Aluminum head shortage. Not!!!!!!!

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by texas ranger, Jul 20, 2005.

  1. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    I was going to post this on the bench but I think it's best suited for this section.These are some pictures of my recent trip to TA.

    There was a thread not to long ago that said there was a shortage of aluminum heads.or none readily avaliable with out a long wait.

    This should put that though to rest.
     

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  2. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    Some more in the other build with the Wagon a the rest of his toys.
    Notice the large pallot to the left of the screen. :jd:
     

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  3. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Man, I wish I had the money right now for just 2 of those badboys!!!!
     
  4. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    No shortage of timing chain covers either!!!
     

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  5. SmittyDawg

    SmittyDawg Need another garage....

    And did you notice how spotless the shop was? I've been there several times, and it is always VERY clean. Mike is a fanatic for cleanliness around the shop....and that's a GOOD thing! :TU: :beer
     
  6. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    These are some of Mike toys.
    Gsx he brought from a basketball player. He did tell me the name.but I forgot.
     

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  7. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    Under side shot.
     

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  8. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    His new pontiac GTO with 37 actual miles he said he hasn't even driven it yet.
     

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  9. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    Motor shot.
     

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  10. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    Turbo regal just to play with.
     

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  11. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    I wonder what he 's going to do with this one. Notice the name on the window. should do pretty good with a BBB in it. :Brow:
     

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  12. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    And last but not least the world famous TA wagon.

    Pssst can you keep a secret? Ok I saw the wagon motor with the intake off. Awsome. :jd:
    But I can't show you. Mike Has to keep some secrets :Brow:
     

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  13. nitrousfish

    nitrousfish Dave Fisher

    Thanks Terrance..

    bitchin bunch of shots ya took...I can only think of one use for the cutlass.. :laugh: ...fish
     
  14. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    Thanks Dave I had a ball taking them. Although my wife is still talking about how hot it was.
    I have a few more pic that I took of a block modification that I will post.
    Yes Cole I did notice how clean the shop was. Mike puts me in the mind of the father on Orange county choppers when it comes to the shop being spottless.
     
  15. fast-gs

    fast-gs what to do now?

    wow thats sweet , i would love wonder around there!! couldnt get me to leave lol sweet pics!!!
     
  16. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    You should see the pictures I can't show you. :jd:
     
  17. gsxnut

    gsxnut Well-Known Member

    Glad to see Mike is doing well. He has worked really hard over the years to produce some great products to keep us Buick guys racing. The new GTO is nice too. I love the power plant but they body is a little to me desired. Great idea overall. The Turbo Regal looks exactly like the one I used to have and the GSX looks like the one I have. I think you were talking about Basketball Sam.
     
  18. texas ranger

    texas ranger One riot one ranger

    Thats the one who in the world is basketball Sam?
     
  19. mrgransport

    mrgransport Well-Known Member

    Played for the NJ Generals when they were the traveling team for the Globetrotters. Man, has he got some stories! Fascinating to talk to. Great guy too.
     
  20. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Steve:

    I went to see them play back then and must have seen Sam. When I saw them I remember the name as Washington Generals but 40 -50 years clouds the memory.
     

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