Redog out of hiding!! 56K beware

[Redog]

Wonder why you haven’t see too many pics of Redog lately?

Redog’s been in hiding getting fixed up for ASS.

Start off with something simple, like tucking the wires of the train horn

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/airhorn.jpg

And putting it on hinges for a better mounting

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/airhorn2.jpg

And
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/airhorn3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/airhorn4.jpg

And what about that pesky hood chipping, car getting keyed, and a little bit of rust?

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/repaint-before.jpg


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/repaint-before3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/repaint-before2.jpg


And the rear bumper was fucked up too

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/repaint-before5.jpg

Redog lost some weight:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0288.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0289.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0291.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0292.jpg

Getting primed and painted

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0293.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0296.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0298.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0299.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0314.jpg

I had the underside of the hood painted and the fender rails painted too. These were never cleared at the factory

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0330.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0331.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0332.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0334.jpg

The rear bumper took the most time and money

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0310.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0326.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0336.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0313-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0405.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0407.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0416.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0415.jpg

[Redog]

Then off to the booth:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0398.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0399.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0400.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0402.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0404.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0401.jpg
Painted:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0410.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0411.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0409.jpg
And out of the booth:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0412.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0413.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0414.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0075.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0076.jpg
Still something missing?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0419.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0441.jpg
Which brings us to the next item done:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/newexhaust2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/newexhaust21.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/newexhaust22.jpg
And I was told by 3 shops it couldn’t be done, but,
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0058.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0059.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0063.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0438.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0440.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0442.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0444.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0063.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0060.jpg

[Redog]

But the pipes aren’t exactly perfect :(
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0446.jpg
Remember how bad my dash was?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/dashpealing2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/dashpealing1.jpg
Well I fixed that too!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0068.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0069.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0070.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0064.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0065.jpg
With a lot of glue and weight LOL!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0451.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0460.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0453.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0454.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0457.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0458.jpg
Got some things powercoated
Like my wiper arms: (Flat black)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0054.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0071.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0072.jpg
Front valve cover (Black Wrinkle)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0074.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0073.jpg
My intake piping (Mirror Red)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0480.jpg
New rear brake rotors centers in Silver (They rust)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0055.jpg
New FAZE gauge: (Oil Pressure)
(It’s not hooked up yet, my mech has an idea on how to hook it up with a sender bracket and a stainless steel line. He thinks it’s too close to the header, and too much weight on the brass. Sounds really cool, and I will post pics later. This won’t be done until after ASS)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/newoilgauge.jpg

I picked up this too:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/newenginecoverbefore.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/newenginecoverbefore1.jpg
I painted it "black Satin"
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0479.jpg


Still working on the sunroof trim, going to try flat black vinal around the edges
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0483.jpg
Took the wheels off and took them to a self serve car wash, then waxed them inside out!! Came out between 80% to 95% clean inside.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0482.jpg


Repainted the caliper brackets on the front:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0067.jpg
And the center of the front rotor
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0066.jpg
Now it’s ready for ASS ‘08

[natedawg9640]

well played sir

[kniedelm9490]

haha even with my cablemodem it slowed my computer down dam .... i want the train horn..

[C_EICK]

I wish michigan wasn't so far away( and gas wasn't 4.25 a gal).

[bluesmobile00]

thats great, the exhaust is my favorite! i like the train horn too, on a different page, that made me think of this, my buddy has a big (old) ford 150 with i think 4 inches of lift, we are kinda hickish out here in this part of ohio, but it looks pretty sweet and is great for mudding, but i love the jeep better, any way he wants to find a way to put a fog horn in the bed. haha

[YALEROYNOT]

nice work looks good.

can't you just hook the oil pressure gauge up where the stock sender is ? I swaped the stock sender with the autometer sender and done.

[Conehead2467]

very nicely done... could you maybe tell me how you went about fixing that peeling problem on the dash? as mines starting to come off like that as well. do i jsut pour glue all over the underside and press down?

[Alerosaint]

Thats a clean ass ride...now i want a paint job

[Redog]

Thanks everybody

nice work looks good.

can't you just hook the oil pressure gauge up where the stock sender is ? I swaped the stock sender with the autometer sender and done.

It hits the header, plus it's not a really a good idea to replace the stock unit. It controls something else that happens when you start the car, I don't remember what

[mrbucket]

i like the train horn thats awesome. i used to drive a lancer with an oogha horn like the cars from back in the day people were always suprised when i blew it at them. i could only imagine the shock of a train horn.

