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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Sent a deposit on a car this weekend. Barring any unforeseen problems, I'll be the new owner of a fully restored, no expenses spared 1986 Buick Regal T-Type in a few weeks.

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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Very Nice, i've always wanted one of those.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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One day I will be back in a T-Type,but would settle for a GNX
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Very nice Ross. Owning a GN is on my bucket list.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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Congrats, nice looking ride! Sure you will enjoy it.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Nice Choice
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Congratulations ... Need more photos ... you do know there is cure for that "bug" ... it's called just one more baby.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Very nice!!!!

Anyone looking for one I know someone selling one. 1987 buick Grand National.

Outside of the car is a 9 of 10... inside is a 6 of 10 because of the headliner.

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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Congrats, can't see pics since work interwebnets blocks picz.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared H
Congratulations ... Need more photos ... you do know there is cure for that "bug" ... it's called just one more baby.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SSHAWK
Very nice!!!!

Anyone looking for one I know someone selling one. 1988 buick Grand National.
1988 huh?

That's gotta be one hell of a rare GN.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TWS
1988 huh?

That's gotta be one hell of a rare GN.


Sorry lol 87
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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This car was not only fully restored. A good amount of money was also thrown at performance parts.

Highlights:
Champion ported heads/intake
Aftermarket cam
Ported TB
TA Performance headers
3" stainless downpipe and exhaust
PTE billet ball bearing 6262 turbo
All supporting fuel mods
Alky Control dual nozzle setup.
PTE intercooler
Extreme Transmissions Stage 2 200-4r
3200 stall converter

The list goes on.
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Ross' car the next day after he gets it


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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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That 6262 is a beast, car should make pretty good power.
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
Ross' car the next day after he gets it


Yes!!!
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Nice!

Now we need to get a HAM SANDWICH! THOINX!


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Check is in the mail. I'll be arranging shipping the first part of next week.

Another teaser:


I've elected to take the car with the stock wheels rather than the ones pictured above. The GNX style wheels are just too common on these cars and I really only like them on black or dark grey turbo Regals.
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jared H
Congratulations ... Need more photos ... you do know there is cure for that "bug" ... it's called just one more baby.
Now why did you have to drag me into this??

Congrats on the car, I guess I need to get back into it again as well only next time with an auto. Lately I have had the bike bug though so we'll see.

Again, beautiful car and I know you will enjoy it.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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I've elected to take the car with the stock wheels rather than the ones pictured above.
I still have some stock aluminum T-Type wheels in my attic ...
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