Project Wheels and Stance

[JayR]

I've been studying this and I'm somewhat surprised noone's mentioned it yet but the spokes on the wheels somewhat emulate the three accent pieces in the side trim on the car. Coincidence? Hmmmm.

Very observant, Blitz. A lot of people have noticed it and commented on it in person. The Buick Port-a-Vents certainly had nothing to do with the Whiplash when I designed them but it was definitely a happy accident when I was deciding which one of my wheels to run after I bought it. I decided on the Whiplash before I left the seller's driveway.

This car is so much fun! It's not exactly a daily driver but we've been putting some miles on it and the combination of aftermarket parts and pieces is just an amazing transformation from the driving, braking and cornering on a pillow feel of the car I drove home a few months ago. Support your aftermarket! They are making old cars great!

I'll update the post with some driving shots and plan to register for the next local auto-cross which is in September. Wish me luck!

[muthstryker]

Car looks good jason, Where would this auto-cross take place at? Would be fun to get out of the house and go watch.

[Blitz]

This car is so much fun! It's not exactly a daily driver but we've been putting some miles on it and the combination of aftermarket parts and pieces is just an amazing transformation from the driving, braking and cornering on a pillow feel of the car I drove home a few months ago. Support your aftermarket! They are making old cars great!

I'm jealous in SO many ways. I've been waiting on something "in the mail". (you've got a PM)

I'll update the post with some driving shots and plan to register for the next local auto-cross which is in September. Wish me luck!

Please do! I think that's real cool about the auto-cross. I've had more and more interest on this lately. GOOD LUCK!

[coxy-ben]

so I stripped the floor and painted it up with a quick coat of POR 15. This is supposed to be the rusty sheetmetal one-time-fix cure-all.

what type of product is the POR15 ??
is it a rust killer ?


Benoit.

[JayR]

what type of product is the POR15 ??
is it a rust killer ?


Benoit.

Yes, the directions say to clean up the metal as much as you can but that you can literally paint it right over rust. The trunk was a little scaly and cleaned right up with a wire wheel so I used the POR 15 for cheap insurance that it never comes back. As crazy as it sounds, I hear it leeches into the metal and actually makes it difficult to weld even after being completely stripped.

[JayR]

Car looks good jason, Where would this auto-cross take place at? Would be fun to get out of the house and go watch.

Bremerton Raceway on Labor Day. Let's represent with some musclecars!

[Blitz]

Not good at this sort of thing yet. I know you posted the tire sizes but what are the wheel specs?

I'm trying to figure out where I want to be on an 18x8 and 20x9(ish) combo tire size wise. It helps to use cars already badass to help you envision where you want to be. LMK

[JT_67Tempest]

Wow Jason I don't know how I missed this thread after so long!! I love the Buick. Actually my grandfather had one of those cars and we have some old Super8 movies of me helping him wash it.

As you said the body style and lines of the Buick are so cool and different. GM really put some thought into the cars they built back in the day.

So do you have any updated pictures? Awesome looking car!!

[JayR]

Blitz, Sorry for the late reply, I haven't checked my thread in a while. They're 18x8 and 19x8 but I'll have to double check my backspace. Off the top of my head, I think it's 5.875" in front and 4.875" in back but keep in mind the Baers in front add almost an inch to the track width.

Wow Jason I don't know how I missed this thread after so long!! I love the Buick. Actually my grandfather had one of those cars and we have some old Super8 movies of me helping him wash it.

As you said the body style and lines of the Buick are so cool and different. GM really put some thought into the cars they built back in the day.

So do you have any updated pictures? Awesome looking car!!

Thanks Johnny, Glad you like it! Very cool about the Super 8 movies with you and Grandpa! Your current A-Body sure isn't shabby either!

Here's one of my favorite recent pics of the car but as far as updates, Phase 2.0 which includes an LS2 and a Keisler 6 speed is going to start after Christmas as soon as I get done gathering the last few parts. Stay tuned!

[68byrd]

You nailed the stance. Wow the car looks perfect with the wheels and stance. I'll be watching for updates on the new engine and trans install. What are you running for a rear end? LSD? Keep up the good work.

[Blitz]

Never realized the rears were 19's. Lookin gooood.

[JayR]

You nailed the stance. Wow the car looks perfect with the wheels and stance. I'll be watching for updates on the new engine and trans install. What are you running for a rear end? LSD? Keep up the good work.

Thanks! It has a BOP 10 bolt which doesn't have c-clips like Chev rears and Eaton makes posi units for them so that's the plan with a set of 3.73s.

[PhillipM]

Thanks! It has a BOP 10 bolt which doesn't have c-clips like Chev rears and Eaton makes posi units for them so that's the plan with a set of 3.73s.

Were sittin on two more of those rears at the shop if you get crazy with it and hear a big boom

Car looks great Jay, nice work.

[mild2wildpaint]

Looks great Jay!

[68byrd]

The axle in the byrd is a BOP 10 bolt with bolt in axles. We just put the Eaton posi unit in with some fresh 3.55's. Everything works great. Two days at and the drag strip and many burn-outs with the sticky Nitto 275's out back with not problems. Your car will be so fun to drive with new running gear! Again, sweet ride.

[JayR]

Were sittin on two more of those rears at the shop if you get crazy with it and hear a big boom

Car looks great Jay, nice work.

I'd prefer your Moser 12 bolt, Phillip!

[JT_67Tempest]

Wow the car is gorgeous Jay!!! I like that color too!! So were you doing some autox in that picture?

Blitz, Sorry for the late reply, I haven't checked my thread in a while. They're 18x8 and 19x8 but I'll have to double check my backspace. Off the top of my head, I think it's 5.875" in front and 4.875" in back but keep in mind the Baers in front add almost an inch to the track width.



Thanks Johnny, Glad you like it! Very cool about the Super 8 movies with you and Grandpa! Your current A-Body sure isn't shabby either!

Here's one of my favorite recent pics of the car but as far as updates, Phase 2.0 which includes an LS2 and a Keisler 6 speed is going to start after Christmas as soon as I get done gathering the last few parts. Stay tuned!

[T_Raven]

This buick is SWEEEET!! It's refreshing to see something other than an a chevy, or even my beloved Pontiacs lol. That Buick is just a killer body style and looks amazing with the wheels and stance.

[GRNOVA]

Very well executed Jay! Love the stance and everything about the car very classy-yet down to business looking all in one. Looks like it is a blast to drive. Again great job. Glad everything is going great for you, You deserve it!

[JayR]

Very well executed Jay! Love the stance and everything about the car very classy-yet down to business looking all in one. Looks like it is a blast to drive. Again great job. Glad everything is going great for you, You deserve it!

Thanks a bunch, everyone!

Yep Johnny, that was one of 3 different auto-crosses I entered this Fall and had a great time and the car worked great in the corners but now I need to get the LS2 in there so I can get from one section to the next a little quicker!