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    My 81 Limited Sport Coupe Build (Picture Thread)

    Nice car. I know I'm a little late to the game but what did you end up doing with the old motor?
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    Soft brakes

    Hi all, Lately when my engine idles up my brakes fade. As soon as idle drops they get hard again. When I pump the brakes The idle drops and the pedal gets hard again. Any ideas what might cause this? Vacuum leak? Thanks
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    Repro upholstery and carpet

    Good ideas thanks guys. I've got two buicks now with odd color combos this one with slate gray and another with light sand gray. Can't I just find something simple like burgundy haha. Any one know the dash color of a 82 regal sport coupe? It's almost black but not quite. And it's not brownish...
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    Repro upholstery and carpet

    Hey guys, I have been on the hunt for a set of seat covers and carpet and have come up short for my 82 regal sc. The trim code I have is 13B( slate grey) and I am able to find headliners and trim pieces but can't find carpet and seat upholstery. The carpet is pretty stained and the seats a...
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    Help!! Difference between 85 and 86 442

    Hi guys, I've always liked the Cutlass but for one reason or another I keep finding my way behind the wheel of Buick's. I'm trying to educate myself on 442's prior to purchasing one. Specifically the difference between the 85' and 86'. I know the 87' had the new front clip and was based on the...
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    1982 Buick sport coupe seat trim

    Dang. I guess that limits me to 78-82 reclining seat backs. Were all 82+ cutlass trimmed with chrome hinge covers?
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    1982 Buick sport coupe seat trim

    Will the non reclining seat back bind if it is installed on a reclining seat? I am having a hell of a time finding any gbody guys up in Alberta or anybody that has parts for these cars(donors or pick n pull). Our dollar isn't doing that great and shipping gets expensive so I'm trying to find...
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    1982 Buick sport coupe seat trim

    I recently purchased an 82 regal sport coupe. The car is in pretty good shape all in all. I need to find some seat trim for the factory highback seats. The passenger seat back has been replaced with a cutlass chrome trimmed hinge variation. Is there a difference between a reclining and non...
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    Buick high back vs astro bucket change over

    Can some one give me the skinny on when the regal went from a highback bucket seat to the adjustable headrest style? Thanks Cody
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    78-83 regal factory gauge set up ideas

    I had some luck with new vintage USA. It's not cheap but the website looks like they know what they are doing. Mark was quick to respond(on a Sunday to boot). Once I get a little closer to completion I am definately going to be contacting to modify my cluster. They can do anything you want. I...
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    78-83 regal factory gauge set up ideas

    Hi, I am in the process of modifying my factory gauge set u in my 80 regal. I have bought a 78 sport coupe set up that has a turbo gauge and volt meter. I would like to swap the turbo out for a water temp. But I have found these hard to find. Another thing I am trying to find is someone that...

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