What did you do to your G-Body today? [2011-2018]

[motorheadmike]

Drove the wagon 100+kms. On the highway and in traffic... still running.

Turns 2000rpm @ 60mph.

 

[Algershick]

Started dying my maroon interior flat black. Looks pretty good so far! Also took a trip to the wrecking yard and picked up some interior bits that my Cutlass needs; woodgrain vent pieces to replace my cracked ones, a dome light, and front headliner trim.

Also ordered a set of VHX gauges. Ouch.

 

[Clutch]

More cleaning more glass beading found out the oil pan don't fit in the blasting cabinet. Going to try to da it at work tomorrow on break

 

[Rktpwrd]

That wheel looks fantastic, great job.

Thank you, appreciate the kind words!

The rims are beautiful.

Are they 14x7?

Thanks man, glad you like 'em!

No, they're not even that wide unfortunately, they're only 14x6's.
Probably why they're not typically a more desirable wheel.

 

[TURNA]

No, they're not even that wide unfortunately, they're only 14x6's.
Probably why they're not typically a more desirable wheel.

I guess you are doing a stock rebuild on the car then?

 

[Rktpwrd]

I guess you are doing a stock rebuild on the car then?

Ohhhh, not exactly....
Lol

I've always loved the idea of a sleeper. I haven't covered it in my build thread just yet, but I've already swapped in an early 4 bolt main Chev 350, upped the compression, Comp hyd. cam, topped it off with a set of new Vortec cylinder heads, aluminum intake manifold and water pump....

The transmission is now a built OZ code 200r4 from an '85 442 with a TransGo stage II shift kit and TCI lockup kit...

And the same 442 donated its 8.5" 10 bolt with 3:73's.

The obvious exhaust note gives it away unfortunately, but I tried to make it look like the stock 305 that originally came in the car, right down to running valve cover adapters to run the old, early style valve covers.


Couple pics

And a real quick vid no ones seen yet...

Stock it may look, but it definitely ain't!

 

[TURNA]

They are awesome but the little wheels would drive me nuts!!!

 

[Rktpwrd]

They are awesome but the little wheels would drive me nuts!!!

I agree, but I wanted to use a factory style wheel that suited the overall theme. That really limits the options right there.

Now, if I could figure out a way to stretch them into 15's, and custom widen them to 8 or 10" and run drag radials, I'd be all over that!

 

[Clutch]

I agree, but I wanted to use a factory style wheel that suited the overall theme. That really limits the options right there.

Now, if I could figure out a way to stretch them into 15's, and custom widen them to 8 or 10" and run drag radials, I'd be all over that!

I here you I'm using them on 2 cars 1 set gold and 1 gray

 

[TURNA]

It's a shame Hurst doesn't make these anymore.