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Paint and Body / I think I want this car for my next project: Rust is the new black

« on: February 22 2015, 10:46:31 PM »

I've never really seen a regal with this sort of patina. I dont think its worth the $6900, but I like it. What do you guys think?


http://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/4870830899.html

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 19 2015, 07:20:52 AM »

BTW Oshawa needs to rename their OHL team so Flint can have the Generals back. (I guess at least you guys are also a GM town)

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 17 2015, 08:40:04 PM »

no inspection in MI, land of the free.


for example, I ran the car with an open DP for a year... so I'm cleaning soot off the floorboards this week.

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IHADAV8 Playground / Re: This has to be one of Steve Wood's goats.

« on: February 16 2015, 12:21:04 PM »

the goat didnt seem to thrilled with the outcome either.

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For Sale/Trade/Want To Buy / Re: MAF Translator PRO new with Harness

« on: February 16 2015, 12:17:01 PM »

I sent a PM, but I've seen them recently sell for more. Make an offer.
here's stuff I need that I would work in trade (with cash up or down):
DP with large puck (1-5/8")
regular MAF translator
catalyst hanger bracket
FMIC (RJC or PTE)
powerlogger
 

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 16 2015, 11:59:27 AM »

Disconnect the green plug that's just behind and below the alternator.  One is a tach signal, and the other one goes to the fuel pump to facilitate draining the tank via the fuel rail


Plug and wire for A/C compressor is routed behind and then between the bracket to connect to the compressor. Let me know if a pic would help

I knew that didnt look right, I'll have to tuck that green one back into the harness. I have a jumper somewhere with a clip on one end that I made to purge the fuel tank by connecting that wire to the alternator, I need to find that.

That makes sense why I didnt mark those 2 because they werent connected to anything. Just goes to show you cant remember everything after letting a car sit for several years.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 16 2015, 08:30:48 AM »

video #8
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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 10 2015, 09:27:35 PM »

Video #7 http://youtu.be/EVY8goo9VAM

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 06 2015, 05:58:31 PM »

hey check that out, there is a different shape for the 86 hose... that explains that. I might run an aftermarket reservoir, so bulk hose will probably be ok, but thats a really good find.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 06 2015, 09:43:13 AM »

Do these help?


http://perfauto.tripod.com/data/4-096.pdf

you da man!
Although my radiator doesnt have those fittings in it, so thats a small concern. I was on the fence about switching the radiator anyhow.
I dont have any of the unions or the clips/brackets. but I guess that wont be the end of the world to find those now that I have that drawing and part number.
thanks again!

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 05 2015, 08:28:46 PM »

I picked up my new trans cooler lines from inline tube tonight, does anyone have pics of how they fit in the frame? I cant figure it out just by looking at them.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 03 2015, 07:03:07 PM »

I would guess it fits a few models... I'm feeling google lazy or I would check, but I'm a bit surprised how many people have not seen the one like came off my car.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 03 2015, 07:14:16 AM »

thank you, it looks like the rubber hose to your pump sort of takes that same shape. I wonder if there was a design change in there somewhere to save money on that pump. (I'm sure you can package more pumps/pallet with the short inlet tube, even if it was just a short trip from Saginaw to Flint)

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 02 2015, 08:14:38 PM »

I'm still going to face the exhaust manifolds with a flat block and some wet sanding to make sure they are flat and smooth.

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General Buick Tech / Re: My 1986 Grand National (re) Build Thread

« on: February 02 2015, 01:13:47 PM »

I see.

Try this thread for the parts others are trying.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/index.php?threads/422809/

thats my thread on the other board, they seem to be saying the replacement pump I have is correct.