[cherrington17]

nice work looks good.

can't you just hook the oil pressure gauge up where the stock sender is ? I swaped the stock sender with the autometer sender and done.

thats how mines hooked up and it throws no codes, works fine, and runs no different at all. :huh:

nice and clean. good job ken.


does anyone else have a problem keeping their brakes from squeeking on the sliders w/ them painted? the grease won't stay on mine to save my life...

[Daytona]

Nice work, Kenny! Now I know why you couldn't afford to make the Delta run any quicker. Mind lending me $7K to do my Alero next?

[AGT]

sneaky bastard. Looks awesome

[2fst4u]

great work. 35 minutes after the page loaded.....good job, tho.

[Trickyslick]

looks sweet time well spent....

[Mischief007]

Looks amazing Ken. Great mini-restoration.

[01silveralero]

haha even with my cablemodem it slowed my computer down dam .... i want the train horn..

didnt slow my fios down for a millisecond :yahoo:


anyways the new paint job looks good. how much was the paintjob?

[Redog]

anyways the new paint job looks good. how much was the paintjob?

I'm not at liberty to say :ninja:

[Nate's Alero]

MY FiOS OWNED THAT PAGE!

[MP99Alero]

thats a nice lookin' lil' car you got there. hope to have mine looking all purddied up for ASS 09, since I'm still in Iraq for 08, I might even be here for the 09 show, but I'm hopin not. Kinda want some time with my daughter and wife.

[Spilner521]

Nice paint job. I especially like the wrinkle black on the valve cover, nice touch.

That's not the way the Y pipe is supposed to feed the mufflers. It won't flow as well as it should.

[cherrington17]

I'm not at liberty to say :ninja:


sounds like someone struck a deal. :thumb:

[SouthDakotAlero]

Nice paint job. I especially like the wrinkle black on the valve cover, nice touch.

That's not the way the Y pipe is supposed to feed the mufflers. It won't flow as well as it should.

I noticed that too. Maybe thats why 3 shops said it couldn't be done lol.

[TheEdgeofSanity]

your car's looking mighty sharp! hopefully I can make it to Lansing for friday but if not, keep it nice for ASS '09! i need some tips and tricks on fixing things on my car

not to crap up this thread, but about how much should it run to have the passenger front and rear door repainted? I still haven't got it repainted from the keying incident and it looks crappy.

[bdyman]

ken that has to be the cleanest shop i have seen in a long time, what paint system do they use, nice job

[DOHC_tuner]

looks like someone is getting ready...good job

Now please dont tell me your running your intake like that....hook up the pipes and place that filter down there.

[-Alero-]

bad ass

[meadus101]

looks like someone is getting ready...good job

Now please dont tell me your running your intake like that....hook up the pipes and place that filter down there.


He has a CAI Converted to a WAI for street use. When he needs to. he hooks up the pipe. lolz.






Ken. I'm hating you alot at the moment. What you had done is about what I need. Shoulda Went for a Hood Scoop though. lol.

Kidding. Looks clean man.

[Redog]

I know the "Y" pipe is backwards, but flow isn't affected that much. If it was put on the correct way in that location, it would have been a 90* bend.

Thanks everybody, those going to ASS, you'll see it tomorrow. :yahoo:

[YALEROYNOT]

I know the "Y" pipe is backwards, but flow isn't affected that much. If it was put on the correct way in that location, it would have been a 90* bend.

Thanks everybody, those going to ASS, you'll see it tomorrow. :yahoo:

who painted the car ?

have a nice trip everyone and drive safe. sorry I can't go :cry:. I will be there next year for sure. if I wasn't out of work for the last year :rolleyes2:

[kwhauck]

very nice, except for the engine cover, not a fan of it.....

[YALEROYNOT]

like the cover. gm part number ?

[zoL]

Car looks fucking sick dude.

MY FiOS OWNED THAT PAGE!

Man, how does fucking New Hampshire get FiOS before the damn outskirts of Boston.

[-Alero-]

wait wtf is that a dash over lay!? wtf is that............its like half a dash???

[Kilroy]

Where did you find the "3400 SFI" engine cover? I would LOVE to get ahold of one!!

[mainard]

Where did you get your V6 emblem from?

[2fast2furious01]

Wow, Redog, it looks really nice man. Who end up doing the work in the exhaust for u ? When i get mine done i will need a reliable shop.

[CharleyO99Alero]

***

Very nice, RedDog. :)


***

[Redog]

OK to answer all questions:

The paint job was done at my wife's work. I don't know what kind of paint system they used, but I do know that it's a Automotive trade school and it was done by a bunch of kid just outta high school. Don't get to excited, the teacher was extra strict about the work being done becuase he knew the car was going to a car show. I can't get anybody else paint or body work, not even my own mother. So please don't ask. The only moeny it cost me was for the paint, $250, and they only paint parts of a car, not the entire car. Even I'm going to have to go elsewhere for the Delta's paint job in a few years.

