I cannot wait to see this car painted. I've had a few GNs and one 87 T. They sure do move. Total shocker for anyone when you open your hood.
BUILD THREAD 81 Buick/Olds Turbo Wagon 02/15/2024 More Parts!
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Thanks, I am really looking forward to getting it in the booth and getting color on it. This way over the winter I can do the interior, weatherstipping, trim, ect. It's getting done later then I planned, but I will be driving it in the spring!
Managed to re-blast the drivers fender, then do some minor body work on the inner, and get it in epoxy. I have to finish up the outside of the fender and get it in epoxy. I have a TON of sh*t to do so I am trying to squeeze whatever work I can in between.
Managed to get the F-body front sway bar blasted and painted with the industrial PPG red I have been using. Thanks to 06 dodge cr for hooking me up last year with this and the AC box. NOw to get some new bushings and brackets.
I also got some more body work done on the drivers fender. hopefully I can wrap that up over the weekend.
I also got some more body work done on the drivers fender. hopefully I can wrap that up over the weekend.
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I went with Energy Suspension sway bar mount kits cause my local Oreilleys carries some in stock. For some reason these guys could not find the ones I needed. I got mad and went home, got on the computer, and went to Energys web site. Found the ones I needed with my digital caliper in hand. Hopefully your parts guys actually have car part experience. Lol
Hey jim sent you a text about them bush and brackets. I got some new onez I am not using. Nice a arms too! Lol. Pa guy buys pa parts! I gotta say I love the extras on them arms. Plus they cost a bit less then others but with more reinforcements.
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I had ordered some energy suspension bushings when I was using the 1.25" F41 front bar. They are new never used, gonna have to stab them in the FS section since they are too small. I did find a part number and ordered a set for the front.
I did get that last text, but I have been super busy with a headgasket job, painting a bedroom in between breaks, and running the kids around. Ughh. I'll text ya back with my address!
Last week I did get some more bodywork done. I had to finish up the DS fender. It is in epoxy now. I started fixing the tailgate, I studwelded and shrank, and hammered and dollied all I could. I used a thin coat of Metal-to-Metal over the top where it was all waffled, I have some finishing to do and should be able to get that in epoxy also, the backside is already done and seam sealed. I also started on the header panel, filling the emblem holes and fixing all the huge gouges.
I am a complete slacker, I took no pics. I was using the phone for the Amazon music, Machine Head helps me work.
I am a complete slacker, I took no pics. I was using the phone for the Amazon music, Machine Head helps me work.
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Jim,
You've been stretching yourself thin these days. I hope you're able to have some leisure time in between.
It was great talking to you over the weekend, my friend. Thanks for all your advice and wisdom.
That is the truth Jack. We have a big party with family and friends staying for the weekend, so I have a ton of stuff to do. Any the pleasure was all mine!
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