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    Good Morning from Storm Trooper

    Decided to take a cruise over the weekend...since the knock situation has been resolved i slowly brought the boost up to 18psi and still not an ounce of knock...was so happy even that i decided to pull over and snag a couple pics of my girl.
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    Any DC / Marylanders? Coffee and IHOP maybe?

    Been here in Rockville for the past 5-6 years. Originally from Va Beach, VA where there are a considerable amount of TR owners in comparison. Met a cool GN owner not too long ago from the NOVA area (actually bought his wheels). Just wondering if anyone was interested in the area to meet up, grab...
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    Side view mirrors, cables cut! how to mount?

    Trying to finish the car and since the paint job, the only thing cosmetically wrong with the car is the missing side view mirrors. (the actual mirror itself not the housing) During disassembly for paint and replacing the doors, i managed to break the cables that are used to adjust the...
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    She Just Wont Crank...

    So, last week i reported to you guys that the car was idling rough etc etc.. cranked fine and drove but sputtered due to my plug change.. Now that my new wires and plugs came from Summit yesterday, i was going to install everything...Before i do anything though, i go outside and try to warm her...
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    Hesitation from Spark Plug Change

    Fresh tank of 93 premium, fresh clean air filter, fuel filter and everything else. Car still pulls timing at 13 psi whether i roll into it or floor it..So i decided to change the plugs today. Picked up 6 AC delco 23s, matched the gap to .035 as the previous ones in the car.... go to start the...
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    Scanmaster not working?

    Hey guys, just got tags for the buick and went out for a spin today. Noticed that the scan master doesnt turn on anymore. Its wired into the same port under the dash for the ECU signal. Its plugged directly into the fuse panel for the 12v battery port at the bottom of the fuse panel...
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    Forget MAACO. CAR is DONE!

    So, after lots of hard decision making and long nights wondering what i should do about the buick, all of you had given me really great feedback and ideas...i even checked out MAACO per my last post and just wasnt satisfied.. Even after doing all the prep myself it was still going to be a pain...
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    Storm Trooper White Regals

    So, Ive made quite a bit of progress since I last posted. My car will be sprayed white again and Im very eager. The bodywork is done, new door, completely sealed and primered..all is left is sandblocking and getting her straight...in a few weeks it should be paint time. Question for all you...
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    FiberGlass Door Fitment

    I ran a search and have seen several many posts regarding fiberglass door questions. Fit and finish and safety were all concerns naturally since it is a significant investment. I have been on the quest for doors but I like the idea of having glass doors especially since the car sits mainly in...
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    I Need Doors

    My 87 needs replacement doors..mine are rusted through and unusable. Please let me know what you have. i need both for the driver and passenger sides. as long as the rust is minimal and is surface only im ok...i really dont want rust but let me know what you have. pictures are a plus so...
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    MAACO Paint Job Buicks

    Hi, Ok well i am fed up. Today i anticipated meeting with a shop owner and he is the 10th one ive gotten estimates from. He said he would paint my car for no less than 5400 and i just gawked.. I had already decided that this wouldnt be a show car in any way shape or form but a decent...
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    Air Filter Recommendations?

    Hi guys, Just curious. I recently purchased a nice chrome peice maf pipe from buickgn.com. It fits my stock turbo bell but my long K&N no longer fits with it. With the MAF connected on one end and the other end on the compressor housing bell, there is little room left for a filter. What do you...
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    Black Fender Wheelwell Trim

    Im looking for Black wheel well trim for all four wheel openings. If you are not sure what im talking about, its a very narrow metal trimming that goes on the edge of the fender lips. If you have these please let me know.Better yet if you can email me your price and shipping to 20853. Thank...
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    Vinyl Wrap Opinions

    Just writing to get a few opinions. Been contemplating getting the car painted and after several quotes, it seems not much can be done for anything less than 5000 dollars for a "decent" job. All the places i went to are charging an arm and a leg and they all say the same thing.. "your panels...
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    Dash Pad Overlay? What is this?

    Hey guys, Found this on ebay but have no idea what it specifically is. It says its a black overlay for our cars. i wrote the seller but he hasnt written back. Any of you guys seen this or purchased this? Keyword being overlay so im guessing its just the vinyl? or is it the dashboard...
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    Factory Wheel Studs

    Hey guys, Took the GTA's off the front to fix the rim. Looks like i damaged the threads on some of the studs. Any of you guys know the part numbers for the studs? Id appreciate it alot as the search provided alot of possibilities, but not what i need. Thank You Tony
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    Alternator Bad Diode!?!??!?!

    Hey guys/ gals, its been several years still checking the car for a bad short. Battery drains at a mere 3.5 milliamps. Brand new battery will be dead in a few days unless i drive it. Like i said, its been several years diagnosing while she sits parked in the garage. Checked grounds, pulled...
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    Autocraft Front Bumper?

    Guys, came stumbling on this image and was really amazed at how nice the front bumper looked. I remember Autocraft back in the 80s especially with their z cars but didnt know they made stuff for the regal. Anyone know where someone could source the front bumper at least? Swap meet? ebay? thx
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    Radical Paint Jobs

    Hi guys/gals, We all love the solid color cars out there but i have been yearning to see some radical color combinations. I am gathering ideas to paint my car and so far, the two-toners are getting my interest. We all look on the forums and love our single color bretheren but what out there...
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    Where to buy Air Dams?

    Hey guys, Tried searching several times but the search engine didnt like my small words "air dam" i also tried searching for bumper skirt and fascia but no luck with that either. Im looking for any vendors that sell the modified air dam hanging off the front bumper. Google was a no go also. :(...
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