Smartin Posted May 6, 2007 Author Share Posted May 6, 2007 I promise that the paint on the engine is RED, and not orange <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 I put in a long day in the garage...and it doesn't appear that I have much to show for it.BUT all the firewall crap is back on. Wiring harness is back in place. Intake manifold goodies are in place. Balancer pulley installedCharcoal can installedHornsBattery trayWasher jugCoolant puke tank (NOS!)Coolant bypass hoseOil pump is primedBroke the distributor <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> I attempted to pull the distributor apart this morning, and mangled it up trying to get the breaker plate off. I got the snap ring off the top, but the thing just would not budge. So I gave up on replacing the vacuum can..and just put it back together so I could install it in the car. Well, I got it in the timing cover, and it was SO TIGHT, I could not turn it. And then I tried to pull it out. That took me another 30 minutes to get it OUT of the timing cover. That's how I killed it. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> It looks like Tom Rix has one for me, so I'll have it shipped to John Osborne for a rebuild. The carb is going there, too....and to think I was going to be able to start it up today. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64BuickCat Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Two questions:1) How did you get the washer jug so nice?2) What do you do about the A/C since it's discharged? Do you replace the dryer as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 8, 2007 Author Share Posted May 8, 2007 1. The washer jug and the coolant overflow tank are both NOS pieces.2. I replace all the o-rings while it's apart...and hope to God I can find a place that still does R12. If I am converting to R134a, I will need to replace the dryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 12, 2007 Author Share Posted May 12, 2007 While I wait for my carb and distributor to return after the GS nats, I have been bolting on all the other stuff. I am going to wait to install the upper AC bracket until after I get the car running, for fear that I will have to readjust the pushrods.The front bumper is also on my list...but I'm procrastinating that fun venture. I remember how much fun it was to reinstall on the LeSabre by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_65gs76limited Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Adam,where did you get the paint for the air cleaner? It all looks great. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 Duplicolor high heat 500* DE 1613 Gloss Black spray bomb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_65gs76limited Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Adam,is GLOSS correct for The early to mid 70's cars?Thanks again,Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 Every original air cleaner I've ever seen is gloss. I don't know where people seem to think that a low glosss paint is correct.This particular paint I used isn't a mirror gloss...it seems to have the "right" amount of gloss to it. It came out exactly like the old paint looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_65gs76limited Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> It's alive!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serb Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 lookin' alive!Stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 Sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64BuickCat Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Duplicolor high heat 500* DE 1613 Gloss Black spray bomb! </div></div>Looks like that color would apply to just about any Buick from the '60s on up. What do ya'll think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 yessir.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 I fried the ignition module the other night when I was messing around with it. A new one from Jegs came today, along with new 8mm plug wires...so I'm back in business!To do:Torque convertorShift KitGovernor recalibrationHang guagesBuff paintDetail undercarriageDetail wheel wellsThere's not much to do with the trunk and interior except vacuum <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />First cruise this Satuday night!! ....if it doesn't rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 I took the car for a spin this evening after a quick wash. I stopped by the neighbors' house and shot a few photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_65gs76limited Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Adam,that is a good looking car.I like the width of the white walls much better than the ones you had an the drop top.See ya this summer somewhere i sure. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Looks great, I am looking forward to seeing you thrash it at the BPG <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 I went to a local show today that I had attended last year. I took the 71 LeSabre last year and received a 3rd place trophy. I took the Centurion this year and got 2nd in my class. Bob Windal (70 GS 455) also took 2nd in his class.It rained a LOT!! I also have a show tomorrow. Hopefully, it won't rain like it did today. As you can see in the photo, it was still raining when we left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 I had to dig in the forums deep for this thread!I have a new powerplant being built for the Coupe in Cincinnati this month. It is supposed to be finished by the end of January. It is currently running on a donor 72 455 from an Electra. I can definitely feel the difference from the engine I had in it (before I melted a couple rod bearings).I hope to shoot video of the engine dyno session and get some sound clips of it inside the car as I drive home!I'm completely broke now, but I'll be happy It's only money, I'll make more....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 As promised...Dyno video and some idle chatter..It's alive again! <object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEKWSAe3hRU&feature=channel"></param> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEKWSAe3hRU&feature=channel" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> </embed></object> <object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11v_jio63J4&feature=channel"></param> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11v_jio63J4&feature=channel" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> </embed></object> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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