My new beater Bonneville
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Re: My new beater Bonneville
Originally Posted by Andx0r
Nice ride for the price..... and welcome to the best Bonneville resouce in the world!
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As promised, a few (slightly) better photos of my new heap:
The car'* good side.
A better look at the cracked fender and bumper.
Rear aspect.
All of the rust on the car is on and around the trunk/trunklid.
Wheels made by...ABS. Is that German? :laugh: :laugh:
Cheesy 80s video game compass.
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A filthy 3800 engine cover. Underneath is similar.
After a day with the car, issues have surfaced (of course)
-Left axle is making that 'k-kik-k-kik' sound when turning that an axle just starting to fail makes.
-Front brake rotors are in the shapes of potato chips, and I suspect the right front caliper could use replacing, but we'll see when I put my new rotors on.
-Good old 3800 series II plastic intake manifold has a slight seep...nothing serious yet.
-PS pump leaks pretty good
-idle is a little shaky on occasion. The plugs and wires are new, but the coils are original and have 147k miles on them. Probably time for a change.
Basically, all stuff that can be fixed in a couple of weekends for not a lot of money by yours truly. I'm definitely enjoying my new beater.
That stuff on the spoiler was just condensation.
As for me, I'm just a college student who likes cars (and working on them) who lives in the suburbs between Milwaukee and Racine.
The car'* good side.
A better look at the cracked fender and bumper.
Rear aspect.
All of the rust on the car is on and around the trunk/trunklid.
Wheels made by...ABS. Is that German? :laugh: :laugh:
Cheesy 80s video game compass.
DOOR AJAR
A filthy 3800 engine cover. Underneath is similar.
After a day with the car, issues have surfaced (of course)
-Left axle is making that 'k-kik-k-kik' sound when turning that an axle just starting to fail makes.
-Front brake rotors are in the shapes of potato chips, and I suspect the right front caliper could use replacing, but we'll see when I put my new rotors on.
-Good old 3800 series II plastic intake manifold has a slight seep...nothing serious yet.
-PS pump leaks pretty good
-idle is a little shaky on occasion. The plugs and wires are new, but the coils are original and have 147k miles on them. Probably time for a change.
Basically, all stuff that can be fixed in a couple of weekends for not a lot of money by yours truly. I'm definitely enjoying my new beater.
That stuff on the spoiler was just condensation.
As for me, I'm just a college student who likes cars (and working on them) who lives in the suburbs between Milwaukee and Racine.
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I would give 500 for it. I actually thought you got a great deal until I saw the rust and cracked fender. Still, its worth it. its about 4 notches above the LE I drive, and put 4k miles per month on. tough cars.
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take care of those maintenance items you listed, POR15 over the rust in the trunk, throw on a new fender and corner lense and you got a COTM... well maybe not.. 
but at least a very nice bonne, i wouldnt even call it a beater, easily worth 500...
but at least a very nice bonne, i wouldnt even call it a beater, easily worth 500...
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I'm planning on just RTV-ing my corner lense assembly back in, changing the manifold gaskets, and giving it the basic 'just-bought-it' tuneup for a start. I already bought new front rotors today.
A few questions:
-Where is the service parts/RPO decal on these cars?
-Alternatively, which gear ratios go to which engine?
-What is the preferred spark plug? I usually like to use NGK copper V-powers in everything, but I was thinking of getting those AC Delco Iridiums. I don't want to have to change the plugs more than once evar.
As far as rust goes, my car might as well be rust free for a WI machine :\ Stupid road salt. My last beater was so rusted it was probably dangerous :(
A few questions:
-Where is the service parts/RPO decal on these cars?
-Alternatively, which gear ratios go to which engine?
-What is the preferred spark plug? I usually like to use NGK copper V-powers in everything, but I was thinking of getting those AC Delco Iridiums. I don't want to have to change the plugs more than once evar.
As far as rust goes, my car might as well be rust free for a WI machine :\ Stupid road salt. My last beater was so rusted it was probably dangerous :(
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Originally Posted by Andx0r
I'm planning on just RTV-ing my corner lense assembly back in, changing the manifold gaskets, and giving it the basic 'just-bought-it' tuneup for a start. I already bought new front rotors today.
A few questions:
-Where is the service parts/RPO decal on these cars?
-Alternatively, which gear ratios go to which engine?
-What is the preferred spark plug? I usually like to use NGK copper V-powers in everything, but I was thinking of getting those AC Delco Iridiums. I don't want to have to change the plugs more than once evar.
As far as rust goes, my car might as well be rust free for a WI machine :\ Stupid road salt. My last beater was so rusted it was probably dangerous :(
A few questions:
-Where is the service parts/RPO decal on these cars?
-Alternatively, which gear ratios go to which engine?
-What is the preferred spark plug? I usually like to use NGK copper V-powers in everything, but I was thinking of getting those AC Delco Iridiums. I don't want to have to change the plugs more than once evar.
As far as rust goes, my car might as well be rust free for a WI machine :\ Stupid road salt. My last beater was so rusted it was probably dangerous :(
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From: Granville, Ohio ~NEBF '07 Survivor~
Originally Posted by Pearl_bonnie02
Lol my daughters sperm donor has a 1995 SSEi the same color as your "beater". I could go steal some parts for ya if you'd like
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Great looking interior, man. Make SURE you get that UIM changed; they go bad around this time and could lock up your engine for good
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From: Bloomington, MN
Originally Posted by Andx0r
Wheels made by...ABS. Is that German? :laugh: :laugh:
very nice car, i wish my beater was half as nice as that car, good find
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Originally Posted by petraman
Originally Posted by Pearl_bonnie02
Lol my daughters sperm donor has a 1995 SSEi the same color as your "beater". I could go steal some parts for ya if you'd like
J/K
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Great looking interior, man. Make SURE you get that UIM changed; they go bad around this time and could lock up your engine for good