My 68 GS350 California build thread

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by Sebambam, Feb 9, 2016.

  1. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Very cool, you are doing awesome on both the Buick and the LS project!
     
  2. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    thanks sean ...
    i take my time even though i cant wait ..lol
    here is a sneak peak on the PJ ( i drove by yesterday)

    colour is Mercedes paladium silver, it will look decent with the refurbished chrome trims thanks to ADAM and the black vinyl top
    DSC_10691.jpg DSC_10701.jpg
     
  3. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Oh yeah that stage 2 scoop is looking awesome!
     
  4. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Looking great!
     
    Sebambam likes this.
  5. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    I FINALY GOT THE CAR BACK FROM PAINT....unbelievable... took so long , but the guy has a regular job is oldschool and has a health issue ahahaha.
    It turned out great and im really happy, it was a huge ammount of Bodywork... getting it straight.. its a reaaaly good job!
    Color : Mercedes PALADIUM SILVER, the roof gets a black VINYL back on.

    unforthunaly it took some effort to start the car to drive it home... damn i am really feed up with carburetors to be honest...
    so EFI it is .. but 1st of all the next step is the interior....
    DSC_1146.jpg
    DSC_1144.jpg
    DSC_1145.jpg
     
    68_gs and Smartin like this.
  6. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Fantastic!!!
     
    Sebambam likes this.
  7. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    I put on longer dorman studs 1-3/4. And got some tuner lug nuts for the wheels.

    They fit great lets see how much the rear comes down when bumpers and interiors or on.
     

    Attached Files:

  8. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    So the front wheels are on..i have to adjust the height. Further i took the latch bracket of to gain space for the IC.
    I installed hood pins.
    _20170611_053928.JPG _20170611_053906.JPG _20170611_053838.JPG _20170611_053752.JPG
     
    deluxe68 and Smartin like this.
  9. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Getting there

    _20170624_141059.JPG
     
  10. deluxe68

    deluxe68 Well-Known Member

    Very sharp looking car, can't wait to see it with the black top.
    Are you still running the same suspension components as in your first post with these new tires and rims?
     
  11. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Hi ...yes basicy
    stock front with Disc brakes ...But im in the process to put a new "stock" parts on ...Front tie rods, ball joints etc.
    the rear ha s UMI upper and lower control arms with poly bushings + cargo coils. Actualy the rear has 2" coil spacers in so i might take them out as soon as the "front" stance is done.
     
  12. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Front suspension update sunday..lol
    Got a new tie rod +steering kit + ball joints..
    Probably get some chassis black and seal everything again.

    In the making
    _20170625_132928.JPG
     
  13. deluxe68

    deluxe68 Well-Known Member

    Cool, was just curious if the 2"drop springs were installed in the front because it looked higher then stock springs.
    If in fact you do take out the spacers, it'll be cool to see a picture of that stance.
    I'm running the same rear stuff (without cargos) and I'm pretty happy with the system for the money.
     
  14. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Yea the drop springs supposed to go down 2".
    I just cut off a coil and will see where im at
    Rear sits good.. I can take out the spacers if needed
     
  15. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    How tall are the front tires? That will effect the height too of course.
     
  16. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Yea 19 inch wheels 255/35 tgat gives me 3.6 inches of rubber height..
    So im at 26 inch tire size!
     
    Last edited: Jun 27, 2017
  17. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    did some suspension work
    new tie rod kit new ball joints etc.
    all OEM stuff, i like the setup .. why would i change it to Tubular control arms if nothing is wrong..
    i cut the BMW springs 1 coil and i hope it will sit just right now..lol

    further i sold my A1000 fuel system setup and returned the ROBB MC fuel pickup
    to order ROBB MCs POWER SURGE 1000 + his bupass regulator/boost referenced.
    After talking to ROBB im sure that this is the better way for me .
    i can use the stock Fuel lines that actualy look great. A return line is excisting as well..
    Further the PS1000 System is capable of Carb or EFI.

    i know i was talking alot about the EFI and that i realy want it, But after looking at all the systems i consider for a while i have to admit that im not
    to confident in the products... Fitech or Sniper... both need to be tweeked a lot and have different issues..
    So i assume the TB EFI is not quit there yet! (thanks Sean for a very good conversation)
    i m sure there will be a real "self learning unit in a year or 2 then im looking into that.

    That takes me back to a CARB of course..
    N/A my Qjet is great... but since i go boost i feel like i want to go with a Prooven but expensive CSU carb.
    Kevin is actualy in southern CA close to my wifes hometown so i was about to drive by there next time we visit fam.

    this things.. flat out work!
     
  18. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    Did you consider tall ball joints?
     
    Sebambam likes this.
  19. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    I went regular
     
  20. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Por15 top coat. Chassis black to seal it
    _20170628_191021.JPG _20170628_190956.JPG
     

Share This Page