Muscle cars new project car, 73 Century

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by lostGS, Feb 20, 2010.

  1. lostGS

    lostGS Well-Known Member

    Hope this isn't a repeat but I was watching Musclecar on Spike today and they went looking for a new project. they found and picked up a 73 Buick Century. It has a 350 Chevy in it currently but sounds like they may drop in a 455. Picked it up running for $1500. They are looking to do a budget build with a total cost of $10K. maybe they'll join here and work with T/A for performance parts. Time will tell.

    Tim
     
  2. philip roitman

    philip roitman Well-Known Member

    If they need 73 info or parts that I wont sell call me or John Csordas. We r the 73 gurus??? LOL When will this be on again? Thanks. A 73 Buick on TV. WOW:3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears:
     
  3. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Who in their right mind would own such a heavy beast?? I don't see what all the hubaloo is about...lol
     
  4. ubushaus

    ubushaus Gold Level Contributor

    I had the first few minutes on before switching to Speed for Nationwide qualifying. They repeat the same Saturday shows on Sunday, so it'll be on again tomorrow.
     
  5. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    i like there line who would replace a buick engine with a chevy
     
  6. lostGS

    lostGS Well-Known Member

    one of the best lines out there for sure.

    Tim
     
  7. ubushaus

    ubushaus Gold Level Contributor

    Gotta give 'em a little extra credit for that comment! Finally, we get to see a tv build worth watching!

    With $1,500 into the car, it'll be interesting to see if they can get all the other parts - including the 455 - with the remaining $8,500!
     
  8. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    I'd have donated my car for a complete rebuild... The biggest difference is they get all the parts free or low cost compared to guys like me. I have been wanting a set of the triangular window trim for eons,but I'd be damned if I will shell out 3-4 bills for 2 plastic pieces...My car deserves someone nicer than me I guess....But we have fun together.We are old,a bit worn and can be a pain in the ass when we decide to be..
     
  9. lostGS

    lostGS Well-Known Member

    Usually they work with the other shows for help in the build. Maybe horsepower will finally do a Buick engine build.

    Tim
     
  10. breakinbuick11

    breakinbuick11 Platinum Level Contributor

    If your looking to record it, its called "project blue collar Buick" Its debut episdode is on next Saturday. No episodes of it tommorow. Tommorows episodes are: 2 chip Foose mustangs, 1 or 2 61 Impalas and "plan your next project"

    Louie
     
  11. ubushaus

    ubushaus Gold Level Contributor

    That's funny, my PVR Scheduled Recordings shows "61 Impala: Red Sled" at 10:30am and "Project Blue Collar Buick Debut" at 12:30pm
     
  12. StfSocal

    StfSocal Well-Known Member

    Just saw this episode that i had DVR'd. Loved the comment about the chevy engine, I hope they go through with the 455 idea. They should after the chevy engine comment :TU: anyways should be cool. I'm gonna leave them an email thanking them for picking out something different than the usual TV show builds.

    ~Scott
     
  13. breakinbuick11

    breakinbuick11 Platinum Level Contributor

    I have Directtv but that shouldent make a difference?
     
  14. cstanley-gs

    cstanley-gs Silver Mist

    Today's episodes were
    2 chip Foose mustangs, 1 or 2 61 Impalas and "plan your next project"

    The plan your next project is the one where they selected the 73 century. not a bad looking car.
    They did mention putting in a 455 several times.

    The Project Blue Collar Buick debut is next weekend, the 27th at 12:30 pm
    I guess they'll get a start on the Buick.
     
  15. lostGS

    lostGS Well-Known Member

    FYI. The show on today Feb 21 is the first one shows them aquiring the Buick.

    Tim
     
  16. philip roitman

    philip roitman Well-Known Member

    Damn missed it again!:Dou: Pat sorry you r the guru for 73 my mistake. Anyway I have a set of moldings for you. Gonna pick up alot of stuff this week and u rub my back with Sloan and docs. The moldings plastic r yours (got stainless too but:Dou: )
     
  17. JohnnyGS

    JohnnyGS Well-Known Member

    BUICKS ROCK!!!!! but i'd like to rebuild Courtney Hansan rear end. great show, good to see a buick johnny
     
  18. Turbo455

    Turbo455 James

    It was like watching a sporting event. When I saw that A GS was on the list it was like the ball was in the air for a touch down. Then they said to0 expensive it was pass incomplete. Then when they said BOP cars where a possibility it was like we got the ball back first and goal. Then the comment about a chevy in a Buick now the ball is in the air again for a touch down. Then the 455 comment..... Score!!! It's all tied up. Then the guy wants 1700, host comes back with wow that is too high now looks like we are not gong to get the ball back to win the game. Then when he offers 1500 we have the QB on the run in his own end zone. Then he takes the offer we sacked the QB in his end zone.... Safety......Game Over!!! Chips and Beer go everywhere. :beer
     
  19. shaggyfinisher

    shaggyfinisher Well-Known Member

    The place they picked up the car at is in Fayetteville Tenn....Stovalls towing......he is a big GTO man with many restored under his belt, he has been on T.V. before with a Mustang and a GTO....with Dennis Gage I think....has a bunch of stuff somewhat reasonable...wont let me take pics tho, thinks I will try selling vehicles without his knowlegde, said someone else tried to do it.....Oh yeah about an 45minutes from my house..Steve
     
  20. wildcat4

    wildcat4 Well-Known Member

    I also saw the show on sat. then watched it again on sunday because I couldn't believe it really happened. Will be cool to see a Buick on for a couple shows.
    I think I will send them an e-mail too just to say, WOW you finally did something I like!!
     

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