BUILD THREAD 1986 Regal Project by 565bbchevy

[ssn696]

The underside of that Regal is really nice for a Michigan survivor. Lucky you.

Who made the exhaust system for you? Walker, or custom shop? Is it a Monte Carlo kit with pipes that merge at the cat?

 

[565bbchevy]

The exhaust is a complete Walker cat back system, I ordered it for a 86' 442 from multiple vendors to get the best prices.
I was considering the Monte system but the catalytic flange is different and the Monte is only 2" where the Olds is 2.25".
The Olds also uses a pair of little center in/center out mufflers that together weigh less than the single muffler I removed.

 

[DTra1n]

Interior and suspension areas look great. I think I saw in another post where you sourced new interior cloths and carpet for $400. Score! Looking forward to seeing the body come along.

Sway bars - do you have a recommendation for front/rear that would fit an el caballero?

 

[565bbchevy]

I have Hellwig sway bars on the Monte and on the Regal I have UMI rear bar and the front is a new solid 1.25" bar I bought on Craigslist for $50 but I don't know who makes it.
And you are correct about the interior, I bought 2 new front power seats, GM carpet, rear seat covers, headliner board with no holes and a few extra yards of material so I can make door panels and it was all new factory GM stuff and I couldn't pass it up even though I bought it before I bought this Regal.

 

[DTra1n]

Great, thanks!

 

[565bbchevy]

Well, I have the exhaust hung, I will fully tighten the band clamps once I put it back on ramps and make sure there are no clearance issues.
I used factory GN single muffler hangers and then welded up brackets to mount to the Cutlass exhaust. I added extra holes for adjustment so I can move them up and down on the bracket.
I did not want to modify the exhaust in case I decide to sell it when I change the engine.

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[565bbchevy]

Finally got the exhaust tightened up and installed a new deep trans pan for the 200R4 along with new cunifer trans lines.

 

[565bbchevy]

For those of you looking for a radiator that fits perfectly to replace a 307 stock radiator I bought a Champion aluminum 3 core that had no fitment issues but they do have larger outlets that require a different radiator hoses here are the part numbers I used which are both made by Dayco upper hose 70548 and lower hose 70936.
Since for now I am just trying to make the Regal a reliable driver with the 307 I also replaced the AC condenser, fuel pump, thermostat and all of the heater hoses. The grime and rust is only temporary until I do an engine transplant.

 

[liquidh8]

Looking good!

 

[565bbchevy]

Looking good!

Thanks, I wish I had more free time to work on it.