BUILD THREAD 81 Buick/Olds Turbo Wagon 02/15/2024 More Parts!

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Nice! That is awesome.

The local pic-a-parts are close to me, but they have been pretty bare lately.

I'll be trying to get the Olds fenders and all fitted on the car in the next few weeks, just so I can see what I am missing.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Had some red and white 16ga tfe wire. Not 14ga, but heavier than the stock stuff and should be fine.. I'll order a longer harness from racetronics when I buy some thing bigger. After shipping and tax on a $3.50 part, it was like 28 bucks , stab it in an envelope and be done with.

Anyway, back at the lab, I reused the old connectors after pulling them from the plugs, and soldered all the wires. Plugged it all back in with die-electric grease, good to go. Just have to repaint the tank, stab it in, and fire it up.

I'll add a few pics of the set-up tonight when I get home, forgot last night.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Tank is in. Got it running again so I can turn it around in the garage. Got it turned around, and now I am in the process of pulling the Buick fenders off so I can put the Olds fenders on.

 

[Longroof79]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Hey Jim,
Glad to see you back at it again, and getting things done. It's going to look cool with the Olds nose clip on it.
It's great that you got it fired up again, too.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Thanks Jack. I am already liking how it looks.

still need to get a bumper and other things. But at least I can fit it, and start getting some bodywork on the front end done.

 

[Longroof79]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Jim,
So you had to replace the entire front clip, fenders, hood, etc. I think I like the Olds header panel over the Buick. I'm sure you do as well, otherwise you wouldn't have replaced it. Some of the earlier ('78-'79) Buick Centurys had a pretty decent looking front end, if I recall.
Do we now call it a "Boldsmobile"? :lol:

Keep up the good work!

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Well, I am using the Olds fenders, header, buying the ram Air hood. Using a Buick bumper, it is shorter from the fender to front. So it would be like tucked. Then an Air damn.

I don't like the Buick front end. I Think it is butt, lol.

I like the boldsmobile!:grin:

 

[Longroof79]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

I think it'll look cool with the ram air hood. The Olds front bumper is kind of a massive piece. I'd like to see what it'll look like with the Buick front bumper. Are you going to make a new airdam for it, or buy one?

I also like the single headlamp header panel.

Did we coin a new name for your wagon? :lol:

BTW, did you find out anything more about the 3rd gen. Camaro window sweeps? I'm in the process of purchasing a set, I'm thinking if the Camaro pieces come blacked out, instead of me painting the stainless bead black. I guess you still have to cut them down to fit the 4-drs. But I suppose if they cab be gotten cheap, that might be the way to go.

 

[liquidh8]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Jack, I had the Buick bumper in it and it looked good. I'll have to put it back on and take some pics. Lauren engineering makes an Olds air damn I I will buy to modify.

The 3 gen window sweep, let me try and find it, lol. And yes, they are all black, no brightwork.

 

[Longroof79]

Re: 81 Century/GN Wagon build-up 56K beware! update 5/20/13

Oh, so Lauren makes an airdam that will fit an Olds front end. That's cool. That should save a bunch of work. It would still require a few mods, too? It should look good. I like the plan so far.

Are the Camaro sweeps readily available? I don't mean from your local GM dealer, but aftermarket. The dealer will rape you for sure.