1973 Lesabre Custom 2dr Hardtop

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by garybuick, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. garybuick

    garybuick Time Traveler

    Here it is... i have a lot of p lans for it unless someone wants to buy it. Its a beauty been in the garage storage since 1976, 25k actual miles.
     

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  2. garybuick

    garybuick Time Traveler

    heres more
     

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  3. LAST1987GN

    LAST1987GN Well-Known Member

    Gary, Nice ride, good luck with it :beer
     
  4. GoldBoattail455

    GoldBoattail455 462 -> TH400 -> Posi

    Looking good! :beers2: What are you plans?
     
  5. garybuick

    garybuick Time Traveler

    My plans are to

    add A/C
    convert to tilt steering,
    convert to power windows and locks (keeping cranks if possible)
    convert 350 to non smog built for torque and detail engine compartment
    convert tranny to 200R4 maybe GV,
    repaint, Midnight Green instead of Jade Green,
    change wheels and tires to 18" custom made buick ralleye style wheels. 285/50/18 rear, 255/60/18 front, sound proof floors and doors
    detail undercarriage
    get the perfect stance using steel spring spacers
    if possible add rear disc brakes
    tasteful use of chrome
    add custom gages in the dash face plates making it look factory
    slight windows tint...
    convert to posi with optimal gear ratio
    add a passenger sideview mirror
    custom leather seats
    just dreaming.





    I know what I have described is high blasphemy for purists who prefer complete originality but, its a lesabre custom, so I want to make it my own and bring it up to speed. Thanks for asking, if you can help me with any of the parts I need, I would be grateful.

    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2007
  6. Race Lutz

    Race Lutz Well-Known Member

    Gary,
    Your car looks very nice. I had a '73 Riviera with just about the same style interior, except it was buckskin. I found a really clean 3 spoke sport wheel at the AutoFair and installed it. It looked really good.

    Do up your car like you wish, it is, after all yours!

    Now I don't remember what I did with the original steering wheel.
     
    Last edited: Aug 27, 2007
  7. garybuick

    garybuick Time Traveler

    Got a pic of the wheel in your car?
     
  8. garybuick

    garybuick Time Traveler

    Ive decided to replace the 350 2bl with a 500 caddy built for torque. After I blow up the TH350 I will replace it with 200R4. Since Ill have so much torque Ill switch to the 9 3/4 rear and go with 2.73 gears. With that 200R4 Ill be at 1538 RPM at 70mh. I wont need the GV.
     

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