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    pulled the body side moldings off...

    I always thought the moldings were held on by clips which left holes in the panels. Well, last night I started yanking on them and to my surprise, they were just glued on. They came off real easy. Only problem, the paint under them is now darker than the stock 18 year old light blue. So my...
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    Mini spool install?

    I'm getting ready to pull the axels in order to install some GM 3" studs. Since this is a strip only car, I think this may be a great time to add a mini spool. I've never done much rear end work but the install looks pretty easy. With the mini spool, the gears don't have to be removed, correct...
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    Cool Project Buick

    I ran across this ad and thought the car would be great for a turbo set up. It's a BUICK, it's light weight, and I think it would make one cool and rare ride! Someone in Florida should check it out. H-bodies rule! http://www.racingjunk.com/vc/159879/RARE_76_KENNE_BELL_BUICK_SKYHAWK.html
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    fair pirce for used 200-4R

    Just wanting to get an idea of how much to ask for my Stock 100k 200-4R w/ stock converter out of my 86 T-type. The trans is in great working order but I'm going to a three speed for racing. My friend wants to buy it from me for use behind his 1986 Olds Cutlass w/ the 307. His is in bad...
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    Name that fuel fitting?

    ...help me out, the size slips my mind right now and I couldn't quite pin-point it in the search feature. You know the ONE needed for hooking up a fuel pressure gague line to the fuel rail. I'm running the line into the car with the isolator kit and need that fitting for the end of the...
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    2/0 welding cable?

    Putting the battery in the trunk. I want to use welding cable because it's more flexable. The only place that sells by the foot around here only has 2/0 gague. Anyone use this big of a cable? I think it's like .64" in diameter.
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    G-body Lexan?

    Who has the best pre cut kits for our cars. I need all six panels. Just thought I'd ask here first?
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    Hooking up battery

    Need to get this thing fired up but i'm at a loss on how to hook it up right. here's what I have...:mad: rear mounted battery flaming river disconnect switch Ford starter syl. Lt1 starter Please I need some detailed help with this. If you've been down this road before, help me out. Thanks
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    ME-R & no A/C

    I'm getting ready to put this system on my car. 72# injectors, TE45A, ported irons. but I don't have a/c so I'm not sure how to program. I'm sure someone has been down this road before so can they explain how to get around this. Anyhelp will be greatly appreciated.
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    temp gage placement

    Where is the best place to put the new sender? In the intake? What's the best method?
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    ME mafless

    What all do I need and where is the best place to buy?
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    sloppy stearing

    I just put on a manual gear (S-10) box and it was tough lining up the wheels with the stearing wheel. But now, there seems to be a few inches of play in the wheel. Is this normal, and what can I do to fix it.
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    roller cam time

    tomorow....Never done a cam on a Buick before so I'm a bit worried. Can someone point me in the right direction on finding TDC correctly and how to lube the hyd. roller. Also, I know I need to have the timming marks lined up dot to dot, but I can't seem to find them. what am I missing?
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    Polly motor mounts Yes or No

    motor is apart. getting ready to add ported irons, Te45a, 72's, FMIC, roller cam.... Would it be wise to get the mounts with the added power. The stockers look ok but will they hold up for long? Now is the time to install, but I'm on the fence. I hear they are quality. How about just using...
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    Preping block for new heads

    I got the surface clean and the pistons. Now what is the best method for cleaning out the head bolt holes. I'm using studs and the 7/16-14 tap I got does not seem to fit. It's hard to start and does not seem like the right size. I don't want to force it and damage the block. What's the right...
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    Block drain plugs

    I'm having a time getting out the drain plugs. It's a square fitting right? What's the right tool for this job? How do I get these suckers out without rounding off the corners?.....why couldn't they just be normal plugs like an oil plug? :(
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    Changing shocks?

    Seems like an easy job, I've just never done it on a Turbo Buick before. Any tips or advise before I start would be cool. Do the springs have to come out or do I just unbolt/bolt 'em up? By the way they are CE 3-way adj. drag shocks.
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    Continental converters

    Who uses one and how does it perform? Also, does anyone have contact info. for them?
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    Better Water Pump?

    I want to replace my pump since the engine is apart. So which one should I use. I looked up the stock Autozone replacement and it was about $22, but it looked poorly made. I'd rather not skip out on this part. Which one should I use?
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    Which converter for my TH400

    I'm having a hard time making up my mind. I value Everyone's imput on this board and I know there are some top notch Tranny Guys on here. So here's my combo... Ported Irons TE45A THDP 72# FMIC The car is fairly light for a Turbo Buick (NO ac, heater, ps, and many lightweight parts... and...
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