What Did You Do To Your G-Body Today? [2023]

[Texas82GP]

During the weekend I did a bunch of cleaning. I have been wanting to put my fender liners back in but they were hideous. I scrubbed them and took all the grime off. I then tried the old torch revival. I used this on black plastic trim with good results. I also took time to clean up up the 6 liter. I want to order a couple things so I can swap the short block over in place of the 5.3.

Describe the 'old torch revival' if you wouldn't mind.

 

[DSPbuilt]

Describe the 'old torch revival' if you wouldn't mind.

Doesn’t let me upload a video so I posted it on YouTube 🤣
You can sometimes get away with a heat gun. I tend to have more success with a mini torch.

 

[Trapboss.Gbody]

I painted my frame today 😎 it looks dam near back factory!

 

[scoti]

Doesn’t let me upload a video so I posted it on YouTube 🤣
You can sometimes get away with a heat gun. I tend to have more success with a mini torch.

Results may vary depending on the plastic involved. Sometimes you can turn the clock back & darken the plastic. There can also be areas that might still look 'spotty' as some areas can react different depending on the material thickness/amount of webbing (*At least that has been my experience w/using the torch to bring faded plastics back to life*).

 

[DSPbuilt]

Results may vary depending on the plastic involved. Sometimes you can turn the clock back & darken the plastic. There can also be areas that might still look 'spotty' as some areas can react different depending on the material thickness (*At least that has been my experience w/using the torch to bring faded plastics back to life*).

Yea, I have definitely had times where it just makes it worse.

That ashy white part was from trying a few month back with just the heat gun. I just wanted to make these look a little better so I can put them back on and drive. Ultimately if I were to keep these I would like to paint match them. The real plan is something like this.I would like to do while I do the hot side so it can fit nicely around the down pipe.

 

[Rktpwrd]

Yea, I have definitely had times where it just makes it worse.
View attachment 228254 That ashy white part was from trying a few month back with just the heat gun. I just wanted to make these look a little better so I can put them back on and drive. Ultimately if I were to keep these I would like to paint match them. The real plan is something like this.I would like to do while I do the hot side so it can fit nicely around the down pipe. View attachment 228255 View attachment 228256

DSPbuilt are those fabricated wheel wells shown above an aftermarket part that’s available through a vendor, or are they a one-off set that somebody built for themselves?

 

[scoti]

DSPbuilt are those fabricated wheel wells shown above an aftermarket part that’s available through a vendor, or are they a one-off set that somebody built for themselves?

As far as I've found searching, (g-body/s10 specific) they're one-off built. That's why I started fabbing mine.

 

[DSPbuilt]

DSPbuilt are those fabricated wheel wells shown above an aftermarket part that’s available through a vendor, or are they a one-off set that somebody built for themselves?

Those I found from a shop on Facebook. He mentioned making them and selling but I don’t think he did.

 

[Rktpwrd]

As far as I've found searching, (g-body/s10 specific) they're one-off built. That's why I started fabbing mine.

Those I found from a shop on Facebook. He mentioned making them and selling but I don’t think he did.

Thanks gents. They’re damn nice, and if they were available in the aftermarket I would consider buying a set rather than modifying the used steel ones from an early Grand Am I bought to fit my Cutlass.
Looks like I’m sticking to plan A. Sorry to hijack the thread.

 

[scoti]

Thanks gents. They’re damn nice, and if they were available in the aftermarket I would consider buying a set rather than modifying the used steel ones from an early Grand Am I bought to fit my Cutlass.
Looks like I’m sticking to plan A. Sorry to hijack the thread.

I've been looking into the B-body Caprice/Impala (78-88) versions for the Malibu as well (for a more OE appearance) because they're very similar in construction/installation as the Malibu's/Camino's (but taller in height).

I noticed them on a 'donk' ride @ LS Fest. Been trying to find a front clip locally since the Spring but haven't had much luck. I was hoping to play w/that before continuing on w/what I've done to this point.