Hey guys.
Well, I've been thinking lately. Obviously spring time is more-or-less here, and I've been itching to drive the GP around all over. The problem is, it's currently un-inspected AND un-insured. The reason it's un insured is because of the lack of inspection. And the reason it's uninspected is because of a lack of an exhaust. lol. Follow me now? On top of it's exhaust system ending under the back seat (sans muffler + a clogged up 22 year old cat) it could also stand some new brakes as well as the check engine light is mysteriously on. I popped open the hood and the engine was still there. Silly light. Having this said, the tired 3.8L (eventhough it's only got 86k on her) has seen better days, and it's also sucking fuel through a pinched fuel line. All contributing to terrible gas mileage. Obviously in addition to only being a 2 barrel carb. And only having 3 gears certainly isn't helping. My interior work is mainly complete and the body work will resure here in less than a month. So the only issue is really the powertrain. Did I say power? lol. Nevermind. So I was tossing around a few scenarios. Keep the car uninsured and uninspected and finish the body and interior this summer, then save for a swap for over winter (350 or more, plus 4 speed, plus steeper rear end), OR fix the body, interior, and motor and drive as is until the motor goes, then swap it. Either way it goes, the body and interior will be complete by mid-summer for sure. I mean, 100% complete. I'm not looking for this thing to be a drag strip burner or a showcar. I just want a respectable street cruiser. Please give me some ideas there folks!!! Thanks!!
Current car specs:
231ci 3.8L Buick V6
stock 3 speed auto
stock rear end that came with 3.8L and 3 speed
That'll give you an idea of what I'm up against...
Well, I've been thinking lately. Obviously spring time is more-or-less here, and I've been itching to drive the GP around all over. The problem is, it's currently un-inspected AND un-insured. The reason it's un insured is because of the lack of inspection. And the reason it's uninspected is because of a lack of an exhaust. lol. Follow me now? On top of it's exhaust system ending under the back seat (sans muffler + a clogged up 22 year old cat) it could also stand some new brakes as well as the check engine light is mysteriously on. I popped open the hood and the engine was still there. Silly light. Having this said, the tired 3.8L (eventhough it's only got 86k on her) has seen better days, and it's also sucking fuel through a pinched fuel line. All contributing to terrible gas mileage. Obviously in addition to only being a 2 barrel carb. And only having 3 gears certainly isn't helping. My interior work is mainly complete and the body work will resure here in less than a month. So the only issue is really the powertrain. Did I say power? lol. Nevermind. So I was tossing around a few scenarios. Keep the car uninsured and uninspected and finish the body and interior this summer, then save for a swap for over winter (350 or more, plus 4 speed, plus steeper rear end), OR fix the body, interior, and motor and drive as is until the motor goes, then swap it. Either way it goes, the body and interior will be complete by mid-summer for sure. I mean, 100% complete. I'm not looking for this thing to be a drag strip burner or a showcar. I just want a respectable street cruiser. Please give me some ideas there folks!!! Thanks!!
Current car specs:
231ci 3.8L Buick V6
stock 3 speed auto
stock rear end that came with 3.8L and 3 speed
That'll give you an idea of what I'm up against...