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GBOTM Congrats Longroof79!! - July '18
I've been lurking.. meaning to update my build thread. I will do that soon! Still have my wagon, still sorting out the issues :itchy:- vandall
- Post #67
- Forum: G-Body of the Month
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New from central Washington
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GBOTM Congrats Longroof79!! - July '18
Congrats, Jack! Wagons RULE- vandall
- Post #63
- Forum: G-Body of the Month
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First Oops...Rear bumper filler panel
I wonder how many people would need to express interest or pre-order for G Body Parts to consider making repro fillers? -
LQ9/LQ4
if you are spending money on machine work and new internals you could save time by getting a crate engine designed for boost.. just a thought http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/lsx-376-b15 they also have the "b8" for super charger applications- vandall
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Woody Beach Cruiser or Grand National?
Oh man you gotta keep that wood grain! So freaking nice. If you need a GN wagon, you could always find something that needs body/paint work (like this: https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/project-car-1983-olds-station/6384669527.html). Your wagon looks so perfect as-is. LS swap it! You... -
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83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Well, not forward progress.. I've had some issue with the trans dipstick not being completely seated which led to my overfilling it and it puking fluid at one point. I need to pull the tube, re-bend it a little to clear the firewall and reinstall it securely. My major problem is when I was...- vandall
- Post #63
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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Weird one- 79 Century sport wagon
For Halloween I convinced the GF to watch Pet Semetary 2 and forgot the sweet wagon in that movie. It's tragic what ends up happening to it (every movie needs to destroy the vehicles for some reason).. so do not click unless you can stomach the destruction: -
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Hooker Holley ls Swap
can we post outside links? here is the Holley thread - they are great at posting tons of detail pics for all of their products https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1733542-new-hooker-g-body-ls-swap-system-preview.html- vandall
- Post #17
- Forum: G-Body LS Swap
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83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Thanks! The wheels are one of the most critical parts to me.. I felt with this car the stock wire hub caps look pretty good, esp with the white walls. I had thought about getting wheels like the Astro Supremes for that mild custom look, but would probably have kept the white walls too. Big...- vandall
- Post #60
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Forgot to mention earlier I got a vintage plate to put on this car. When I went last year to re-register it - thank god there are some decent folks working at my local DOL - the guy told me save the extra cost and run new plates until it comes up to get new tabs. Well, thankfully I went in...- vandall
- Post #57
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Sorry it's taken a while to update, the parts and garage time has been trickling in. I got the heater core, air line fittings and bumper fillers installed. Still needs a little buttoning up and the electric fans need troubleshooting because they aren't kicking on. I did replace the thermostat...- vandall
- Post #56
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Here are some photos from the LS Fest West show if anyone cares about that stuff :) The Car Craft Malibu was at the Three Pedals tent... unbelievably I only saw a few g-bodies the entire time. Really sad! This was one of the other ones.. a lowrider Cutty. Confusingly, it was closed up...- vandall
- Post #55
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Hey guys, thanks for the great replies! It's highly motivating. Unfortunately, no updates as of yet, but I do have some parts to install and then get it out to rip around this weekend. Ill take some nice pics if so. I was hoping to at least post up a few photos of the LS Fest but haven't even...- vandall
- Post #54
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Hey y'all.. So I knew that would happen. I haven't updated because the project basically hibernated for the winter. I have some updates from the past week or so working on replacing the stock spindles with 2" drop aftermarket ones. It finally sits nice and low in the front, but I do think there...- vandall
- Post #47
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
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I need help deciding....
EDIT: I see what you are referencing, Texas82GP.. the 6530 is without sport package, 6550 is sport package. I will double check what box I actually got from NAPA. The number I posted is the 27-6530, but I don't know the nuances. I just went in to NAPA and had them look up a Monte Carlo SS box... -
I need help deciding....
I found a thread on the gbody forum and copied them.. Monte SS box and the correct pitman arm: A-1 CARDONE 276530 steering gear box $115 NAPA 107-176 PITMAN ARM,78-88,BIG POWER,6 7/32" C-C $65 Southwest Speed -
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I need help deciding....
Larry, that is a sweet looking wagon. I'm no expert but if you need any advice on the steering box / pitman arm or the LS swap, that's what I did on my Buick wagon. Good luck and keep posting pics! :) Also, I agree on the GM corporate engine label.. nothing has been marque specific since... -
83 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS, bagged
Yes, those are the Hooker cast manifolds, they tuck in so nicely. The exhaust system really appears top notch.. the materials are quality and everything went together very tight, and fits perfect. I will take some detail shots to post up. I did not use cat converters as they aren't required in...- vandall
- Post #44
- Forum: G-Body Build Threads
