Rear Buckets (From Cutlass Supreme International) PICS ADDED!!

[xtremerevolution]

So the seats fit just perfectly, but the center console was a bit of a different story (center console being that thing between the seats where you store random junk and put your drinks on)

 

I figured I could just drill some holes, tap those holes, and bolt the center console mounts just fine. So I drill a hole and I notice that the sheet metal is thin as hell, in fact too thin to tap a thread. I'm like wtf?! So I drill a bit more assuming that there are two layers. Go figure...the second layer was the freakin gas tank. I kinda figured it out when everything started smelling like gas.

 

Not knowing what else to do, I filled up the hole quite perfectly with silicone sealant and smeared some around the hole as well. You guys think that will be enough?

 

On a different note, I decided that bolting the mounts to the car won't be an option, so I got out my Gorilla Glue and glued the damn things on. That was about an hour and a half ago, and they still need a bit more time to dry up, but damn do they stick on there tight. I can't budge them without leaving a groove in my finger.

 

So yeah, I'll take pics of the seats installed soon (and of the glued-on mounts) so you guys can see how everything looks.

[1990lumina]

Umm, I properly seal the fuel tank. I don't think silicone is good enough long term.

[xtremerevolution]

Umm, I properly seal the fuel tank. I don't think silicone is good enough long term.

 

So what do I use then?

[Psych0matt]

you could probably use some jb weld to seal it up pretty good

[1990lumina]

I'm not sure, but in my mind silicone is gonna start to leak on you. Keep in mind there could be times whe nthe tank has a cmall amount of pressure in it too.

[xtremerevolution]

you could probably use some jb weld to seal it up pretty good

 

That's what I was thinking. I'll go ahead and do that then. It's going to be a bit of a pain pulling out the silicone (especially without dropping little pieces inside the gas tank), but I suppose I should get that taken care of as soon as possible. The hole is at the very top of the gas tank, so I don't think it should be too huge of a problem for at least a little while.

[CSI_MuNkY]

Sorry to be an ass... but did you read any threads on the rear bucket seats? I think thats covered in nearly every thread about them.

 

I think your best bet is to pull the tank. Again, sorry to be an ass. But the last thing you want to do is get the tank cold welded to the car! Next thing you know your fuel pump or sending unit takes a shit and you can't get the tank down because its welded to the car, lol. Not to mention, ever think what would happen if the cold weld dripped and got into the fuel system?

As for the silicone, I bet the gas would soon start to eat it away.

 

I left the center console out. Eventually when I have the time I will cold weld new mounting nuts or studs to the floor and then go from there. The stock rear center console, in my mind, doesn't look right in the 94-96 GPs like mine, so when I do get back at it, the console going in will be a heavily modified front console out of a 94-96 GP.

 

Jamie

[Grand Moff Joseph]

X2. Don't risk the fuel system or your own safety. Pull the tank and fix it the right way.

[Crazy K]

they make gas tank repair patches. they are available at all auto stores.

 

But since it is the top of the tank. I don;t think the silicone will necessarily matter, as long as it gooped up seaking the area... it will only be in contact with the fumes and not fuel directly...

 

try this: make a silcone "worm" out the silicone you used... and stick it is a glass jar with a enough gas to partially submerge it. how long does it last???

 

 

[Bake82]

I think JB weld or Silicone will work fine! I sayu this because I DID THE SAME THING!

 

Yah I know it's stupid, but I did it too. I'd leave it as it and see how it goes. I mean if you fill up for gas and you smell gas fumes inside the car, or if you don't hear the "pssh" at all whenever you fill up, maybe I'd look into it more, but I silicone'd mine up for over a year and I had no ill effects and I passed an e-test and gascap pressure test no problem. I think you'll be fine.

[xtremerevolution]

Anyways, back to the more pretty purpose of this thread...

 

Mounting brackets glued with Gorilla Glue. It isn't very pretty, but it sure as hell works. I couldn't budge them no matter how hard I pulled with my bare hands.

 

 

Back Panel:

 

Everything Installed:

 

 

The cool thing is, when you open that center console cover, it folds down to the front as a cup holder. Neat huh?

 

 

 

Now...to figure out a way to patch up that cigarette burn on the left seat...

[88Regal Limited]

I think you need to patch the hole between the seats before you worry a bout a cigarette burn man.

 

Looks good though!

[xtremerevolution]

I think you need to patch the hole between the seats before you worry a bout a cigarette burn man.

 

Looks good though!

 

I'll get that done soon. Does anyone know how hard it is to take off the gas tank?

[Bake82]

I think you need to patch the hole between the seats before you worry a bout a cigarette burn man.

 

Looks good though!

 

I'll get that done soon. Does anyone know how hard it is to take off the gas tank?

 

Drive it till the tank is almost empty, and then....

Unbolt the clamp for the filler neck and the little one beside it, use something like a old brake rotor on the pad of a jack to spread out the weight, unbolt the traps and slowly lower the tank.....I THINK that's it....can't remember 100% as it's been a few months and many many other work has been done to my car since then.......

 

 

[GOT2B GM]

Don't forget to disconnect the 3 lines on the front of the tank, and the electrical connector going to the sending unit. You'll have to remove a heatshield above the exhaust to access a strap bolt also.

[CSI_MuNkY]

I gotta admit, the glue to hold those mounting rackets in there was a pretty good idea!

 

I think you need to patch the hole between the seats before you worry a bout a cigarette burn man.

 

Looks good though!

 

Are you refering to the pass through hole? I have my sub box on the other side of mine so it was useless to me. So I recarpeted the hole back panel. First I glued that door shut and smoothed it out so the carpet wouldn't stick out there. Then I covered the area with a pontiac arrow head. I like it, thats what matters.

Unfortunately this is the best pic I have of it right now. I have better but they are either on my computer, which won't even turn on, or on CD, and the gf's laptop is being a bitch and won't read CDs right now.

 

Jamie

[Psych0matt]

i think he was talking about the hole in the gas tank. but I think I have an extra door if you needed that, but it didnt sound like you were lacking

[CSI_MuNkY]

i think he was talking about the hole in the gas tank. but I think I have an extra door if you needed that, but it didnt sound like you were lacking

 

It wasn't the door I was lacking, it was the use of the door that I was lacking, lol. Thanx for the offer though.

 

Jamie

[Psych0matt]

i think he was talking about the hole in the gas tank. but I think I have an extra door if you needed that, but it didnt sound like you were lacking

 

It wasn't the door I was lacking, it was the use of the door that I was lacking, lol. Thanx for the offer though.

 

Jamie

well, i meant for extremerevolution

[CSI_MuNkY]

i think he was talking about the hole in the gas tank. but I think I have an extra door if you needed that, but it didnt sound like you were lacking

 

It wasn't the door I was lacking, it was the use of the door that I was lacking, lol. Thanx for the offer though.

 

Jamie

well, i meant for extremerevolution

 

my bad, sorry! lol

 

Jamie

[Euro]

Nice work!!! They looked pretty sweet in person today.

[xtremerevolution]

Don't forget to disconnect the 3 lines on the front of the tank, and the electrical connector going to the sending unit. You'll have to remove a heatshield above the exhaust to access a strap bolt also.

 

Seems like a little bit of work.

 

So far, I found that gas tank patch at the local auto store, so I'll do the job when I get a bit of extra time. For the time being, I'll stick to pumping no more than 10 gallons in my tank once the empty light turns on. From what I've read, the car should hold 16.5 gallons, so that's low enough to where the gas won't reach the hole.

 

I also managed to find a leather patch kit, so I'll be fixing that hole some time soon. I'll post pics when its done.