Recent content by TommyValentine

Just to update everyone, I did end up selling it. Sold it to a guy who restores a lot of cars and big rigs who used to work at a Buick dealership when these cars were first released and always admired them. Thank you all for your input.

I would also like to point out that I did not expect a full restoration right away and was not including paint and detailing in my budget. The goal was to get it running well and focus on looks at another time. Not sure if that influences anything. I appreciate everyone's responses and am taking...

I'm just looking for some opinions on the specifics of this situation. I acquired my late father's 1986 T-Top Grand National earlier this year. The engine is out of the vehicle and torn down a good bit as he was in the process of rebuilding it. I did not really know my father so I have no idea...

It's stored about one mile from where I live so I can get to it pretty easily. I have a few days off work next week so I will see if I can find the hardware and I will snap some extra pictures of the engine and grab a few of the engine bay too. The fuel may have been drained already, but I can't...

I did contact them a while back and left a message but never got the chance to speak on the phone directly. That shop is about 2.5 hours away from me. I was a bit concerned about the distance but their expertise would certainly be a plus. Do you feel it would be worth it to take it to this shop...

I'm not entirely sure how far along he was on the motor. I'm also not sure if it was done correctly. That was my largest concern. As far as I know he was doing it himself, but I can't say with 100% certainty. I'll see if I can get additional pictures of the engine, but it may be a bit until I...

I was directed to these forums some time ago but never got around to making an account. I'll provide as much background information as I can, but my knowledge of this specific car are limited, as is my knowledge of cars in general. I know my way around a motorcycle but cars are a whole 'nother...