After years of trying I finally wore my uncle down and convinced him to sign the title over on his 1985 buick grand national. I traded a pickup for it. The car isnt a showroom gem, even for how low of miles are on it (79k). it hasn't ran since late 2009, and in the mean time it sat out in the hot eastern Oregon sun. The interior has some rips and tears but is all there, the body is straight but it needs repainted badly. From what i've been told by the family this car is the 7th grand national made in 1985. I'll be posting a picture of the vin later. What all should I change to try to get this black beauty road worthy again. i was planning on changing all the fluids out and belts. the gas tank and lines were drained prior to the car being parked.
Just picked up my 1985 grand national today 8/2/13
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Hatdragracer
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Cool car. Is there a story with the flames?
Also, the vin number is 1g4k4795fh441715. all of the vin number decoders i have found online have different information. Can anyone tell me of this really is the 7th grand national made in 85? also any other information about the car would be greatly appreciated. This is the first buick ive ever owned. also the first gasoline vehicle with a turbo. so its all new to me! thanks alot!
Boostian
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Congrats. I bet you would be amazed how the car would turn out with an orbital buffer, some good compound, and about 10 hours of elbow grease.
...may even be able to burn those flames out with the buffer........
Either way, get crackin! Clean that bad boy up. Take plenty of before/after shots from same angles. Itll make you smile later...
...may even be able to burn those flames out with the buffer........
Either way, get crackin! Clean that bad boy up. Take plenty of before/after shots from same angles. Itll make you smile later...
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here you go
http://www.gnttype.org/general/vin.html
BTW double check the vin to make sure you typed it correctly
http://www.gnttype.org/general/vin.html
BTW double check the vin to make sure you typed it correctly
I highly agree, your paint looks very oxidized as mine was as well from the AZ sun.
What you want to do is use some rubbing compound and a few microfiber towels and rub it in.
You can see the difference it did on mine if you look up my thread labeled, "Shes Finally Home."
The thread is located here in the Members/Family section.
I used Meguiar's mainstream line you can find at Walmart/Auto Parts stores and did it all under $30.
It really got rid of the gray and brought out the shiny black.
Anyways, congrats on your trade. Not sure how mechanically savy you are, but I recommend posting your location and see if any members near you want to come out and give you a quick rundown of these cars.
Stevezx900
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I just used 3m rubbing compound with a electric polisher. 3m foam glaze with a foam pad. Car sat outside for two years this is how it came out. Still debating on what fillers to get.
Pittsburghkid
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Wow turned out great. Hope that's all it akes for mine. Can't go wrong with these fillers.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/spoolfools-new-front-bumper-fillers-for-sale.385255/
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/threads/spoolfools-new-front-bumper-fillers-for-sale.385255/
The paint on my car is beyond repair. It is spider cracked all along the roof, hood, and trunk. I tried buffing it out so it would look good from a distance. didnt help much at all im going to work on getting it running great and the interior back to spec before i repaint it.
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