I don't know a lot about post 79 Buick V8 but I think the 1980 350 was an Oldsmobile engine. The Buick V6 and the 215, 300, 340, 350, 400, 430 and 455 have a front mounted distributor while the Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Chevy has a rear-mounted distributor.
David, you are right! I looked in "The Buick A Complete History" book and it mentions that the last Buick 350 engines were built in November 1979 and instaled in cars until april 1980. That's good news to me since I prefer the body style of the 1980 Electra over the 77-79 models I have already looked to buy a 1980 Park Avenue but it didn't have the Buick engine, and wasn't in too good shape either. Sorry about the :error: Matt! I am sure you know how to recognise a Buick 350!
IN 1980 Buick made the change over mid-way and had the 350X and 350R motor. 350X Buick 350R Chevy -Matt
but in 1981 not 350(except diesel) was available... If my father did'nt wanted to sold me or give me his buick, i had spotted another one last year... exactly like that, but with wire wheel cap some body work to do, crank seal to change... But i don't like the look of the 2 door of this color.. and the interior was light gray ou: A pain for me... And it has the 350X with TH-350.. to much expensive in gas with the mileage i do in a summer...
hmmm.. on my car i don't remember if it's 15.6 or 15.7.. but I has 5x5 bolt patern And i also has a set or winter rims (like the summer ones, but with more rust) What i remember about my car, we already used the stock rims of my grand father '75 electra 225... IF I find mint ones, i'll keep it :laugh: maybe sone guy i know could have one set.. He aready talked to me about that.. but did it gone to the trash? Do you need it in mint condition?
In 1975 only 15X6 rims were available. That's why I am looking for newer ones to put on my 75 Electra.
I think its the top. If it had a black rag top it would look much better. First time I have seen the car version. I see wagons all the time. And yes they do suck a bit of gas but its all in good fun. Why I have a V6 Firebird for my daily driver. Firebird is about 5 bucks a week the wagon is 5 bucks a day. bigger pic of mine with the sweet wire hub caps you speak of, With a chopped top and maybe a little channeling work in the body I think the wagon could be a sweet looking ride. Oh yea and mine had the funky wood grain sides on it but all it was, was a vinal sticker. Took a propane torch and pealed the whole car. The paint underneith was so so so nice.
Some neat info of the autozone site "You selected the following: Year: 1980 Change Make: BUICK Change Model: ELECTRA ESTATE WAGON Change Please Select Your Vehicle's Engine: The percentage of use for each engine in a 1980 BUICK ELECTRA ESTATE WAGON is also included below. 8 Cylinder Engines 8 Cylinders 350 R 5.7L 4BL 07 % 8 Cylinders 301 W 4.9L 4BL 23 % 8 Cylinders 350 N 5.7L DIESEL 11 % 8 Cylinders 350 X 5.7L 4BL 59 % "
