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    Need Interior plastic t top trim pieces

    In need of two interior plastic t top trim pieces. Needed for 87' Grand National. 1. Plastic piece above passenger visor. 2. Plastic piece above driver seat that the covers front edge of headliner. Thanks! Matt 262-305-0509 mmarlett@conleynet.com
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    Hottest Collector Car Under $25k

    Hagerty and Yahoo Auto News rate the Buick Grand National, 3/18/2014. Correct forum for this post, maybe not. However, I know members visit this forum often and would find this informative. From the article by Rob Sass..."If you haven’t noticed, the classic car market is hot right now. The...
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    Please Help Me! New Head Unit and Power Antenna

    I cannot get the power antenna to activate on my new head unit install, Kenwood KDC 255U. I am sure it is something simple that I am missing. Attached are two photos. One shows the wiring harness adapter. Please confirm that the orange/white, tan, blue/white and orange do not get connected to...
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    Above Passenger Visor Interior Plastic - T Top

    1. I am looking for a passenger side (see image), interior plastic piece that goes above the sun visor on a 87' t top Grand National. 2. I also need a driver side driving light, the one that is amber and located in the bumper. Help with either, or both would be greatly appreciated. I can be...
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    Driver Side, Bumper Parking Lamp

    Hello, Looking for a nice driver side parking lamp. Mine currently has a crack in it. I do not mind if it is used, just needs to be in good condition and capa ble of being restored with a good cleaning. The best way to reach me is at mmarlett@conleynet.com Regards, Matt
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    Will Increasing Fuel Pressure Increase O2 Readings

    Will increasing the fuel pressure per an adjustable fuel pressure regulator increase the O2 readings on my Scanmaster at WOT? I have adjusted the TT chip to its upper parameter for fuel at 154 per my Scanmaster (43psi line off). However, the O2 reading under WOT is lower than what I like at...
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    Bogging In First Under Full Throttle

    Hello Forum, I need your help. I have an 87' GN with 37,000 miles and mods listed in signature. Recently, within the past 500 miles or 2 months, the car noses over when accelerating under full throttle from a stop. It will take off nicely until about 3-4,000 rpm, then nose over. I noticed...
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    Bf Goodrich Radial TAs are back

    I have seen several prior postings wondering about the status of the 235/60 r 15 Bf Goodrich Radial TA tires. There is a newly released batch of these tires. However, there seems to be a limited supply, and this supply is only with valued tire dealers. For example, I found they are now...
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    Fuel Pressure Goes to 0

    Hello Forum, Is it normal for the fuel pressure to to drop to 0 psi when the vehicle is not running? I reviewed other threads that stated this same concern and they stated the issue could come from an injector leaking down into a cylinder, fuel leak around the rubber seal, bad fuel...
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    Top Engine Cleaner Failure - Please Help

    Hello Buick Members, I need your help. I have an 87; GN with 34,000 miles. 8,000 of those miles have been put on in the past 3 years. Prior, this car sat for 10 years with minimal mileage put onto the vehicle. I have followed the spring cleaning guide from the gnttype website. However...
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    First Time Asking For VIN Help

    How are the great, beautiful, and smart Turbo Buick members today? Yes, I need something. I am looking at a a 87' Grand National with an unclear history. Can anyone help me with a VIN check? 1G4GJ1176HP423600 Many thankds in advance! Matt mmarlett@conleynet.com
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    Fuel Pressure Gauge Extension

    Hello Members, I have been getting some knock when in WOT. After doing more research on this site, I have seen I should verify that I have an increase of 1PSI fule per every 1lb of boost. I have a fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail and I would like to extend this, just temporarily, so I...
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    Help Identify a Few Dash Board Wires

    Hello Buick Enthusiasts, I need help identifying a few dash board wires per the pictures. I took on the challenge of replacing the original dash due to a crack along the front edge. Where do wires #1-4 shown go, if anywhere? #1 comes from the firewall area behind the center console. It...
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    Stock 87' GN Radio Wanted

    I am looking to purchase 1, fully operational, great condition, stock 87' GN radio. For comparison, I have included a picture of the one I removed from the car. I do know that these are not the original chrome knobs. I would like the chrome ones. Mine chrome covers came off...
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    Rear Speakers for Stock Deck

    Happy Spring, Forgive me, but I am not good with stereo speakers and their ohm ratings. I have a stock 87' radio/casette with the CSII set-up and I am looking to replace all 6 stock speakers. I can locate 4 ohm speakers for the front dash and doors. However, I see that the rear speakers are...
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    Performance Concerns After Hot Wire and Walbro

    Hello Forum Members, After installing a new Walbro fuel pump from Full Throttle, Item Code: 834GMHP, and a Recetronix Hotwire kit, the boost is maxing out around 10.5 PSI (per dash gauge) and the car has trouble pulling beyond 4,000 rpm (per dash gauge) under WOT. The first start after...
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    Lost firm shifting after tranny flush and fill

    Need help from the experts. I have reviewed many postings concerning tranmission fluid and still remain unclear on how to proceed. My situation concerns a stock 87 GN with 29,000 miles. I did purchase this vehicle this summer, and since I did not have the service history, I did have the...
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    Vacuum conversion replacement pedal

    Hello fellow enthusiasts, I am converting to a vacuum brake system. However, local salvage yards are very limited on thier G body car inventory. However, I have located a 85' Monte Carlo and 85' Cutlass. Would either of these brake pedals work on the conversion? Other threads have been...
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