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Well, I'd mentioned earlier that I would get some new pictures up once I had fixed the roof on my car. The paint had oxidized and deteriorated to the point that parts were basically bare metal. Not good, my friends.
I've fixed it and although I have more work to do (basically to the same thing to the hood and probably rear bumper, replace the hood vent covers), I shall post pictures since I had gotten a good waxing to the roof paint this morning.
First, the before situation, which I'd admittedly not posted before (I promise to be more open about these things in the future)...
Second, the current pictures from a beautiful spring day in the Upstate of South Carolina:
Close up view of said roof:
1994 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi; CAI; Hood vents; SE grille; LED mirror turn signals; LED running lights (wired to fogs);
Garage:1999 Nissan Maxima SE, stock; 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS, K&N filtercharger;
WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers 2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
J, thanks! That means a good deal, when it comes from you. I don't have a lot of money to put into it, but I do try to take care of it the best I can.
Silverbullet, the vents are actually the pretend "peel and stick vents" that are sold at Advance Auto. I trimmed out the middle portion and used aluminum mesh underneath 'em. Truth be told, they are a little more gaudy looking than I wanted; I purchased some others that have a lower profile and, while they two have chrome strakes, they don't stick out over the hood as much as these do. When I decide to sand and re-paint the hood, I will use those.
Here's the link to a picture that has a close-up of the vents. viewtopic.php?f=9&t=12360
1994 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi; CAI; Hood vents; SE grille; LED mirror turn signals; LED running lights (wired to fogs);
Garage:1999 Nissan Maxima SE, stock; 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS, K&N filtercharger;
BonneMe wrote:Get the right grill, and if you're gonna sand/paint, do real vents PLEASE.
Did you see the picture in the link? Because they actually do vent heat from the engine, they're not just sitting on top of the hood. I've got several worn down dremel cutting wheels to prove it.
Unless you mean, "do vents from a Firebird GTA," since that's the way many guys have accomplished this.
1994 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi; CAI; Hood vents; SE grille; LED mirror turn signals; LED running lights (wired to fogs);
Garage:1999 Nissan Maxima SE, stock; 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS, K&N filtercharger;
Well, for old time's sake, here is a picture of my 1994, and this is the end of the line for my ownership.
And a much older picture:
I knew the days were numbered when my current job meant I didn't have much time for upkeep, and we replaced the Bonneville with a 2003 Suburban last spring.
I think she's going to a good home. Guy buying it knows a lot about cars and knows engines. I've greatly enjoyed the advice and so many guys that I've learned from here. I'll still lurk, but I doubt I'll be able to post or contribute much now that I'm out of the GM 3800 club... Now, if I'm able to get that Pontiac G8 GT I've dreamt of for years, I'll be back here with pictures right away!
But in the mean time, so long and thanks for all the fish!
1994 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi; CAI; Hood vents; SE grille; LED mirror turn signals; LED running lights (wired to fogs);
Garage:1999 Nissan Maxima SE, stock; 2003 Chevrolet Suburban LS, K&N filtercharger;
Definitely sad to see you no longer have a 3800. Don't forget to "drop in" once in a while, G8 or not. - BC
In Memory of Brad - 1/21/1977 .. 10/23/2013 ...... Aaron - 1977 .. 2017 .....
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ..... 1992 Bonneville SSE 1SB 170 HP L27 4T60E retired/sold to MattStrike ..... 2005 Bonneville SE 1SC 205 HP L36 4T65E - retired/salvage yard ..... PBCF user 2321
Oh I am Definitely going to give her all the love she needs. She's in good hands buddy. And I'll be sure to keep the forums updated on her, so don't be a Stranger!
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1994 Ford Ranger- "Hank" 3.0 5speed, Single cab long bed. work truck/dd
1994 Pontiac Bonneville SSEI- "Raven" stock...for now
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