it`s alive!!! it`s alive!!!!! pics of my car

[bdyman]

it`s been a long 3 yrs in the garage, i had allot of great one off ideas, but i sold all my parts, and went back to stock well almost
the past 2 weeks has been super buisy,
1. played mechanic, new brakes, tuned it up, changed oil
2. installed the new easystreet struts
3. finished the fenders/and primed
4. tonight put the wheels on, got it off the jack stands, and moved it for the first time in 3 yrs!!!
5. installed the interior

it feels great, it runs like a champ, no engine lights heat works, a/c still blows cold, no problems with the air ride no leaks
but i have to cut the pinch weld on the upper rail the car is sitting on the tire, eeeekkkkk
i still have allot of body work to do , the doors are at work, then the hood, then i will get the rest of my stuff from scott,
1. need new tires
2, need new muffler
3, insure the car again
4, re plate the car
5, get wheel alignment
then drive it, sell it, i hope it sells
well here are some pics of the way it sat tonight, iam beyond pumped, and it will be done soon enjoy the pics


http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/004.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/001.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/003-1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/006.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/005-1.jpg

[Nate's Alero]

thats gonna be a cool street car man!

[Trickyslick]

Looks sweet can't wait to see the finished product

[paulyb]

what are the specs on the and rim/tire combo.....

Looks like you have quite the project ahead of you.........

[DOHC_tuner]

ecotec!

[YALEROYNOT]

looks good! shame that the project never saw its whole mod list

what are the plans now ?

paint and sell or sell in primer ?

[bdyman]

wheels are zinik z-5, 18x7, plan is to drive it while its for sale, and yes in primer my buddy will stripe it up ole skool bitches!!

[bdyman]

scot it is alive, and it will be done soon, then we can go back to plainfield for cruise nights

[Oldsman]

i can't wait dood. it is so good to see the car back on the ground.

Plainfield here we come.

[adam337]

whered you get the rims and what are they? they are sexy

[alerored04]

wheels are zinik z-5, 18x7, plan is to drive it while its for sale, and yes in primer my buddy will stripe it up ole skool bitches!!
You suck at reading.

[adam337]

i guess i do.. for once skim reading ftl :[

[01silveralero]

my question is why has it been 3 years?????????

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

my question is why has it been 3 years?????????
I don't know the circumstances, but I guess one word can answer it correctly: priorities.

[bdyman]

correct, iam a single dad, she is first, job was shitty, then i got a new job, garage broken into , lost interest for a while, totaled my daily driver, bought the grand prix, but now iam really motivated, all the parts have been sold, its mechanically sound, all thats left is body work, get wheel alignment, re plate it, insurance, and enjoy it until it sells
and use the money to get my daughter and my self out of the shitty town i live in, is that a good enough explanation for ya??

[Oldsman]

good idea, chris get out of that shit town. you should move out here;)

[bdyman]

my plan is to move in with cath, and just commute to work, but until then iam gonna drive the hell outta this car

[clutch1]

So does the car still have the OSV inspired spoiler and custom tail lights? Or were those back to stock, too?

[Vinalero]

If I refer to the tread about the other park bench dude, I'd say these are still in his plans.

[bdyman]

yes the back of the car is not changing at all,

[bdyman]

progress is going real good, got my gas door, right side headlight, new door poppers, right side door is almost ready for primer, she still drives great, runs strong, no leaks in air ride, buying parts here and there, iam hoping to be done by the end of june, then up for sale it goes
i will keep this updated as my progress gets furthuer

[bdyman]

well a small update
passenger door is primered, mirrors, and gas door, back seat is in, and last night i cut the pinch weld off the upper rail, and i gained allot more drop from the bags, pics wont do it justice as how low it really is
the engine cradle is 1/4` from teh ground, once i get a wheel alignment i might get more out of it but its doubtful
well on to the pics


http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/003-2.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/004-1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/005-2.jpg
again pics dont do it justice, the tire, is a 1/4`` from the upper rail

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/002-3.jpg


tommorrow iam going to install the door, finish the upper rails
enjoy

[AftermathAlero]

SWEET!.. Is ur pinch weld lip, beat down flush yet? that will make it lay more.

[Cliff8928]

Man, what a tease with no pics of the back of the car... You make us wait for the good stuff.

[bdyman]

ya richie the pinch weld is cut off, cliff the good stuff is wut ya see i dunno wut your talkin about the back of the car for
tonight i rebuild the door, not feelin good at all

[bdyman]

well the passenger door is on and rebuilt, iam waiting on my window tinter to finish the windows, i should have the drivers door done next week

on to the pics

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/001-2.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/002-4.jpg

[kwhauck]

looks nice.....................tassles.......lol

[Trickyslick]

I cant wait to see this finished looks like a sweet car.

[bdyman]

thanks guys, well tonight i had a small problem no biggie buddy came over all fixed,
kyle iam sure spelled wrong i laughed the whole way home, my brain has a burnt image and now i need professional help

[bdyman]

another small update
the drivers door is done and on , all iam waiting on is my window tint guy to finsih the glass, the hood is at work that will be done soon, the roof, is almost ready
onto the pics

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/001-2.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/002-5.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/003-3.jpg

[bdyman]

small update,
both doors are completely done, interior is completely done, upper rails are done, fenders and rocker molding are on for good, hood is done and on the car, scott brought the front bumper to me that will be done next week
car is running great, i just need to install and modifiy the fender liners, iam having a small problem with the tires clearing the fenders, that will be fixed when i install the bumper, once the front end is completely done all i have left is to finish the ass end, buy tires, wheel alignment, von dutch is coming over to stripe the car, and have a new exhaust system, ole skool exhaust scott gave me an idea that will be finishing touch to the car
so i might have a new magnaflow muffler for sale

[tw0123]

looks good... let me know how much you want for the exhaust if you go with your new plan... i might be able to take it off your hands :D dibs?

