My Bonneville SSE 88 major body fix is completed!
09-29-2004, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim W
Hello 1988...someone rewound the clock!
Kudos to you sir for a job well done!
Kudos to you sir for a job well done!
Thanks Jim W.
You just help me to find the perfect "car nick name" for my bonnie.
"The Time Machine"
Ciao!
Panda
09-29-2004, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PontiacDad
Sweet looking ride, good job 
Did you take a series of pics showing the build up? It would be interesting to see.
Did you take a series of pics showing the build up? It would be interesting to see.
Yes I have taken many pictures showing up the condition before and the in repair in process.
The pictures have not been digitilized yet but I will do that on a short coming and let the community the possibility to see the extend of the project.
Stay tune, will come back in the next days with somes.
Ciao!
Panda.
09-30-2004, 01:31 PM
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LOL! good times 
this is about the 3rd or 4th car that I have named on BC..maybe more 
Oh ya, saw one today like yours (well same colour) I had to chuckle at the difference in condition
this is about the 3rd or 4th car that I have named on BC..maybe more Oh ya, saw one today like yours (well same colour) I had to chuckle at the difference in condition
10-01-2004, 02:03 PM
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That'* my car! :)
Very nice. I have an 88 SEE that we have owned since Sep of 87. In 1991, GM had a recall on the clear coat going bad on black cars and ours was repainted even though it was burgundy. Mine’* in very good shape except for the headliner sagging in the back, DIC is out (like everyone else!) and someone did a hit and run on the rear bumper cover. Really sad when I saw it and now saving up money to get it repaired. Mine is identical to yours but it has cloth interior.
10-01-2004, 10:03 PM
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Re: That'* my car! :)
Originally Posted by 88SSE
Very nice. I have an 88 SEE that we have owned since Sep of 87. In 1991, GM had a recall on the clear coat going bad on black cars and ours was repainted even though it was burgundy. Mine’* in very good shape except for the headliner sagging in the back, DIC is out (like everyone else!) and someone did a hit and run on the rear bumper cover. Really sad when I saw it and now saving up money to get it repaired. Mine is identical to yours but it has cloth interior.
Thanks for your comments.
Regarding the "sagging" of your headliner fabric. it is possible to reglue-it with a good result.
I guess that your sunroof have or had a leak problem.
If this is the case, the leak must be fix at first, then the headliner/
sun shade panel can be replaced or reglued if the tissue is still
in good condition...otherwise it will be a waiste of time and money.
regading the DIC, if you know how to use a ohms meter then there are alot of testing that can be done to
determine if it is still good...you need thow the Bonneville repair manual instructions or ask for the trouble shooting instructions in this site.
ciao!
panda
