10-17-2010, 01:30 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 8
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New canadian alero owner
Hey all, I'm a new Alero owner from London, Ontario.
01 GLS, 211k, $650
I'm not one to beat around the bush I guess, So here goes...
I am obviously interested in toying with my Alero, Mostly to set it apart from the rest. I am not loaded given I have a family, life, etc. I used the SEARCH for different ideas, And one caught my attention...
The "Grand Alero" body swap.
Is this as simple as the J-body Cav/fire swap? (which has been done to death btw).
Straight bolt up, Hood, Fenders, Head lights, Header panel, Bumper?
(Bumper I would go aftermarket for nicer match up and no ugly bumps, head lights aftermarket aswell, again more options for styling.)
I'm just looking for some answers, Ideas, Tips/Tricks. Opinions are cool too, I have thick skin.
Now before this post gets flamed, trolled, or otherwise derailled like the one I read, I'll clear the air.
1 - If i wanted a GA, I would have bought one. I like the Alero ass end more.
2 - I like the idea of being a "Black sheep". Something that few (1 or 2) have done is cool and unique, IMHO.
3 - I'm 30yrs old (not 16) and I work for an LKQ yard, So parts are somewhat easy to come by, for me.
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10-17-2010, 01:43 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 858
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I like your attitude.
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10-17-2010, 01:53 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Posts: 236
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Welcome to aleromod. There is an alero meet coming up on the 14th of november in brampton (airport and triple crown). If you're interested please stop by.
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10-17-2010, 02:02 AM
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i speed up for corners
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Dover,NH
Posts: 3,489
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welcome to the site
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Alero is gone but not forgotten
1999 black gls coupe R.I.P 130k
1999 auburn mist metallic gls sedan R.I.P
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5i 190k. New rims and tires for summer.
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10-17-2010, 02:04 AM
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GX Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 8
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I appreciate the invite to a meet, Sadly the car is a new addition to the family, as is my liceance. 8 long as months of tinkering time before I'll be driving, But once I get that out the way, I'll be there.
30yrs old and new to driving, sad I know, But the bus always got me from A to B.
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10-17-2010, 11:23 AM
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GLS member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Posts: 1,911
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Welcome to the site.
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2017 Volkswagen Jetta S 5-Speed 1.4L Turbocharged I4 (TSI).
2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Roadster 2.0L I4 (MZR).
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2010 Chevrolet HHR LT 2.2L I4 (LE8) (Sold).
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX 3.5L Twin Cam V6 (LX5) (Sold).
2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL 2.4L (LD9) (Sold).
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10-17-2010, 02:21 PM
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2Screwy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 13,238
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Welcome! Good luck with the swap! (even if I don't approve)
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10-17-2010, 02:38 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Brooklin, Ontario
Posts: 148
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I'm gonna say, there is something about an Alero as your first car.
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Hello 2012 Sonic LT
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10-19-2010, 10:34 PM
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OSV coming soon!!!!!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: lindsay, ontario
Posts: 2,375
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Welcome from another Ontario member!!!
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Misty: 3400, S&S headers, TCE 65mm TB, CAI, 180* TStat, Milzy motor & tranny mount, 18" BOSS 328 & much more... going osv!!
Silver: 2.4L, 5 speed, GAGT seats, front & rear STB's, all red tails, led headlights, Magnaflow muffler, Milzy Motor mount, WAI, Cosmo short shifter; sold n missed  
Tequila: 2.4L, GA interior swap, scrapped...
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10-19-2010, 11:28 PM
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GX Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 8
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Glad to see there are some peeps in the area, Can't wait till summer and a real ticket to drive, graduated liceance is fail.
Off topic: Anyone have pics, or knows where I could find some pics, of a Grand Alero? I have searched around and nothing, people say its been done, Would just like to see it.
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10-20-2010, 05:00 PM
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GLS member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: moncton, nb
Posts: 1,307
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welcome and I don't think anyone has really done the swap! but ud be the first. personally I like their aftermarket headlights as there is none out there for the alero. if you do it please post pics asap it should be as simple as headlights, hood, fenders, bumper keyword here is SHOULD there will prob be some fabing of the mount locations or making holes bigger
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