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1987 T-Type Lesabre

Discussion in 'Cars for sale' started by Mike Bucy, May 17, 2005.

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  1. David G

    David G de-modded....


    PM'd ya back.
     
    David G, Aug 19, 2005
    #21
  2. GSXMEN

    GSXMEN Got Jesus?

    Not sure where you read that. When Buick switched to the on-center blocks in early '88, they picked up 15hp over the 87's.

    Only time I've heard them run funny is when something is actually wrong (coil pack, bad wire/plug, etc).

    The Series II engines are even that much better!!! Deep skirted still, but with cross bolted mains, floating piston pins, etc. :TU: :bglasses:
     
    GSXMEN, Aug 19, 2005
    #22
  3. David G

    David G de-modded....

    Somewhere on www.lesabret.com
     
    David G, Aug 20, 2005
    #23
  4. GSXMEN

    GSXMEN Got Jesus?

    Ok..found it.

    He was referring to the early '77 and older "odd-fire" engines. They did sound 'different'. Buick V6's built late '77 to present are all 'even-fire' engines.
     
    GSXMEN, Aug 20, 2005
    #24
  5. GS1

    GS1 Well-Known Member

    Mike,
    What kind of mileage do you get?
     
    GS1, Aug 29, 2005
    #25
  6. Mike Bucy

    Mike Bucy Administrator Staff Member

    :Do No: I don't have a clue. Well, let's do the math.

    I can get from Rockford IL to Minneapolis on a tank push'n on fumes.

    Mapquest says about 330mi .... 18 Gal tank

    18.3 Give or take a little.
     
    Mike Bucy, Aug 30, 2005
    #26
  7. GS1

    GS1 Well-Known Member

    I wish you were closer (and I had money for this)!
     
    GS1, Aug 30, 2005
    #27
  8. David G

    David G de-modded....

    Mike, I still wish I could get a chance to see and drive this T, but I STILL need my wife's 96 Grand Caravan to sell before I can buy a car, since we just bought her an '05. Lots of interest lately, but haven't hooked a buyer yet. Any chance of you attending Chris' Lakeville park bash on 9/10? What 'burb is the car in?
     
    David G, Aug 30, 2005
    #28
  9. David G

    David G de-modded....

    BTW Mike, how long have you owned it, and is it a lifelong MN car? The beginnings of rust concerns me, if it's been in MN all these years.
     
    David G, Aug 30, 2005
    #29
  10. Mike Bucy

    Mike Bucy Administrator Staff Member

    I picked up the car in Indiana. It's only been in MN since March of 2004.

    The surface rust came from the paint pealing in the corners. If I keep the car, I'm going to take it to the shop and fix the paint. Easy job to do, probably take a couple of hours, then I'll paint the lower part of the car. It should look real good then.
     
    Mike Bucy, Sep 3, 2005
    #30
  11. David G

    David G de-modded....

    Mike, I'll be at Chris Mohr's Lakeville park bash on the 10th, any chance we could get together that day, or are you booked up for the weekend? Is the car way up north in Coon Rapids?
     
    David G, Sep 4, 2005
    #31
  12. 1 bad gs

    1 bad gs Well-Known Member

    lesabre

    mike, did you get the PM i sent you?
     
    1 bad gs, Sep 5, 2005
    #32
  13. Mike Bucy

    Mike Bucy Administrator Staff Member

    Yes, the car is in Coon Rapids. I now Saturday look very busy, football, Osseo parade and block party that night. We'll see if we can hook up!!
     
    Mike Bucy, Sep 6, 2005
    #33
  14. Mike Bucy

    Mike Bucy Administrator Staff Member

    John, PM'd ya back.
     
    Mike Bucy, Sep 6, 2005
    #34
  15. David G

    David G de-modded....

    If John has a strong interest in the car, no problem here. I still need to move 1 or 2 vehicles before I can buy anything.
     
    David G, Sep 6, 2005
    #35
  16. 1 bad gs

    1 bad gs Well-Known Member

    1987 t type

    mike, thanks for your help. david, mike helped on another matter. not interested in the car.
     
    1 bad gs, Sep 6, 2005
    #36
  17. '71buickg.s.

    '71buickg.s. a dark and stormy night..

    Is this still out there???

    Mike,
    We finally sold Josh's Regal. If you still have car, let me know. This maybe just what he needs. We have the In-laws coming down from Delavan Wisconsin this coming weekend. That may be the way to get it down here if we can work it out.
    Thanks,
    Marty
     
    '71buickg.s., Oct 2, 2005
    #37
  18. Mike Bucy

    Mike Bucy Administrator Staff Member

    -

    One More Time!!
     
    Mike Bucy, Jan 12, 2006
    #38
  19. Mike Bucy

    Mike Bucy Administrator Staff Member

    I have trailered the car back from my kids school. It is at the Tri-Shield Performance shop now.

    The car, of course, is not the way I gave it to him. Kids :rolleyes:

    The spoiler is broke, a non confirmed engine noise, the paint is getting bad and the grill is broken. Body still is solid with some surface rust.

    Check it out at the shop. First $1000.00 takes.
     
    Mike Bucy, Jun 9, 2008
    #39
  20. GSXMEN

    GSXMEN Got Jesus?

    Updated your post on the T-Type forum.
     
    GSXMEN, Jun 12, 2008
    #40
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