[kniedelm9490]

i like the air ride.. im to poor to do that

[bdyman]

rick from fm kustomz hooked me up, i bought the compressor system direct from air ride tech, and said this is chris from rt66 motorsports, shop i used to work for, and i got the 20% discount, the easy street struts well rick gave me a deal i couldnt pass up
lets just say "flame on" that is all

[bdyman]

well boys and girls, from the doors forward is done, the other night i modified the fenderliners, and did some small stuff here and there, my buddy came over again to scan the car to make sure everything is goin good
yesterday i had off, so ms.bdyman came and we went for a drive around the block, gave my daughter a ride, and she took some ppics for me and here are some pics for you , again pics dont do the car justice, she`s a belly scrapper

[meadus101]

Damn Bdy. Doing good.

[DOHC_tuner]

funny cause i just took my alero out for a ride around the block and to the machine shop. She finally left my drive-way in a year!

[bdyman]

damn thats a long time too, but it does feel good to drive it again, and best of all my daughter has such a smile on her face when we go around the block, i cant wait to have it completely finished

[Vinalero]

Looking good dude. Cant wait to see that all done :) I want to see that trunk done! :p

[Trickyslick]

Dont you have something special done to the trunk??? Just curious all picts are of the front and sides but not the back. Beautiful car.

[FrankTheTank]

good to see it coming along.
on a related note, i took my truck out for a little drive the other night also.

[bdyman]

it does feel good doesnt it, and trickyslick i do have pics of the back of the car they should be in this thread if there not i will post some up

[cliffordwoeller]

good god that truck is what you called slammed to the freaking ground good god is all i can say right now

[StoopidAlero]

Bdyman, car is looking really good. And Frank.. I love the 1st gen bodydropped dime. That thing is layn hard!

[bdyman]

it would look even better if it had 22`s tucked in that metal, i would have liked to do a body drop on my car, but way to much time and money

[cherrington17]

Dont you have something special done to the trunk??? Just curious all picts are of the front and sides but not the back. Beautiful car.
i agree.. i remember hearing you did/were doing something, and the thread has nothing showing it.


...just what are you hiding back there....?:ninja:

[cliffordwoeller]

lol hmmm that will be interesting lol

[bdyman]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/DSCF0824.jpg


using a 59 caddy tail light,

[-Alero-]

damn thats a long time too, but it does feel good to drive it again, and best of all my daughter has such a smile on her face when we go around the block, i cant wait to have it completely finished


and thats what makes everything worth it;)

[bdyman]

ya she loves my grand prix its magnaflow exhaust sounds great, and when i take off she just smiles and gigles
shes 12, and when i hit the switch and just driven around she loves it
i show my grand prix, she gets bored, but she tells people its my dads car with a smile on her face, that`s my girl

[kniedelm9490]

i like it are u doing this all in a shop or at home ?

[Oldsnut]

i like it are u doing this all in a shop or at home ?
I believe he has done all at his home.

[Trickyslick]

I thought I remembered seeing a custom trunk...any more shots farther away...Hope I am not ruining you big unvailing...I just love to see custom work.

Beautiful car by the way....

[bdyman]

thanks guys, andys right i do the work out of my garage, and the sheet metal i did at work, when i say that i mean the fenders, the doors, the hood, the ass end i did at home, and i will have the bumper done next week, i "shaved" the lisence plate holes and the area where the olds emblem goes, they dont call me the plastic man for nothing
the rear bumper will have the lisence plate pocket from a grand am grafted in, i love plastic, the rest of the car is done from my garage, i even painted my car the last time in this garage, no paint this time primer, and pinstriping for me, ole` skool!!!

[kniedelm9490]

it looks nice i wish i could do this but i dont have a garage or the tools and expericance to do this bdyman do u work for a bodyshop near the northern suburbs?

[bdyman]

ya i work in lyons, at fullers auto body, i live in cicero, and do work from my house too

[Noseminer]

Nice work bdyman. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[kniedelm9490]

are u gonnna change the color or anything? haha im intrested to see what ur gonna do

[bdyman]

nope no paint for me this time, just primer and pin stripped
here are some pics from last night

[bdyman]

yes i know i need a new camera, but ya get the pic

[Cliff8928]

Well, pics are better than no pics! Looking good, can't wait to see it finished and in person!

[bdyman]

this week is going to be a buisy week for me, grand prix got fucked up at the dealership, so iam painting that this week, and the finishing touches start this week on the alero, if iam consistant with the alero i should have it done in 2 more weeks, i hope!
will keep updated as i go along

[El Pablo]

can't wait to see it looks gorgeous :)

[bdyman]

progress is goin` great, i ran out of welding gas on tuesday, so take care of that on monday, its almost ready for bondo, then i can modify the rear bumper, prime it, and drive it whoooo hoooooo
thanks dude

[bdyman]

here is a pic of what my bumper will look like, frenched plate, yes it will be all plastic, they dont call me the plastic man for nothing
like it or not i like it its different , and its all plastic

[Midgear]

very interesting.. :thumb:

[Oldsnut]

here is a pic of what my bumper will look like, frenched plate, yes it will be all plastic, they dont call me the plastic man for nothing
like it or not i like it its different , and its all plastic
I'm feeling it Chris, it will look good and is definitely different.

