1977 Buick SkyHawk

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    Fantastic job on the Modifications, it should be very fast an fun to drive. I wish the seller luck in getting anything near the $18,000 asking price, but I do not doubt he has more than that into the car.
     
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    I generally don't care too much for this particular body style, but this car looks very sharp. I think the turbo V6 is pretty awesome. Thumbs down on the automatic.
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    If they just put the entire GN drive train into it, its the only way they came, also no manual Turbo T/A's either.
     
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    In that case, there's no way to blow it up, through missing a shift. It'll pin you to the seat back, even with an automatic
     
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    I get that, but it seems like if he can fabricate (or pay to have someone fabricate) tubular subframe connectors then he could probably figure out a manual trans swap. Maybe he just doesn't like to use his left foot. Would definitely fit the road racer look he has going better.

    Do you recognize that chin spoiler? I am guessing it is an aftermarket piece, but I've never seen one like that.
     
  7. cammerjeff

    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    Nope I have never seen that one before.
     
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    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    Could be specially fabricated.
     
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    Grizz Are we there yet???

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    I’d rather have the grand national the engine and transmission came out of. That’s one of my favorites
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    But you don't surprise anyone with a GN, that Skyhawk would be faster as it is about 1000 lbs lighter, and no one expects the V6 to be Turbo Charged. That is a clean installation, I like that they managed to stick it under the Stock Hood.
     
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