Work In Progress: 1981 Buick Regal 3.8 N/A

[81 Regal Man]

Hi, guys.

Figured I would post some pics of WIP Regal. Got it and then the master cylinder failed at 45mph and I rear ended a stopped Infiniti, so it has some slight front end damage. I am cloning the front and rear to look like that of a GN anyways, but the price for the front end alone is $1,044.00 according to my part sources.

Also, I only gave $500 for the car in this good of shape. An older gentlemen that didn't know how much the car could have went for, sold it to me for $500. This car only has 70,000 original miles on it. GREAT deal in my opinion.

Here are pics of her before the wreck.

WARNING: LOTS of pictures.

 

[mat231v6]

Wow very nice car for $500. Piece of advice don’t say the “c” word or you may need body guards. Lol any how very nice car. you should convert it to a carbed turbo setup. It would be a cheap option.

 

[81 Regal Man]

Wow very nice car for $500. Piece of advice don’t say the “c” word or you may need body guards. Lol any how very nice car. you should convert it to a carbed turbo setup. It would be a cheap option.

Thank you very much. It was definitely a great pickup for $500. I have plans for a turbo. I am actually looking into buying a rebuilt 3.8 Carb Turbo for $1,425. It is currently rated to make around 300rwhp in it's current condition. I have yet to get more details, but I will keep this topic up to date with my purchases, plans, work, etc. Thanks for commenting.

Take care.
-Terence.

 

[batmansbuick]

Good deal, great to see 80's Regals saved.

 

[regal-nut]

Nice to see more people care to save some of them n/a regals

 

[81 Regal Man]

Thanks, batmansbuick and regal-nut. I love the car. Even though I havent been able to drive her around for a while. Spun a rod bearing and thank goodness it did NOT fly out the block or I would have to spend even more money. Just bought the new connecting rods and a set of lifters. Just gotta get em installed now. Once the tear-down begins, I will post progress pics of the engine tear-down and rebuild. Thanks again.