Almost finished 1972 Buick GSX clone.

All I'm missing right now is the hoodtach, cut out the holes in the hood, and front spoiler. I'm also in search for some BOP steelies able to fit the 295 wide rearwheels I have, but it's nearly impossible to find.
I'm also looking for some valve covers able to get enough clearance for me to run my Kenne Bell rockers. Stock valve covers isn't working at all.














As for modification list?

455 bored 0.10.
TA Performance SP1 intake.
TA Performance cam, .528 lift/.298 duration.
Edelbrock Thunderseries 800cfm carb.
Got some Kenne Bell 1.6:1 ratio rockers laying around, unable to use due to stock valve covers.
Custom ordered CP forged pistons, running 11.0:1 compression ratio.
Ignitor III ignition system.
Flamethrower ignition coil.
ACDelco CR42TS spark plugs.

Currently running on a mixture of 66% 98octane with additives, and 33% E85 due to the chilly nature of Sweden in the autumn.

Here's a start-up vid.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0ukfSOHQUE&feature=channel_video_title

 

Here's the Kenne Bell rockers. Anyone got any idea of valve covers that might house these?
The stock valve covers are just a tad too low to safely run these, and since I haven't been around any TA Performance valve covers, I'm not sure if they're going to fit under there either. It'd be great if anyone's out there running something similar, and could guide me to something that would fit these without the slight touching I have now.

 

looking good. nice job.:TU:

 

Nice looking car! I couldn't help notice the background. Vettes and Chevy trucks. Looks like this picture was taken near the Ohio River and not Sweden.

 

Wouldn't Kenny Bell have tall valve covers to fit this rocker assembly? I would think any tall valve cover assembly that would be specific would work, but I could be wrong. I have a rocker assembly on my Corvette that required a tall valve cover and purchased a set of tall covers that fit the configuration.

Mike

 

To get you up and running, just double up the valve cover gaskets. Glue them together. This should be enough clearance.

Steve

 

Well the only flaw in that is that it's really hard to find decent Kenne Bell valve-covers since they're discontinued from what I know, and the ones showing up on ebay every once in a while is between $800 - $1200.

I have thought of that, although I decided to just run with stock rockers until I can get my hands on some good valve-covers.



Thanks for the replies, guys!

 

I know for a fact that works.. Or get the thicker ones grom TA.

PS. Nice job on the car!

 

You need 15x10 wheels with 5 inch backspacing like on the rear of my 73 GS.These also fit my 70 car with no rubbing. I have the 295/50/15's on the rims as well...

 

Alright I'll try out the double-gasket. Thanks for the advice!

How did you come across those wheels?
I've been trying to find BOP steel rims that fits my 295's for such a long time!


Also, that looks really, really mean. Very nice stance and look.

 

On your 72 I would go with a 5.5" backspacing it gives you the max space for the tires. Some have gone as large at 325/50/15 however that is pretty tight.

You can get these Corvette style steel wheels in 15X10 with a 5.5" backspace.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Wheel-Vintiques/Wheel-Vintiques-38-Series-HHR-Rallye-Wheels/1537560/10002/-1

These ones look ok as well.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WVI-50-5034052/?rtype=10

These are the ones I am using:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-561-5162PS/

Here is Tyler's car with the same wheels:

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=197004&highlight=15x10

 

Thanks very much, I'll probably go with one of these, as they'll most likely look better than the Chevy rally ones I'm using at the moment.

 

Car looks great. You have done a really good job. Whats your thought on these wheels. Im sure their a bit pricy.
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=100728&highlight=g-rex

 

Thank you kindly, sir.

I have been eyeing those, they'd look great if you're doing sort of a pro-touring style Buick, or just going with a lower overall stance and ride height. I have been thinking about getting a 65' Skylark or Sportwagon and doing a pro-touring build with either those or some CCW Classic wheels.

Overall, think they're great wheels, looks just like the originals, but a bit pricey as you said.

 

...and 2 fords and a Wellcraft! How did you find all that American stuff?

 

Sorry, missed this comment.

Thank you kindly. We have around 11 cars or so right now in our posession, and we run a speedshop over here with great success. The old C3 you see in the pictures was my old 'Vette. The C10 pickup is our tow vehicle.

We usually import from the US about 3 times a year, each time we have a 60 foot container worth of stuff. Usually it's atleast two cars, a boat and a couple of tons worth of parts.

I can probably post a thread somewhere and put up some pictures of what we do, and what we've worked with.

 

I think that would be very interesting. :TU:

 

Would just need to find the correct place to put the thread in that case.

 

Probably The Bench... and maybe link it from here too.

 

I just sat down and typed up the general situation we have over here.

http://v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=239761

Enjoy the read.