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by retroren1
Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bye to Bonnie Hello to Eldo
Replies: 10
Views: 1900

Re: Bye to Bonnie Hello to Eldo

Thanks 95naSTA. This boxy, old eldo fits right in there with the Nissan Cube and the square Scion.

Mattstrike: Yup, outside has style queues from the early '80s Pontiac 6000. I was washing the shag carpet and was wondering where I could get a hold of matching shag floor mats. Well what do you know ...
by retroren1
Sun Oct 15, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bye to Bonnie Hello to Eldo
Replies: 10
Views: 1900

Re: Bye to Bonnie Hello to Eldo

Thanks 96 and Nos. What drew me to this car was that it had the Pacific body kit from Huntington, CA on it. Back in '88, the dealer sent a base eldo to B&G Customs to have the canvas top, ASC sunroof and the fiberglass ground effects kit installed (plus the wonderful Gold Edition package...meaning ...
by retroren1
Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bye to Bonnie Hello to Eldo
Replies: 10
Views: 1900

Bye to Bonnie Hello to Eldo

I sold my '90 SSE. A big thank you to the help that members of this forum provided me over the last few years of ownership. I picked up an old '88 Eldo and did some work over the winter and spring. Here's a few pics and thanks again. I am sure I will be in another Pontiac in the future.

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by retroren1
Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 1990 bonneville will not idle
Replies: 4
Views: 2340

Re: 1990 bonneville will not idle

I had this same issue on my '90 bonnie and it was the iac.
by retroren1
Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Selling my 1990 Bonneville SSE
Replies: 5
Views: 1690

Re: Selling my 1990 Bonneville SSE

SOLD:) within 1 minute of posting the final ad with all the photos. He stated the wheels were one of his main likes. The wheels sure did help the handling characteristics too. Anyway, I appreciate the helpful suggestions that I have received from members of this forum. And since many members own ...
by retroren1
Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:55 pm
Forum: Your Other Rides: Pics and Videos
Topic: Reddish Pink Break Dust
Replies: 2
Views: 1957

Reddish Pink Break Dust

I have a strange thing going on with my 2000 Eldo. The right rear wheel is coated with a fine reddish pink powder. I assume it is brake dust from the semi-metallic pads. Two things confuse me:

1) Why is it only happening on the right rear?

2) Why after changing discs and pads (semi-metallic) all ...
by retroren1
Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:12 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: Put 18s on my 1990 SSE
Replies: 11
Views: 2737

Re: Put 18s on my 1990 SSE

http://i.imgur.com/95TBwyL.jpg

bugsi: This is what I re-furbished but I just didn't like the look so I opted for 18s. I spent a lot of time and money making them nice and a complete set. I placed a classified ad in this forum thinking maybe someone can use them. And yup, I saved all the OEM ...
by retroren1
Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Solved Remote Door Look Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1234

Re: Solved Remote Door Look Issue

bugsi: Thanks. I know what you mean about the drilled/slotted rotors but I like the looks. Like you, I am upgrading the sound system. I put Infinity Kappas in the doors. I have Pioneers in the dash and rear deck. My plan is to put Infinitys all around. I have a Clarion deck and a Rockford Fosgate 12 ...
by retroren1
Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Solved Remote Door Look Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 1234

Solved Remote Door Look Issue

Well I got my doors to lock and unlock using a key fob. To accomplish this, I had a new Viper remote starter w/the door package installed after failing to get the OEM system to work on my '90 SSE. It is so nice to not have to mess with keys to open a locked door and I live in cold MI so the remote ...
by retroren1
Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: National/Regional/Local Meets
Topic: Fall mini-meet, SE MI
Replies: 29
Views: 63896

Re: Fall mini-meet, SE MI

Thanks for throwing this idea out there. Let me know the dates. If I am in town, I will be there. I am just getting ready to meet Dr. Ru, drrupinstriping.com, at the body shop to hand paint pinstripes on the old Bonnie. I'll post pics once I get her back.
by retroren1
Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Re: Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find

Thanks. That is great news. I think they run a good yard. Their prices are fair. I wish they would open one in Pontiac.
by retroren1
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Re: Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find

haro1225: You don't own anything old enough to go to PG. I love that place. I've been to their yard on Warren Ave and the yard in Flat Rock. I drive by that one every week so I stop there often. I really don't like that one as it is small. Oh well, I figure I would post the pics one the chance ...
by retroren1
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Re: Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find

okay, the link worked. Here's a few pics of the 2 bonnies I found in the 8 mile (yup, the same one made famous by Eminem's movie just a few miles from the trailer park and a house where he lived. he even went to the same high school as me but many years later). the sse has seen better days but the ...
by retroren1
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Deeetroit Parts Galore Latest Find

http://i.imgur.com/JIZsTKe.jpg

This is a test to see if I am correctly transferring from imgur.com to this forum.
by retroren1
Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:02 pm
Forum: Everything Electrical and Electronic
Topic: Cruise Control Fixed
Replies: 0
Views: 2104

Cruise Control Fixed

:banana: After doing a lot of work, I got my '90 Bonnie SSE looking and running good. The cruise wouldn't work so I installed a new combination lever and still no cruise. I then salvaged/installed a cruise control module...still not cruising. Last night I installed a salvaged servo, got on the ...
by retroren1
Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project
Replies: 20
Views: 4307

Re: The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project

Redmetrix:$200 to remove, re-fabric and re-install the headliner.
by retroren1
Sat Jul 11, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project
Replies: 20
Views: 4307

Re: The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project

xxdabroxx: You asked how I came upon this car well I found it on Craigslist along with a few others. I looked at it and test drove it and walked away from it thinking it needed to much work. I looked at a few others and they all had issues so I went back and cut a deal with the owner for $500. Well ...
by retroren1
Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 1990 Bonneville restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 2481

Re: 1990 Bonneville restoration

ok. what's an email that i can send them to?
by retroren1
Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project
Replies: 20
Views: 4307

Re: The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project

Thanks. I'm not as knowledgeable and/or capable as many members of this forum but I enjoy taking something old and improving on it. I did the following mechanicals:
front strut assemblies
front rotors/pads
rear air shocks
rear drums and pads
plugs, wires, oil, air filter, pcv, IAC, serpentine belt ...
by retroren1
Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:07 am
Forum: Your Ride: Pics and Videos
Topic: The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project
Replies: 20
Views: 4307

The resurrection of Bonnie, my winter project

Hi, last November I found a pretty rough looking 1990 Bonneville SSE. My neighbor winters in FL so I borrowed his garage and did a poor man's restoration of sorts (the body work was outsourced). It's my daily driver now. She runs pretty good. Hope you enjoy the photo journey.

Ren


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