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    radiators

    I've been running the IROC radiator for many years with an external oil cooler in my daily driver. Well it's not even summer yet and it's running 200-210 on the highway and around town without even running the A/C. That's with a 180* stat. Stock fan. Looking at an upgrade. It looks like several...
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    tire pressure

    Getting the GN ready for the long drive to BG. Looking for tire pressure recommendation for my combo. 245/50 ZR 17 Continental Control Contact Sport. TIA.
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    A/C question

    Well it was 95* in Fort Worth today so I finally got around to checking the A/C in the GN. I haven't run the A/C in a couple of years. Still running R12. Gauges show 53 on the low side and 325 on the high. Looks like the shop manual says it should be around 35 and 240. Simply overcharged...
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    car show in Tarrant County March 19th 5pm to 9 pm

    Christian Classic Cruisers will draw from 200 to 300 monthly. In North Richland Hills. Has always been a judged show although I just show mine. Need some Buick representation. $15. www.christianclassiccruisers.com. Spring is here. Time to get out the Buicks.
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    Friday night drags at TMS

    I plan on going tomorrow night. I have not been there before as a spectator or participant. Anyone one gone? What's it like?
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    tire and wheel question

    I have given up trying to find quality tires in 15" so I'm moving up to 16 or 17. This is a daily driver 87 GN not a show car. More like a 100 footer. Any wheel suggestions that won't break the bank?
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    2014 GS Nats pics, finally

    The color edition of the GSXtra is out so I have started posting the Nags pics on www.gsxcitement.com . Sill some to upload and I need to tweak some but something for you look at while you wait for the snow to melt.
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    Regular tires for stock size wheels

    My 87 GN is a daily driver with stock size Weld wheels. It seems 15" tires in a performance size are getting hard to find. The obvious vendors list only the BFG Radial TAs and Cooper Cobras. I currently have the TAs and traction is not there under any daily driver conditions - start, stop...
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    posi work in fort worth

    While changing the fluid I noticed the spider gears are shot. Fortunately it still drives perfect and the ring gear looked ok. Current plan is to take it to SpeedTek unless someone has other options.
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    86 GN for sale in fort worth

    Saw this car on the way to lunch today on Camp Bowie. $14,500. 94,575 miles. One owner, older man, maintenance records. PS, PW, PL, solid roof. Interior looked in good condition, wheels looked nice. at a dealer at the Bryant Irvin, Donnelly, Camp Bowie intersection.
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    need a speedo cable

    In DFW for 87 GN 200R4.
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    2013 Nats in GM High Tech Performance

    Apparently this is out in the issue hitting mail boxes now. Anyone seen it yet?
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    '89 IROC value

    I have a friend who is finally parting with his original owner Camaro. In Fort Worth. 350 TPI Unmolested or and virtually unmodified. 105K miles White with tan cloth interior. Torque Thrust D's but includes original gold wheels. One Maaco repaint. Stock replacement Flowmaster. New injectors...
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    2013 GS Nationals photos are up

    The Nats edition of the GSXtra is out so I have posted all my pics from 2013 on www.gsxcitement.com. Nearly all the pics are from Friday as I spent all day Thursday racing for a change.
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    I need a fork lift and loading dock in DFW

    I have obtained a complete GN engine assy which is being crated up for shipping. They won't drop it at my house so I need it shipped to a location with a loading dock and forklift or perhaps just the forklift would do the trick to get the crate from the truck to a pickup. Can anyone help me...
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    manual tcc switch

    I have a bad VSS (long story) and would like to set up a manual switch to get better gas mileage on the trip to BG. What's the best way to do this? Thx.
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    Wanted: Vehicle Speed Sensor

    I need a VSS for my 87 GN.
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    Jerrel Grubbs still active?

    Trying to track down the 350 drive train from the 72 GS I sold him a dozen plus years ago.
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    vss in dfw

    Broke a wire at the sensor so I'll be looking for one if it can't be fixed. Anyone have one in the area? Price?
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