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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: Today at 12:44:35 PM »

Those RJC gaskets are really nice. I might try those actually after the retorque

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: Today at 12:41:34 PM »

The turbo drain line is definitely leaking. That's my next hurdle to clear up. Smh. I switched over to studs which makes the job a little easier but the leak is still present. The drain hose I'm certain I can address.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: April 24 2024, 03:12:06 PM »

In that case I wont use that stuff until after the required retorque of the heads Lol. Thank you for the advice! I got the tranny cooler mounted and wired up. No leaks, so I'm happy about that. I'm a little bummed out about my shifter cable and I'm having to shift the gears through the column again. I guess I'll order another one

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: April 10 2024, 10:09:20 AM »

I'll look it over again and verify

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: April 08 2024, 10:31:29 AM »

I have an oil leak on the rear driver's side valve cover that's driving me crazy. I'm running the good felpros everyone recommended but maybe I didnt torque the bolts properly? Idk. Anywho, my goal is to get the car driving under normal conditions before I get the tranny work done. I don't plan on running it hard anyway the first few oil changes so my rebuilt stock tranny will be ok for now. I have to put the hood back on as well. Once I find an ideal place to mount this remote cooler, I'll see about getting a video of the first drive. I have to so much to do it seems as the new exhaust I bought for it needs to get buttoned up. The list continues

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: April 02 2024, 05:07:10 PM »

I refuse to start a new topic! Lol. Hey guys, it's been forever since I've posted and I just wanted to catch you all up on what's going on. The car is in the air now due to the tranny fluid drain and gasket/filter change. Next, new tranny lines to a remote cooler with a fan and thermostat. I have everything to do it, and it should be done by week's end. The car idles amazingly smooth. I can't wait to get the exhaust buttoned up so I can hear it idle through the new stainless steel exhaust. I hope everyone is living the dream and staying healthy as possible. I'll do a better job at keeping you updated on this project.

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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: December 04 2023, 09:20:42 AM »

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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: November 25 2023, 09:59:32 PM »

Ahhh, convos like these amongst greats in this community are worth gold. It pleases me to see you all doing well

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General Auto Tech / Re: The Green Mile went Home

« on: November 24 2023, 10:35:07 AM »

I know im late but happy belated birthday Steve!!!

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: August 07 2023, 04:03:58 PM »

That's a good point. My car would burn up before it makes it.

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 20 2023, 09:54:24 AM »

Of course you guys are FB friends! I don't know how I forgot that. Lol. Thank you so much for the info. I'm going to source every piece needed to get this car moving. I can't wait to get to the fun stuff. I'm gonna drive it down to Texas to your farm Steve! Lol

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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build

« on: July 19 2023, 09:16:39 AM »

Hey thanks Steve!! Me and my cousin Charles(you remember him right? Lol) built that dash from scratch. I documented everything with the build of the dash as well as the engine. Yeah I have a bunch of little things left to do, but this is definitely a great start. The car sounds incredible. Next things to address:

My gas pedal is just laying on the floor. I'm assuming the cable came undone somewhere and I need to find where/how it connects to the pedal.
The lever for the column shift is no longer sitting in that bracket affixed to the frame, so I can't change gears with the column shifter or the floor shifter currently.
The TV cable for my transmission moves way too much. Not sure why, so I'll check into that as well. Long road, but fast speeds. I'm dedicated to getting this done and driving this season. Thanks for all of the suggestions, input, help, and opinions.