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    Saying goodbye to Gbody forum

    Guys. I started my first post about 5 years ago on this forum when I got possession of my 81 Cutlass Supreme. Back then I didn't know that a 3.8v6 in an Olds was actually a Buick motor! I guess what I am saying is I have learned a tremendous amount of knowledge from the forum and the members...
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    81-88 steel 2" cowl induction hood 2nd version

    Finally got it installed. Thoughts versus the 1st version?
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    cutlass 2" steel cowl hood and GN improved hood paint!!

    They are under way now that I have some warmer weather to heat the garage up to 70*
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    The Buick Grand National Documentary on You Tube

    Watch this Documentary. It is something that put me into Grand Nationals as well as the business I am in rightfully so. But for those interested in some heritage, facts, details on the GNX package...this video covers it all. The producer Andrew, was quite taken back about his video being...
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    Super pissed and need to vent

    So this year I helped organize the OCA event in Cincinnati. Gbodyparts.com was the premier sponsor for the event contributing to the event EARLY so there could be funding for the prepaid needed items to proceed. Today I find that not only are there 30 other pages of other sponsors including a...
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    At oxford plains speedway with Steve park and Gbodyparts

    Nascar cup winner Steve park racing the Gbodyparts.com sonoco fuels #19
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    CUTLASS COWL HOOD IS FINISHED!

    I will have the testing prototype at the Oldsmobile Nationals Event in Cincinnati Ohio 7/30-8/1 Here are some pictures of the raw tested prototype being installed today. I'd expect that if fitment and comparison of the OEM goes well there will be stock on hand in 90-120 days End yes.. we...
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    Windshield clips that are wrong being sold on ebay

    Be aware there are wrong windshield clips being sold on ebay. I did not buy these clips off ebay, it was my error. Here are some pictures of the correct ones on the left, wrong ones on the right. Its very painful that I already installed them in the channels with pop rivets...ugh Auveco...
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    Replacing a windshield materials list

    Ok, I am bound and determined to do all the work on my GN myself. I also have one hell of a connection for materials to do so the correct way with the correct tools With this being said GOt a brand new glass $60 Window weld 3m08609 11$ Primer $6 so for 78$ I can put a brand new one in myself...
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    Removing differential control arm bushing the easy way

    With HR parts and stuff bushing tool I was able to do this in 15 minutes with this tool, check it out. I have removed these the hard way, and will NEVER go back....this was toooo easy.
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    Hemmings Motor news giving the Gbody some recognition

    Check this out. FINALLY got through to some quality magazines about our cars. This is a message from the chief editor from Hemmings Motor News about my meeting with him at the SEMA show last year. And also I just finished filming some restoration footage of the Grand National for the movie...
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    Gbodies are hot! Says PUI interiors

    This sh*t cracks me up. By now most know who I am or whom I work for and whom I worked with to get a ton of parts to the aftermarket. If it wasn't for my supervisor buying into the program and Gbodyparts investing in the samples and both of our research and development, it would have gone...
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    Gbody trunk panels floors drop offs wheel tubs aftermarket

    Well here we go for the highly awaited for!
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    Check out this early Christmas present from my MFG

    :shock: :shock: :D
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    Keystone automotive accessories not body parts.

    Many know here that I work for LKQ and product manage the Goodmark gbody line and the ProEFX custom truck SUV accessory line. Today we just bought Keystone Automotive Operations. This company supplies all speed shops, 4x4 stores, pep boys, etc.....LKQ is too damn big lol, guess I am glad I'm...
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    progress update on aftermarket production parts

    ok'd this week A pillar posts for TTOP cars Roof Skins for TTOP cars Regal Cowl Hoods Regal Turbo hoods Outer wheel houses cutlass Inner wheel houses cutlass trunk gutter drip edge for all Gbody under back seat floor pan brace all Gbody inside floor pan cross member and seat mounting braces...
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    Ttop roof header panel replacement.....look at this!

    Ok....so this is a part that me and Brian developed first that I knew would do well for all the ttop cars out these being scraped....but I had no idea how needed this part was till I started the job myself. Have to wonder how many other cars are like this......beware what you are getting to...
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    My own made 4" cold air intake

    The heck with paying $279 for a cai. I'll make my own
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    messing around with my new camera and a washed cutlass

    Never realized how cool the lines looked on a cutty until the camera brought out some of the fine details. Enjoy
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    Cutlass Supreme Header panel emblem poll and fit

    With the Cowl Hood for the Cutlass Supreme coming to market soon I thought I would take a good idea that a member had and make an emblem for the header panel when you run a cowl hood. Here are some pictures of the 3d printed sample used to test how it fits on the header panel. I decided to...

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