1983 Buick Regal Daily Driver Budget Build
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With the advice to some fellow members I finally got the Trans out of the Hurst and it is a dual pattern. I have to pick out a tcc lockup kit for it and throw my Hughes pan in probably with the 7004r filter mod. I still need to order a few things before I can pull the motor from the Camaro. I need the summit digi gauges so I can do the wiring with the new harness. It really feels good to make some progress in just a few Weeks I should have it running. I will not install the 8.5 rear I just don't have the extra cash for the driveshaft at this time. So many things I need so little money lol and time for that matter.
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I almost forgot I did end up painting my door panels, third brake light and other things the black gloss came out just like I wanted it to but I decided to clear it for protection omg epic fail. All that work and now my parts look like sh*t the clear looks cloudy and pasty what a heart breaker man I tell ya. So the plan is to sand it all down and start over, I'm thinking two tone with sem paint in lieu of the rustoleum i've been using, the colors will be dark graphite and black.I'm not really a fan of the GB colors.
I'd eventually let to convert to the 84-87 regal header panel just because I think it looks way better.
Things haven't been going fast enough for me lately but whatever the rear seats are dyed and the fronts are ready to be dyed. I need to prep the interior parts for paint. I started on the wiring today and the summit digital gauges showed up. Its gonna be fun to say the least with the whole wiring job but I can handle it. Things have been really slow at my job so hopefully things pick up or I will be job hunting soon. I have to get going on the engine compartment because the motor is going in within two Weeks so I have no other choice but to kick *ss. I still need to buy lines for the Trans and a lock up kit.
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I'm gonna need some ideas on how to mount the new cluster and retain a few idiot lights, I'm thinking of making the entire face from tinted plexiglass to give it that ghost look when the lights are off. I think I'm settled on the kegs exhaust setup for around 350$ and then notch the crossmember. So as of right now the only things I need to buy are lock up kit, exhaust, and poly mounts for the Trans and engine. I will have to put it in high gear to have this thing running by the end of the month but I have faith somewhat. Tons of work to be done though so I really need to grind.
Looks like I will be able to hit the car tomorrow due to me being off work so I gotta knock a few things out. Gonna do more wiring and prepping for painting. If time permits I will pull the hurst engine and Steal the ac from it.
Man i swear all this damn work makes me wish I would've hacked it out and just threw this damn car together. If I had I would be driving it now but looking at it like damn I wish I would've blah blah blah... SO I will just keep plugging along and working my *ss off getting the results im looking for.
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