lt1 in with a 4l60e 4 speed auto built transmission.. The engine is from a 1995 Z28 and redone to the Corvette lt4 specs plus a little more juice on the injectors and computer programing... 373 posi in the rear - fast ratio steering box.. hope it make for a good combo - modern power plus turn key drive fun.. Now for the scary part - I am modifing this all at the same time so I am not sure how the combo is going to work out but a lot of guys over on the Chevelle sites have done something similar and seem to be very happy with the end result.. I am going to try and click off a couple of pictures this weekend and add to my profile to show where I am with this.. FAR FROM COMPLETION..... :dollar: :dollar: AND MORE DOLLARS TOO SPEND..
LT1 in a Buick... Nice. How far along is the project? Where are you in Pittsburgh, I'm in Castle Shannon? Dave
hi dave, I live in South Park so I am not far from you. The Buick in your Avatar is yours ? a real GS455 ? looks good.... If i didn't have so much already invested in the direction that I am going with the lt1 I would be working on a 455 also.. I had a 455 olds years back in a 71 442 that I built and that thing was crazy strong.. It had the original Hurst his and hers dual gate shifter, really cool... - I have kicked my self many a time for letting that one get away.. ... Hind site not 20/20 back then... As for my current project I am doing a 72 buick skylark gs lt1/lt4 resto mod. Still have a long way to go to say the least... I just dropped the hood off today to have a metal scoop section from a GS hood graft in so I hope it works out - was kind of leary doing this to a perfectly good flat hood but then so much of this car has already getting reworked I figure add it to the list.. This project will soon be coming to a halt for the winter as my working space is limited.. Talk to you again.. thanks...
mt. washington here I know ithe seaon is over, but you all should stop by caste village every sunday or something next time spring rolls around
been to Caste Village - lot of nice cars there. My neighbor is a regular fixture at that gathering. He has an older 70ish vette with a stroker.. real clean ride.. I do need to get out more to these and talk to the Buick owners - I just look and keep walking but really should take time to chat. Will be nice when I can roll up with mine but at the current pace I'm working on it wont happen till 2012...ou:
How are things in PA? Is it a car friendly state? I know in some areas the cost of living is pretty low, and I like the idea of the open spaces and mountainous regions. I am considering moving out their after I finish up in school.
PA is cheaper than NY. We have more tax collectors that nickle & dime you throughout the year. (Commonwealth means spread it around) $5 bucks here, 1.25% there, County property tax, District school tax, State income tax. No tax on food or clothing, yet. Booze & Beer are controlled by the state. It's where the politicians park the people that helped them get elected. We moved back to PA from the Mid West. Wife & I were born & raised in W.PA, grew up in the heyday of the steel industry and watched it's decline. We really like the Harrisburg area. Car friendly? you bet. We live near Hershey & Carlisle. It doesn't get any better if you like cars.
That all doesn't sound too bad to me considering how nice of a state PA is, I drive through frequently and I always enjoy my trips. I would love to have a house built out there with lots of property and privacy so neighbors can't complain about loud music or cars:TU: Down in lower NY that is alot to ask for, you have to go up towards Canada to find reasonably priced property and privacyo No:
Hi - I live in Indiana, PA. Have a Wildcat 355 in a 64 LeSabre convertible with 58,085 miles. Clean car but has been repainted in the past. I wanted to get a paint job this winter and change the top. What I really need is some advice/suggestions on where to get my convertible top done [or not done] here in the Pittsburgh area. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for your help, Matt
if you want that try and stay out od the city...pittsburgh places that are relativly close to the burgh with good privacy is zelienople, valancia/saxonburgh/butler theres other places but those are spots i wouldnt mind moving two thats about 40 to an hr from my family
ah, that thing sounds sweet, I regret selling my 64 lesabre with 300v8/st300 that thing moved...100 lbs heavier then my 72 skylark but launched better with 2.73 and the switch pitch I may know a place that does upholstry on rt 65..i'd have to ask my buddy as his neighbor mentioned it once when he was checking out my car
ok buick guys! if youre from or near the burgh stop by for a cruise Sonny and Jo's Pub and Pizza 2957 Banksville Rd pittsburgh pa, 15216 6pm-10pm 50/50 raffle,music and great food/beer specials
