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    Original Delco Freedom Battery from 87 Grand National

    Original Delco Freedom Battery from 87 Grand National, GTA WHEELS, EXHAUST ECT This is an original Delco Freedom battery from a 1987 Grand National. I saved this original battery just in case I would ever need one for a concourse restoration since this battery is not available anywhere...
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    GTA wheels

    I just purchased a set of GTA wheels last night. The set of wheels were 3 front and 1 rear, Yeah! What is interesting is that 1 front wheel is what I expect with the size and "front" cast in the hollow back area of the wheel mounting flange like all the other front/rear GTA wheels I have seen...
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    Tachometer problem

    I searched the archives and did not find and answer to my problem. The factory tach on my 87 GN pegs to the right immediately upon starting the car. Almost like it goes to complete ground. What causes this and how do you fix this problem?
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    Wiper Refills

    I just went to the "Zone" to get some wiper refill's for the 68 Camaro I just bought. I wanted refill's to fit the original blades. The Zone no longer carries wiper refills, just wiper blades. That means if you want continue to use the correct steel blades and just replace the rubber wiper...
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    1987 Grand National

    1987 Grand National, black of course! This car was sold new in Franklin Tn. to a lady who was 58 at the time she purchased the car. She was the only driver. She parked the car in 1998 when she thought the the turbo was going down. At least that's what the local non turbo educated mechanic...
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    Value of used Kirban GNX wheels

    I just bought a car with a set of nice used Kirban GNX wheels/nice tires installed on the car. I am curious what a nice set of these wheels/nice tires is worth these days? No, they are not for sale however I was just curious as to their value as I know what I have been paying for nice GTA...
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    Hellwig Front & Rear Sway Bars

    Gentleman, I have 4 pairs of NEW Hellwig Front and Rear Sways bars for 78-88 A/G body GM cars. These bars are 1 5/16 inch front and 1 1/8 inch rear bars. Hellwig part numbers are front 5700 and rear 5815. These are the part numbers on tags on the bars and match this application on the...
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    GTA Rear wheels

    I have 4 GTA "rear" wheels. This is the result of purchasing 2 sets to get 4 fronts. Given the fact that everybody wants front wheels, would I be better off selling these 4 wheels together or split them up and sell them a 2 sets of 2 rear GTA wheels? Thanks for your opinions!
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    GN convertible

    While reading Kirbin's book about GN's he notes there was 1 GN converted to a convertible when the car was new by "Coachbuilders", the convertible conversion company located in Florida. Out of curiousity, does anyone know where this GN convertible is now?
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    Turbo's?

    I was at a swap meet today and a guy has a twin turbo setup for a small block chevy with 2 turbo's and headers to mount. Turbo's are T4AE Hybrids??? I think that's what I remember. If that informatio is close to correct, what are the turbo's and what would a pair of NEW turbos and the...
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    Sloan Musuem

    The Sloan Musuem in Michigan can provide the build information on Buicks based upon the VIN as I have obtained the build information on several GS cars. Does the Sloan Museum provide build sheet information or window sticker information on 84-87 Grand Nationals?
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    A/C Heater box inside the car

    Brian (Wagon) on this site was kind emough to tell the difference in the firewall evaporator box between a turbo car and non turbo car. As a follow up question. Is the in car heater A/C box unique to a turbo car or will any A/C heater box from a G body car work? There is a reason for asking...
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    86-87 Evaporator Box for turbo car

    I need a good complete evaporator box for the outside firewall from a turbo car. I need one from a turbo car only, not a regular Regal. I will also take the hoses and condenser if the seller has that also. I am sure there are some of you racers that have removed the A/C and that junque is...
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    Turbo car evaporator box

    The evaporator core/box on the firewall has a "Harrison" sticker applied that identifies the evaporator box for a "turbo". Is the evaporator box on a "turbo" car different from the evaporator box on a standard Regal? If it is different, could you please describe the differences? Mike
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    87 GN price help

    Just looked at a 1 owner 1987 T-Top GN. 165K miles. Was daily driver for 12 years and now is parked for last 5 years with infrequent weekend use. Original everything! Original paint is fair/poor and will need to be repainted, Kirbin GNX style wheels with fair/poor tires, nice original GN...
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    Jay'

    Just purchased a new fuel sending unit from "Jays Grand National Parts" in Pennsylvania. Excellent part, superb price and great service! Thanks Jay. Mike Strinich Nashville, Tn.
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    GN Turbo Power for road racing an 87 GN?

    I am new to the GN seen as far as performance upgrades. I am and have always been a "road racer", not a drag racer. I have not been down 1/4 mile in over 20 years! I do however road race 4-6 times a year in Vintage races across the country in addition to marque specific club road racing...
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    5 speed behind a TR engine

    I have been a v8 Buick guy for a long time. Just got back from the GS nats and had a great time. I have a new project I am beginning that is a heavily modified 63 split window Corvette. It has a mandrel bent, square tube chassis with C4 complete Corvette suspension. Coil overs at all four...
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