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Buick Finalist Hemmings Muscle Machine of the Year
71gsx455-4spd replied to 71gsx455-4spd's topic in Buick - General
Mr. Earl, you're absolutely right- just to be considered is an honor! -
Buick Finalist Hemmings Muscle Machine of the Year
71gsx455-4spd replied to 71gsx455-4spd's topic in Buick - General
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Buick Finalist Hemmings Muscle Machine of the Year
71gsx455-4spd replied to 71gsx455-4spd's topic in Buick - General
Thanks, Matt- yeah, there are some really nice cars in the mix! The Shelby KR at the top is a really nice car. And yes, I think I have a great backstory. My dad wasn't around to see it post-restoration,but he was around when I pulled my own "barn find" out of 20 years of hibernation and got it road worthy enough to take him for a ride. That was a great ride, warts and all. -
Hi All, I was very pleased to find out my car is a finalist for Muscle Machine of the Year! The winner is determined pretty much by popular vote. Please take a look at my GSX and if you think it's worthy, please take time to vote. Thanks! http://www.hemmings.com/editorial/mmoyvote
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'65 Riv PoP- Help me fill in the blanks, please
71gsx455-4spd replied to 71gsx455-4spd's topic in Buick Riviera
Thank you for the responses! And Tom, thanks for the picture from 1986- very cool and the fender is obviously of interest. I will probably print it out and drop by Joe's house with the car. It certainly is interesting that it spent the last 25-years or so in Ohio, but was previously from a town one away from mine in Ct. As noted, it is a VIN match LX coded car. It was built in January per the Body Plate- good to know what the "Z" is. -
OK, finally received the info from the PoP for the '65 Riviera I purchased recently. The car is an LX code with a VIN match and has a BT tranny in it, indicating 1 of the 454 non-Gran Sport DQ Rivs. It does sport Grans Sport badging, however, which could obviously have been added. So, here's what's on the plate: X247 494475H9xxxxx T377 FB 85917 TT628 Z C60 A31 K30 U64 From what I gather: X=LX engine code, 247=date code T=BT trans (non-GS), 377=date code TT=Champagne Mist 628= Custom Black Vinyl interior Z= ????? C60=A/C A31=Power Windows K30=Cruise Control U64 (probably U69?)= Am-FM Radio with power antenna FB= Flint 85917= Fisher Body Number So, I think I have most of that correct and it would appear the car is a LX car with GS emblems added after birth. I was thinking the A8 or A9 code would have been on the plate definitively answering whether the car is a LX Riv or an LX GS? Any help or corrections to the above would be most appreciated! Thanks, Ken
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1991 Roadmaster Wagon - Ring and Pinion Gear Replacement
71gsx455-4spd replied to TxBuicks's topic in Buick - Post War
If you plan to tackle the job, I have a matched ring and pinion out of my '96 Impala SS (long ago sold) that I swapped 3.42's into when the car had about 30k miles on it. If not, I would agree a total swap would make sense as the easiest way to go. A couple of hours and you're done. There was a guy in New Hampshire, I believe, who sold 90's B-bodies and parts, mostly 9c1 and wagons. I couldn't find him on a quick search, but if I find a link I'll add it. Good luck! -
1963 buick electra convertible want to buy
71gsx455-4spd replied to philipjohnsen's topic in Buick - Buy/Sell
Asking $11,500 https://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vbe=6229 http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1963/Buick/Electra-225/2-Door-Convertible/Values Mags are borrowed from my Riviera. Mags were not available in '63. Car comes with original hubcaps as shown in picture below. PM me if interested. Thanks. -
1963 buick electra convertible want to buy
71gsx455-4spd replied to philipjohnsen's topic in Buick - Buy/Sell
Here's some pics of the floor when I pulled the rug out. Not terrible, like I said. The rug I put in is the right color and is a pile rather than loop in the correct color. Also replaced the fuel pump and water pump. I wanted to just be able to drive it without any worries. I can get some pictures of the underside Monday as I store it inside where I work. -
1963 buick electra convertible want to buy
71gsx455-4spd replied to philipjohnsen's topic in Buick - Buy/Sell
I have a '63 convertible I'm considering selling. Runs and drives great. Top is like new and operates perfect. Interior is fine, no tears or dash cracks, etc. I changed out the rug when I first got it and noticed some rust through in the floors. I bought replacement pans and rockers, but I had no urgent plan to install them. Also had the radiator recored, did the front brakes, and have the parts for rears. I sent out the carb to be rebuilt as even though the car ran fine, I wanted to make sure the accelerator pump was as E85 proof as possible. It has a 20 foot paint job and looks good enough to get plenty of thumbs up. It's an older repaint of the factory color. It's a fun car and I'm only thinking of selling it to make room for another car I'm in the process of purchasing. It's a driver to just go in or a project if you want to detail the engine compartment, redo the floors and strip/paint it. Picture attached. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks! -
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Yep, a Special. Interesting to learn about Fenders vs. Quarters on the two models. Thanks.
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Thanks, Al It seems a few owners back someone liked the shade it's painted. I'm anxious to find out what the data plate says. I'll post when I know.
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I'm trying to determine if the color of this Special is factory, or non-factory. I bought it from a friend, but forgot to take a picture of the trim tag (doh!). I haven't picked it up yet and it's 2 hours away. From what I can see from the color chart, it seems like maybe Ridge Green? At least that might look closest. http://forums.aaca.org/attachments/f115/218077d1381509908-1953-buick-skylark-paint-interior-color-gm_1953_buick_ppg_76x-p1.jpg
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Cool, thanks!