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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Sorry about that. A buddy in Norfolk wanted to help spread the word as I’m not on FB, but he didn’t know it sold. Rick
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Hi all, it took a while but the car is sold. Thanks for your interest in it. Rick
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Quick update: I’m holding the car for the first seriously interested person who contacted me. It’s taking him some time to get this finalized, but I want to honor his place in line. If he decides not to do it I’ll let everyone know. Thanks.
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    Thanks and I definitely will. Rick

    Thanks and I definitely will. Rick
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Still working on finalizing sale.
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Whoa talk about a carbon copy! Yep that’s exactly what mine looked like before the repaint, my painter decided to leave the emblems off for some reason. Sweet ride you had.
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    Will do Pete. Glad to hear it, nice to hear those things from GMHTP readers. Thanks, Rick

    Will do Pete. Glad to hear it, nice to hear those things from GMHTP readers. Thanks, Rick
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Tentative sale pending. I’ll post if anything changes.
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Thanks Parker. Need to get your G body done next!
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Happy Fourth everybody. Here’s a throwback pic from around 1995. I’ve gotten some questions about the Centerlines, man I loved those wheels. 15 inches of 80s glory. Ten years later, a buddy tried to shame me into the 21st century with this note, and soon the 17 inch Torq Thrusts went on...
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Appreciate it guys. I’ve been planning this for awhile so had lots of time to take pics, and took some notes while I was at it. Cost wise I’d forgotten how different “good enough for me” and “good enough to sell” was... Blue and Rafs, the way Turbo Buicks are getting love these days I...
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    Data File: Block: Stock GM, iron “109”, bored to 3.805, machined to Hartline specs, RJC girdle Crank: Stock GM, 1260873, machined to Hartline specs Rods: Stock GM, 25506520, machined to Hartline specs, Clevite 77 bearings Pistons: JE forged, 3.805, 2618 aluminum, full floating pins...
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    History: In early 1993, my dad took me car shopping in western Nebraska. I’d seen G bodies in Hot Rod and Car Craft for years, and was drawn to the black Monte SS and Turbo Regal. We looked at a Monte SS Aerocoupe and a GN first, both out of my price range. Then we found this black Turbo-T with...
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    GMHTP Project Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T

    GMHTP Power Trip 10-Second Turbo-T This 1987 Turbo-T is the GM High-Tech Performance project car called Power Trip. Some of the most respected names in the Buick world built it to do two things: run 10s on slicks, and handle long commutes in reliable, air-conditioned comfort. It’s still...
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    87 Values Up On Hagerty Site

    As some of you know, I’m prepping my ‘87 T to go up for sale in the next few weeks. Been keeping an eye on Hagerty’s vehicle value page, and their most recent ‘87 T valuation for a “good” #3 condition car jumped up $3k from last year, to $18,800. #1 cars jumped to the high $30k range and GNs go...
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    Dynomax VT 3-inch Mufflers p/n 17960

    Want to buy 2 of the Dynomax VT mufflers, part number 17960, with 3 inch pipe diameter and the offset inlet and outlet. Thanks
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    FINAL DROP: $300 Rare “Ten Years After” GNX Lithograph

    Ah dang it sorry, didn't update post. Was sold.
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK COTTON!

    Happy birthday old man! Go celebrate with one of your patented wheel stands, I'll grab a camera:D
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    turbobuick pet peeves

    This :D
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    Radio options

    Aren't the factory speakers like 8 ohms?
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