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  1. J

    Transmission Work in Houston?

    Thanks so much! I’m gonna reach out to him today or tomorrow and see when he can get her in.
  2. J

    Transmission Work in Houston?

    Do you know his name/number? Cuz I’m up in Spring, so that would be perfect!
  3. J

    Transmission Work in Houston?

    Hey all, the ol’ girl died on the interstate in Houston today, and I’m thinking I might’ve lost the tranny. It’s not acting purely like a tranny issue, so may need a little diagnosing from someone with more experience than me, but I don’t really know who works on these out in Houston. Anyone...
  4. J

    Engine cut off and won't start?

    I'm dumb. Very, very dumb. Guessing the gauge went out at some point and said I had 10gal of gas but was 100% bone dry. Checked the pump last night and it worked so I just out a few gallons in just in case it was out, and she fired right up. Paid close to $200 for a tow just to fill the...
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    Engine cut off and won't start?

    I don't believe I have the tools to check the valve.... For whatever reason, I didn't check. I was sitting in it on the side of the road for a while so when I got home I didn't want to go back out and deal with it lol. I'll try to check tomorrow before work (or Tuesday). It sure would be...
  6. J

    Engine cut off and won't start?

    Drive the Buick (87 GN) to work approximately 2.5 months ago. 35 miles each way, no problem. Pulled the dash and sent it to be repaired and reinstalled it yesterday. Decided to drive her to work today (nice weather, no traffic) and got about 25 miles before the gas pedal went unresponsive...
  7. J

    1987 Grand National

    Glad someone finally got it!
  8. J

    What's parked next to your TB in the garage?

    Sold the classic truck, bought a new Goat.
  9. J

    Digital Dash Repair

    Damn. What is the regular service? Just cleaning the connectors?
  10. J

    Digital Dash Repair

    That's what I was thinking. They will replace that electrical sheeting on the back, right? I tried calling but they're closed, so I'll have to try again Monday to find out, but it would be nice to get some confirmation before that. I agree with the cluster comment 100%. Taking it off...
  11. J

    Digital Dash Repair

    Bueller?
  12. J

    1987 Grand National

    That's always a possibility too. I've never gone that route before, so I won't pretend to know the cost, but I assume it isn't that much more than driving would be.
  13. J

    1987 Grand National

    Fair point. I'll discuss with the wife some more and decide if I want to try getting ours moved fast and let you know. Lots of maybes involved, but if I can I likely will. Not sure how I feel about ttops (just being honest, I know they leak over time), but no oil leaks and a fair amount of...
  14. J

    Digital Dash Repair

    So, had the Buick sitting for quite some time (took the diff apart, fill plug stripped by previous owner, bought wrong TA cover, had some other expenses come up, etc) and finally got everything back together on Thursday. Battery was dead, but she started right up with a jump. Disconnected the...
  15. J

    1987 Grand National

    Where are you located at? Not sure I'm in the market, but if it's close it's a possibility. EDIT: Duh, NY plates. Probably in NY.... Might still be interested, but it wouldn't be particularly soon. I have one already that I might be selling and if I can do that soon I might be able to make...
  16. J

    200r4 or......?

    That's kind of what I was thinking, honestly, I'd rather over build the drivetrain/brakes/suspension to handle more power so that I don't need to rebuild it a few years later. I like the logic with that, and I know 10 sec is really an arbitrary number and I'll probably never know how fast I...
  17. J

    200r4 or......?

    I've just seen and heard of too many completely built 200s breaking under that kind of power. I've seen some that last, but its always a gamble with the 200 from what I've seen and heard. And I'd rather not spend all the money having a 200 built to "maybe" handle the power I need/want and then...
  18. J

    200r4 or......?

    Can I run a gated shifter for use at the strip with one of these? I assume yes, but don't like to assume. I figured the bellhousing would have to change, any rough idea on cost assuming I can install myself compared to the 400? That sounds close to what I figured it would be, ~$3000. Do you...
  19. J

    200r4 or......?

    I don't understand the power loss to be a large enough difference to really effect 1/4 mile times between the two though. The TH400 is also a good deal stronger, isn't it?
  20. J

    200r4 or......?

    That doesn't sound like a terrible idea, any issues with installation besides tunnel work? Don't believe I've ever owned a vehicle with that transmission, so if have to google-fu some info but it sounds like a good option especially to save a little gas with OD. That's what I understand, and...
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