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Yeah. Gonna take time before I attempt it, but I'd like to try to start in Boston, drive to Newport(??) Oregon all the way on 20. Then, take the PCH down to where Rt 6 ended in California, and drive that back to Provincetown, Ma. I'm not saying I'd attempt that in the Wildcat but.......

Route 20 West to PCH north??

Matt, idle thought. Not that it's any consolation but, could this be some sort of pre production model?? I too agree that, today dealerships want glorified parts changers as opposed to actual troubleshooting technicians. My wife insisted on the 2020 Envision. It's the (excuse me while I swallow my vomit) Chinese model. Prior to that we had a 2017 Traverse. Both had many of those same bells and whistles (no nav, I'm my own nav). Both have been flawless in their operation. Nothing but gas, oil, tires. Many of those messages are probably because personal settings aren't to your liking. But the "that's not how this is supposed to work" makes me wonder about a pre production Best of luck and happy Thanksgiving, John

I think this is a byproduct of all these shows on TV today. They all have master crews that can modify anything in short order, and with sponsorships from major advertisers like Jegs, Summit, Snap-On, etc, they probably get those components cheap, if not free. All I needed to see was Chip Foose fix up a girl's '65 Skylark convertible that she has had since she was 16. Husband had it done for her as a surprise. Disgusted when I saw him dump the old 300-2bbl in a trailer and drop a crate 350 in it. EVERYBODY seems to think it's that easy.

Makes me wonder if any of GM's current lineup of 4 bangers has that type of spacing

I'd say its more out of loyalty and frustration with the lack of support for other engines. It may take 3D printing of metals to be more common and cheaper, but how many people would be intrigued by the thought of a 425 with the same technology fueling a LS?? Hell, the 322 is pretty much the same cubes as the LS.....could 400+ HP be gotten out of one??

Interesting Thread......I was discussing this with my son the other day about the transmissions. My question would be how do you get the 4L60 or 80E to shift? Thanks, John

That's OK. You as well!!!

Hi. You wouldn't happen to have a right rear fender for a '49 Super 4dr, would you?? Thanks John

Perhaps, but if memory serves me, there were no extra parts. I know the cup moves magnetically when the c shaped bar spins around it, which it does.

Odd. My Speedo was working, but the odometer wasn't. Found an NOS odometer drive gear, installed it, and now the speedo doesn't work, but the odometer does.....

Small pin hole. Repairable, New Price. $75

Actually, its not that confusing.....1368090 lists all car models with a 401......1362245 is for 4000, 4100,and 4300 models (presumably Special and Skylark with a 300 2bbl, or a 300 4 bbl (1362246)

Oh dear!!! My apologies for not getting back to you. I shall check when I get home this evening. Thanks, John

Still for sale, willing to trade for 1949 Super parts!!!

Sure. No problem. Sorry it took so long to get back to you.

Price negotiable.........willing to trade for '49 Buick parts

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We pulled the whole engine and Dynaflow out in one assembly, just unbolting it from the torque tube. It's true, with the nose off the car it comes out quite easily. used the head bolts (front left and rear right, IIRC). Held the whole assembly up for quite a long time. Several months. At that point, if you want to separate the motor and tranny, you can. I'd set it down though, as the weight will shift.

A cursory check shows $60 via USPS

Sorry it took so long. I will check for you.

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