I'm back in a Bonneville!

[1oldman]

the car is looking oh so good. - BC

[98SSE]

Thanks for the feedback. I grabbed a couple pics of the front end last night. Starting to look good.

[dadofone2011]

Awesome man, really starting to come together for you and look great while doing so. What's next of the list?

[98SSE]

Such a simple change, but so sweet.

the car is looking oh so good. - BC

Awesome man, really starting to come together for you and look great while doing so. What's next of the list?

Thanks guy, appreciate it. I plan on installing these SLP tip's I got off the mufflers from the JY and installing the mufflers on the wife's car throughout the week. Also going to order a Tru-Cool tranny cooler for both cars, will post pictures when that happens.

The cooler I'm looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Long-Tru-Cool-Tra ... B005XZX8RY

[98SSE]

Spent most of the day clay barring and waxing my car. Also got the transmission cooler (Tru-Cool #4590) mounted (Still need to do the plumbing tomorrow) and painted my front grilles. While I was at it I changed my transmission pan gasket and installed a TransGo shift kit. I'll post pictures of the final product tomorrow when I finish the lines.

[WhiteArrow3800]

Very nice purchase. I haven't seen many with that color either, I like it. And very nice progress already!

[BonnieBoy08]

For $800 that was a smokin good deal! Love what you've done, it looks great! Also like that color alot, a more rare one for sure.

[98SSE]

Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone. What is funny is I didn't know this was more of an unusual color for these years until everyone started mentioning it lol. The car is really growing on me the more I drive it, so far I've put about 4k on it and just rolled over 160k today. With the long weekend I plan on painting my calipers, finishing the plumbing on my trans cooler, and detailing the inside. Future mods are headers (SD's mainly for the price), pulley drop, window tint, and a aftermarket headunit along with general maintenance.

[98SSE]

Got a few things accomplished this weekend on the car. Got the plumbing done on the trans cooler, very pleased overall. Seems like its doing its job, will get a scan and see what exactly its running at. Also got my front calipers painted which in turn made my brakes look hideous now. Will start budgeting for F-Body brakes very soon. Slowly but surely the car is coming together, I try to do something at least every week to improve it. Updates to follow.

Cooler looking down from front of car, don't mind the zip ties.

Underneath the car, lines have since been re-routed permanently.


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After, a few are hard to really see due to the sun being behind some clouds. Will get some better pics later.

[1oldman]

I'm jealous. - BC

[zuper8]

I. LOVE. your car. You did an amazing job with it.

Also pulls at my heartstrings a bit because it reminds me of a newer version of my old 96 SSEi

[98SSE]

I'm jealous. - BC

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

I. LOVE. your car. You did an amazing job with it.

Also pulls at my heartstrings a bit because it reminds me of a newer version of my old 96 SSEi

Appreciate it, definitely coming along. Look forward to what the future brings. Sharp looking 96' you had there!

I noticed the other day it looks like my intake gaskets are leaking a little, going to get that done sooner than later. While I'm at it probably going to paint the valve covers and SC/Manifold. I think I'm to get a set of aluminum F-Body valve covers and paint them before I'm in the middle of changing the gaskets.

[98SSE]

Spent a few hours on the car today. Swept it out then went to the junkyard, ended up getting a set of F-Body calipers/brackets from a 98' camaro for $30 today. Brought them back home and started cleaning them up, this obviously means I need to get the rest of my parts for my brake swap. I also did a little PDR on the rear passenger panel that had a small dent. I got most of it out the best I could, probably spend a little more time on it later.

[98SSE]

Last Sunday I buffed and waxed my car, came out pretty good for what its worth. Picked up a new set of sun visors and will grab the headliner and sunroof visor next weekend if they're still there. Washed it today and went out to eat with the wife so decided to grab a few pictures of how she sits today.

[98SSE]

Spent the day replacing my rear shocks, mounts, and swaybar bushings. What a difference, the old ones (Original Ac Delco's?) were completely done for. Went extremely smooth and made a good improvement, no more clunking from the rear end. Went with Monroe Max-Air shocks w/ mounts and Moog bushings.

[98SSE]

Spent the day working on the interior a little bit. Installed my "new sun visors" I got from the JY for $10, not perfect but definitely a lot better than before. I also glued my driver heated seat button back into the cover. Cleaned up while I was in there also, looks fresh.

I also ordered a set of SD headers that should be here Tuesday. Any tips on installing them? Will it reach the converter or will I have to get it welded together? I was planning on getting some band clamps and RTV copper sealant. I've got a few days off in 2 weeks and plan on installing them that week.

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[nos4blood70]

The SDs will have to be welded up to finish the job.

Car looks amazing so far! Thanks for keeping the thread up to date with progress, I should start doing that.. Hahaha

[98SSE]

The SDs will have to be welded up to finish the job.

Car looks amazing so far! Thanks for keeping the thread up to date with progress, I should start doing that.. Hahaha

Thanks for the heads up with the SD's, going to try and have them installed next week sometime. As far as the thread, things are slowing down a little since it's 100% DD now but I plan on keeping up on it. Installed some rainguards this past weekend and cleaned up the inside along with the sun visors.

[98SSE]

Came home from work and had a package on the porch. A little insight on whats to come soon.

[98SSE]

Went to the JY today and picked up a few odds and end (Clips, random missing on the front and back, wiper arm bolt cover ect). While I was there I picked up a set of trunk lid arm covers off a Deville (Thanks to Tlpin90 for original idea found here. http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 47081.html ) Paid $8 for everything. I trimmed the carpet just a smudge too much on the driver side, so I'll pick up another piece of carpet and try again. Also replaced the "bumpers" since I was missing one and the other was ripped not doing anything, so don't mind the white ones at the moment

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