Thread: The beginning of something special, 2000 GTP

I've been a Grand Prix for as long as I can remember. When I saw this car roll on the line, I claimed it thinking it was time for a project. At first I thought she was solid until I took off the ground effects and found the dreaded rocker rot which the Grand Prix is known for. (You can see my first one next to it.)



(You can also admire my cornerlight fishbowl.)





So far I've finished the Driver's Side Rocker and have prepped the Passenger's Side.



I'll post photos of the mods on the drive train tomorrow.

are you gonna undercoat it?

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A few shots of under the hood.






and club GM

Quick update!

This is what a completed rocker looks like. Not bad, huh?

That looks great! That's the only thing wrong with my car - the flawed rockers. I wonder what something like that costs to have repaired?

Thanks brother!

If you buy the materials yourself (which I would recommend,) it'll probably be cheaper for you.
4 Aftermarker Rocker Panels (There was so much rot, I had to use two on each side) Should run you about $250
Bondo/Sealer/Adhesive/OEM Spray Paint $150-$200

For labor, it'd probably be anywhere between 10-15 hours of work. Body Shops around here usually get $60-$85 an hour, so between 600-1275.

just noticed youre from methuen. nice lil town. been there a couple times.

Originally Posted by JmRoss

Thanks brother!

If you buy the materials yourself (which I would recommend,) it'll probably be cheaper for you.
4 Aftermarker Rocker Panels (There was so much rot, I had to use two on each side) Should run you about $250
Bondo/Sealer/Adhesive/OEM Spray Paint $150-$200

For labor, it'd probably be anywhere between 10-15 hours of work. Body Shops around here usually get $60-$85 an hour, so between 600-1275.

Thanks for the info. I have a 2 door and checked on them before and they seem more expensive to buy them for 2 door vs sedan. Maybe this winter I will get some help and do this project. It's crazy because my car is an 02 and the rockers are gone... but the rest of the car is in good shape. I think the previous owner lived on a dirt road because there was evidence of stone chips on the hood/windshield and the rockers had dirt built up/trapped inside the side skirts. Maybe that sped up the rust. Great job on the rocker repair tho! Looking forward to see what else you do to the car.

Originally Posted by jer206

Thanks for the info. I have a 2 door and checked on them before and they seem more expensive to buy them for 2 door vs sedan. Maybe this winter I will get some help and do this project. It's crazy because my car is an 02 and the rockers are gone... but the rest of the car is in good shape. I think the previous owner lived on a dirt road because there was evidence of stone chips on the hood/windshield and the rockers had dirt built up/trapped inside the side skirts. Maybe that sped up the rust. Great job on the rocker repair tho! Looking forward to see what else you do to the car.

Yeah, now that I'm at work, I looked up the differences in price and for some reason the 2dr rockers are more than double the price of the 4drs. If you do decide to make a project out of it and fix your rockers, drop me a message, I'll be glad to share what I know.

Originally Posted by reesez

just noticed youre from methuen. nice lil town. been there a couple times.

If you ever come by Methuen again, drop by Frams auto and check out some of the nice cars we have.