1983 Buick Regal Estate Wagon 5.3 LS/4L60E swapped & Ridetech/Airlift suspension Seattle, WA

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  1. VandaLL

    VandaLL The Buick Life

    For sale is a nice and original condition 1983 Buick Regal wagon that I have owned and built over the past 15 years. I believe it originally sold local at Cornforth Buick in Puyallup, WA. I am located in North Seattle, Washington, and am asking $25k.

    The original V6 was replaced with a 5.3-liter LM7 LS engine and 4L60E using Holley mounts, crossmember, manifolds, exhaust. Also fitted a Terminator X system, an in-tank Summit fuel pump in replacement tank, a Champion aluminum radiator, and a Denny's 3" driveshaft. The 4L60E 4-speed transmission was rebuilt with heavy duty internals. The suspension consists of a Ridetech air ride system with front shockwaves and an Airlift controller system. I would be willing to swap out the air system for coilovers if desired (details could be negotiated). Also has McGaughy's 2" drop spindles and a rebuilt A-1 Cardone steering box.

    The body and paint is all original and stock, with only the front fillers being replaced. The rears were fiberglassed to hold them together, but show damage. The body overall is very straight, but does show the age with chips, dents, etc. The interior is all original and in very nice condition with only the headliner material being replaced. It has an aftermarket stereo and speakers that were fitted in the stock locations. Original steel wheels with wire covers have new tires fitted late 2022. Has a Drawtite small trailer hitch mounted to rear frame.

    The build thread is located here and more photos available on request: https://gbodyforum.com/threads/83-buick-regal-estate-wagon-5-3-ls-bagged.59407

    I have a lot of extra parts that will come with the car and a set of very nice Appliance chrome wire wheels that can come with the car for extra $ (photo below).

    Am looking for a GM OBS or a 1st gen S10 truck with short bed, 2WD and regular cab. I would consider a trade/partial trade for the right truck.

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    Shown below with Appliance wire wheels fitted
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    Here's a cool video a friend made of the car..
     
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  2. BuickGSrules

    BuickGSrules Gold Level Contributor

    Oh man, thats a cool ride!
     
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  3. NorCal.Buicknut

    NorCal.Buicknut Well-Known Member

    Awesome daily can’t have anything like that in Ca unless 75 back .
     
  4. k.pascoe

    k.pascoe 73 Century Gran Sport 455

    Nice car. Love the clean white
     
  5. gngeorge

    gngeorge gngeorge

    to bad it didn't have the 3.8 SFI turbo motor
     
  6. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

  7. VandaLL

    VandaLL The Buick Life

    Thanks for the kind words, guys! Thanks Chris, I did notice that S10. Looks like a nice ride, albeit a little banged up. o_O
     

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