GN is 95% DONE!!!

Discussion in 'Show Car and Restoration/Body Repair' started by turbonut85, Oct 8, 2008.

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  1. 87 Pete Member

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    You did an outstanding job!

    I'm winding up a re-paint on my car, and believe me, I know how much work goes into that, not to mention a complete frame-off restoration as you have done.

    Again, beautiful job! Now drive it and enjoy it!!!!

    Pete
    87 Pete, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. turbonut85 Hot and Cold....

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    Frame unfotunately couldn't be saved.:frown: The front horns were both bent at 90deg angles, and the portion where the cowl sits on the pass side was completely collapsed. But, a very rusty 83 limited was a willing donor of a very nice frame. The intake I glass bead blasted, and just spray-bombed with plasti-cote clear engine enamel, and has held up beautifully.



    Thank you everyone for your very kind comments. It's nice to hear the appreciation from so many people who have cars that many people only dream of having...3 years ago I was one of those people!!:D
    turbonut85, Oct 9, 2008
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  3. mybuick intercooled engines rule!

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    its been 6 years so far for me and still going. almost donr though.
    mybuick, Oct 9, 2008
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  4. O SO LO Active Member

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    Very, Very nice!! Drive it and enjoy it!!
    O SO LO, Oct 9, 2008
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  5. GrandMaster87 Senior Member

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    Nice job! Now go out there and run the stink out of it!!!!! No really Congrats and Enjoy!

    GrandMaster87
    GrandMaster87, Oct 10, 2008
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  6. tvblazer78 New Member

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    Hat's off to you.. Very cool..:cool:
    tvblazer78, Oct 10, 2008
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  7. 87granny Active Member

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    wow what a beautiful job done looks sweet good luck with it
    87granny, Oct 10, 2008
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  8. ARL The Legend Lives On!

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    Very, Very nice!!! This is the only way to do any restoration.. I plan to do mine the exact way.. The frame looks awesome, along with the paint on the car.. You did a GREAT JOB!
    ARL, Oct 11, 2008
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  9. need boost got boost? you should!

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    Awesome job and way to hang in there man !!! Many people start that with a lot of dreams and hopes but get burned out on the way and never finish. Hats off to you in a BIG way !!!!! May you have many miles and many times of enjoyment with her for a LONG time !!!!!!!!! Daniel
    need boost, Oct 12, 2008
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  10. Boosted89Notch New Member

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    Congrats Man,you do great work!
    Boosted89Notch, Oct 12, 2008
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  11. GNXwannabe Member

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    Great Job! Thanks for saving one!
    GNXwannabe, Oct 12, 2008
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  12. asd60303 Member

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    pat yourself on the back. Great job on saving a GN!
    asd60303, Oct 15, 2008
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  13. dwall Member

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    Inspirational, very inspirational!

    What a feeling it must be for you. :cool:

    WOW!

    Hope to meet you and your car sometime.
    dwall, Oct 15, 2008
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  14. Butchman Member

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    Awesome!!! Congrats!!!!
    Butchman, Oct 15, 2008
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  15. turbonut85 Hot and Cold....

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    A little update...:biggrin:
    I guess it's more like 98% done now.....They are NEVER 100% done!!!!


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    turbonut85, Dec 2, 2009
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  16. supercrackerbox Will wrench for beer

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    I'm curious- did you have to do any bracing to the body before putting it on the rotisserie?
    supercrackerbox, Dec 3, 2009
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  17. turbonut85 Hot and Cold....

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    We made braces to span the door openings from the strike bolt to the upper hinge mount. We ended up removing them during the process with no ill effects. :cool:
    turbonut85, Dec 3, 2009
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  18. FASTGREEK Member

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    man, i wish i had skills to do that, awesome work, congrats
    FASTGREEK, Dec 3, 2009
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  19. turbonut85 Hot and Cold....

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    Thanks. Takes more money and patience than skills....I think.;)
    turbonut85, Dec 3, 2009
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  20. Bandit395 Member

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    Fantastic job all around. What else needs to be done that your at 98%. The car looks absolutely amazing.
    Bandit395, Dec 4, 2009
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