Hey, I'm new to the boards. I just picked up a 79 buick regal with a 305 v8 in it. To tell you the truth that is just about all i know baout it. I am also pretty new to working with cars, and hope this will be a good first project car for me. Anyone have any advice for me?
Welcome meow :TU: What kind of Regal is that? Regular Regal or a Limited ? Post your VIN, and I'll give you a wee bit more info on that car :laugh:
beats me... i believe it's just a regular. o No: vin = 4j47y9h164456 thanks for any info you can provide. =]
We have a local Buick club for the Tampa Bay area called Skylark Drive. We meet the first Monday of the month at Foxy O'Tooles on Ulmerton Rd, between Starkey Rd and Belcher Rd, at 7pm. If you want to come to the meeting, just show up!
Meow, 4 J 47 Y 9 H 164456 4 = Buick J = Regal 47 = 2 doors coupe Y = 301 CI V8, 2 barrel, Pontiac engine, 8.2:1 compression ratio, 140 HP @ 3600 rpm, 235 lb-ft torque @ 2000 rpm 9 = Modelyear 1979 (09/28/'78 - 10/10/'79) H = Flint, Michigan plant 164456 = Flint production number for 79 modelyear (started at 100 001) Total Regal prduction for 1979 = 214 735 cars (Includes Regal Limited and Sport Coupe Turbo models) Factory price US$ 6485,- Wheelbase = 108.1 inches Overall lenght = 200.3 inches Width = 71.1 inches
