Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 3/10/12
The more I search around the web, the more I am loving the 78/9 cutlass wagon front end. So, I have aquired a 79 Cutlass wagon header panel. Should have grabbed the fenders too, but for some reason I though the Buicks fenders were the same, NOT.
Then looking at the VFN thread, I saw the ram air hood and thought, I gotta have it. I have had a cowl hood on all my g-bodies, I needed the hood clearance and everyone has one now. So, since I have the turbo, I may as well get the ram air hood.
VFN also sells a fiberglass front bumper for the 78-80 regal. I looks close enough to the Olds, and I would be cutting it up to tuck it anyhow. Unless, I get what I already hacked up to work out.
Then, Lauren Engineering has an Olds Wagon lower spoiler, like the Malibu. I haven't seen any good pictures of it yet though. Need to email them or something and see what I can dig up. I need something under there to direct air over the inter cooler. Again, I could get mine to work, but time is money with me nowadays
I know these parts aren't listed for the wagon, but, they ARE fiberglass and can be changed to fit.
EDIT: Lauren has a fiberglass rear bumper too. Would be easier to cut and tuck and pain body color.
In short, I have been funneling stuff to eBay to raise funds for these parts. I have to change the fuel pump, turn the car around and pull out the DS quarter glass and fix that quarter. The yank the body off the frame, pull the engine, and get the frame blasted. I will be boxing the frame rails at a minimum, I am undecided on a small notch, just to square off the wheelwell area. I have a 17x8 wheel with a 275/40 tire on there now with room to spare. Would love to go to a 295 or a 305, but i am not changing the tubs as I want the factory interior sides to fit in there. I small hammer massage maybe, lol.