Recent content by 43grandprix

As my late father used to say, they quit using the rope too soon! It just makes me sick some "oxygen wasters" stolen people's pride and joy!!!! I hope they find the vehicles and that they aren't messed up!

I realize that the subject of window sweeps has been beaten to pieces. After YEARS of putting up with almost gone window sweeps, I'm finally going to order a set for my '82 Grand Prix! It was recommended to me to buy Steele Rubber Products like this...

Does the Grand Prix have more than one type of door lock cylinder? Thought I saw a few G-Bodies that could have either a short or long cylinder. Don't know what mine has since the door panel hasn't been removed. Thanks.

Got a factory center console from someone YEARS ago that came out of a '79 Grand Prix for my '82. Recently I FINALLY got it all cleaned up and installed an arm rest on it that was found on eBay years ago as well. The carpet was gone on the console, but was able to find some on eBay, but when I...

Thanks so much for your advice. I think I'll go ahead and order the AC Delco door lock cylinders etc.

The thing I'm kind of worried about right now is what should I do about the torque converter seal leak. It isn't leaking real bad yet. Was told it would cost about $500 to replace the seal! Am not sure which automatic transmission is in my GP. Could it be the TH200? Have read on here that...

Yes, the rusted out area is inside where no one will see it unless of course, you open the trunk. Thanks.

Forgot to mention that it's sad that the GP doesn't have the aftermarket parts available like its siblings do! Is that because the GP isn't as popular?

Yes, the body shop said they said making a patch is just as good as using the Cutlass repair patch available from G-Body Parts.com and of course would be cheaper. I've always hated vinyl tops! They are nothing but a pain to deal with later. You are right about the rust damage they cause down...

My restoration isn't original. Which aftermarket brand would you recommend and is the current AC Delco quality of parts ok? I ordered an AC Delco brand new alternator a few years ago for my 2000 GMC Pickup and was sick that it's made in China!

My '82 Grand Prix is needing new door locks and probably an ignition key cylinder as well. Are the new AC Delco ones worth looking at or has the quality of them went downhill since a lot of AC Delco stuff is being made overseas these days? Or are any of the aftermarket brands worth looking at...

The rear window on my '82 Grand Prix was leaking for over a year and I unfortunately forgot all about it! The trunk floor has rusted out where the rear quarter panel meets it. Is there a repair panel available that will match the Grand Prix? Have only found one that fits a Cutlass. The body...

Right now the engine does run good and hasn't given me much trouble. I had the water pump and radiator replaced. The rear main seal had leaked when I bought the car in 2005 and the repair shop found that the crank bearings were worn and they were replaced as well. Thank goodness the crank was...

Thanks for the suggestions on the EFI. Am glad to hear that my current engine is ok for now, but I still need to get a compression test done. Am unable to do it myself as I have a bad back and don't have a compression gauge. Is there an EFI kit that includes the FI tank and other parts for...

You mentioned that people are swapping from SBC to LS. What is an LS engine? What is the advantage of it over a small block Chevy? The serpentine kit sure is expensive!