Tonys55 Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 I believe it was Mr Earl that asked if I'd post about my project he saw on my Instagram (@55BuickSpecial). I'll post some pics and will add some commentary here and there. I know not everyone loves the LS in a Buick but it's what I wanted for this one. It's a sedan anyway and only had a half dead 264 in it so... 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonys55 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 So this was the beginning of the process. Made a decent spot in the garage (wish I had a barn and a lift). My friends and I pulled the Nailhead out. Looking back I would've just pulled the hood right away but an "expert" told me I didn't need to. This was true but not worth the hassle. Fairly easy with enough hands to put it on and off. I had a little nest egg saved up and planned on spending 15k to do the updates I wanted. I got what I thought was a killer deal on the car at $4,900 so 20 all in for a very fun car seemed reasonable. I'm fairly frugal on my daily drivers (all 20ish years old) so no car payments 🙂 I picked up a 2008 6.0L LY6 along with a 6L90e trans from a Chevy 2500HD that was on eBay but was from a semi-local boneyard so fairly reputable and good ratings. The truck only 60k on it when it was totaled so the motor was in very decent shape. More to come as I get time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Cardinal Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 This'll be fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Looks to be a perfect candidate for the next La Carrera Panamericana 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonys55 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 What dirty, greasy mess 😂. Luckily I had a helper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 9:42 AM, Tonys55 said: What dirty, greasy mess 😂. Luckily I had a helper Somethin's missin....🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 7:37 PM, Tonys55 said: I got what I thought was a killer deal on the car at $4,900 I'll SAY!!!!! Looks like you've got a good crew helping!! Thanks for sharing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Following this one , Tony. Mind sharing what part of the country you are in? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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