My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

[tar baby]

spring is from ashtray lid

[GavinHunyady]

from glen

thank you, it looks like #30 is the part that I'm missing. I dont see the ring anywhere on that diagram though... (Its not the one that holds the handle on)


I'll have to look at the ash tray lid a little closer, I didnt see anywhere for a spring to go at first glance.

[GavinHunyady]

I've finally gotten around to putting more work in on the buick. This wiring is such a ball buster I have a hard time sticking with it. On the other hand, I have gotten:


the parking brake pedal back in
the RJC 3" crossover exhaust installed
the intercooler piping installed correctly
the headliner repaired (I forget if I had updated that or not yet)


I need to figure out where the connector for the turn signal stalk is, I'm sure some google-fu will find it...


I'm getting close though, remaining items:
WB02 installation
finish wiring the gadgets, powerlogger, WB02, etc
send the alky pump out for a rebuild before spring just to be safe....


and we should be ready to roll




I've got a lot of videos shot, I just havent had time to edit and upload...

[Steve Wood]

Damn, Gavin!  You need to bring some of that energy down here and help me finish some of my projects!

Glad to see you are making progress

[TexasT]

How did you do in the exhaust in stall? That is the system I think I want. Jason I believe has one.
Can we get some pix and maybe a vid of how it sounds?
Thanx

[GavinHunyady]

I hope to have a video up this week of the unboxing and installation.. . it (the video) didnt turn out very good just because of the lighting under the car.


It looks really good though.

[good2win22]

Glad to see you back!  I subscribed to your YouTube channel and anxious to see what you've done. 


Rich, I had that exhaust on the white T and will be putting that same exhaust on GG. It is basically a flow thru exhaust. Here's a link to the exhaust from Jason's website


http://rjcracing.com/product/exhaust-systems-2/


Scroll to the bottom of the page and there's a vid

[TexasT]

Cool, we will expect an install thread and vid from you when you get to it then . Haha.
Just want an unbiased vid, not that I don't trust a seller but if they aren't selling me one I trust it as unbiased better, or something like that.

[GavinHunyady]

I did have to make some alterations, and I recommend some welding.


I still have a lot of footage from the hydroboost install that needs to go up also.

[TexasT]

Looking forward to both. Welding should not be a problem though I will need to refill my cylinder.

[GavinHunyady]

you want it... you got it!


https://youtu.be/M6qgrEsvKL8

[GavinHunyady]

https://youtu.be/P1DQnnhRXms

[GavinHunyady]

BTW, does anyone know where to find the connector for the turn signal stalk?

[good2win22]

The relays for the alarm in my limited were installed behind the drivers side kick panel. That may free up some space over there behind your glove box. 

[GavinHunyady]

thats not a bad idea! I've already loomed up a harness and extended all the wires, it just needs to find a home.