Off frame build.

[rickyracer01]

What's up fellow buick friends. My project got a little out of hand. I was just going to replace the body mount bushings and ended up here. Why stop now.

 

[rickyracer01]

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[Gene Van Horn]

Thats how it always starts.

 

[87national55]

Great work! I started as a tune up.


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[chris kirk]

Mine started out the same way..... Looks great! But gotta ask ya. Why not "box" in the center section of the frame. Nice job replacing/reinforcing your body mount holes. Keep the pics coming. Kirban sells a nice "stock" body mount kit. Has all the bushings and hardware. Also, buy the two "GNX" bushing. Will ride very solid when finished.... It won't float and it won't feel like you're driving a dump truck.

 

[rickyracer01]

Mine started out the same way..... Looks great! But gotta ask ya. Why not "box" in the center section of the frame. Nice job replacing/reinforcing your body mount holes. Keep the pics coming. Kirban sells a nice "stock" body mount kit. Has all the bushings and hardware. Also, buy the two "GNX" bushing. Will ride very solid when finished.... It won't float and it won't feel like you're driving a dump truck.

I was thinking about boxing it in but for what I use the car for (weekend driver) I didn't think it was necesary. I'm going to add a few bolt-on supports and call it a day. Really just want to get it back together and enjoy it.

 

[rickyracer01]

More parts to come.

 

[87national55]

More parts to come.

What is the length on the bolts for the UMI upper and lower tie rod?


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[rickyracer01]

What is the length on the bolts for the UMI upper and lower tie rod?


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I'll measure them when I get home...

 

[HackersDna]

I did the exact same thing.. Mine started as a valve cover r&r.. 10k later I'm still buying crap cause how in the world can you put that old, ugly, greasy part on when everything else is new or looks like a brand new penny!

 

[HackersDna]

Here ya go 87.

 

[rickyracer01]

What is the length on the bolts for the UMI upper and lower tie rod?


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The first 2 pictures are using 6inch bolts and the 2nd picture are 4inch bolts.

 

[87national55]

What is the length on the bolts for the UMI upper and lower tie rod?


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The first 2 pictures are using 6inch bolts and the 2nd picture are 4inch bolts.

Thanks for the info! Looking real good.


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[rickyracer01]

The first 2 pictures are using 6inch bolts and the 2nd picture are 4inch bolts.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Nice setup. What rear disc brakes are you running?

 

[rickyracer01]

Nice setup. What rear disc brakes are you running?

f-body conversion. putting on new rotors once in done....

 

[87national55]

The first 2 pictures are using 6inch bolts and the 2nd picture are 4inch bolts.

Rick are those 1/2 or M12 bolts?


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[rickyracer01]

M12 bolts

 

[87national55]

M12 bolts

Thanks, having trouble finding them in 6”.


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[rickyracer01]

I got mine at ace hardware.