[David G]

Hey all, some of you already know me from the V8Buick forums. I've been a member here for some time, but mostly to read. Just thought I'd put up a few images of my 2 Buicks. I've owned the 68 GS350 since 2001, and the 98 Riviera since 2006 I think?

The proper 68 simulated wood steering wheel and horn cap just went on a week ago, replacing a Grant wheel that was on the car when I bought it.

[David G]

Racing the GS at 2004 BPG nationals at Salem OH:

[David G]

I LOVE this 68 wheel!

[JohnD1956]

Two awesome cars. A pleasure to see them. What's the best times you have on the GS?

[Thriller]

Welcome aboard Dave. Nice cars.

[David G]

Originally Posted by JohnD1956

Two awesome cars. A pleasure to see them. What's the best times you have on the GS?

Thanks John! The GS is relatively stock, and has gone 15.38, with a measly 2.56 posi rear. The 98 Riv is a bit faster, having squeezed out a 15.21, lightly modded as well. The 350 was scheduled for a build this fall, but will be put off til next fall perhaps. It will still be fairly mild, but should break into the 13's. Not looking to make a race car out of it, but mid-15's really blows.

[David G]

Originally Posted by Thriller

Welcome aboard Dave. Nice cars.

Thanks Derek, that's a nice collection you have there too!

[JohnD1956]

Originally Posted by David G

Thanks John! The GS is relatively stock, and has gone 15.38, with a measly 2.56 posi rear. The 98 Riv is a bit faster, having squeezed out a 15.21, lightly modded as well. The 350 was scheduled for a build this fall, but will be put off til next fall perhaps. It will still be fairly mild, but should break into the 13's. Not looking to make a race car out of it, but mid-15's really blows.

The stock rear was a 2.56? I can hardly believe what Buick did back then. My GS has a 2.97 and although I've never drag raced any car, I feel that sometimes it just does not have the kick it ought to. It does go good enough for me, but I worry too much about breaking something if I start driving it too hard.

Moving from the 15's to the 13's is quite a project. What modifications do you plan to make?

[Wildcat65]

Nice David,
That wheel really looks great...my very first car had that exact look, that wheel was the highlight of my 68 convert in high school...until I got the 8-track!

[David G]

Originally Posted by JohnD1956

.............The stock rear was a 2.56? .......

Moving from the 15's to the 13's is quite a project. What modifications do you plan to make?

Actually, this rear came out of a 69 Skylark Custom, prior to my ownership. I think the stock rear would have been a 2.73 open unit. I'd prefer a 3.08 or 3.23 posi, but the 2.56 gears were a blessing when I drove it home from Seattle to Fargo ND, and on my 04 trip from ND to OH and back for the BPG nats. I also made about 20 passes in OH before driving it home again.

Considering just how stock I am currently, getting to the high 13's isn't all that big of a jump. However, I am having a complete rebuild done by a local Buick racer, details to be revealed at a later date. The biggest drawback will be that I'm keeping the 2.56 rear, unless a better/affordable deal comes along.