What did you buy for your G body today? [2022]

[88AZSS]

That's what I did. I replaced everything except the front springs. From the steering box out. I figured since it was apart. The steering column will be another project later.

When you do decide to do this, I highly suggest this bearing kit for the output side of the column. GM simply put a little rubber boot to cover the side that connects to the steering shaft and especially here in the AZ heat, that doesnt last long. I installed one when I rebuilt my tilt column last year and am happy with it.

Link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VQ003M/?tag=gbody-20

Let me know if you need any help with that column. I've got all the tools to do it and I'm local to you here in Mesa.

 

[SS_Malibu]

When you do decide to do this, I highly suggest this bearing kit for the output side of the column. GM simply put a little rubber boot to cover the side that connects to the steering shaft and especially here in the AZ heat, that doesnt last long. I installed one when I rebuilt my tilt column last year and am happy with it.

Link:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008VQ003M/?tag=gbody-20

Let me know if you need any help with that column. I've got all the tools to do it and I'm local to you here in Mesa.

Thank you.
I currently have a tilt column shift column but I'd like to put in a tilt floor shift column however, that will need to be a couple projects down the road from now.
I need to complete my engine swap (another week or so) then start my bucket seat conversion which is the next project.

 

[Cauterize]

Picked these up. Trying to make the exhaust less obnoxious now that I am driving it way more. Cant take the awful drone anymore of the 30 dollar Amazon Super 10 knockoffs.
They sounded pretty good on by buddy's big block C10.

 

[pagrunt]

Hit the Big Butler Parts A Rama today & picked up basicly back up parts. Best was 2 QJets for $10, one for a '78 Elky with a 350/auto & one for a '81 C10 with a 305/manual. Bith are complete but the '78 is missing the choke thermal spring. Guessing the wiring harnesses from a '83 Regal as a group deal for some smaller harnesses & wires needed. Was the dash, front & rear lights, front to rear harnesses. Don't really need them so I should see who could really use them before cutting them up. Even found the passenger side trim for a '81-'86 Monte with cornering lights that I'll hold onto just to have.

 

[UC645]

Even found the passenger side trim for a '81-'86 Monte with cornering lights that I'll hold onto just to have.

Is it odd that I found a poster featuring a Monte with that exact option while I was up there?

 

[pagrunt]

Is it odd that I found a poster featuring a Monte with that exact option while I was up there?
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To be honest, this is the only way I ever see a Monte with them. I'd like to add them too but trying to find everything need to convert stops the idea. Either I missed that or some one bought cause I didn't see it.

 

[UC645]

To be honest, this is the only way I ever see a Monte with them. I'd like to add them too but trying to find everything need to convert stops the idea. Either I missed that or some one bought cause I didn't see it.

You must of missed this one, the guy had a bunch of 80’s(ish) dealer posters and when I asked him if he had any Monte Carlo ones he said he didn’t because someone came through and bought like 3 of them.

 

[old80cs]

My new Thornton stainless steel headers showed up today. Pre-ordered them a few weeks ago and got a 10% discount ($59). For my street driven small block Olds these will be fine. The flange to the head is a 1/2 thick plate, no more warped flanges. And no more blown out collector gaskets too.

 

[pagrunt]

You must of missed this one, the guy had a bunch of 80’s(ish) dealer posters and when I asked him if he had any Monte Carlo ones he said he didn’t because someone came through and bought like 3 of them.

Safe to say it wasn't me cause I would of bought the '81 poster.

 

[88AZSS]

Bought clips for my windshield trim moldings. Originally got the plastic clips but they would not work for the life of me. I tried multiple different ways and they would simply not clip on the molding. Found some metal clips on eBay for an A body and they worked perfectly.

Edit:
Heres the link for those interested.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1153954589...d=link&campid=5335822911&toolid=20001&mkevt=1