hello everyone.
guess, i'll start by saying i've always been a mopar guy. technically, still am(did the whole musclecar thing in younger days and recently into trucks for the past 12yrs). decided i wanted a change recently. have always wanted an Monte SS(since they were new). tried buying one a few weeks ago. car not as described. this was the 3rd SS i've been denied since 1993. i figure it's not in the cards.
purchased an 87 grand prix after the SS debacle in 93. totally loved the car but drivetrain had been played with by first owner and really didn't run right at all at anytime. BUT, i loved that car. it was a very cool car. a buddy and i decided to make a list of cars we really would like to have (he's a ford guy). a GP was on my list. happen to find one within a week, but more on that later.
my first and only GP was the 87. black w/grey interior, buckets/console, 305-200R4, rally II's, completely loaded including a very rare power sunroof (moonroof, astroroof??). i mean rare cuz i've never seen another anywhere.
so what i purchased as of yesterday.
82 Grand Prix LE
V6-T200
burgundy w/burg interior
buckets/console
LE- loaded
and the only option it had to have: T-tops
car is rough around the edges but is solid except for drivers door (darn lower chrome trim). paid a decent price. i'm happy.(pics will be up shortly, forgot camera car is at buddy's)
my plan:
color change inside and out
2+2 nose
TPI 350
200 or 700R4.
upgrade everything else w/better stuff, mostly suspension.
so there it is in a nutshell.
i will be asking LOTS of questions, so please be patient and no flaming.
yes, i do know how to use "search" and will.
so looking forward to hearing/talking w/you guys.
guess, i'll start by saying i've always been a mopar guy. technically, still am(did the whole musclecar thing in younger days and recently into trucks for the past 12yrs). decided i wanted a change recently. have always wanted an Monte SS(since they were new). tried buying one a few weeks ago. car not as described. this was the 3rd SS i've been denied since 1993. i figure it's not in the cards.
purchased an 87 grand prix after the SS debacle in 93. totally loved the car but drivetrain had been played with by first owner and really didn't run right at all at anytime. BUT, i loved that car. it was a very cool car. a buddy and i decided to make a list of cars we really would like to have (he's a ford guy). a GP was on my list. happen to find one within a week, but more on that later.
my first and only GP was the 87. black w/grey interior, buckets/console, 305-200R4, rally II's, completely loaded including a very rare power sunroof (moonroof, astroroof??). i mean rare cuz i've never seen another anywhere.
so what i purchased as of yesterday.
82 Grand Prix LE
V6-T200
burgundy w/burg interior
buckets/console
LE- loaded
and the only option it had to have: T-tops
car is rough around the edges but is solid except for drivers door (darn lower chrome trim). paid a decent price. i'm happy.(pics will be up shortly, forgot camera car is at buddy's)
my plan:
color change inside and out
2+2 nose
TPI 350
200 or 700R4.
upgrade everything else w/better stuff, mostly suspension.
so there it is in a nutshell.
i will be asking LOTS of questions, so please be patient and no flaming.
yes, i do know how to use "search" and will.
so looking forward to hearing/talking w/you guys.
