The First Century Turbo Coupe I Purchased (Picture Attached)

[blk7gxn]

If I had the time left after I finish my Elcamino300, I’d love to replicate the GN wagon, but as a 2 dr.

That would be a lot of work, but would look incredible!!

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Building my Elco wagon showed me alot of what it would involve. To me the toughest part would be gathering ALL the specific good parts.

 

[blk7gxn]

Building my Elco wagon showed me alot of what it would involve. To me the toughest part would be gathering ALL the specific good parts.

True that! Up front they make almost everything aftermarket interior wise, but in the back, you kinda have to rely on good oem parts that aren't all deteriorated and dust IF you can find any :/ Would be nice to have a donor car for sure for the GN drivetrain. I know people don't like to spend a lot doing GN drivetrain conversions, but in the end, the ones who didn't purchase the more expensive donor car route, actually spend more in the end, finding, purchasing, locating parts, shipping expenses and the time factor too! If you build this project, id love to follow it!!

 

[Doug Chahoy]

At almost 66 years old and being a smoker all my life ( since 10 years old ) God only knows how much time I have. I do a pulmonary function test and chest X-ray every year, good so far. A nice lottery score would help LOL

 

[blk7gxn]

At almost 66 years old and being a smoker all my life ( since 10 years old ) God only knows how much time I have. I do a pulmonary function test and chest X-ray every year, good so far. A nice lottery score would help LOL

Glad to hear your test come back good! God bless you and your health!

 

[Blake442]

I've got an extra one you can molest to your hearts content lol

 

[blk7gxn]

I've got an extra one you can molest to your hearts content lol

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How much and where are you located ?!

 

[Doug Chahoy]

I've got an extra one you can molest to your hearts content lol

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Sure is nice

 

[Gonzo1970]

How much and where are you located ?!

Dunno how much he wants for it, but heres the build thread from 231 to 350

Buick 3.8 to Buick 350-1981 Century Wagon Build

I'm starting this thread to show what it takes to swap from the depressing 231 Buick V6 to a proper Buick 350. :banana: Hopefully this thread will be helpful to others who may be considering/performing this project themselves. The basis for this project will be my 1981 Buick Century Estate...

gbodyforum.com

Looks too nice to molest for parts tho... I mean, unless you gut the interior and do something else with the wagon's interior.. more modern/custom or something..

-Gonz

 

[Rus]

Great news and find. I have two 1979 century sport coupes and one 1979 century turbo coupe. The turbo coupe needs a lot of work. Always liked these cars.