow!

Shade2012 · 04-05-2013, 08:11 PM

That looks great man, I approve.

It is different to see that, but I like it. I think it flows well.

TDavis · 04-05-2013, 08:14 PM

Dem headlights

[ChaosweaveR] · 04-05-2013, 09:19 PM

Neat idea, but...you painted the entire reflective bowl in the process. Wouldn't that make the light output worse? O.o

young gun · 04-05-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Neat idea, but...you painted the entire reflective bowl in the process. Wouldn't that make the light output worse? O.o

Now he has to retro fit! It is a win/win

[ChaosweaveR] · 04-05-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by young gun

Now he has to retro fit! It is a win/win

Well, if he wants to see at night, he better.

TruGreenGAGT · 04-05-2013, 10:18 PM

he stated somewere in one of his threads/post he doesn't drive at night, so the lights see no use

BJPbrandon2448 · 04-05-2013, 10:34 PM

Mike, your car is screaming SC/T KIT!!! You have to do it, pinch your pennies and you can easily afford... especially since you can do all of the prep and paint work! Your car is rising to the top game in the forums! By the way what happened to the grill kit I sold you? I think it would look great on the front end, it would draw your wheels in better?

TDavis · 04-05-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BJPbrandon2448

Mike, your car is screaming SC/T KIT!!! You have to do it, pinch your pennies and you can easily afford... especially since you can do all of the prep and paint work! Your car is rising to the top game in the forums! By the way what happened to the grill kit I sold you? I think it would look great on the front end, it would draw your wheels in better?

This.

[ChaosweaveR] · 04-06-2013, 08:06 AM

He needs low and aggressive wheels before going SC/T. Stock wheels and ride height just wouldn't compliment the SC/T kit at all.

TDavis · 04-06-2013, 08:08 AM

Well if thats the case I guess we won't see SC/T at all because he just wants it as a DD and I doubt he'll lower it. I'm comfortable with my ride quality and I'm pretty much lowered 2"

04-04-2013, 01:26 PM	#343
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	Teaser pic... Still need to polish the outer lens, silicone the lens to the housing, and "bolt her down" Probably seal it up tonight and let dry, then I will install and give the car a much needed wash and maybe even a coat of wax! __________________ 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

04-04-2013, 02:00 PM	#345
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Fk u and ur perfect paint __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-05-2013, 01:25 PM	#348
Gtomike72 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Flanagan, Il Age: 39 Posts: 353 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT	I installed the headlights in this morning, gave the Grand Am a good wax, and headed to downtown Flanagan (block away...small town ) for a quick photoshoot... __________________ 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

04-05-2013, 03:12 PM	#349
SuburbGT klusterfuc AKA: Matt Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: rehab Age: 30 Posts: 368 Vehicle: colorado	great job man __________________ cav z24 - sold 02 gt - sold 03 zr2 - sold 01 tj - sold 98 zr2 - sold 90 cutlass - sold

04-05-2013, 08:14 PM	#352
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Dem headlights __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

04-04-2013, 01:41 PM	#344
Hanauer51 GAGT - Member AKA: Travis Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Age: 28 Posts: 265 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	crispy

04-05-2013, 08:11 PM	#351
Shade2012 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Logan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carlinville, Illinois Posts: 1,176 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	That looks great man, I approve. It is different to see that, but I like it. I think it flows well.

04-05-2013, 09:19 PM	#353
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	Neat idea, but...you painted the entire reflective bowl in the process. Wouldn't that make the light output worse? O.o __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

04-05-2013, 10:34 PM	#357
BJPbrandon2448 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Brandon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fremont Ohio Posts: 1,027 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	Mike, your car is screaming SC/T KIT!!! You have to do it, pinch your pennies and you can easily afford... especially since you can do all of the prep and paint work! Your car is rising to the top game in the forums! By the way what happened to the grill kit I sold you? I think it would look great on the front end, it would draw your wheels in better?

04-06-2013, 08:06 AM	#359
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	He needs low and aggressive wheels before going SC/T. Stock wheels and ride height just wouldn't compliment the SC/T kit at all. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

04-06-2013, 08:08 AM	#360
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Well if thats the case I guess we won't see SC/T at all because he just wants it as a DD and I doubt he'll lower it. I'm comfortable with my ride quality and I'm pretty much lowered 2" __________________ Mods: Alotta sht