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

motorheadmike

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Congrats! Another wagon on the road.

So few people are going to notice the deficiencies - so it is best to drive it.
 
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Rktpwrd

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Awesome to hear Jim, congratulations on the first road test!

I know you've busted your a** on it for a very long time, hell, since even before I became a member here. I've watched and followed along with your progress with everyone else, and I couldn't be happier for you.
Well done sir, congrats again.

Now you finally get to reap the rewards of all your hard work over the years, and the fun begins. Enjoy playing with it, and fine tuning. (I know you will!)

Continue to keep us updated on how things go for ya.

Donovan
 
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liquidh8

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Thank you gentlemen! It has been a journey to get to this point. I still have a ton off stuff to do in it, but I need to get some time behind the wheel. This will allow me to work out all the bugs, and any wiring Gremlins that may pop up before I put the interior in it.

Besides, driving it will reinvigorate my motivation to get it done.

I still have to clean under the hood, polish the door jambs, and touch up some suspension. Those are on the short list. After that, it's a new Detroit locker and ck trans pack, alky, n2o, and the ram air filter box.
 
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motorheadmike

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And stone chips! Because those are the greatest trophies. ;)
 
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liquidh8

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You've got that right Mike, the one thing you always dread after a new paint job.
 
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motorheadmike

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You've got that right Mike, the one thing you always dread after a new paint job.

The first one hurts the most. After that they just become the patina behind the story of driving it.
 
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HAFROD

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I honestly feel that an 86/87 intercooled Buick has the best seat of the pants feel when they get into boost. Your seat belt keeps tightening. I've owned four and I'd love to get another one again. Good job Jim.
 
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