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peter@wheelexperts
03-09-2011, 02:58 PM
Been looking for a while to find a late model Grand National, finally found a super clean 90K mile '86 model in Lewisville.

Got some repro headlight bezels coming (originals are warped), will lower and make some wheels, but thats pretty much it.

Enjoy the pics!!

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imaj
03-09-2011, 03:02 PM
Nice find. Beautiful car. I remember wanting one back in the 80's. It was the king of the hill in american power back then.
nash
03-09-2011, 03:20 PM
Sweet! Looks to be in fantastic shape. Clearly not stock, either :)
RAC3ME
03-09-2011, 03:28 PM
Wow. Very clean! Congrats Peter!

These are becoming harder to find for sure.
peter@wheelexperts
03-09-2011, 03:45 PM
Oh yeah, did I forget to mention the Garrett turbo upgrade? Whoops :D
J-son
03-09-2011, 04:30 PM
sweet!

would love to own a white grand national
T.J.
03-09-2011, 05:03 PM
Looks great, you should murder it out!
Qship5
03-09-2011, 10:51 PM
Nice find Peter!:thumbsup2:
LanceFitzgiben
03-09-2011, 10:55 PM
HELL yeah! what are you thinking for wheels? Keep them simple and kinda retro. Modern wheels would look down right retarded on that car.
RaceMX-M3
03-10-2011, 12:53 AM
that's bad ass.. the speedo is classic old school gm. Reminds me of my 1977 98 olds. ;)
Kumar
03-10-2011, 02:09 AM
Looks to be in excellent shape. Very nice.
TiptronicSoldier
03-10-2011, 06:59 AM
THAT IS SICK!!!! Where did you find the ad for this car at?? I had been looking for one for a while!! I don't if you saw one of my GN posts about wanting to get one!!!!

I'd like to come up to Wheel Experts to take a look at it when you guys have some down time or aren't extremely busy!!!!!!!!
Fubar
03-10-2011, 07:04 AM
Cool car... So not you tho. Peter, I just can't picture you pimp'n this ride. I give it 6 weeks.
Zinia
03-10-2011, 08:24 AM
That thing looks pretty damn straight. Nice find!
TXS2000
03-10-2011, 08:52 AM
Very nice car! Classic 80's styling. :thumbsup2:
BlackSheep
03-10-2011, 12:50 PM
Very nice find Peter.. Nice to buy a car that's you will always get your money out of!
Tritek R33 GTR
03-11-2011, 01:21 PM
Love it, congrats Peter!!!!!
citylightva
03-14-2011, 11:20 AM
That thing is awesome..!!! I've got a soft spot for older redneck cars :) Buddy in high school had a super clean GN...
peter@wheelexperts
03-19-2011, 01:02 AM
Car was lowered today via Eibach...Repro headlight bezels, new door handles (one was bent) and new door weatherstripping going on Monday, and wheels should be ready Wednesday.....although to be honest I love the stockers. Shocking, I know....
tonystifan
03-23-2011, 03:27 PM
God I absolutely love that car. I'm jealous!! Grand Nationals are so nice.
Rlhay2
03-23-2011, 04:09 PM
Car was lowered today via Eibach...Repro headlight bezels, new door handles (one was bent) and new door weatherstripping going on Monday, and wheels should be ready Wednesday.....although to be honest I love the stockers. Shocking, I know....

A modern, wider reproduction of the stock wheels would look great!
peter@wheelexperts
03-23-2011, 09:43 PM
The wheel centers just came back from powdercoat. Hope to have them built and on the car by Friday
peter@wheelexperts
03-23-2011, 09:47 PM
Fitted the repro headlight bezels and they are perfect. We also replaced the door weatherstripping with brand new GM parts. I think it's amazing they still make those...production date according to the package was 10/10.

All the OE speakers were blown out so we replaced them with some Boston Acoustic speakers in the stock frames and holes. Amazingly the vintage Alpine tape deck and crossover still work!!
RAC3ME
03-23-2011, 09:56 PM
We need update pics! What fun is a project/restore without build pics...
peter@wheelexperts
03-29-2011, 12:04 PM
wheels installed....

http://www.dfwautoclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=54813