2003 Rebuild

nelson480
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2003 Rebuild Mar 16, 2013 21:31:36 GMT -6

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Post by nelson480 on Mar 16, 2013 21:31:36 GMT -6

Some of you may know I have made the decision to rebuild my 2003. Sorry to those that wanted parts, i was waiting on a verdict for about 2 months..

Also, Embed doesnt work with photobucket anymore.. Dunno why so here is direct links

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Today i started removing the front end. A hole was punched in the front valve cover, the front motor mount i replaced took some hit. Wiring harness is OK from what i inspected.
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justmax Aurora Groupie Aliment? par une ?toile du Nord. Posts: 185	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 4:04:18 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by justmax on Mar 17, 2013 4:04:18 GMT -6 You are going to have fun buddy. Heh! I'm glad that you'll put it again on the roads!
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Randy T. Administrator ☯ AURORA GXP ☯ Posts: 3,758 Staff Member	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 7:39:45 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Randy T. on Mar 17, 2013 7:39:45 GMT -6 I am glad you are fixing it, that's one of my favorite Auroras. Here is my Autobahn hillbilly rebuild thread for some inspiration. aurorah.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wrecks&action=display&thread=15180&page=2
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Marc Aurora Master Posts: 10,047	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 8:43:36 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marc on Mar 17, 2013 8:43:36 GMT -6 Good! I sure hope that you can rebuild it.
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nelson480
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2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 12:20:42 GMT -6

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Mar 17, 2013 7:39:45 GMT -6 Randy T. said:

I am glad you are fixing it, that's one of my favorite Auroras.

Here is my Autobahn hillbilly rebuild thread for some inspiration.

aurorah.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wrecks&action=display&thread=15180&page=2

LOL randy! That looks great! did you wind up getting that bumper painted?

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1999 'Rora Kodiac white, non autobahn, mostly stock, tint, Bose and chrome wheels added, 6000K HIDs, 161K miles
2003 4.0 Purple Drizzle metallic Bose, heated seatsRIP Jan13
'95 Purple Drizzle (current)

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2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 14:16:00 GMT -6

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Post by sall on Mar 17, 2013 14:16:00 GMT -6

Photobuckets 'upgrade' pissed me off. Looking for something else for hosting currently.

Have fun with your project. You can get new paint now paid by insurance lol.

I wish I had more time to put some TLC in the '98 but alas if it isn't bad weather it's lack of time/daylight. At least the weather will change soon and stay light out later.

Way to not let her die!

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nelson480
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2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 14:40:58 GMT -6

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Mar 17, 2013 14:16:00 GMT -6 sall said:

Photobuckets 'upgrade' pissed me off. Looking for something else for hosting currently.

Have fun with your project. You can get new paint now paid by insurance lol.

I wish I had more time to put some TLC in the '98 but alas if it isn't bad weather it's lack of time/daylight. At least the weather will change soon and stay light out later.

Way to not let her die!

How can i get new paint under insurance? That would be super!

I dont want to. Cant find another like her

April/May '11 Featured
1999 'Rora Kodiac white, non autobahn, mostly stock, tint, Bose and chrome wheels added, 6000K HIDs, 161K miles
2003 4.0 Purple Drizzle metallic Bose, heated seatsRIP Jan13
'95 Purple Drizzle (current)

sall Absolute Aurora Fanatic Posts: 6,087	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 14:54:27 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sall on Mar 17, 2013 14:54:27 GMT -6 I was only assuming you were cut a check from the insurance company.
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2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 16:21:52 GMT -6

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Mar 17, 2013 12:20:42 GMT -6 nelson480 said:

Mar 17, 2013 7:39:45 GMT -6 Randy T. said:

I am glad you are fixing it, that's one of my favorite Auroras.

Here is my Autobahn hillbilly rebuild thread for some inspiration.

aurorah.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=wrecks&action=display&thread=15180&page=2

LOL randy! That looks great! did you wind up getting that bumper painted?

No, I needed rent and was driving it to the scrapyard, luckily someone bought it when I was on the way. lol It even still had Lucerne calipers and that CAI I made.

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nelson480 Absolute Aurora Fanatic Certified Northstar Mechanic ...well almost anyways Posts: 5,182	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 18:53:05 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nelson480 on Mar 17, 2013 18:53:05 GMT -6 Mar 17, 2013 14:54:27 GMT -6 sall said: I was only assuming you were cut a check from the insurance company. Haha nope! PLPD only, cant afford full coverage! Plus that woulda put a salvage title in my hands, cant have that
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wireless Aurora Extremist Driving is a hobby! Posts: 1,326	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 18:54:07 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by wireless on Mar 17, 2013 18:54:07 GMT -6 try using Flickr
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auroranut75 Aurora Groupie Posts: 157	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 19:44:41 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by auroranut75 on Mar 17, 2013 19:44:41 GMT -6 Cooks Auto Salvage in Michigan has all the parts you will need.#1-800-535-5943. This is for Nelson 480
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98redaurora Aurora Driver This is not your fathers Oldsmobile. Posts: 441	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 21:34:27 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 98redaurora on Mar 17, 2013 21:34:27 GMT -6 Good luck man!
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tigger Administrator Posts: 2,844 Staff Member	2003 Rebuild Mar 17, 2013 21:45:41 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tigger on Mar 17, 2013 21:45:41 GMT -6 Hope rebuild goes smoothly and keep us updated.
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human Aurora Owner Posts: 713	2003 Rebuild Mar 22, 2013 7:11:13 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by human on Mar 22, 2013 7:11:13 GMT -6 Almost makes me wish I'd tried to rebuild my '98 when I wrecked it a few years back. Oh well, I'm back in the saddle now with my '95. Good luck with the repairs.
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arvilla6 Aurora Newbie Posts: 1	2003 Rebuild Mar 28, 2013 19:00:02 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by arvilla6 on Mar 28, 2013 19:00:02 GMT -6 I have a complete front clip from a 2001 I can sell. I actually have a mostly complete 2001 Aurora for parts. V6 motor is bad. I used the rear bumper and trunk pan off of it. The rest is there. Let me know if you are interested.

Paulaurora Super Moderator Posts: 3,830 Staff Member	2003 Rebuild Mar 30, 2013 8:00:47 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paulaurora on Mar 30, 2013 8:00:47 GMT -6 Well looks like 5000$ damage or so. GL
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