This is an FYI about the hood louvers. My passenger side louver flew off last summer. My brother who works at a GM parts place got me one for Christmas and get this....you can ONLY buy the passenger side louver. The drivers side is discontinued and you can't get them anymore. And I am sure as soon as the warehouse runs out of the others that will be it.
That's all for now.
Coryn
1990 Black TGP
just wondering - is the whole hood still available or has it been discontinued also?? :roll:
I'm looking for a louvered hood that will fit my 91 STE.
Thanks for any info on this.
Suzi :)
Fitment shouldn't be a problem. All '88-'96 hoods are interchangeable. The issue will be finding one. The '91-'93 GTPs got the massive hood louvers like on the turbos, and the '94-'96 got the smaller ones. I can make a call to a buddy at the Pontiac dealer and see what the status is as far as availability. I can assure you it will be a pretty penny! I think I read on one of the forums that the louvered hoods cost WAY more then regular ones, and I'm sure the regular ones aren't cheap to begin with.
I have one but it's red, if you're interested.
Last I checked a regular hood new was about $300. The hood with holes was $1100.
Quote from: 6000STE/AWDFitment shouldn't be a problem. All '88-'96 hoods are interchangeable.
Are you sure about that, somewhere I read that only 91 & 92 hoods would fit my 91 STE. Remember it's not a turbo (even though that shouldn't make a difference). How would I know for sure if a used hood would fit?? I'm almost certain that it would have to be from a 4 door 91 or 92?!?
But I am interested in getting one as long as I know it will work with my STE.
no1kicker - what year is the hood you have and what did it come off of?? Also how much do you want for it and where are you located??
And what difference does it make what color, that's what paint is for! :lol:
I need a new front bumper also, so I am expecting to have to get my car repainted after all the repairs are done anyway. It's white now, and I'll keep it white but I'm thinking about a few silver metallic flames just for fun, but I haven't made up my mind as of yet! 8)
6000 STE/AWD - I know you know me by now, and I just keep trying to get more info on what I can do to spice up my STE. But I want to make sure I am doing the right thing. Someone in Canada told me they were getting a parts car in a few weeks and would sell me the louvered hood, but I figured the shipping from Canada to PA would probably cost more than the hood!
Thanks for your help, I need all I can get!
Suzi :D
Mine is off an 89 TGP. It doesn't have the louvers. It's straight, with some rust on the lip. With sanding and painting it should look brand new. As far as price goes, make me an offer. I'm in RI.
Quote from: SnipSnipThis is an FYI about the hood louvers. My passenger side louver flew off last summer. My brother who works at a GM parts place got me one for Christmas and get this....you can ONLY buy the passenger side louver. The drivers side is discontinued and you can't get them anymore. And I am sure as soon as the warehouse runs out of the others that will be it.
That's all for now.
Coryn
1990 Black TGP
Thanks Snippy for the info, good to know ahead of time, bet the ones going on eBay from time to time will go faster now :D . I am so sorry to hear your TGP is being bad again, its just not fair the luck you have had, you treat your baby very well, and it shows in how new it looks and runs, but if you need parts for it again and they are discontinued, let me know as I bought a lot of these parts a few years ago, planning for them going away/shredder!
Jeff M
Quote from: no1kickerMine is off an 89 TGP. It doesn't have the louvers. It's straight, with some rust on the lip. With sanding and painting it should look brand new. As far as price goes, make me an offer. I'm in RI.
Thanks, but I'm looking for a hood that already has the louvers. I guess I could put them in my stock hood but I'd rather keep it as is. But I do still need a front bumper for my 91 STE to replace the one I have now with the boo-boo :( (not my fault!)
Suzi :D
No prob. For a bumper, I think I saw a new one on ebay? I'll see if I can dig up the link.
I have a black TGP hood complete. Are you looking for a used hood?
blackzo6@yahoo.com
Quote from: Pony43STE6000 STE/AWD - I know you know me by now, and I just keep trying to get more info on what I can do to spice up my STE. But I want to make sure I am doing the right thing. Someone in Canada told me they were getting a parts car in a few weeks and would sell me the louvered hood, but I figured the shipping from Canada to PA would probably cost more than the hood!
Yeah, some guy on the w-board was thinking about parting out his '93 STE...with....slate grey interior (mmmmmmm...). And the only reason I didn't push him to do it is because I know shipping would have
killed me since he was in Canada. So yeah, I don't think that hood would do you a hell of a lot of good, unless you plan on taking a trip up to "eh?" land yourself. :shock:
Guys, chime in if I'm wrong here, but I'm positive that all the '88-'96 hoods are identicle (save for the different louvers or non louvered styles). 4-door vs. 2-door shouldn't make a difference. I've got both (both of which are covered in a few feet of snow at the moment), and I don't see a difference. If you wanna' hang in there, I hit LOTS of junkyards in the spring/summer/fall. As soon as this whether breakes, I'll be back in action (even more so now that I have to hunt down the leather STE interior and HUD). I've run into LOTS of turbo GPs around here, which is good....and...bad...I guess. Less remaining. :cry: I can keep an eye out for ya'.
Yep, all the 88-96 hoods are the same. For proof, go to car-part.com and type in grand prix hood, and results will pop up with many years.
Quote from: 6000STE/AWDIf you wanna' hang in there, I hit LOTS of junkyards in the spring/summer/fall. As soon as this whether breakes, I'll be back in action (even more so now that I have to hunt down the leather STE interior and HUD). I've run into LOTS of turbo GPs around here, which is good....and...bad...I guess. Less remaining. :cry: I can keep an eye out for ya'.
Thanks a lot, that would be great! :D
I really wasn't in a big hurry anyway, just putting some feelers out since my "Pony" is in hibernation until spring anyway. Plus I have to round up enough $$ for all the parts that I would like to get. First on my list is the new front bumper to replace the damaged one on it now - not sure how it all hooks together, I may also need the grill piece and I know part of the head lamp is loose too ( the damage is on the pass. side). That's why I was looking for a louvered hood since I know I'll need to get a paint job I figured I might as well get it all done at once. Then I also have to continue my research into why my STE has a random starting problem. I've been reading the boards to get ideas from some others that have had simular problems to see what can be tried to resolve the problem. When ever I have taken it to the garage and put on the computer, no codes show up and they are completely baffled by the problem.
Also, if in your travels this summer you happen to run across an extra HUD, keep me in mind. That's the only option that was not on my STE when I bought it and it would be a nice addition to complete it! :wink:
I am going to start combing the junkyards around this area also and if I happen to find any gray leather or HUD's I'll let you know!
Thanks again for the help!
Suzi :D