project: 2000 SSEi (black)

[harofreak00]

I did a quick vacuum of the interior this morning. I had second thoughts about pulling the interior because it really didn't need it. However, I did it basically just to say I did it.

Seats out



I was surprised to find this... someone took off all the foam padding from the passenger side front carpet.


and replaced it with this... they must have had a water issue and didn't think the foam would dry out.


gutted



old carpet out



instead of cleaning it, I just pulled a set of carpet off the shelf so I didn't have to wait for it to dry. I think its in better shape anyways.



And everything went back together.

[Blown93SSEi]

Nice goin' Andrew. What will be the price on this when it hits the market?

[harofreak00]

Probably gonna start at $4500.

I'm also leaning to getting the hood painted, but might list it before then. I'd take final pics today, but its going to be raining/misting all day.

[Wes]

Looks amazing Andrew! Keep up the good work.

[harofreak00]

Well it cleared up enough to take pics afterall.

[Black Pearl]

That cleaned up nice. You're taking care of the Herpisyphilitis on the hood?

[*B2*]

I don't know man, I think I might let the hood herp slide. Unless of course you can get a screaming deal on the repair. I'm just not sure you'd get it all back in the sale(but you would know better than I).

[harofreak00]

Ya I think I am going to get it fixed... $175 to get the hood repainted

[harofreak00]

Scheduled to have the hood painted on Monday... its a no-brainer for $175.

I took the car out for a road test yesterday and noticed that the driver wheel bearing was humming. I put the car up on jack stands and ran it in gear for a while. Then I noticed that the axle boot was leaking some grease. It was probably only because of the extreme angle I had on it, but I decided to replace it anyways.







Also put new brake pads on it all around... drives great now.

[redwingsfan34]

I want that car... Wanna trade for a lifted Silverado?

[harofreak00]

Sorry, already got my Silverado

[*B2*]

That's a hell of a deal on the hood repaint. You can't even cover materials for that.

[2000Silverbullet]

That's what my axle boot did a few years ago at Woodburn. I see the sway bar bushings also need replacing.
That must be cost for the hood repaint. It would cost about $400 up here.

[harofreak00]

I saw the sway bar bushing as well, however I didn't replace it as they are still doing their job. If I start replacing every little component, I won't make any money. If it were my own car it would be different.

Yes that is cost for the hood... gotta love the landlord/bodyshop relationship.

[dpnewfie]

Hey Andrew,

I have the bushings I pulled from the GXP last week. They are in better shape than what you have there. If you want them let me know and I'll send them up to you.

Norm

[harofreak00]

I know this page is full of pictures already.. but I thought I'd add some more.

I wetsanded and polished one of the original headlights that came off the car. It turned out just as good as the new ones I put on!










Oh.... and the hood went in today to be painted instead of Monday. It will be done when I get back from the weekend.

[*B2*]

Did you use the PC to polish this time? I use the PC with a 4" orange pad and SIP. Works great.

[harofreak00]

Yes I did... way easier lol

[harofreak00]

Coming along nicely... he said it looks like the hood has been painted at least twice before.

[lewis26]

Surprised he didn't strip it down to bare metal to remove the problematic primer that causes the herpes in the first place.