Hello everyone. New to the forum. About 2 weeks ago I bought a 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix to replace my 84 which is so badly rusted that it's not worth doing. I was going to restore it until I saw how badly the rear of the frame was rusted when doing a 4 wheel brake job last fall. The one I just bought is hugely better but it does have the frame rot at the very end of the frame rails on both sides. It's in its early stages so now is the best time to take care of it before it gets worse. The trunk floor is in good shape with the exception of a small (about 4" square hole) rusted thru the trunk floor just behind the left rear wheelhouse. Seems that this is a very typical place for that to happen first. So I bought the frame rail repair kit from Conrad Lozier based on recommendations by so many members posts here. It's a nice kit and I'm happy with the purchase. However, there are a few pieces that don't come with the kit and that's what I want to ask about. First, I will need 4 rubber mounts. Is there anywhere I can get those without buying the whole frame mount kit or without paying $30 apiece. I've seen them on eBay but it seems pretty high for just a piece of rubber. Maybe someone who bought a frame mount kit but only used some of them? Also, aren't there supposed to be some washers too? How many do I need and what size? The frame mount illustration does not show them.
Anyway, the rest of the car is in really good shape. No dents or dings or any evidence that this car was ever in an accident. The bumpers are beautiful and still have the VIN number etched on them so these are its originals. Bottoms of the quarters are not rusted nor are the fenders where the wheel lip molding attaches (another typical place). Bottoms of the doors are rusted though, such that the door skin is seperated from the inner shell. Was looking for a full length patch panel for that but the only thing I've found so far is a piece of sheetmetal being sold by one of the aftermarket companies which is basically no different than if I bought a piece of sheetmetal and cut it down to size. Anything out there already have formed edges? Or maybe doors from somewhere out west/south? They are getting more rare and the prices are not cheap when you can find them.
Appreciate any help anyone can provide.
PS.. I will be swapping the engine and trans from the 84 into the 86 since the 86 has the 231 CID (3.8 liter) engine which has well known issues and is not very good for performance. The 84 has the 305 CID with TH350 and only 95K original miles on it.
Anyway, the rest of the car is in really good shape. No dents or dings or any evidence that this car was ever in an accident. The bumpers are beautiful and still have the VIN number etched on them so these are its originals. Bottoms of the quarters are not rusted nor are the fenders where the wheel lip molding attaches (another typical place). Bottoms of the doors are rusted though, such that the door skin is seperated from the inner shell. Was looking for a full length patch panel for that but the only thing I've found so far is a piece of sheetmetal being sold by one of the aftermarket companies which is basically no different than if I bought a piece of sheetmetal and cut it down to size. Anything out there already have formed edges? Or maybe doors from somewhere out west/south? They are getting more rare and the prices are not cheap when you can find them.
Appreciate any help anyone can provide.
PS.. I will be swapping the engine and trans from the 84 into the 86 since the 86 has the 231 CID (3.8 liter) engine which has well known issues and is not very good for performance. The 84 has the 305 CID with TH350 and only 95K original miles on it.
