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Hey guys!!! We FINALLY have one hell of a HUGE show coming up this next October that is sanctioned by the ISCA that will count tons of classics, muscles, hot rods, race machines, lots of vendors etc, and since one of the directors of the show is a good friend of mine, i had a few special cues...

I took some new shots of GP in one of the nicest parks in my town at the end of a show that was held over there!!! That's a pretty new show that i've heard of for the FIRST TIME this year and it was their 3RD EDITION and live in my town since 27 years LOL!! Find the error LOL I took A LOT of...

Hey guys!!! Since the biggest show of the province of Quebec is quickly coming up (i'm takin' off this friday morning for the ENTIRE week-end), i've started GP's facelift (to be finished this winter with new bumpers and header panel)!!!! Here's how it went: Before: The TREASURE...

I'm about to replace GP's bumpers and header panels and i'd really need to know before doing anything...HOW do i strip paint on my VINYL bumper fillers and on the fiberglass of the header panel down to BARE material before repainting in my colors without destroying the parts????? BIG thanks in...

Last saturday evening, while being in heavy traffic jam on highway, my HEI Coil died right away, without ANY warning!!! In fact, it litterally MELTED, witch i've NEVER SEEN so far, and i've seen lots of dead coils before LOL..... And i even suspect the electronic 4-pin module to be blown up...

This afternoon, i went out out town with GP and when i came to start him again, the ignition switch LOCKED just before sending current to the starter!!!! It turns all the way from ACC. to ON but NO IGNITION!!! I've looked EVERYWHERE around and under the dash, i've even dropped the column to...

Hey guys! I'm about to redo my steering system and i've been told a while ago that back in '81 GM was taking their steering components from MOOG to put them on the cars right on the assembly line. Is that true??

Hey guys!! Anyone knows if i can still find THIS from DELCO and NEW somewhere?? Also, i'm about to redo my steering system and i've been told a while ago that back in '81 GM was taking their steering components from MOOG. Is that true??

I was going through my dealer's brochure this morning and at the end, in the equipments charts, i was extremetly suprised to find some FIBERGLASS BELTED TIRES available for some models... In my head, fiberglass belted directly equals POLYGLASS!!! Does this mean that a set of repro Goodyear...

I'm about to rebuild my 267 the CORRECT way it should have done in the past and i was wondering... Can anyone tell me WHAT COMPANY was supplying GM CANADA in September '80 (birth year of GP) for CAMS, CRANKS, lifters, complete pistons and bearings. Don't get the wrong picture here, my engine...

Hey guys!! Does anyone would have some clear pictures of a 1981 Grand Prix FLAT catalytic converter (for a 267 cid V8)?? I have to restore mine and i need a picture to give to the guy who's gonna make me a copy of my original heat shield, as i don't have my original shield anymore...! BIG thanks...

My original catalytic converter is slowly starting to give up, as my inlet flange as started to rot... Does anyone know if the original FLAT DELCO converter is still available somewhere?? Thanks in advance!!

I've seen A LOT of G-Bodies with RPO decals in the trunk but my '81 GP does'nt have any... From what year did GM start to put them in our cars???

Hey guys!!!! I've just finaly got some Buick Rallyes and just installed them on my GP, with a brand new set of BFGs Radial T/A!!! What do you think?? I've taken him to a nice field and a small snack bar for a nice photo shoot, so here's how the wheels look on my car!!!

Hey guys!!! I just had an unusual and pretty ultimate flash for my GP, since there's no damn new grille anywhere and all i can find in junkyards is already unrestorable. Does anyone knows if it is any possible to find a VINTAGE set of STOCK CAR grilles or if there's any company that can...

Hey guys!!! Does anyone know if there's any company that reproduces those vinyle chrome trims on front and rear bumpers??? Or can i get some directly from GM??? I have to replace them ALL on my GP and i don't , REALLY don't wanna end up with crappy 3M trim that is not even CLOSE to the original...

Hey guys!!! I got a sweet deal to get my hands on a PASSENGER 409 cid engine (409/340 block, 409/425 heads and intake) to drop in my '81 GP and since the stock manifolds don't clear my engine crossmember, who makes a correct set of headers to fit on these W-Heads and clear my crossmember? I want...

Hey guys!!! I just ran across something REEEEEAALLY interesting on the net yesterday night..!! Check this out!! ------The Z-11 was in fact on 427 cu in and developed 430 hp but was still called 409, they were mostly used in '63 Impala's. Some of the 57 Z-11 engines made might have found there...

Hey guys!!! I'm about to have some major resto work done to my '81 GP and i was wondering if anyone of you guys had an idea of where i can find N.O.S parts for my GP!?? Especially chrome parts (any trims but especially a GRILLE)! Ebay is FAR from being an easy way out, as there's almost nothing...

Hey guys! I've installed some 225 / 70/R15 Radial T/A's on my '81 GP and when i fully turn my wheels they rub the upper control arm...Is it just me or has anyone else faced the same problem? I know that my car needs new shocks and probably new coils but would that really affect my wheels?