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    1. 02-23-2008 #1
      85Regal455
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      New G-body member

      Hello all, I just found the forum yesterday so I haven't had a lot of time to read old post etc. But I will be building a 1985 Buick Regal at some point in the future and think I would like to go the "pro-touring" route with it. It currently has a locked up 3.8/th200 in it but it will soon have a stock Buick 455/TH400 to make it a driver.

      If you guys could point me in the right direction with the build I would appreciate it. I want a good handling car, it has to be 455 powered and I would eventually like to have a 6 speed manual behind the 455.

      What are some good sites/old posts that discuss G-body mods? Do G-bodies have good potential for Pro-touring builds?

      Look forward to asking questions and sharing my progress.

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    3. 02-23-2008 #2
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      Welcome CJ! The G-Body platform is great for a PT style build. Lots of options. Good luck!
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    4. 02-23-2008 #3
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      Welcome we need more g-bodies

      Awesome I am building a 85 PT regal myself. Glad to see more Regas
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    5. 02-23-2008 #4
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      Welcome to the board.
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      Simmons wheels: 17x8.5 front (4.32" backspacing) with 235/45/17s Vredestein Sessentas, 17x9 rear (4.75 backspacing) with 275/40/17s, SC&C Street Comp Stage 2 kit (adjustable upper control arms, Howe tall upper and lower ball joints, S10 Xtreme lower control arm bump stops), 13 inch Baer front brakes, S10 rear wheel cylinders
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    6. 02-23-2008 #5
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      Welcome aboard! Yet another g-body owner. I am myself building a Cutlass.

      You mentioned wanting to go 6 speed. What I did with mine is go with the aftermarket T56. It will bolt up anywhere a 3-4 speed was. I went with mechanical clutch linkage on mine...I didn't care for the hydraulics. 3rd gen f-body pedals are almost a bolt in. Just find a flywheel and bellhousing for the Buick 455, add a matching clutch/pressure plate for the fw/bell housing and bolt it up. You'll need to shorten your driveshaft or have one made.

      That's just one option among the many. If you want more details let me know.

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      Welcome G body cousin.
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    8. 02-23-2008 #7
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      awesome. let's see some pics.

      this site has quite a few g-body builds going, if you search or just browse you will find what you're looking for.
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    9. 02-23-2008 #8
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      Thanks for the warm welcome. Unfortunately I won't be putting much $$$ toward my Buick for a little while, I've got to at least get the 63 up and running and road worthy. But look forward to lurking around on the site and learning in the mean time.
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      welcome to the forum! keep us updated on the projects! and keep plenty of pictures coming out way!!
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    11. 02-23-2008 #10
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      welcome, nice to see another g-body member here, they make great cars. are easy to come by, for now anyways LoL. there are a few companies that make some suspension stuff for the regals. I myself doing an 85 regal also.. with a (budget build in mind) since my GTO is taking most of the money, lol.. there are a few members here that have some sweeet g-bodies. take a look in the poject updates section.
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      welcome aboard
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      Welcome aboard from a fellow G-body owner! These cars can be built to handle, and on a budget. That's my motto!
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      Great cars had one for a while only problem is they are easy to steal lol
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    15. 02-24-2008 #14
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      Great cars had one for a while only problem is they are easy to steal lol
      LOL, well thats just great to hear! I guess thats why you only had one for awhile huh?
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      Welcome aboard.
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      Quote Originally Posted by GTOnate
      Great cars had one for a while only problem is they are easy to steal lol

      just sahve the whole thing the criminal wont know what to do, or get that fancy little dodad that phr showed i cant remember the name right now but musclerides.com has it.
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