What did you buy for your G-body today? [2024]

[UC645]

Interested in those bump steer parts. Always struggled with that on this car.
I also interested in the receiver. I’ve been looking at some options. Torn between a nice big screen or a hidden Bluetooth deal.
Trying to plan out sound system for it. Thinking about getting the kick panel setup. The maybe the inserts in the side panels in the back seat, while deleting the package tray 6x9. Also undecided on subs, a couple 8’s or 10’s maybe or maybe just a single 12.

If you’re interested in a radio that looks period correct, but gets all the bells and whistles (provided your pockets are deep enough), check here:

RetroSound. Modern Sound for Your Classic.

Modern Sound For Your Classic. The leading manufacturer of classic car stereos and audio equipment for the restoration marketplace.

www.retromanufacturing.com

They do make 1.5 Din radios, and they look correct enough for what our cars came with at a glance. But come with Bluetooth, hands free, amp pre outs, etc.

And don’t go with the kick panel speakers, too much risk of damage. Still regret modifying my parking brake pedal.

Door speakers would be a better option, imo. Just need to balance mounting depth with either a good component speaker set or a midrange/2-way.

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

Interested in those bump steer parts. Always struggled with that on this car.
I also interested in the receiver. I’ve been looking at some options. Torn between a nice big screen or a hidden Bluetooth deal.
Trying to plan out sound system for it. Thinking about getting the kick panel setup. The maybe the inserts in the side panels in the back seat, while deleting the package tray 6x9. Also undecided on subs, a couple 8’s or 10’s maybe or maybe just a single 12.

I'll definitely keep the forum posted once they're installed but for now I can give some numbers. UMI's bumpsteer kit sleeves are 9.2" long so I bought 9" long Afco radius rods @ $20 each to go with new inner tie rods (8.5" long from end to stud center). I measured the driver's side tie rod assembly on my El Camino to be 17.25" and these babies come in at 17" flat when fully shortened. It may be possible to substitute an inner tie rod stud (WM325) in place of the outer TR5000 stud for a cleaner install. There's also the option to drill the spindle to accept regular bolts and mount the heim on top if you can't adjust things high enough (which is a distinct possibility). The tapered spacers may prove to be completely unnecessary but each cost less than a candy bar, and while there were cheaper options for heim joints and shafts this still only set me back $116 shipped to my door.



The BT receiver is the same brand as the 10" subs I got for under the front seats and is the size and shape of a standard rocker switch.

 

[melloelky]

a new starter,as the nose and drive assembly got wiped out by the flex plate.this's the last thing i have to replace from incident a few months ago..i spun it on the batt charger for safe measure before i prep it for paint.

 

[DSPbuilt]

Couple thingies from JTR fab.
Also have a couple things FB marketplace place deals I may get tomorrow. Very excited about those.

 

[DSPbuilt]

FB marketplace is a hell of a drug…
Neither of these were “listed” on marketplace. They were in the backgrounds of other listing.
As I was taught at a young age “ If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no.”

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

FB marketplace is a hell of a drug…
Neither of these were “listed” on marketplace. They were in the backgrounds of other listing.
As I was taught at a young age “ If you don’t ask, the answer will always be no.”
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Nice grab! If you don't mind me asking, how much did the Corbeaus set you back?

 

[DSPbuilt]

Nice grab! If you don't mind me asking, how much did the Corbeaus set you back?

$200 for the pair. the driver is the only one with the rip in the bolster. Passenger is pretty clean. The fading seems to be a little exaggerated in the picture. They are definitely an older set but seem to have rather low usage. They are on Mustang rails, I going to see how far off they are. Hopefully with a little tweaking I can get them to work. Worst case Corbeau sells the G-body rails for $140.
Over all killer price. Super Happy with them. These or Recaro LX are my favorite seats.

 

[Sweet_Johnny]

$200 for the pair. the driver is the only one with the rip in the bolster. Passenger is pretty clean. The fading seems to be a little exaggerated in the picture. They are definitely an older set but seem to have rather low usage. They are on Mustang rails, I going to see how far off they are. Hopefully with a little tweaking I can get them to work. Worst case Corbeau sells the G-body rails for $140.
Over all killer price. Super Happy with them. These or Recaro LX are my favorite seats.

That's a great price, I would've bought them too, and I kind of hoped the fading wasn't as bad in person since it rarely is. I'm in total agreement about seats: Recaro and Corbeau are some of if not my top 2 favorites.

 

[DSPbuilt]

Hubs came in.
Need the front wheels to come back in stock. Can’t wait see it on the new wheels.

EDIT: Well turns out I ordered the wrong hubs.
Just incase someone needs to get some in the future.
I ordered 270-7309. Which is for their brake kits with bolt on style rotors.
The correct PN is 270-12304 for your regular slide on rotors. Working with Summit to have them exchanged. At least I'm not in rush.

 

[SS_Malibu]

I as well like the Corbeau and Recaro seats. They look good and have a great "hold you in the seat feel". I ended up with some BMW seats because I got "an offer I couldn't refuse".