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Post by Avenger on Mar 2, 2017 13:28:02 GMT -5
OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! LOOK WHAT I FOUND!
www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-vehicle-collection/1970_Buick_GSX.htmlBill, you need to check out the heritage center online. If found all the spec sheets for my truck here. There's lots of materials for GM diesels and other good stuff. Krush needs to look at the archives. Tons of engineering brochures from back in the day. I know the stuff is old news to you, but it's fascinating to look at the way things were presented. "Knee Action" suspension was all the big thing in the 40s. Poor Chevy and Pontiac had Dubonnet systems. Makes one want to have a cocktail.
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Post by yachtsmanwilly on Mar 2, 2017 19:48:46 GMT -5
Thanks SCROD!!! We'll call that one the BAD LASS... That Model T I had was a semi-elliptical single leaf spring straight axle, and that one wanted to make you feel like you needed new kidneys! ws
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Post by skycheney on Mar 2, 2017 19:49:59 GMT -5
OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! LOOK WHAT I FOUND!
www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-vehicle-collection/1970_Buick_GSX.htmlBill, you need to check out the heritage center online. If found all the spec sheets for my truck here. There's lots of materials for GM diesels and other good stuff. Krush needs to look at the archives. Tons of engineering brochures from back in the day. I know the stuff is old news to you, but it's fascinating to look at the way things were presented. "Knee Action" suspension was all the big thing in the 40s. Poor Chevy and Pontiac had Dubonnet systems. Makes one want to have a cocktail. SWEEEETTT!!!!! But I grew up closer to Lansing than Flint and I still think the 1972 Hurst/Olds had just a little better look to her. I'm biased, of course.
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Post by skycheney on Mar 2, 2017 19:52:07 GMT -5
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Post by skycheney on Mar 2, 2017 19:56:06 GMT -5
Better post the hardtop version for a direct comparison:
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Post by yachtsmanwilly on Mar 2, 2017 19:59:50 GMT -5
Those 442's were a force to be reckoned with just the same. Even tho Buick was the "Hemi Killer", GM also had the style and design factor on their side. I think you need something like that to keep you busy all winter SKY! ws
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Post by Avenger on Mar 2, 2017 20:29:58 GMT -5
SWEEEETTT!!!!! But I grew up closer to Lansing than Flint and I still think the 1972 Hurst/Olds had just a little better look to her. I'm biased, of course. You have no idea.... When I saw the GSX I had to post it for Bill, but they have the '72 Cutlass Indy Pace Car that just became the wallpaper on my desktop. It's pretty close to my real dream machine.... Ever since I got out of stock car racing I have had this fantasy project of building a 1970 Cutlass convertible from the ground up as a street racecar using everything I had learned from racing. Completely fabricated tubular chassis. Twin turbo, intercooled Olds 455 with a Corvette independent rear suspension and a million other details. Of course, At this point in the universe it's going to take a lottery win, but there's a 455 engine sitting in my shed waiting for the day when those numbers finally match. But I'm just really excited about the info at the heritage center. Now I know the frame modulus of my trucks chassis, and that none of the shock absorber manufacturers except Delco make the correct shocks for my truck. That and a bunch of other stuff. Dig deep guys, there is some really good stuff for us GM geeks.
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Post by skycheney on Mar 2, 2017 20:58:28 GMT -5
SWEEEETTT!!!!! But I grew up closer to Lansing than Flint and I still think the 1972 Hurst/Olds had just a little better look to her. I'm biased, of course. You have no idea.... When I saw the GSX I had to post it for Bill, but they have the '72 Cutlass Indy Pace Car that just became the wallpaper on my desktop. It's pretty close to my real dream machine.... Ever since I got out of stock car racing I have had this fantasy project of building a 1970 Cutlass convertible from the ground up as a street racecar using everything I had learned from racing. Completely fabricated tubular chassis. Twin turbo, intercooled Olds 455 with a Corvette independent rear suspension and a million other details. Of course, At this point in the universe it's going to take a lottery win, but there's a 455 engine sitting in my shed waiting for the day when those numbers finally match. But I'm just really excited about the info at the heritage center. Now I know the frame modulus of my trucks chassis, and that none of the shock absorber manufacturers except Delco make the correct shocks for my truck. That and a bunch of other stuff. Dig deep guys, there is some really good stuff for us GM geeks. When I was in high school, I restored a 1969 Cutlass S convertible with a good friend. It was a frame-off and it took us a couple of years to do it but I know every bolt in that car. We just put a 350 rocket in it with a 2 barrel and the 2-speed power-glide, but it was still a lot of fun and it sounded awesome. I really liked the lines of the 69 but my second favorite was the 72, and then the 70.
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Post by Avenger on Mar 2, 2017 21:12:56 GMT -5
I picked the '70 because the 455 in the shed is from a '70, but coincidentally I do like the '70 the best. The square directional/parking lamps same as the '69 and the double strip tail lights just look right to me. But there is something classic about the Olds logo rear markers on the '69. I was restoring a '69 Ninety Eight but after my father died the time just ceased to exist. Had to chase a raccoon out of it a couple of days ago and it's just heartbreaking. You might find this interesting: 1971 Oldsmobile S71 Restoration Video Series V8TV: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC873A1F97458021ENot exactly how I would do it, but a lot of really nice work.
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Post by yachtsmanwilly on Mar 2, 2017 21:21:07 GMT -5
I posted that link on the V8 Buick forum. Sometimes you hafta devote some time to YOU. I think the next one is gonna be a big 'ol Wildcat with bucket. The size will probably scare the bejeezuz out a Ppat! Then I'm outa storage room... ws
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