[DOHC_tuner]

I wanna see more pics of your custom trunk and spoiler

[Spilner521]

here is a pic of what my bumper will look like, frenched plate, yes it will be all plastic, they dont call me the plastic man for nothing
like it or not i like it its different , and its all plastic
Will that be in all plastic by any chance? :p

[bdyman]

why yes it will be all plastic, thats why iam called the plastic man
oh yes it will lol

[bdyman]

doch tuner i changed the deck lid a bit, so when iam done fabn` on it i will post more pics this week, the bumper is coming along great, iam so close to bondo i can taste it, and i love the smell of bondo in the morning

[cherrington17]

so... fiberglass for metal on metal (or weld) and bondo for plastic?

[YALEROYNOT]

nope no paint for me this time, just primer and pin stripped
here are some pics from last night

did you put reinforcement under the head lights to stop it from getting wavey ?

I also like to work with plastic/fiberglass its interesting and fun. I also like the melting metal tho (is part of my job). I have this heater control project hanging over my head that needs to get done. I am thinking of making side skirts for my car. like these

http://www.importtrenz.com/v3/catalog/image.php?type=P&id=18158

looks nice very smooth. you going with gray primer ?

[bdyman]

so... fiberglass for metal on metal (or weld) and bondo for plastic?


never bondo on plastic, plastic welding, plastic adhesives, like 3m of fusor products, plastic reinforced patches for strenght, as i go along on the bumper i will post pics of the work so you guys see how plastic is repiared/customized the correct way

and yes grey primer its ppg`s ncp271 which is a high build corrosive protected primer, and no worries at all it would take yrs for this primer to fade and or to chaulk up and loose all properties
as i built the pockets i welded to the rear body panle, and the other fab work on the 1/4 is just exterior sheet metal for commetics, nothing was strutually cut to impose the strenght of the car
and when its ready for primer i am goin to go inside and put pillar foam to keep things quite, seam sealer around joints, 3m makes a seam sealer in a tape form which will be reinstalled in the trunk gutter, when its done its goin to look like the factory made it like this
von dutch style stripes, loud exhaust, and one crazy tattooed polak driving

[cherrington17]

ok... so.. what is bondo used for?? all i ever hear is "don't use bondo for this, this, or that..."

(pardon my body work ignorance. :lol: )

[bdyman]

body filler is used over metal, fiberglass, and aluminum, applying over aluminum a sealer has to be applyied first then bondo can be slung
bondo can be used to shape fiberglass like making boxes, fiberglass enclosures, bondo has come along way from the lets say 80`s, it is easier to sand easier to sling,
not safer to breath unforutnely, doesnt shirnk like the old stuff used to, it is a polyurathene based product hence the easier to apply, we do use fiberglass or duramix sometimes to shape first, a company called evercoat makes some of the best filler out there, especially there glaze, its called metal glaze, can be brushed on, again its a polyurathene based product the old red glaze is a polyethylene based product which was nothing but a headache,
it swelled up shrunk up, no matter if it was finished in 320, it never dried , in the late 90`s is when the products changed due to osha and the epa, so another product made by evercoat is called all metal, it sjust like fiberglass but its all metal, another great product
bondo when used correctly will last the life time of a car, bondo today is not porus like it used to be, so when i sling bondo on my car or any car for that matter i know i will have no worries becasue the metal is preped and the product i sling will last

[YALEROYNOT]

I just got a gal of rage gold at www.eastwoodco.com (http://www.eastwoodco.com/) they have a retail store about 20 min from me. its great stuff and isn't terriable expensive at $40 a gal.
its a cool store and cool people that know there sh**. they have a pin stripe kit on sale right now ( if you do it your self )

when it comes to filler cheaper is not better at all. get good products and it will last (if its aplied right)



body filler is used over metal, fiberglass, and aluminum, applying over aluminum a sealer has to be applyied first then bondo can be slung
bondo can be used to shape fiberglass like making boxes, fiberglass enclosures, bondo has come along way from the lets say 80`s, it is easier to sand easier to sling,
not safer to breath unforutnely, doesnt shirnk like the old stuff used to, it is a polyurathene based product hence the easier to apply, we do use fiberglass or duramix sometimes to shape first, a company called evercoat makes some of the best filler out there, especially there glaze, its called metal glaze, can be brushed on, again its a polyurathene based product the old red glaze is a polyethylene based product which was nothing but a headache,
it swelled up shrunk up, no matter if it was finished in 320, it never dried , in the late 90`s is when the products changed due to osha and the epa, so another product made by evercoat is called all metal, it sjust like fiberglass but its all metal, another great product
bondo when used correctly will last the life time of a car, bondo today is not porus like it used to be, so when i sling bondo on my car or any car for that matter i know i will have no worries becasue the metal is preped and the product i sling will last

[clutch1]

My friend used Evercoat on his car and he's so damn retarded that he even effed that up. Haha.

[bdyman]

so anyone want to buy it when its done???

[Midgear]

buy what? the car? O_o

[01silveralero]

so anyone want to buy it when its done???

nah i dont need 3 of them :rolleyes2:

[YALEROYNOT]

so anyone want to buy it when its done???

yes I do.... but if I can is another story. :lol:

[meadus101]

I do too. We could swap. You could take my Ho and redo it and sell it?

