If I did sell , it wouldn't be me getting out of buicks for good. I'm going to take her for a rip today and I'm sure she will change my mind. Always does.My car started as fairly simple things that needed to be fixed, but is now a full frame off.7 years and counting to prove that a B4black car can be fast and fun but funds are a major issue. I keep thinking of getting rid of all of it, but she's still here.
If you get rid of her you'll just end up wanting another, trust me.
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You pretty much nailed it. That's why I bought the car was so I really didn't have to worry about paint and etc when I'm not around it. But it's been creeping up on me lately. But thst is without fillers. I think if I put them in, even thoough they are black. It will still clean up the appearance. As far as the interior, I'm about to just grab some newer seat covers and tint the windows. As for the basics they are pretty much done , just want to update valve springs and timing chain before I crank her up. Alky will be my best choice since 85 isn't around my parts. 93 and alky will be good. Hopefully this winter I'll get picked up full time and I'll be able to do what I want with the car and maybe even buy one of those sbc cars as well. Thanks again guys.
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Looks pretty shiny to me.
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Yeah that was right after a wash and wax. But she does clean up pretty good. Guess I'm being a little anal.
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I'd get some fillers and some spray paint that I thought might be close. Hit em with paint n bolt em on.
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You can get both front seats reproduction covers from Gbodyparts.com for about $305 without headrests. I bet the rear seat is nice unless the top edge is sun rotted.
Get some fillers (not cheap, probably $350 for both front and rear unless you get spoolfool which are better but more) and a couple of custom color cans of nice lacquer spray paint to match.
The car will feel a million times nicer. I would worry about those rocker panels; they look like they need attention.
Get some fillers (not cheap, probably $350 for both front and rear unless you get spoolfool which are better but more) and a couple of custom color cans of nice lacquer spray paint to match.
The car will feel a million times nicer. I would worry about those rocker panels; they look like they need attention.
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you are complaining about that? Dude thats a very nice color and very good looking car. Plus you already know what you have.
Seats are actually in decent shape except for the covers. All minor stuff.
fillers are in my basement not sure I want to even try to match the paint. Not sure if it would look worse with a shit "matching " paint job or leave em black. Rear seat needs replaced as well. But no one will ever be back there. The top is rotted like you said. All the panels Ned to be replaced as well. Dash is nice and so is the headliner so that's a plus. The rockers are actually solid. The paint is starting to crack and chip on the passenger side.
Thanks man , not sure why I'm so hung up on it. Won't see shit doing a 100. I took both if my ladies out on a nice 40 mile cruise lastnight. She ain't going anywhere. And when I told my girlfriend thst I was stupid for thinking about maybe selling. She said " oh no no no, these seats are too comfy and I always see Chevelles and camaros ,but I hardly see any buicks" So
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i have been dreaming about going the LS rout on my chevelle but every time i get "wow cool combo" or " i've never seen one like this before" it make my LS desire go away for a while.
BTW i am talking about my LC2 powered chevelle
I know all about your Chevelle. Haha yeah it's good hearing good feedback. Nothing better
I know what you are going threw. When I bought my GN I knew it had rust but did not know it had as much as it did. I was wanting to sell it when I was replacing the ECM and plugs because of the water leaks in the t tops. My car is missing the rear fillers the clear coat is coming off, the pass side rocker is gone. It is a hoopity. Right now I drive it everyday. I get more thumbs up or is it a real one, than when I am driving my lifted jeep with custom suspension. I had a clean Monte SS in high school so this brings back a lot to me being in a G body. The only reason I would get rid of this car now is to get a nicer one.
I am also thinking about the Maco paint job just to get it all one color till I can fix all of the rust spots.
Brandon
I am also thinking about the Maco paint job just to get it all one color till I can fix all of the rust spots.
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Yeah , I mean my car has some surface rust on the quarter and doors. But no rot. T tops are very very clean. Rockers are solid. Just paint cracking and chipping away in one side. That's my whole thing if I get rid of this one , it would be to get a nicer one. I have two daily drivers. So having a nice car to drive when it's nice out isn't a bad idea. I still won't drive it In the twin or take it to stores. If I'm treating it like a nice car, why not have one is my question to myself. Or I could keep it. Dump few grand into paint and interior and have a solid 10k car still being able to profit a few grand. But as I said before. She's not going anywhere , if she does it won't be till next summer.
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I see a ton of potential in that car. I feel like I'm missing something. Is it not what you expected? Too slow? Too much work? That car can be whatever you want it to be with a little money and you doing the wrenching. Me, I'd park it in a garage, and it wouldnt come out til it was ready for paint. You need to remind yourself of why you wanted the car and where you want to take yours. Are you in MAGNA? If so there's plenty of guys around with tons of parts, knowledge, and experience that can help you in your journey down the dark path haha
I just find myself wanting other cars. But I guess that's just the car guy in me. Car could be faster. But, it's only at 15lbs. With limited mods. Too much work? Eh not so much. She might require a little more cosmetic work than I wanted. She sits in a garage , but if I parked it till it was ready for paint, she would be up for sale. Everytime I drive it , it reminds me why I wanted the car. Not sure if anyone is ever in or out of MAGNA. But I do converse with them and have a good friend who has helped me get me to where I am now. I guess it's kinda frustrating trying to have one of these car on a really tight budget. But I have her. She runs great. I just need to come to grips with have a running driving project.
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The tight budget thing i can understand except that's with any performance car, they all have needs, even one that's "done." Sounds to me like you need alcohol, fillers, recovered seats and a few hours with a porter cable to bring out what's left of your paint and that should tie you over for awhile lol
Yeah, Plans are to do valve springs, power plate, and a new timing chain as well over the winter.. ontop of alky and the fillers.... A trans is in need soon as well. this 124k stocker wont be moving too much longer
