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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #255 on: January 29 2013, 04:20:37 PM »
You did replace the old harness with this setup...right?
 
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #256 on: January 29 2013, 04:35:20 PM »
You did replace the old harness with this setup...right?
 
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-G7-INJ-AB.html

An injector harness? No.

I have the Ractronix FP Hotwire kit too.
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #257 on: April 18 2013, 03:26:20 PM »
Update...
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #258 on: April 18 2013, 03:37:05 PM »
Meh - none really.
I finally got the gas tank done and ready to put in.

Finished tank..




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'20 Kubota BX2380. FEL, 60" deck
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #259 on: April 21 2013, 05:44:46 PM »
That's a lot of work!  It's looking really nice.  Can't wait to see the final product. :rock:

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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #260 on: April 21 2013, 09:44:36 PM »
That's a lot of work!  It's looking really nice.  Can't wait to see the final product. :rock:

Thank you sir!

I never promised a pretty car - but she'll be a-ok. ;)
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #261 on: May 13 2013, 12:04:28 PM »
Lets go dad, get on it!  :rofl:  Waiting for more updates!
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #262 on: May 13 2013, 12:44:09 PM »
Lets go dad, get on it!  :rofl:  Waiting for more updates!

Oh shit. Called out by my own son.

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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #263 on: May 13 2013, 01:05:06 PM »
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Get your arse in gear, the boys waitin' for his own ride!

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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #264 on: May 13 2013, 01:26:51 PM »
Haha. He has one.. I'm giving him the 87 T in a few years. :)
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #265 on: May 13 2013, 03:30:12 PM »
Lets go dad, get on it!  :rofl:  Waiting for more updates!

I think this is called, Outa sight, outa mind!  he does not seem motivated by Buicks anymore!
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #266 on: May 13 2013, 05:43:31 PM »
Haha. He has one.. I'm giving him the 87 T in a few years. :)



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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #267 on: May 28 2013, 04:38:46 AM »
Haha. He has one.. I'm giving him the 87 T in a few years. :)



And He'll probably never get it if you don't finish your Jalopy first.

Please dont say that. Im going crazy waiting. Having to see them everyday and knowing their not mine or that i dont have one of my own...kills me  :( :)
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #268 on: July 14 2013, 10:00:04 AM »
Patience grasshopper. :)

Ok, here's the lastest updates on the GN:
I finished putting AN fittings on the trans cooler lines - they are ready.

Removed chrome rear end cover, cleaned off the rust with steel wool and a wire wheel. I spray painted it with clear engine enamel to stop/slow the rust from coming back. Replaced rear end fluid with Lucas synthetic and 1 bottle GM posi additive.
But the DAY I finished servicing the diff - I see the aluminum Buick cover TB3 was selling and buy it. (Thanks man - FAST shipping, great communication!)

I decided to paint it similar to the "theme" of the motor, low gloss black with sanded aluminum ribs.

As received:


Painted (Before sanding/Dremel)


After sanding - done. Casting isn't the greatest - the rib width is screwey down by the bottom.


This is with the old cover on, I just finished the aluminum cover last night. I replaced the shocks too. I was told they were "newer", but remember this car has been sitting for ~6 years. They needed to be replaced.  This is as I was putting the gas tank back in. And if you need to remove tanks/etc on a regular basis. go buy a Harbor Freight transmission jack. It makes dropping the tank a breeze.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/transmission-jacks/450-lb-capacity-transmission-jack-39178.html





New Racetronix sender/hanger, fuel pump, and hot wire kit. (Not installed yet)


Installed:


Next up is rebuilding the rear brakes - I am replacing everything but the backing plates.

'87 GN, 60lb, TA49, THDP, FTP cam, T+ lots o' shit - SOLD
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'20 Kubota BX2380. FEL, 60" deck
'78 IH/Case 184 Lo-Boy
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Re: New 87 GN (Topic merged with "It's On!" post)
« Reply #269 on: July 14 2013, 12:05:58 PM »
Same jack I've got Mark. One other nice thing about it is you can use it as an adjustable seat and move around on it to do things like the brakes you're going to do. Much better than squatting or resting on your knees. :rock:
« Last Edit: July 14 2013, 11:29:00 PM by Charlief1 »
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