[bdyman]

pics of the progress this monday or tuesday night, and no there will be no trades i want cash or money order, its goin to be on ebay, autotrader, every where i can put it its goin to go on
i need to do a rat rod real bad

[kwhauck]

how about a trade for a 49 plymouth coupe.........might even throw in a pair of..............























tassles.......lol

[bdyman]

lol u aint right lol
no sorry dude i need a 29 ford body, something on that line, so i can bag the rear end open roof, shifter knob through the roof or suicide shifter, exhaust pipes pointed up and towards the cabin, i want it low and loud and mean lookin

[kwhauck]

nice, you know I will I have the alero done because I would love to take a 56 ford and put a 56 olds front on it, french in some olds lights, and other stuff andhave an oldsmobile pickup and really throw people off..........and it'd have to have a boosted 455 olds in it.....:scpimp:

http://www.lmctruck.com/assets/customer-pictures2/fa56-f100-ed-a-pa.jpg

http://images.rodandcustommagazine.com/featuredvehicles/0603rc_01_z+1956_oldsmobile+.jpg

[bdyman]

that would be allot of work, anything is possiable if you have enough money

[kwhauck]

it would be so sweet though!!!

[bdyman]

new pics will be up thursday evening

[bdyman]

the pic you see is a license plate pocket from a grand am, bumpers are tpo, so same plastics very easy to work with, pocket was shaped cut and both sides plastic welded,
and on the back side i used fusor 152 extreme plastic repair material, and on the front side as well, it is still a work in progress, but its different it was done the right way, plastic on plastic,
enjoy

[tw0123]

how come you went off to the drivers side with the plate instead of centering it? it looks good, just curious to the location...

[FrankTheTank]

the pic you see is a license plate pocket from a grand am, bumpers are tpo, so same plastics very easy to work with, pocket was shaped cut and both sides plastic welded,
and on the back side i used fusor 152 extreme plastic repair material, and on the front side as well, it is still a work in progress, but its different it was done the right way, plastic on plastic,
enjoy
it would have been a lot easier if you just bought a metal plate bucket and fiberglassed and bondo'd it in there. :rolleyes2:

[Midgear]

it would have been a lot easier if you just bought a metal plate bucket and fiberglassed and bondo'd it in there. :rolleyes2:


he's the plastic man.. your idea requires metal.

[bdyman]

once again if i centered the pocket its the same as every other custom car on the road, so iam different i build out side the box
i am the plastic man, if anyone wants anything customized that requires plastic let me know

[Midgear]

if anyone wants anything customized that requires plastic let me know


build me a set of plastic wheels that can support at least 3600 pounds and paint them a gunmetal color.. also make them able to withstand extreme temperatures.

and sell them to me for a rediculously low price.

[bdyman]

your going above my level of plastic ablity lol that wold require a college degree or something and some big ass machines, iam just a dumb polak that never went to a real college, de-dde-dee

i should have new pics tonight of the improved deck lid

[Trickyslick]

Cant wait to see the finished product....

[Mr_Reed]

yeah man I can't wait to see this bad boy finished.

[bdyman]

here they are boys and girls, just finished it tonight, the green you see is etch prime i appy it before i sling bondo
so onto the pics

[Midgear]

I wanna see this at ASS 09 lol

[bdyman]

well hopefully it will be gone by then, but if its not i will be there

[Midgear]

well hopefully it will be gone by then, but if its not i will be there


what do you mean gone..

[kwhauck]

I'm pretty sure he means once it is done, he is selling it....

[Midgear]

the horror!

[_01Alero_]

nice work bdyman... I like the look of the backend so far. Placement of the plate is nice, good to be one of a kind out there. Maybe I'll be able to see it before you sell it if you do, that is.... but yea, props so far!

[Trickyslick]

Beautiful job I love it...

[hok666]

almost looks like the osv tail except for the piont in the middle.

[whiterider00]

what are the taillights from that ur gonna be putting in?

[alerocar01]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/DSCF0824.jpg


using a 59 caddy tail light,

what are the taillights from that ur gonna be putting in?

see answer

[bdyman]

thanks for the good comments, more pics as i go along, i will be slinging bondo soon
it is true as soon as its 100% done its goin up for sale, on ebay, the auto trader any site i can to get it sold

[bdyman]

the back of the car is 100% ready for bondo work, last night i put seam sealer where it needed, pillar foam where needed, panle bond where needed, iam so ready i can taste it
bumper is also ready for primer, pics will be up next week

[bdyman]

finished rear bumper last night, ran into a small problem tonight nothing i cant fix, onto the pic

[_01Alero_]

Very nice sir. Love the placement of the plate. Are you going to be doing dual exhaust? (sorry if this has already been asked or said).

[Oldsnut]

Drooling with anticipation. Hell, I am ready to drive over there and see that bitch. Looks awesome Chris.

[billytheman1188]

yea.....im loving this car!!!!! Your doing a good job, keep it up! What color are you painting the car? I was also curious to how you weld plastic...... explain :)

[99-alero]

how much will you be planing on asking for it or is that a time to come thing

[bdyman]

thanks everyone glad you like it , andy your always welcome to my house just call me
i will be asking 7,000, if it does not sell i will drop the price, it only has 43,000 on her
anyway, plastic welding is hard to explain online it one of those things i would have to show you in person to really get the full effect of the technique, the main thing is using the same plastic rods to weld with
use teo rod to teo plastic, our bumpers are tpo so i used a tpo rod

the plastic has to be grinded lightly grinded the rest is hard to explain i would have to make a video of the process lol
no paint this time, primer and pin stripes, the exhaust iam hoping my guy can do will be almost a side pipe dumping to the ground using a magnaflow muffler
more pics soon

[99-alero]

when do u plan on having it finished and ready for sale because im very interested pm me with more info please

[bdyman]

iam shooting for the end of september, at least i will have a few weeks to drive her around, when the time comes i will talk to you more about the car, until then iam goin to enjoy her

[02AleroEco]

Im gonna be ..that.. guy. im not liking the rims. not that you care, and im sure you dont.