The exhaust was done by Meineke on Street Road in Southampton. The shop is next to the Walgreens on the corner of 2nd Street Pike and Street Road. If you go there, tell them you saw the work on the red Alero with the dual 44's and backwards "Y" pipe. The guy knows his shit. I would recommened them. They are a little expensive, but worth the money.

Calm down dude. Yes it's a dash cap. Really the only downfall to it is I now have a plastic dash. I bought it on eBay for $149.99. Shipping was free if you used "Buy It Now" I have yet to email the guy pics of the conpleted product. You get a tube of clear silcone with the cap. I probably could have used a bit more, but I only used less than 1/8 the tube. It's an easy install. The hardest parts are the steering wheel and if you have a "A" piller guage pod, you will have to remove it to put the pad in place. It does clear the pod on the pillar and the part of the dash the bottom gauge hangs over. It the heat, mine is swelling a bit (leather under the pad) but it's no big deal. You also need a day above 60* for more than 8 hours. Shouldn't be a problem now. His user name is "azbob*1" He ships fast

The 3400 engine cover I bought right from GM parts direct. I do suggest taking the part number to the dealer and buying it there. GMPD prices are cheap, but shipping is very high. Most times you'll pay just a little bit above the dealership price for your items. 24504184 is the cover and 24504832 is the oil extention. It's shipped gray with silver letters. I had a real hard time painting it. I wanted it to be black with red numbers, it's a long story invovling blue painters tape, brake cleaner, flat black plastic paint, and bubbling GM 81 touch up paint, took me over 6 weeks to get it right, and it's still not right :cry:

The V-6 emblem is off a 94 Pontaic Grand Am. They also use it on the Vue. Got it at the dealership years ago. It's been on the car since 2001 ;)

[YALEROYNOT]

looks good bro

[2fast2furious01]

Thanks Redog, i know where they're at. I will check them out. it's just a bit far from where i live but i work pretty close by.

[m1r4g3_k1d]

Probably a reold thread but I saw that you restored or got a new dashboard. Mine is cracked also beyong repair. It looks sick.... Kinda like a jagged mountaintop... ? lol - Anyway, I can only find trim... Did you do that custom or did you order it or what? Could you link me?

[adam337]

he had a ripply dash. Not cracked. he glued it down and put books on it to hold. youd know that if you would have read the posts..

[Redog]

Probably a reold thread but I saw that you restored or got a new dashboard. Mine is cracked also beyong repair. It looks sick.... Kinda like a jagged mountaintop... ? lol - Anyway, I can only find trim... Did you do that custom or did you order it or what? Could you link me?

The info for the dash is in post #41 of this thread, top of page 3 ;)

[sleepyalero]

Looks like stock dash....





But the pipes aren’t exactly perfect :(
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0446.jpg
Remember how bad my dash was?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/dashpealing2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/dashpealing1.jpg
Well I fixed that too!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0068.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0069.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0070.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0064.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCF0065.jpg
With a lot of glue and weight LOL!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0451.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0460.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0453.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0454.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0457.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b112/ThaCrib/Fixing%20up%20Redog/DSCN0458.jpg

[Redog]

Ummm, huh? :wtf2:

[sleepyalero]

Ummm, huh? :wtf2:

Meant to quote it in the "dash carpet" thread. Oopsie!

[AleroB888]

Ummm, huh? :wtf2:

Hey, while you're here, what glue did you use, and has it lasted?

mine is lifting at the glovebox

Edit: where'd he go ? lol

Edit: nm, read the thread

[Redog]

Don't know what brand glue. It came with it.

Bought the thing off az*bob on eBay. Was $150 when I bought it. the only thing I would do different is cut the pealed back part off. Instructions said not to

[AleroB888]

Don't know what brand glue. It came with it.

Bought the thing off az*bob on eBay. Was $150 when I bought it. the only thing I would do different is cut the pealed back part off. Instructions said not to

Was it the "smelly" silicone? you know that kind, lol

[Redog]

I don't think so, it was more like model glue, but thicker

[WreckItRoth]

Looking good man. You said you found the stuff for your dash on ebay? Mine is starting to peel right above the glove compartment.

[Redog]

YEah, but they are all over the internet now. Just do a google search ;)

[CharmfulPeace]

Sorry to comment on an old post, but where, oh where, did you get your white cluster? I would love to put that in Izzy!

[Redog]

IDK if they even still make them. I know the company I bought them at is out of business.

Might be able to find some of them on eBay, but the indiglo ones. Mine uses factory lighting

[CharmfulPeace]

Alrighty, thank ya! Will look right now.