New member from NYC.

[Redvette]

Hello.

New to the Grand National World. Picking up a 1987 GN this weekend.

It is planned to be a "project car" for me.

But...just in case.......are there any "SPECIALTY " shops around Queens or Long Island that cater to the Grand National crowd?????

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Welcome to the board. You have one of the best tuners around right in Milford CT. Home Page Not too far from you.

 

[David Husek]

Welcome. My shop is located on Long Island for the past 20 years.

There is a group of New York Turbo Buick owners that get together a few times a week at various locations on the Island and there is a G-Body show once a month if you are interested.

 

[Redvette]

Parts Catalog????

Is there a good Parts Catalog I should keep handy???
Or can I get most parts from the local Auto Parts Stores?

Right now I am looking to do the basic "Spring Cleaning" of the car to get it running at a decent level.

Thanks ahead of time.

 

[David Husek]

Before you do anything, give me a call. I will be happy to direct you in the correct direction. As far as parts go, auto part stores are out. I stock many parts and have another vendor on Long Island who has a huge inventory of the correct parts for Turbo Buicks.

 

[Redvette]

Thanks.....I will keep that in mind. Once I get a list of what I need, I will be calling!

Where on the Island are you???:biggrin:

 

[David Husek]

I am in freeport 5 minutes from the nautical mile.

 

[Redvette]

Does your shop have a Dyno?

Can you replace a Heater Core? If so, ball park figure???

Like I mentioned, I plan on doing "most" of the work myself. And will most likely do the basic Fluid/Filter changes when I get the car in my possession. Along with checking the Brakes and Tires. Spark Plugs & Wires, PCV, & anything else that seems easy for me to do.

Is a Brake change "basic"??? I have changed the brakes on my TBSS and on my C5 Corvette.

 

[David Husek]

PM Sent

 

[Redvette]

Reply sent.

Thanks!

 

[jdub]

dave

You can't go wrong with Dave great guy good luck redvette. Hey Dave what's up. I've been busy. I did fix that shutter I had. How have you been.

 

[David Husek]

You can't go wrong with Dave great guy good luck redvette. Hey Dave what's up. I've been busy. I did fix that shutter I had. How have you been.

I was going to call you tonight, was thinking of heading over to see Charlie at the show, but something came up as usual. Glad you got the problem squared away. I will get in touch soon.....

 

[Redvette]

Here are some pics of the car in its current state.

Here is the car in its current state.

http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=133070#post133070

Post #13.

 

[Redvette]

Car is now registered and insured. Took it out for a nice cruise the other night. Now I just have to find the time to get it over to Dave to see what work needs to be done.:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/engine-tech/328048-some-pics-engine-bay.html#post2585291

Some updated pics of the engine bay.