[bdyman]

i dont give a rats ass what you like or dont like i love the WHEELS i get allot of compliments on them, and when there clean they look even better
bling bling son

[99-alero]

damn well if u still have it next spring i'll prolly take it

[guiguilandry]

I'm new to the site.. but not an inexperienced noob... lol ... real nice work on your car man like the custom back of your car and with this suspension it looks soooooo badassss ... checkout my cardomain page and tell me what yo think of my alero http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2941359

[bdyman]

dude if i still have it next yr we can talk who knows if you or i will even be on here in that time frame lol

[ndottaylor]

I'm new to the site.. but not an inexperienced noob... lol ... real nice work on your car man like the custom back of your car and with this suspension it looks soooooo badassss ... checkout my cardomain page and tell me what yo think of my alero http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2941359

wow... your car is amazing

[02AleroEco]

i dont give a rats ass what you like or dont like i love the WHEELS i get allot of compliments on them, and when there clean they look even better
bling bling son


Exactly, like i said im sure you wont care

[bdyman]

Nope!
as soon as i fix the small problem i ran into last week new pics will be up sometime this coming week

[shonky_alero]

nice love the back bumper and the trunk. Gonna look SiCk when your done.

[Silentalero]

I'm new to the site.. but not an inexperienced noob... lol ... real nice work on your car man like the custom back of your car and with this suspension it looks soooooo badassss ... checkout my cardomain page and tell me what yo think of my alero http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2941359
wow man, amazing job on your car

[bdyman]

thanks guys, i cant wait to drive it again

[bdyman]

well iam in the home stretch slung a material call all metal, i havent used it in a long time, basicly it sands like bondo but its a metal body filler
its awesome stuff
i need more material thats why the deck lid isnt done, more pics next week

[Midgear]

woot.. at first glance you cant even tell its an alero :lol:

[bdyman]

oh you can still tell, i love bondo

[Midgear]

I love how that area where the plates go turned out.. so clean looking-

[bdyman]

thanks dude

[_01Alero_]

Paint will come soon enough! But it is going very good. damn good sir!

[bdyman]

no paint this time, just primer, and pin stripes

[Vinalero]

Hmmm, from the pics it looks like you have sealed the trunk, did you?

[bdyman]

no it opens, my camera just sucks

[Trickyslick]

Very nice and thanks for the constant updates...

[Gr1m]

damn, now thats custom quality work.

[tw0123]

i am just curious as to what brought this transformation on... i havent been around long enough to know the full story, and i dont remember reading it in here... was the car in an accident, or did you just get the urge to rip her apart and go totally wild? it looks amazing, and i cant wait to see the finished product... and i can guarantee the lucky person who gets this will have everyone in envy... good job!!!

[bdyman]

thanks guys
it was never hit it just had hail damage, and it was stolen, i wanted to build something different, i had allot of plans, full custom one off interior, make my own hood, headlight conversion using 1999 eclipse headlights
but it looks great right now, iam very happy with they way its coming out

[Midgear]

a shame you'd get rid of such a nice work of art.

[bdyman]

it will suck but its just a car and i will buils another one

[kwhauck]

with tassles..........time for another drink.......glug glug glug........gosh i had to retype everything like twice, i can't even type staight....

[bdyman]

next one i build i will have tassles on it

[kwhauck]

sweet will you build me a trike with tassles and a turboed busa motor?

[Oldsnut]

next one i build i will have tassles on it
Are you trying to attract someone? Inside joke guys.

[bdyman]

lol i should put them some where on the car just for shits and giggles
people will ask why do you have tassles on your car lol

[meadus101]

I'd mount blue and white ones from my mirrors.

[hok666]

Great job so far. Cant wait to see it in day light. Oh and why did you choose caddy tails instead olds? I think olds made bullet lenses, but I could be wrong.

[bdyman]

yoru right 58 olds had the bullet tail lights, why didnt i because oldsmopimp used 58 lights frenched, he did a classic french so i took the frenching a step further, and opened the pocket
ya when its totaly done my brother is goin to take high res shots of it, and i will post them here of course
more pics next week

[bdyman]

well iam in the home stretch, have been sling and sanding bondo since monday
here is the pic
this is the first coat its mainly to shape, the 2nd coat is a finish coat then the glaze
more pics to come

[kwhauck]

nice.....

[bdyman]

thanks dude

[FrankTheTank]

i'm diggin it. cant wait to see some finished pics

[_01Alero_]

As always, keep up the good work! Looking awesome.

[Silentalero]

looks good chris, im diggin the wing to.

[hok666]

chris do you drive at all while in storage mines been in storage for 3 years too I was just wondering :|

[bdyman]

thanks guys,
well no while it was on floor stands for 3 yrs lol , but as soon as i got it down and mechanically running, i drove it down my alley, and as more got done the more i drive it , i go around the block a couple of times
i still cant believe it runs after 3 yrs

[oldskid33]

hey when your ready for rubber let me know. i have a hook up i'll tell u what it is just PM me maybe we can work something out

[Mr_Reed]

man you better win some awards and get into some damn magazines with this car bro

[bdyman]

dude wut you got, i need tires, i will make a few cruise night i might do world of wheels this winter, i dunno the last time i was in that show it has gotten such a dick suckin competion its not even about showin your car off
i dunno

but i finished the drivers side 1/4 and its ready for its final coat of glaze, the passenger 1/4 will also be ready this coming week, the deck lid, is allot of work so iam hoping to be ready for primer not this coming week but the week after next
more pics soon

[oldskid33]

pm sent about what i got.

