8.2 gs rear

Discussion in 'Got gears?' started by Donnie, May 27, 2020.

  1. Donnie

    Donnie Well-Known Member

    Hello. I have a 69 gs with the stock 2.93 posi rear end. Will the 3.42 gears that are being made for this work with my stock carrier or do I have to find a 3 series? Thanks
     
  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    We checked a couple of months back and Fabcraft indicated that they have no current plans to make another run of the 68-70 Buick 8.2 3.42 or 3.64 gear sets. Something could have changed since the first of the year.
     
  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

  4. Donnie

    Donnie Well-Known Member

    Ok thanks for the info.
     
  5. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    Last time FabCraft made a run,they said that might be it,so I bought 6 sets. They went quick,and all I have is my own. I know TA had discussed having an exclusive on the gears,but that didn’t happen.
     
  6. Hawken

    Hawken Hawken

    I spoke with a couple of people at FabCraft last week. They are finishing up a run of big car Pontiac rear gears - their main business. I was told that considering wrapping up that big project, the pandemic and (working through) a change in suppliers, they were intending to take a short break heading into the last part of 2020.
    Here's the POSITIVE NEWS, they are taking names so they can have a list of people on stand-by and potentially call asking for 50% refundable deposit.
    I was specifically inquiring about 3.42's. He said that after the last 2nd run of only 3.42's, the guys wanting 3.64's started appearing. My point is that NOW IS THE TIME TO STEP UP. FabCraft will take your name and add it to their list... and as 2020 winds down, communicating your interest is important. CALL THEM and inquire about being put on the list.
     
  7. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

  8. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    That is how they did it before the last run. They took a deposit,and which ratio you wanted. That’s when I told them 3 of each ratio,and gave them half down. That should work again this time.
     
  9. Donnie

    Donnie Well-Known Member

    Good news. Thanks
     
  10. monzaz

    monzaz Jim

    Someone should ask if this site can put a post up for these Fabcraft gears explaining how to do it all and post the Number / link cost etc.
    That is if the site wants to help.
    I have been doing my part to get income back to Fabcraft best I can buying the 9.3 gears.
    Just have to remember when owning a business it takes equity to run a business.... :)
    I have NEVER asked any customer for money down on anything being created or a job. I made Custom 9.3 carriers when there were non.... I made my own 8.8 because I could do it cheaper than what was on the market. Just tightened the belt and when all in. If it is a main steam item you have to just keep building and make good decisions and know your clientele.
    I never want to see anyone go out of business.
    Jim
    JD Race
     
  11. MEXICOYA

    MEXICOYA Well-Known Member

    YES! I called and spoke with Dave...awesome guy! He put me on the list and he's hoping they start next year!
     
  12. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    I am on the list as well. Dave is a good guy. refunded me $16 in shipping cost due to an over estimate for shipping. Good Business to work with. Got my stuff from them in about 4 days.
     

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