Here is my toy

MikeB · January 13, 2013, 12:10:58 AM

So even though I've been having some fun digging into the Flex, it is still considered the family hauler and not the toy. I think I'm happy with it is other than dialing in the tune more if needed. I figured you guys would like my build thread on my '87 Buick Grand National.

Happy reading:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/extreme-budget-gn-build-thread.357048/

EcoPowerParts · January 13, 2013, 12:34:59 AM

WOW I wish I had a tenth of your skills!
Will you be my friend....

I have always wanted a GN, I swear one day I'll get one!!!!

MikeB · January 13, 2013, 01:02:05 AM

A decent amound of this build was "learn as I go". I spent lots up time reading up and analyzing shows before I jumped in.

GN's are a PITA to work on and get running right. Unless you are willing do spend lots of time under the hood you may not want one. I still love mine though. Another month and I should have it all back together.

turbodave · January 13, 2013, 08:06:41 AM

Nice work! and great write up Mike!! Have pity on those of us that have to keep two of them up!

Now, when you going to restore that other (what is it a 59 or 60, can't see rear fins to tell) Buick???

MikeB · January 13, 2013, 11:29:35 AM

It's a '59 LeSabre. I will start picking away at it after I get the GN finished up. Right now it is serving as a holder for all my GN parts.

EcoBrick Bob · January 13, 2013, 01:33:26 PM

My Dad had a 59' Electra 225 in metallic red, as his business car in 59'.

Your's with it's history should be a great project car.

Looking forward to seeing GN results at the strip!

MikeB · January 13, 2013, 03:24:51 PM

Very cool about the Electra. So that one had a 401 in it. Mine has a 364 2bbl with a 2 speed dynaflow. I intend to keep it pretty original. Maybe some old Offy dress up parts, a 4bbl, power brakes, and maybe ride tech suspension.

The GN pulled off an 11.63@118 with a poor 60ft last year. Next time out I will have a better tune, more boost, and some traction. Hopefully I will get it back together by march.

EcoBrick Bob · January 13, 2013, 08:59:44 PM

In 56' Dad had a 98 Olds Holiday HDTP that was dark Rose and creme with the spinners, and Mom had a metallic Blue Cadillac Eldorado Seville (coupe) with a light blue vinyl top. That one had 2 - 4 barrels and the bat-wing air cleaner. One of his construction superintendents rolled the Olds, like 3 times. Lucky he wasn't hurt bad... Car had a 45 deg slant!

In the 50's & 60's we had lots of cool cars, that would be classics today.

Wish I had been smart enough to keep some of them, and aquire a GN when they were reasonable. That's why I'm keeping the G8's.