[bdyman]

sent back

[bdyman]

i got some parts in the other day( very nice), and i slung the finish coat of glaze thursday night, sand that down touch up where needed, hello primer!!!!
new pics next week

[oldskid33]

let me know when ur ganna spray the primer...

ps paypal is set up and pm sent about the gt's

[bdyman]

pm sent back, call me about it
you can stop by, but beware this stuff stinks, and i need to concentrate when i paint
why dont you post the pics you took the other night

[oldskid33]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080004.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080008.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080009.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080007.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080006.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080003.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080001.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080002.jpg

[bdyman]

thanks dude
more pics this week

[Gr1m]

good shit, im still workin on my door panels lol. i got about another 30 mins of sanding on my drivers door and then its ready for primer, i just ran out of sandpaper so i had to stop today

[kwhauck]

ohh la la!!! very nice, you got an extra trunk lid i need you to fab a little for me.....

[oldskid33]

photobucket editing is fun lol

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/butterball33490/0923080006-1.jpg

and np dude. definatly more to come! lol

[Vinalero]

Clear those corners!!! :lol:

Looking REALLY good dude. Like everyone said already, CANT WAIT!

[bdyman]

sorry dude iam not goin to do that, photobucket is cool isnt it
i cant wait to finish iam so close

[C_EICK]

Hey bdyman, I know You're just priming it, but that would look so sweet in pearl white!;)

[99-alero]

damn if i didnt just buy a GP i would have bought that in a heart beat

[bdyman]

oh well what can ya do, i hate white cars, especially pearl white, i like blue`s, dark blues, bright blue`s. if i did paint it it would be blue ontop silver on bottom, with a small graphic breaking up the color
kyle if you send me a deck lid i can do it for ya

[00sleeper]

depending on how much you want to sell it..i'm pretty interested..i love what you've done!! amazing worksmanship man..

[bdyman]

as of right now its NOT FOR SALE!!!!!!!, i might change my mind, iam not to sure yet,

[Silentalero]

as of right now its NOT FOR SALE!!!!!!!, i might change my mind, iam not to sure yet,

its funny how finishing a project of this caliber it'll make you change your mind quick.


I still vote paint it. The blue/silver

[bdyman]

ya know your right, g/f was right, guys at work were right, i may paint it next yr i dunno i may keep it in primer, and pinstriped, i may make my own hood,
i dunno how far i will take it, i know iam doin billet aluminum mirrors, next yr i will have a aluminum steering wheel, and i may have some interior work done
not to sure, but i do know as of right now it is not for sale!!!

[YALEROYNOT]

ohh la la!!! very nice, you got an extra trunk lid i need you to fab a little for me.....

I have a trunk lid ( have two as a matter of fact ) get me bodymans zip you pay shipping and $25 and its yours sent to him ;)

[YALEROYNOT]

ya know your right, g/f was right, guys at work were right, i may paint it next yr i dunno i may keep it in primer, and pinstriped, i may make my own hood,
i dunno how far i will take it, i know iam doin billet aluminum mirrors, next yr i will have a aluminum steering wheel, and i may have some interior work done
not to sure, but i do know as of right now it is not for sale!!!


oh interor I got some Ideas will pm you ;)

[Silentalero]

ya know your right, g/f was right, guys at work were right, i may paint it next yr i dunno i may keep it in primer, and pinstriped, i may make my own hood,
i dunno how far i will take it, i know iam doin billet aluminum mirrors, next yr i will have a aluminum steering wheel, and i may have some interior work done
not to sure, but i do know as of right now it is not for sale!!!

well, try primer...if you change you mind at least its already setup for paint :lol:

[bdyman]

i know once its done iam not goin to sell it for sure then
finished both 1/4`s tonight sprayed etch prime tonight, and a bit of trim black just to see what it will look like
deck lid is next to finish in the next 2 days, when iam done i wil post pics

[-Alero-]

ooooo la la

[bdyman]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/001-4.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/002-7.jpg


finished last night, what you see is etch prime, i used it to save my self some time, both 1/4`s are done!!!, i can see the deck lid allot better now with etch prime on it, i will fill imperfections, make the lines nice and sharp, and the final coat of primer is goin to be sprayed this week
so far so good everything is goin accorsing to plan, new tires, richie is helping me with the wiring,
my striper is coming, new exhaust, wheel alignment, new plates, clean her up, so byh the end of october i will be driving again
enjoy the pics

[-Alero-]

nice work, you wanna paint my car next? :P

[bdyman]

sure how much money you got??

[cherrington17]

looking good man. very stylin

[kwhauck]

very nice........thoroughly impressed

[bdyman]

thanks guys, i know my camera sucks, when its done my brother is going to take some his res shots, he does photography work as a side job, and when its totaly done i will make a new thread and pics

[Vinalero]

seriously, I don't get why you just dont paint it while it isn't all together yet. Wouldn'T it raise the resale value? I mean, the buyer would have to take all the windows out againt and lights and everything to paint.

I say you paint it Flat black and call it Stealth bomber :ninja:

BTW, that work on the rear end is pure sex bud. Good job.

