BUILD THREAD 81 Buick/Olds Turbo Wagon 02/15/2024 More Parts!

liquidh8

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Last night I completed some small projects. I had to make new wires for my horns, and I had to finish getting all the lights working. The horns turned out great, I had Factory connectors and I was able to lengthen the wires. I had an issue with the tail lights though, it seems when the vehicle was running and the voltage was over battery voltage, the sequential function wasn't working during turn signals. Even with the adjustable electronic flasher. So, I bought some Sylvania load resisters and mounted them in the cargo area near the tail light harness, and splice them into the turn signal leads. I used thermal grease and mounted them permanently to the bottom of the Cargo floor. You'll never see them. This fixed my problem and all my lights are functioning.
And finally, I mounted the RJC engine limiter to the driver side of the bellhousing. Even with new stock motor mounts, there was a ton of twist in the engine, and I didn't want to use a torque strap, since there really isn't any room for one. I could have used the RJC poly mounts, but I wanted to keep NVH down a bit.

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liquidh8

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Thank you, today is my last day to work on it for 3 weeks, so it am doing what I can.

I replaced the washer pump.



I also bolted in the rear seat belts, thanks Mitch for those.

I mounted my hood light, I had a real nice factory light, I just need some loom to cover it. I used a 2 pin weather pack connector for the wiring, since it's a fiberglass hood, it need to add a ground.

I am now working on the rubber fillers for behind the header, and in front of the radiator support. Thanks Blake. I should have these done in a bit.
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liquidh8

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Picture of the engine limiter installed. Please excuse all the dust, I'll wash everything down soon.
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liquidh8

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I got the rubber radiator support fillers in. I also raised the front end up about an inch. It was way too low for Pennsylvania roads.

I jacked each front corner up to adjust the spring cups, to both side wheels, and half the front off the ground. The chassis has no flex.
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ssbrewskyaz

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Damn Son,

Jim, your car looks awesome! You're another guy that will be somewhat done before me. I love the color, as always, I love your attention to detail. Wow, I need to get on here more regularly I can see that for certain.

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liquidh8

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Hell ya Scott, you have to check out the updates more.

Mike, I am certainly excited.

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SoFloG

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Turbo and wagon doesn't even sound rite, but damnit its exciting. I need to go back and do my homework on this build. Tuned in!
 
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liquidh8

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Turbo and wagon doesn't even sound rite, but damnit its exciting. I need to go back and do my homework on this build. Tuned in!
There is a lot in this thread, some just general chit chat, but a bunch of custom touches. If you've got the time, please go on ahead and read through!
 
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