Newly acquired 83 Buick Regal Wagon...

[riceca]

I like it!

Thanks! I appreciate it!

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CHRIS

 

[riceca]

I will admit right up front that I am NOT a fan of wagons...

But I really, REALLY like this!

Thanks alot!

CHRIS

 

[riceca]

Welll.... I am working on a few small projects for the wagon and finally finished some already started projects!
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I have been trying to figure out what I wanted to do with the wheels.... Remember this is a budget deal...

I considered a set of GTA wheels but I was not able to really find any around here that were not beat up and all that.

2nd option I was considering was the 2001-2003 S10 ZQ8 wheel but there again... Hard to find and really didnt want to spend the money on new ones...

So... I was talking to my neighbor about it and he had the novel idea of just buying two rear wheels to replace the oversized ones. They are Pacer 5 star 15x10s on the back right now and with a 295/50 it likes to rub! Well as luck would have it I bought a set of BFG Radial T/As in 275/60R15 so I am gonna take two of those with some new 15x8 5 stars and roll on from there... Less cash outlay and I get to lower the rear of the car down to where I want it! LOL So I ordered the wheels tonight and should be here within a week... Cant wait for it!

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So with that situated I have a few other small projects going on . I got the PS pump installed with a new pulley and new belt with no leaks so that is great! The thing fought me the whole way.

I have also been wanting to add a few necessary gauges to the car since I bought it. So I found some autometer gauges on ebay on deal so I got those. Oil pressure and Water temp. Working on getting those installed now. I also had a autometer 5 inch tach from a past project so I swapped out the junk tach that was there while I was at it...

I should have some new pics up soon! I am bad about not taking pics when I work! Gotta do better with that.

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CHRIS

 

[riceca]

Got to work on the wagon today!

You need replacement rear hatch rubber seal for your G body Wagon? Go to a pick and pull and get your own! Bout the only thing a Dodge Caravan can do right! LOL Cheap too!
So I went to the junk yard today and came back with a few Caravan hatch seals! Guess what I paid??? LOL

Got my upgraded steering shaft...aka Jeep Cherokee steering shaft from a board member... Just need to install it.

With no air in the air shocks it actually sits pretty decent... But it also sits right on the HUGE rear tires (295/50s on 15x10s) I am replacing these with some 8s and some 275/60s very soon Anyone want these?

Yeah 5" tach might be a little large but when it came out of the "pulled off old car bin so it is free" I LIKE IT! Only had to take it apart and do some rewiring since it came out of a 4 cylinder car Works like a charm now!

Autometer Sport Comp 2 5/8" oil pressure and water temp gauges soon to be installed... Got to modify the black shifter cover under it to fit the gauge panel like I want it. Getting there though!

Enough pic whoring... LOL

ENJOY!

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CHRIS

 

[Longroof79]

Lookin' good Chris.
Keep the progress comin'. :wink:

 

[BuWaGone]

Looking good so far. The new lower stance is a hundred times better. I think just going to a 275 on the 10s would be able to tuck the top edge of the tire.

 

[liquidh8]

Looking good. From that rear shot it looked just like my Century wagon, color and all. lol.

Oh, and WE ALL like pics! So keep em coming!

 

[Trevor87]

That's one sweet wagon!

 

[riceca]

Guess what came today.............................

Yup.... They sure did....

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CHRIS

 

[riceca]

Also.... I was able to take a few minutes at work to work on my shifter console modifications to fit in the gauge panel under the dash. I still need to work on it a little bit more. But I would rather make small mods than big ones and make it look like total crap! LOL

I am sure you get the idea... Tinted windows and dark garage makes for hard picture taking... LOL

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CHRIS