[undecided02]

What are your color ideas for the car anyway?

[bdyman]

its a matter of money right now, were slow at work, and i have about 500 dollars in material, that i need to pay off, yes i get material cheap,
but it would take 500-1,000 to get the car painted, and right now i cant afford to paint the car
iam a single parent and have other bills to pay it will stay primer and striped until i can afford to paint the car
and when i paint the car, i wil make my own hood first, i will do silver and either a blue from honda or a blue from gm, i could do ppg`s custom colors but again very expensive, and i will have a graphic to break up the 2-tone, i made a green that would look awesome with the color combo
plus winter is coming and iam goin to store the car for the winter,

dont think becasue its in primer the car was hacked or slammed out just to finish it, not at all, ive been building cars way to long and know what iam doing and i know i didnt hack my own car lol
iam a very dertmined person and when i commit to something i get it done no fuckin around with me, i have been workin until midnight to get the car done, contacting people to help me get it done,<my mechanic, my striper, my exhaust guy, my matco guy used to be a mechanic so hes been scanning my car so i can fix it, and some people on here have been helping allot too and to everyone a thank you isnt enough i owe them big time
in closing i love the ole skool look, in primer or painted the car will grab attention where i go with it, i built it i own it, and until there is snow on the ground iam goin to enjoy driving my car

[tw0123]

well said... enjoy it, you deserve it after all the hard work that has gone into the build. wow

[bdyman]

thank you , my hands hurt so bad , my elbows down feels like someone is in there ripping the muscule off my bones, that`s what i have to deal with day in and day out,
i need to retire lol i dont know if my body can handle much more abuse, after 15 plus yrs, its taking a toll on me, oh shit iam 37 and have a lonnnggggggg time before i can retire guess iam screwed lol

[Vinalero]

Its good news if maybe you intend to keep the car :)

I was not trying to say that you were haxing the job. I can really see all the hard work you put in what you do. Theres nothing half-done there. Its only because you said it would stay primed and was wondering why if you were thinking of selling the car.

Thx for the update :)

P.S. No doubt it will attract attention even if its only on primer.

[bdyman]

i think iam goin to keep it for a while, i may still have some projects up my sleeve, but when i do sell it it will be a sad day

[meadus101]

I ruined my pants.

[bdyman]

lol wow lol

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

I like the overall shape of it, but that crease under the spoiler kinda bothers me. BUT, it's not my car and I'm not in the market for it. Also, that's a hell of a good job you've done. Anybody can make it, but you designed it. And to make it flow so well makes it a masterpiece (in progress...seeing as your not quite doen lol)

[billytheman1188]

I dont think i need to say it cause you already know what i think.....but it looks amazing! i cant wait to see the tails in there......this is one of the aleros on here that ive been IMPATIENTLY waiting to be done!(other one is blackjack, and gr1m) Great work, i wouldnt expect anything less :)

[bizarre179]

That is some crazy awesome work you got going on there! Cant wait to see the finished product

[bdyman]

thanks guys
your right the design is not for everyone to like, its different, i designed it and built it, when my brother takes his pics ya might change your mind on the deck lid, it really makes me cream my pants

[02Alero]

that car is just plain sweet looking i cant wait to see the finished product

[bdyman]

thank`s

[tw0123]

lol... so you getting tired of saying thanks to everyone for all the compliments?? lol...

[NoSweat83]

lol! Looks good Chris.

[Silentalero]

lol... so you getting tired of saying thanks to everyone for all the compliments?? lol...

thats part of the reward for doing the work so i'd guess no.

[adam337]

love it. only thing that bothers me a little are the creases under the wing.. id flatten them.. andd i think you should of stayed with the aids body kit to have those sharp edges to go along with the wing but i do love the way you did the rear license plate holder. very nice. now get it done hurry up!

[jeenysrider07]

hopefully it doesnt crack on you.jk i really like the tailight idea, The spoiler looks good but I think i would like it more if it didnt come to a point but it looks like your doing a good job on it. i was also wondering are u putting a 3rd brake light in the trunk or the back of window?

[01OldsAleroGt]

ok the only other thing that would make it perfect after everything.... a s/c kit... that would make the car prob one of the more sicker Alero's runnin the streets

[bdyman]

thats part of the reward for doing the work so i'd guess no.


he`s right, i dont mind it at all, i like talking to people about cars, so when i hear it looks great, makes me feel good
ya know when i was selling everything i felt no remorse what so ever, yes the kit would have looked great, but then again everyone on here has that kit, and when i go to a show oh look another car with a body kit on it
so i kinda in a way built my own, shaved the front, and frenched the rear, and its all plastic, just by looking at it people will say mine dont have that or wow that`s different
building a custom car is about being different, custom does not come in a box as the old saying goes, no 3rd brake light for me i have no worries about gettin pulled over, if i do i can bullshhit my way out of it
the sc/t kit belongs on the grand am not the alero, again i think it takes away from the alero body lines, and what i did it wouldnt look right at all
the body work wont crack, the materials i used are corrosion resistant, i used etch prime before i slung anything so iam not worried about it cracking off, and its not that thick at all, so no worries
thanks again everyone for liking what i have created

[itsbmw]

thank you , my hands hurt so bad , my elbows down feels like someone is in there ripping the muscule off my bones, that`s what i have to deal with day in and day out,
i need to retire lol i dont know if my body can handle much more abuse, after 15 plus yrs, its taking a toll on me, oh shit iam 37 and have a lonnnggggggg time before i can retire guess iam screwed lol

you're one year younger than my mom and dad. But my dad can't do stuff like this anymore. Nice job, looks good :)

[Nate's Alero]

you're one year younger than my mom and dad. But my dad can't do stuff like this anymore. Nice job, looks good :)

your parents PHAIL

[Trickyslick]

sweet job...

