69 Buick GS 415/T56
03-31-2013, 11:15 AM
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Thanks for the compliments! I would love to see pics of the wagon! Someday sooner or later I will get a 69 wagon and probably do the same thing with it as I have with my GS. And I currently am working on picking up a 69 GS400 convertible.
As far as updates the booster is bolted in, brake pedal hooked up, and my high pressure lines are made up. I am currently re-tapping a "T" 6an fitting into my power steering reservoir to clean up the low pressure return lines from both the hydroboost and the steering box. I will post some pics of the finish product.
I did get my rims yesterday. They look amazing!!! Unfortunately I have major contact issues with my rear brake calipers again. The Buick rally 15" rims use the same centers as the 14" rims. The outer ring of the rim has a drop center where the wheel center is welded to to make it a one piece rim. Do to the fact that all of the extra width of the rim was put on the inside of the center(5.25" back space"), the drop center sits deeper on my caliper. So I am attempting to grind it some for more clearance. It appears that I will be able to make it clear but I really have taken alot of meat off of it and I have some worries that the caliper may eventually crack and fail. I suppose we shall see. I really dont know of any other options. The wilwood low profile rear discs still would not clear according to there diagram, drums are not an option that I can take, the factory 7" wide rims may work with the 275s but 295s will not. Frustrating!!!!
As far as the Holley set up. I am loving it! I have not been able to play with it much do to the fact that it has been stuck in the garage all winter but as soon as all of the salt is washed off of the road i will get more opportunities to play. The Holley only uses one O2 sensor.
As far as updates the booster is bolted in, brake pedal hooked up, and my high pressure lines are made up. I am currently re-tapping a "T" 6an fitting into my power steering reservoir to clean up the low pressure return lines from both the hydroboost and the steering box. I will post some pics of the finish product.
I did get my rims yesterday. They look amazing!!! Unfortunately I have major contact issues with my rear brake calipers again. The Buick rally 15" rims use the same centers as the 14" rims. The outer ring of the rim has a drop center where the wheel center is welded to to make it a one piece rim. Do to the fact that all of the extra width of the rim was put on the inside of the center(5.25" back space"), the drop center sits deeper on my caliper. So I am attempting to grind it some for more clearance. It appears that I will be able to make it clear but I really have taken alot of meat off of it and I have some worries that the caliper may eventually crack and fail. I suppose we shall see. I really dont know of any other options. The wilwood low profile rear discs still would not clear according to there diagram, drums are not an option that I can take, the factory 7" wide rims may work with the 275s but 295s will not. Frustrating!!!!
As far as the Holley set up. I am loving it! I have not been able to play with it much do to the fact that it has been stuck in the garage all winter but as soon as all of the salt is washed off of the road i will get more opportunities to play. The Holley only uses one O2 sensor.
03-31-2013, 08:58 PM
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Here is a few pics of the calipers and the booster! (Cant figure out photobucket for posting the pictures again)
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/001-5.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/002-5.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/003-4.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/004-5.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/005-4.jpg
The astro linkage was easy to adapt to my pedal, I just drilled a new hole in the pedal, and made a bushing To neck down the size of the hole in the booster linkage, a few washers and a bolt and lock nut.
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/001-5.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/002-5.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/003-4.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/004-5.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/005-4.jpg
The astro linkage was easy to adapt to my pedal, I just drilled a new hole in the pedal, and made a bushing To neck down the size of the hole in the booster linkage, a few washers and a bolt and lock nut.
04-12-2013, 08:31 PM
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Got the rims and tires mounted. I should have just got the 295s! Plenty of room without any trimming!
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/001-6.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/002-6.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/001-6.jpg
http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/...in69/002-6.jpg
04-13-2013, 07:28 AM
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the pictures must be messing with me, I see the 275's fit, but looks like the 295's would be pretty tight. How much between tire and frame & how much between tire and quarter lip with the 275's?
04-13-2013, 11:15 PM
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The pictures make it look tighter than it really is. I have almost an inch on the inside, and over a half inch to the untrimmed fender lip. Trimming or rolling the inner lip would free up 3/4 of an inch. So yah the 295s would be tight and probably need some trimming, but they will fit!
04-15-2013, 02:56 AM
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Photo bucket is acting up lately. You can cut and paste the image link. But then you have to delete the URL stuff, leaving the [IMG] on both ends of the link. If that makes sense.
I've fallen a little behind on this build but still hope to see it in person!
That video was awesome! And I really dig the pic w the Buick air cleaner on it!
10-16-2013, 07:20 PM
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Thanks!
Been a while since I ve updated. Been Driving the hell out of the car. Took it to the strip, ran an 11.9 at 118mph, my 60fts are terrible my best was a 1.95. Lots to improve on there. This winter I plan on installing nitrous. I ran plenty of fast cars on the street and have done well, but always lookin for more hp! If anybody has recommendations on what to run for n20 feel free to chime in!!!
Been a while since I ve updated. Been Driving the hell out of the car. Took it to the strip, ran an 11.9 at 118mph, my 60fts are terrible my best was a 1.95. Lots to improve on there. This winter I plan on installing nitrous. I ran plenty of fast cars on the street and have done well, but always lookin for more hp! If anybody has recommendations on what to run for n20 feel free to chime in!!!
01-22-2014, 09:54 PM
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02-08-2014, 07:18 PM
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Hey, LS2GS
been a long time since I've had a chance to check out your progress.
Looks like its there. And very sweet. Never done, but.... you know what I mean.
Love the hood ornament. NICE.
Never got around to posting a pic of my Wagon.
Thought you might like to see. Just FYI. colors are kinda deceiving. Coral & Ultra Purple are the colors
Darrell
been a long time since I've had a chance to check out your progress.
Looks like its there. And very sweet. Never done, but.... you know what I mean.
Love the hood ornament. NICE.
Never got around to posting a pic of my Wagon.
Thought you might like to see. Just FYI. colors are kinda deceiving. Coral & Ultra Purple are the colors
Darrell
02-09-2014, 09:35 AM
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Hey, LS2GS
been a long time since I've had a chance to check out your progress.
Looks like its there. And very sweet. Never done, but.... you know what I mean.
Love the hood ornament. NICE.
Never got around to posting a pic of my Wagon.
Thought you might like to see. Just FYI. colors are kinda deceiving. Coral & Ultra Purple are the colors
Darrell
been a long time since I've had a chance to check out your progress.
Looks like its there. And very sweet. Never done, but.... you know what I mean.
Love the hood ornament. NICE.
Never got around to posting a pic of my Wagon.
Thought you might like to see. Just FYI. colors are kinda deceiving. Coral & Ultra Purple are the colors
Darrell
02-09-2014, 06:29 PM
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Thanks guys, glad you like my long roof.
I've had it for 10yrs.
Heres a pic of what I hope to finish this spring, which brings me to this site. been a 3yrs ordeal so far.
Darrell
I've had it for 10yrs.
Heres a pic of what I hope to finish this spring, which brings me to this site. been a 3yrs ordeal so far.
Darrell
02-10-2014, 06:37 PM
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Hey speed.
and anyone else.
Interested in my LS Vega build.
http://forums.h-body.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=33788
I am sorry if I kinda hi jacked this thread little. Didn't mean to get off on a tangent. just got caught up in sharing.
Thanks guys
Darrell
and anyone else.
Interested in my LS Vega build.
http://forums.h-body.org/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=33788
I am sorry if I kinda hi jacked this thread little. Didn't mean to get off on a tangent. just got caught up in sharing.
Thanks guys
Darrell