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Well, I received a notice from the administrators asking me to introduce myself. My name is Emmitt, I've been lucky enough to make it to age 40 and I'm from Southeastern Michigan. I plan to buy a GN sometime this coming spring and became a member to get some tech info and things of that nature.

I currently have a 87 stang and ride a ZX-14. So that's a bit about me, that said, Hello everyone!
 
welcome to the Darkside...

You'll find a lot of info and helpful people here. Spend some time reading and if you have a question use the "search" feature as it's probably been asked a few times before...

Good Luck with your purchase. You'll love it.
 
Welcome, Im also from SE Mich. Nice mustang. Be prepared for more attention from the Buick you buy. I dont know why, but people in the metro Detroit area stop to watch a buick go by. I have an IROC convertible, and it doesnt get half the attention as the buick:biggrin:
 
t-typex1 said:
Welcome, Im also from SE Mich. Nice mustang. Be prepared for more attention from the Buick you buy. I dont know why, but people in the metro Detroit area stop to watch a buick go by. I have an IROC convertible, and it doesnt get half the attention as the buick:biggrin:
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Now that will be interesting to see because the Stang turns quite a few heads. Ya know there is nothing like the sound of a big block pulling up. I can't wait to get a GN, I'm about 5-6 months out. You hit any of the regular spots (Telegraph, Woodward)?
 
Yea, I go to telegraph from time to time. I went to the telegraph and woodward cruises this year. I didnt go to the downriver cruise because I had the tickets for the pinks event, otherwise I'd have been there too. I can take my camaro out, and of course I get looks, but people stop in their tracks for the buicks. You'll see what I mean. And once you go past a couple big block cars, they'll be focused on you as well. I did that to a guy at the telegraph cruise. Big block maverick, we were 3 across at a light and he was trying to pick on a 67 chevelle. When the light turned green I walked from both. At the next light, he only had eyes for the buick. I built @ 5-6 pounds, and when the light went green I pulled a car and a half off the jump and end up beating him by about three. Thats not to mention the gas mileage youll get;)
 
It's seems our summers were about the same. I hit both cruises and Pinks as well. I sure we were in the same area at some point. Traction and my car do not agree on the street. I've yet to make it to the track yet for a number but I'm expecting low 10's to high 9's with a little luck.

I'll take your word on the Buicks though. You are actually living it but I'm on my way. Hoping to find a low milage 87 when the time comes. Do you have a t-top car? reason I'm asking is I was curious about rattling and wind noise. I'm concerned about leaks obviously but I don't expect it to see much rain when I get it.
 
unless you plan on taking the Tops off a lot..I would go hard top.....I wish I could have found a hard top in my price range, but could not......they have more con's than pro's IMO....
 
jcawley3 said:
unless you plan on taking the Tops off a lot..I would go hard top.....I wish I could have found a hard top in my price range, but could not......they have more con's than pro's IMO....
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And you say this because of noise or...........

Also do hard tops tend to cost more? Hold a better value?
 
Mine is a hard top, which seems to be what most people want. I myself dont think it matters much unles you make it an all out race car. I spent two years looking for "just the right one" within my price range. I wanted a T-Top car myself, but found this one in 100% original condition and only less than a palm size total of rust on the whole car. Also was looking for a GN, ended up with a T-Type instead, but am happier with it because I like that it has color choices. I have pics of when I first bought it and what it looks like now in the photo gallery. T-tops or hard top is a personal preference. Some say there is more flex with a t-top car, but if your not using it for race only applications there are braces to stiffen these cars up. Get what you want so you'll be happy with it.
 
t-typex1 said:
Mine is a hard top. I spent two years looking for "just the right one" within my price range. I wanted a T-Top car myself, but found this one in 100% original condition and only less than a palm size total of rust on the whole car. Also was looking for a GN, ended up with a T-Type instead, but am happier with it because I like that it has color choices. I have pics of when I first bought it and what it looks like now in the photo gallery. T-tops or hard top is a personal preference. Some say there is more flex with a t-top car, but if your not using it for race only applications there are braces to stiffen these cars up. Get what you want so you'll be happy with it.
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Thanks for the response. I plan to just cruise this car so I'm seeking an un-modified one. At this time I'd say my first choice would be a t-top car. I'll always have the stang ready if needed ;)
 
These cars respond well to slight mods. I know mines a stock motor with just fuel pump injectors and a turbo putting me at 12.00's and could go faster if I get the nerve to push it a little more
 
GT Trooper said:
And you say this because of noise or...........

Also do hard tops tend to cost more? Hold a better value?
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I don't really have a problem with noise..I just replaced the rubber!...however I rode in my friends 86 GN everyday to school in 11th and 12th grade (didn't know how lucky we were back then:eek: )...those T tops drove us nuts...and leaked BAD....now I know this can be fixed but its just one of those things that I always think about...and the rubber is NOT cheap....I just think unless you really think you'll use them a lot or just want them I would stay away.....however I would not let them keep me from buying a car if thats all you come across and its in good shape...

I have no idea about value....I wouldn't think so.....
 
GT Trooper said:
Thanks for the response. I plan to just cruise this car so I'm seeking an un-modified one. At this time I'd say my first choice would be a t-top car. I'll always have the stang ready if needed ;)
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It won't stay un-modified!!lol I said the samething...its VERY addictive....If knew I could get away with it I would buy a T-Type to so my GN wouldn't get lonely...

if you want t-tops get em!! when I do take them out I enjoy it!
 
I'm thinking it will be pretty much a weekend summer cruiser and I know it would be nice riding on a nice summer night with the tops out. That said, I still don't want a ton of noise when they are in I guess.
 
just baught mine couple of months ago it is addictive welcome as far as t top or not it all depends to what you want mine is a hard top but if i found a t top o well. As far as attention i cant go any where with out people commenting and thumbs up my wife hates it i love it not evey day you see a big bad balck buick
 
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