[bdyman]

thanks dude

[bdyman]

well time is coming to an end, and iam ready for the final coat of primer, got my tires yesterday, glass being installed monday, iam having an issues with a security light coming on , no biggie
striper coming the 18th, its almost time i cant wait!!!

[Nate's Alero]

almost done Eh?

[Trickyslick]

Get some good picts of it out in the sunlight so we can see it for all its glory...its going to be sweet.

[bdyman]

oh ya i will, my brother knows i want a good high res photo shot
i cant wait to drive it

[bdyman]

well no fuckin around tonight, got my new plates, came home and preped the car for the last finish coat of primer, its almost 2 am but i dont care
here are some pics of tonights work
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/001-6.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/002-9.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/003-7.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/004-1.jpg

enjoy!

[Oldsnut]

Teh Sweeeeeeeeeetnesssssss

[bdyman]

thanks andy, tomorrow i will install the bumper for good, the gas door, monday glass goin back in, all i need left to do is mount and balance wheels and tires, wheel alignment, and drive it and enjoy

[billytheman1188]

Someday i hope i can be this good at body work. Lookin good buddy!

[sburke]

Can't wait to see this done. It looks outstanding.

[kwhauck]

damn that's beautiful!!! maybe when i'm ready i'll just tow my car to you and have you paint it!!!

[paulyb]

awsome!!! im loving the spoiler, tail lightst up.

[bdyman]

installed the bumper for the last time!!, god damn did my garage stink, its some nasty smellin` stuff hewwwww eeewwwwwww
took her for a spin around the block, stopped at my garage and took some more pics enjoy!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/001-7.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/002-10.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/003-8.jpg

[hok666]

funky without tails but i like it. dont forget to mold the bumpers into the body:D

[bdyman]

and why would i do that???

not to mention it wont work

[jayson_waltz]

looks awesome man, keep it up

[sk8rsteve2004]

Very nice, looks really good with just primer! Can't wait to see it when it gets its stripes.

[bdyman]

that is happening saturday morning, glass installed monday after work, all thats left is wire in tail lights, mount and balance tires, wheel alignment
iam hoping i can drive it saturday when hes done striping it

[billytheman1188]

funky without tails but i like it. dont forget to mold the bumpers into the body:D

you cant mold a plastic bumper to sheet metal....idk why everyone thinks that will work....it will end up cracking and looking like ASS.

Looks good!!!! Its actually out of the garage:eek:;) Im excited to see what it will look like when the tails go in!!!!:yahoo:

[YALEROYNOT]

looks great

[bdyman]

thank you

[sburke]

How are you going to take care of the primer?? Won't it get chalky. I've considered painting my car a flat midnight blue, (http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/hrf219.aspx)but I'm worried about what it will look like in the long run. Do you have a clear coat sprayed on top or does that defeat the purpose?

Any insight would be appreciated. It's obvious you definately know alot just by looking at your car.

[DansGen1Alero]

that is happening saturday morning, glass installed monday after work, all thats left is wire in tail lights, mount and balance tires, wheel alignment
iam hoping i can drive it saturday when hes done striping it



and clearing corners, lol
surprised no one else mentioned it or maybe i post skimmed


ill send you my car too and you can do some work to it :)

oh and I likey a lot very nice work. Paitience is good trait when doin this stuff

[YALEROYNOT]

How are you going to take care of the primer?? Won't it get chalky. I've considered painting my car a flat midnight blue, (http://www.tcpglobal.com/kustomshop/hrf219.aspx)but I'm worried about what it will look like in the long run. Do you have a clear coat sprayed on top or does that defeat the purpose?

Any insight would be appreciated. It's obvious you definately know alot just by looking at your car.

that is a bad ass color (flat blue)

that is happening saturday morning, glass installed monday after work, all thats left is wire in tail lights, mount and balance tires, wheel alignment
iam hoping i can drive it saturday when hes done striping it

what are the color plan for the striping ? burnt orange would look nice on the gray. you just letting the striper run with it work his/her magic ?

[bdyman]

well the primer i use is ncp 271 by ppg of course, as the fading the chaulking it would take yrs for this primer to show any sign of wear and tear
i dont plan on driving in the snow or rain, so it will be all good no worries no problems
all i need to do is wipe with a wet chamios, or towel, and iam all good, the stripe color well iam goin with the " oldskool" name, colors are up to him, he can do his magic, but i do have updated pics from tonights work

[bdyman]

tonight glass gy installed my glass for FREE!!!!, my matco guy scanned my car found out i need a new battery no biggie
i finished installing all the weatherstriping, and mounted the tail lights
all thats left is mount and balance tires, new exhuast, wheel alignment
and i will wire in tail lights tommorrow night
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/001-8.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/002-11.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/003-9.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/004-2.jpg

[billytheman1188]

Stickers off back window and it looks MINT! ;)

[bdyman]

stickers stay

[oldskid33]

stickers rule all!!
looks sick! whens stripin' again?

all thats left is mount and balance tires

got u covered. :)
but i want a sticker lol

TIRES BY KEITH :) hahah

[kwhauck]

i like the sticker personally.....and looks great, can't wait to see it all done.....gonna have to talk to you about some custom plastic work on the front bumper.......