"Grand Nasty"

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MrSony

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Again, everyone's work/family schedule or skill level does not afford them the time or ability to be able to build their own ride. Kudos to those that have/are building their own car, but that doesn't afford you the right to shun those that have other priorities in life and can't devote the amount of time required to build a car.
I'm just spouting my viewpoint. Sure, there's always that guy that's always wanted a GTO Judge or whatever or his fathers mustang restored, didn't have the means or the time, but had the money. Those I'm fine with. It's the ****ers that pay for everything and act like they were there turning wrenches that irritate me.
 
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Qdub24

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I agree that nobody should take credit for turning wrenches on a car that they had built completely at a shop. That's just disrespectful to the people who actually put sweat equity into the build. However, the owner(s) may have invested some sweat equity in earning the dollars which were paid to complete said build. The way I see it, it's their car, built however they see fit, by any means necessary. At least they're keeping another G on the road.
 
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TURNA

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Even if I did have the money to have my car done the way I want it, I still wouldn't drop it off at a shop. Why? What's sounds cooler: "Yeah, I paid for some other dudes to build this." or "Yeah, I built the engine, transmission, and rear end all by myself in my garage with my own two hands.".
I'm just not one of those "pay someone else to do it" people. And I like the concept of the car, but detest the fact he ruined a GN. It wasn't the "best" GN as it was an 86, but it was still a GN. Why didn't he ruin an 84 or 85? No one likes those and can be had for under 5k running and driving in decent shape.


Didn't you just bring your car somewhere to have the brakes fixed?
 

UNGN

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That car is sweet and tastefully done.

Only thing I would do is put back the original seats.

The Seats are actually cool, but they need pleated factory fabric to match the back seat and door panels and his twin turbo LSA logo on the headrests.

My only concern with the whole build is the vacuum brakes. Vacuum seems to be in short supply here. I would have gone hydroboost.
 

mclellan83

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Def would have rather seen them do it to a regular regal but pretty much agree with q, if it were mine I would have done a few things different like headlights and other updated features but thats why we are all into it. Making it our own.
 
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pontiacgp

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The "Built vs Bought" argument just sounds like some salty individuals upset that they didn't/couldn't just drop their car(s) to be built.

in my case not all all, if I couldn't do it for whatever reason I'd buy a new car. The fun part isn't what I have, it's what I have accomplished
 
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Qdub24

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I'm pretty certain that most of the people that can afford to have their cars built by shops also have other, newer modes of transportation. Everyone spends their money how they see fit.
 

motorheadmike

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in my case not all all, if I couldn't do it for whatever reason I'd buy a new car. The fun part isn't what I have, it's what I have accomplished

It is about the journey and the connection you develop with the car as you build it, and having responsibilities for your actions. Plus, I like learning and I make time for it even as a family man, and as a professional who works long hours and travels a fair amount. The rest is just excuses and laziness.
 
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Tuffregal83

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I would of done that to a regal not a GN or T-type that's worth something but I have a 83 T-type bought as a roller and a mess and I'm up in the air what to do with it as olds small block or go back to stock
 

L92 OLDS

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I like the car and it's well done. Definitely a head turner and I'd love to drive it. That power level is overkill with any street tire under it so I guess the dyno numbers really only amount to bragging rights. As noted by others I would have used a base regal or even a hot air 84-85 GN to modify. In 15 years when people are swapping in electric motors with 2X the potential, this Buick will just be another modified GN. As a previous GN owner and 80's guy I admire and value the stock version of the car too much to pull out it's turbo V6 heart. To each his own. This car will make the stock versions worth more money.





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