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  1. Local Hero

    Wheel backspacing question

    I'm still working on my sister's 86 MCSs. Had a few setbacks. And am finally turning the corner on getting it back together again. She's having difficulty deciding what she wants to do about wheels. She's leaning towards upgrading from the stock 15x7 to 17x8. For those who have done this...
  2. Local Hero

    86 MCSS Exhaust Question

    For the last few weeks, I've been reviving my sister's bone stock MCSS that had sat idle for about 10 years. Upon initial start-up, I discovered not a cracked, but completely BROKEN exhaust manifold. I was able to get that removed. This car still has ALL emission and smog stuff still on it...
  3. Local Hero

    That one car

    https://bangshift.com/general-news/bangshift-question-of-the-day/bangshift-question-of-the-day-whats-that-one-car-from-the-neighborhood/?fbclid=IwAR3h3lD2jfdl0qg6gzkE8VwKPsXq9bP8clz5QBU0Le6DReKkijwHOnqebAg
  4. Local Hero

    Buick front rotor interchange

    Some may know that I have an 83 Regal wagon. I was of the delusion that all g-Bodies used the same front spindles and rotors. The front rotors on the 83 use the larger metric studs. However, the two sets of wheels that I switch back and forth between depending on season, both use the...
  5. Local Hero

    Heat and Defrost Unit from Vintage Air install

    I've been alluding to my replacing what was left of my factory HVAC system with a small compact heat and defrost unit from Vintage Air (part number 506101) for some time now. This weekend was that event. First a few disclaimers: Several know that my 83 Regal Wagon is my beater. I can't save...
  6. Local Hero

    MALIBU Who needs an interesting project?

    https://bangshift.com/general-news/craigslist-find/rough-start-a-four-speed-chevy-malibu-with-the-f41-suspension-under-budget-someone-needs-to-jump-on-this-one/
  7. Local Hero

    81 Malibu: Chilled and Cheap

    I'm a fan of the stuff on Bangshift.com https://bangshift.com/general-news/craigslist-find/rough-start-who-likes-their-1981-chevrolet-malibu-chilled-and-cheap/
  8. Local Hero

    My Sister's Monte SS

    My sister always wanted a GN until she realized she would never afford a clean one. So instead she settled (her words) for a Monte SS. It was a pretty clean and well maintained car when she got it. She had me go through it mechanically and I cleaned it up even more. The factory paint still...
  9. Local Hero

    "Grand Nasty"

    https://www.fuelcurve.com/grand-nasty-buick-grand-national/
  10. Local Hero

    270K Mile Safari Wagon

    Dad gave me a stack to Hemmings Classic Car Mags to look through and one of them from March of last year had a feature on a 78 Safari Wagon that a guy bought new and still has. He's only maintained it rather than restored it. Apologies if this has been discussed before. I didn't see it in a...
  11. Local Hero

    Fuel Sending Unit

    I know that the wagons have different fuel tanks than the rest of the cars and that the sending untis are hard to come by. Other than this being a Spectra "brand", does anyone see any other reason that this one won't work? Thanks...
  12. Local Hero

    Brass Heater Core

    Who offers a brass replacement heater core for these cars. All I'm finding locally are aluminum and reviews state that the fit isn't all that good. Anyone?
  13. Local Hero

    My 83 Regal Wagon project

    I did not do a proper intro when I jumped in asking for some info earlier today. So here goes.... I was looking for a G-Body Wagon to use as a daily driver. I need to haul my two boys to their sports practices and games. Often this also includes their friends. We also take Buddy, our...
  14. Local Hero

    Loose ground wire ?

    Hi guys! First post but been lurking a while. I'm been getting this 83 Regal Wagon together. It was an in-process project that I got partially disassembled. I'm trying to figure out what this ground wire is supposed to be for. It's hanging out of the back of the headliner right in the rear...

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