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Amazing way to go out. Realized I’ve been reading his stuff since I can remember, street rodder magazine in the 70’s with the awesome line drawn...
(Update - gone to Seattle!!) If anyone wants to build a Buick straight 8 dual carbed monster PM me!! I cheesed out and went to a v8 for these...
I put an aod in our 40 coupe years ago with a 302/5.0. The x-member had to be trimmed on the top of the center piece, and the front V part of the...
A Carson top tub would be easy, but if you can find a 40+- Ford deck lid you could make a coupe easier. Regardless just get it and figure it out...
Ok finally… Over the winter the wet Portland air loved the bare sheetmetal. I cleaned/sanded and threw some rattlecan zinc chromate on it....
I’m going 60’s old school with a 12-bolt posi and a coughmaro subframe…. The weight difference from the rear end will save 100’s of pounds of...
Hey guys thanks for the replies!! I remember the term being scrub height, basically flat tires and you’re still rolling. I’m looking for actual...
Hi! I’m planning out a suspension change on this 41 Buick, and was researching info for ride height or frame clearance. Preferably no bags just...
How long has the kit been installed? Usually springs settle an inch or so after some driving. I’m with ^ in it looks great from here!! I just...
Our yard art…
It took awhile to separate that first load. There were so many parts I was unfamiliar with. The shelves filled up fast! It took forever to...
Yea! The Pisano/Ogden/Barris/Mazza Buick is definitely one of the classiest customs ever. Even though it’s the longer nosed roadmaster, it’s...
The first load was like our personal swap meet. I had the kids box parts and fit the long straight 8 back into its cubby. They’ve been doing...
The first load was scheduled the following week. It drove me crazy! I was waiting for the long lost friend to but in and say they made a mistake....
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