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    Where to find doors for my car????

    It would help if u had ur location in ur avatar. I have several sets of Regal/ Cutlass doors. Let us know ur location-- :doh:
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    Why everyone is putting Chevy's in the off brands!

    I just wanted to reply to this thread, because it is GREAT !! I'm on both sides of the fence, but am FINALLY going to build my DREAM CAR. I have a couple Buick Regals-- My primary race car is an 87 Regal Limited, absolutely mint, with all the bells and whistles, EVERYTHING power optioned, and is...
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    1984 Buick Grand b*st*rd

    Regal GN b*st*rd 8) That's a sweet looking engine compartment-- U guys did a really nice job on the installation, and design. REALLY-- I think u will be better served with the smallblock(I hate V-6"s), even if they are turbo'd. I have 1 84 GN, and an 87 Turbo T that I will leave original, but...
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    1979 cutlass rear disc breaks upgrade?

    RE: Rear Disc Brake Setup Hi-- Other than going to a VERY expensive aftermarket setup, you can use the rear disc brake setup from the 82-86 Pontiac TransAm, or Turbo TransAm. These will bolt onto any 7.5- 8.5 G body rearend. They even have the correct calipers with the E-brake brackets to hook...
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    Rear Disc conversion

    RE: Disc brake setup YES, you can use the Camaro/ Pontiac Turbo TransAm disc brake setup on the Gbody rearends--both the 7 1/2 and the 8 1/2. Make sure you get everything, because the caliper is special to these setups, and incorporate the necessary brackets, and e-brake mechanism. The calipers...
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    What do regals compare to today?

    regal compare :evil: I can see now why GM is ready to go down the tubes. I have bought, and owned GM mid sizes for 40+ yrs--all 2Dr. coupes. Today-- I think the only 2 dr u can buy is a P.O.S Corvette. I think all the Detroit "NEW BREED" design engineers wanted the "Euro Look"--and copied...
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    Turbo Buick owners Roll call

    Turbo Buick Owner HI-- I have 84 GN--87 Turbo T--and 82 Sport Coupe Turbo Regal. I think the early78-83's were called Sport coupes. Mine has the turbo 3.8 with the Quadrajet blow-thru setup, original. I'm thinking of selling the 82 Turbo car--any interests?? It needs some work, but it's all...
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    Shifter??

    RE: Regal Shifter :lol: Hi again Mark--YOUR KIDDING!!!! NO RAIN--how in the hell did that happen?? I remember the day I arrived--and the day I left--and it rained both times. HA HA!! I do remember that I had a 56 Chevy Bel-Air coupe with a 6 in it, and had a Norton 750 to scoot around on...
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    Shifter??

    RE: Regal Shifter :D Hi Mark--It's good to see that a G-body is still around in England.I was stationed there at RAF Chicksands, Bedfordshire in 1963-1966. I think that I heard that it was closed . I learned to fly there at a small airport near Luton-I can't remember the name of it though...
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    GOOD GUYS--BAD GUYS LIST

    RE:GOOD GUYS/BAD GUYS :evil: I just wanted to let all you members know that I got ripped ROYALLY, by one of the members of this forum.His name is [Edit by GP403 -- Looks like its being resolved.] He goes by New3ra and this coward doesn't have the courtesy, or respect for other G body members.I...
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    GOOD GUYS--BAD GUYS LIST

    GOOD GUYS-BAD GUYS :evil: Hey Josh- I'm still waiting for a reply. I would expect the courtesy of a reply, and I'm tired of excuses. You placed an ad on this website- and I replied to you, and sent you my money in a timely fashion. You have had my money for 7 weeks now, and I still don't have...
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    GOOD GUYS--BAD GUYS LIST

    RE :GOOD GUYS/BAD GUYS :evil: I still don't have any parts--so I have asked for a refund, as I am no longer interested in dealing with this.It has been 6 weeks, and I'm about as disgusted as I care to get. I JUST WANT MY MONEY BACK !!!! Dean
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    GOOD GUYS--BAD GUYS LIST

    RE: Winshield trim Philip-I've never scammed anyone for any reason.When we were doing transaction,my computer board crapped off, and had to borrow a laptop,to get back on. I don't have any more of the winshield trim at this time, but will post it if I get any more in, Thanks, Dean
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    GOOD GUYS--BAD GUYS LIST

    Good Guys/Bad Guys :evil: I am a little relieved that I got a response about this. It's a shame to have to go through this, when a simple pm or email would have made me feel a little more comfortable. I have let this be another daily learning lesson in my life. I look at it this way-- I feel...
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    GOOD GUYS--BAD GUYS LIST

    I would like to make a suggestion to all the members of this website.I would like to see a Good Guys/Bad Guys list adopted for this website--much like the one that maliburacing.com does.I sent a money order to one of your members on Mar 3, 2008, and still have not received my parts that I paid...
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    want to run mid to low 11's

    RE: Low to Mid 11 sec GBody Hi Joe-well-that's a lot to ask for.There are several things you should take into consideration.If you need a street driver-you will have to consider a PUMP GAS motor.It is going to be difficult to move a 3100Lb car-1320 ft-in the mid 11 sec range,without the...
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    T-Top Center Pillar

    RE: T-Top Parts HI -I would like you to clarify 1 thing.Is the main structure of your T-top in decent shape??I mean the actual foundation of the roof structure.On top of the main structure,are the metal plates that form the T,and are grooved to accept the glass.These metal plates have the...
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    New Member-"Retirement is HEAVEN"

    RE: My Profile. I just wanted to let you guys know a little more about me.I didn't say much at the start of the subject,except what I have, SO-here goes.I spent my life in manufacturing,worked at Volkswagen here in W.Pa. for 11 yrs(till they closed).I went through retraining and learned the...
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    New Member-"Retirement is HEAVEN"

    HEY Altoona--HI!!! Hi Doug-and thanks for the welcome.Well u r practically a neighbor.Great ideas for u r GP,and u will love the difference the 350 will make in driving& performance.Keep us posted on u r progress--and if you need anything in the way of parts, or help, drop a line.Good luck, Dean
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    New Member-"Retirement is HEAVEN"

    RE: 12 Bolt installation. Hi Tony SS-in response to your query about a 12 bolt install--OK here goes.I have always measured rearends from backing plate to backing plate.The stock G-body is 51".The 68-72 Chevelle,GTO,LeMans,Cutlass is 53" backtoback.The only changes I had to do was remove&reweld...

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