1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Resurrection

[86 maroon gp 2+2]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

Thanks for the complements Phoenyx and rat rod, I got some more pictures of the floor welded inside the car also the center brace

 

[youngdeezy]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

I don't know what it is. But the more I see your car, the more I like it. That color with those rims, such a good combo. Keep up the good work, and keep the pics coming. 8)

phoenyx stole the words right out of my mouth. i have never seen 1 with that color combo and its sick. the floor is looking damn good too.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

Nice progress. I'm glad that car was saved instead of junked. I've only seen a few in person within the last 20 years.

 

[Phoenyx]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

And I gotta say this. I really like it when I see younger guys working on a car like this. Rather that putting stick on accessories on a Honda. 8)

 

[86 maroon gp 2+2]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

thank you so much youngdeezy, gbodyvet, and phoenyx! I'm loving the comments, much apreciated guys 😀 got a whole lot of pictures since I have not been on that much well, here they are!

 

[86 maroon gp 2+2]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

more...

 

[86 maroon gp 2+2]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

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[86 maroon gp 2+2]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

The last of them, more to come though

 

[Bumpin1ohmSS]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

Lookin damn good bruh!! 😀 Keep the pics and updates comin...

Elco Warren

 

[Blake442]

Re: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 resto

I love that you're saving this car...

...But those welds all look super sketchy. :shock:
You said you're doing this at your high school... Did your instructor say those were acceptable?
Most look like they lack any good penetration, and you can't just weld up 5 of the spots where the factory originally had a dozen spot welds.
You didn't even grind off the e-coat on the new floor before you welded. You can't weld thru that sh*t, you need bare metal.
With those braces and brackets pretty much tac-welded in place, there's no way it would hold up in a collision.
Did you completely weld the entire perimeter of the replacement floor? Again, it looks like it's just tac welds.
I wouldn't be suprised if it rattles and squeeks like crazy as a result.

And did you not paint, or seam-seal any of your welds? Moisture and dirt are just going to rot it all back out again.

I'm sorry dude, but that sh*t just doesn't look safe...