GP4U2NV Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 I am getting the "gay" spoiler removed from the GP. I need a new deck lid without spoiler. Going without spoiler. What is my best plan. I need fit and finish, this is a show car. I also want one that will last for a long time. William Quote
jake91 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 id just take it into a body shop remove the spoiler and weld the holes closed and paint Quote
AL Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 I would get an SE trunklid since they didnt come with spoilers most of the time Quote
GP4U2NV Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Posted June 17, 2011 id just take it into a body shop remove the spoiler and weld the holes closed and paint I did that when I deleted the factor spoiler. They will nto do it again, the metal will have waves if they do. Quote
GP4U2NV Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Posted June 17, 2011 I would get an SE trunklid since they didnt come with spoilers most of the time I think I didnt pose my question correctly. Where should I get the deck lid? Used at a junk yard? ABP etc? Quote
BXX Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 I think I didnt pose my question correctly. Where should I get the deck lid? Used at a junk yard? ABP etc? How far are you?? The one on my TGP is decent shape, we can swap if your close enough to drive out. If not, then yeah, a junkyard will prolly have a decent selection. Hell, most trunk lids I see at pullapart have minimal damage and would require little body work. Quote
urbex Posted June 17, 2011 Report Posted June 17, 2011 ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ??????????? For some reason I was picturing the '97-'03, but I guess you have a first gen... My bad! Quote
94 olds vert Posted June 18, 2011 Report Posted June 18, 2011 Find any 88-96 grand prix deck lid with out a spoiler and have it painted. Quote
GP4U2NV Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Posted June 20, 2011 For some reason I was picturing the '97-'03, but I guess you have a first gen... My bad! Actually, I have both. 2000 Daytona 1993 SE l67 Quote
GP4U2NV Posted June 20, 2011 Author Report Posted June 20, 2011 Is it better to repaint a stock unit? Is it better to get a reproduction and have it painted? Is it better to locate NOS GM stock? Quote
Crazy K Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) My preference is to get a stock unit in the correct color from a junkyard(I've succeeded several times with this method). Alternatively, a stock unit in the wrong color in good enough shape to use should be very easy to find should you decide that you just want to paint it. (best option) NOS? Excellent condition parts are still plentiful, so why pay $$$$$$$??? Reproduction/Aftermarket? go DIAF. good fit and finish = mission impossible There is a pick and pull in Cincinnati, and in Columbus..... AND WHY WERE YOU NOT AT DAYTON??? Edited June 20, 2011 by Crazy K Quote
94 olds vert Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Repainting your stock unit would look fine. It would be like new. I wouldn't by a reproduction. They don't line up very well. The fit is never the greatest. A NOS part is no different than the stock deck lid. Quote
urbex Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 Only benefit really I can see to NOS is if yours wasn't perfect, whether it had some rust or dings that you couldn't fix easily. Quote
jake91 Posted June 20, 2011 Report Posted June 20, 2011 (edited) like he said im guessing he would want perfect as it is a show car. after seeing pics of your car id almost want n.o.s.. as reprodutions while they may fit are much lower quality Edited June 20, 2011 by jake91 Quote
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