Now for the reasoning...

Here are a few examples of what Im looking for. Its a 1970 GS 455


I've always wanted a 1970 GS 455. I like the grill / headlights / bumper a little better. Plus I just want a 455. The only way I was going ever have one, was to sell my car, and start shopping. There were 5,589 of these cars made in the Hardtop version. Not as rare as my 72 (1 of 601) but still rare.








A few cars have surfaced.. most more of a project than I want at this time. Others, just a little out of budget, but patients will prevail. After all the car has only been gone 10 days. I'll keep you all posted... the blog will take a different direction at that time for sure.







The hunt will continue! After all, shopping is half the fun right? Look forward to the news and new pictures when I find the right one. Im a firm believer that the best things come to those who wait.

72 Buick GS 350 Convertible 2005-2011

Its taken me until now to post this... The opportunity came to sell the Buick. I know most of you are shocked at the moment. I'm still a little shocked too. I had been thinking about selling, and an offer was made and the deal was done.


The new owner is a great guy from VA. Meet Mike.















And I know he'll love and take care of the car as will his whole family.















It was sad to see it drive away from the house on a trailer. I didn't cry, but I didn't blink either.

Its been a while...

Not much new, Paul is now 5 months old and taking the majority of our time. I dont complain, we've been blessed again with a wonder baby, sleeping though the night with ease and when he's awake he's just so happy. Smiles for everyone. We're very grateful. His sister Peyton just loves him too, she cant get enough of him.

Thinking of putting the Buick for sale...not to get out of the hobby, but I would just love to have a 1970 with a 455. And the only way that's going to happen is if I sell mine first, and then start hunting. Id be up for trading for the right car too...who know what might come up.

BOPC Car show Oct 23 2010

There was a great turn out this year. And a bunch of us from the V8Buick.com board met and drove in together. Unfortunately, this year we were organized by classes so we did not get to park together. That would have been more fun. Here are some pictures.

Here's a nice shot of my car, I actually took Best In Class award for 1968-72 Performance Convertible!






Here's Steve's Riviera with GS hood vents grafted in!













Some other cars belonging to V8Buick board members

















There was even a real GSX there!






And this little beauty took Best of Show.

Exhaust is on!

What a week! Baby Paul was born on Monday Sept 13, 1:30 pm, 8lbs 1oz. 21 1/4" long. I had a great week off but we still don't have a routine. he's a good eater, sleeper, and pooper, but night times is awake every 90 mins.

I had the week off and was relieved of my dad duties for an afternoon. Decided to have the exhaust installed on the Buick.

Its a 2.5" cross over stainless steel system by Magnaflow.
The shop did an excellent job, very particular of their work, and I'm very happy.

The whole system is welded too. The N25 tips took some time to get right, but the installers knew what they were doing. Its very strong and sounds amazing.

You be the judge...

(I just noticed I need to replace a brake light)






Black marks? What black marks?

Well not much has been happening.
I have sourced motor mounts and frame pads, and I have a 455 fan shroud. I think that's about it for required parts. Its just a matter of switching cams and heads and doing another test run before the final clean up and paint.

I also bought 6 cans of Buick Red paint so I'm ready for the job.

Also, I have a new 2.5" stainless x-over Magnaflow exhaust to go on too! Im not waiting for the new motor for this, I plan to have a shop put this on very soon.

I got some time last night to check out under the column on the Buick (previously converted from column shift to console by a previous owner)

My reverse lights never did work. Just like in a column shift car there is supposed to be linkage from the column to the trans. But its purpose is reversed.
When I move the console shifter, the linkage would in turn move the column collar, and thereby move the gear indicator on the dash and neutral starting switch too.

The linkage was never added from the trans to the column to activate the collar inside

so I always figured once I added that linkage (its on a shelf in the garage, won from an ebay auction about 3-4 yrs ago) everything would work.
There was a recent thread on the Buick board that suggested to go turn the collar manually.

Well I tried it.. no reverse lights

so I positioned myself on my back under the dash to find out why. the switch was there, it was hooked up too. no lights

I had a new switch purchased a few years ago in preparation for this time.
Took out the old, tried to put in the new and it would not fit.
The electronic part was the same, but the mounting holes were different.

so I ended up switching the mounting part which is the whole back of the switch.
Took the old one apart first, BOING little pieces everywhere. Took more care on the new one, and was able to put the mount from the old on the new electronic mechanism.

installed and when I manually move the collar on the steering column, I have LIGHTS when in the reverse position!
Now I have incentive to hook up the linkage
And...as a bonus, you cant start it when in the R or D position LOL like I can now!
and cant remove the key unless in P