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Update your old block girdle W/O-ring seal

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by Steve Reynolds, Feb 1, 2006.

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  1. Buicks4Speed

    Buicks4Speed Advanced Member

    More time...

    Hopefully the girdle will still be in one piece this fall/winter to receive the o-ring. :blast: We'll have to see who can set the HP record for a stock crank. This year there should be a few cranks getting the crap beat out of them with the new Limited Street class. :Brow:
     
    Buicks4Speed, Mar 1, 2006
    #21
  2. 10sec 455

    10sec 455 Well-Known Member

    Rick,
    I think you won!!!! :laugh:
     
    10sec 455, Aug 6, 2006
    #22
  3. Buicks4Speed

    Buicks4Speed Advanced Member


    COOL! ! ! [​IMG] [​IMG] Now if I could only find the prize....
     
    Buicks4Speed, Aug 6, 2006
    #23
  4. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    Steve, I know this is a dead issue right now but I just picked up a girdle and it needs cut. So add me to the list...

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Mar 11, 2007
    #24
  5. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    I might be interested as well if the possibility arises again and the price is right.

    Devon
     
    DaWildcat, Mar 11, 2007
    #25
  6. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    Hi people!

    I know I tried to do this once before, and I found out it was a momumental task to try to co-ordinate a minimum of ten girdles at one time. Not many people have them lying around, or off of their engines at the same time.
    If the interest is really there again, perhaps I can talk to Mike and let him co-ordinate the process.
    Let me know what you think.

    Thanks, Steve
     
    Steve Reynolds, Mar 11, 2007
    #26
  7. nickbuickgs

    nickbuickgs nickbuickgs

     
    nickbuickgs, Jan 7, 2008
    #27
  8. DrBuick

    DrBuick Platinum Level Contributor

    I'm ready, just let me know.
     
    DrBuick, Jan 8, 2008
    #28
  9. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    Mine is on the shelf waiting. Count me in...

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Jan 8, 2008
    #29
  10. nickbuickgs

    nickbuickgs nickbuickgs

    If some of you are ready send them, Iam still am working on machining mine . Mike told me he would like to see @ LEAST 6 so if your ready box & send !!! the sooner they get there the quicker they will return !! Thanks Nick
     
    nickbuickgs, Jan 8, 2008
    #30
  11. Buickwise

    Buickwise Well-Known Member

    I have one that I'll send. Keep me posted.
    Dennis
     
    Buickwise, Jan 9, 2008
    #31
  12. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    Ok, Im not the smartest feller, so let me see if I got this right? My girdle can sit on my shelf or I can send it to TA and it can sit on TA's until they get six on their shelf??? I know Im a real fart smeller... ooopps... smart feller...

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Jan 9, 2008
    #32
  13. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    Thanks for getting this going again Nick. Also, it was nice talking to you this evening. I'll be in touch soon!

    I'll be sending my block girdle in IF Mike at AM&P can part with it at the moment. I don't really know where he is in the building process with my new engine. If it's already fit to my block and ready to go, then I'll pass. Mike's on a well deserved vacation at the moment, so I can't get an answer from him until he returns.

    Thanks,
    Steve
     
    Steve Reynolds, Jan 9, 2008
    #33
  14. nickbuickgs

    nickbuickgs nickbuickgs

    I just set up the 1st block girdle today Monday hopefully will be done with fit & off it will go to T/A for the o-ring mod so Mike said he will get them done as soon he can even if all of them dont show he will do them ! so get it sent if you want it back fast
     
    nickbuickgs, Jan 11, 2008
    #34
  15. Woodie

    Woodie Well-Known Member

    Dropped my girdle off at TA this weekend. Mike said he will be doing a run soon, so get them in ASAP. Call TA @ 480-922-6807 and get an RGA (Returns Good Authorization) and send them in.

    Total first class operation. Saw Rods new block, It just didn't look right with 4-bolt main, but was sure sweet...

    Michael
     
    Woodie, Apr 29, 2008
    #35
  16. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    Woodie is correct!!!

    Get your Block Girdles in NOW if you intend to have them done!!

    I just spoke with Mike and he's getting ready to do another batch of new girdles and will be able to groove our old ones after that.

    PLEASE.............. CALL MIKE FIRST, and get an RGA BEFORE sending in your girdle!!!

    If you intend to get this done, DON'T procrastinate!!

    The cost should be in the neighborhood of $85. Way less than it would cost me to do it myself !!

    Remember the first step... CALL TA and arrange shipping. This way they can keep track of each girdle and NOT mix them up!! :TU:

    THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Steve Reynolds, May 6, 2008
    #36
  17. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    ttt
     
    Steve Reynolds, May 7, 2008
    #37
  18. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    Very narrow window of opportunity here. If you're going to send them in, do it NOW!

    Thanks, Steve
     
    Steve Reynolds, May 11, 2008
    #38
  19. DrBuick

    DrBuick Platinum Level Contributor

    Mine's heading to TA tomorrow.
     
    DrBuick, May 13, 2008
    #39
  20. Steve Reynolds

    Steve Reynolds SRE Inc

    This is your LAST CHANCE to get your block girdle sent in to TA!!!
    He is going to be doing them within a few weeks.

    LAST CHANCE!!

    Get them in now!

    Steve
     
    Steve Reynolds, Jul 22, 2008
    #40
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