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    A handsome auto. I had one the same color - had...

    A handsome auto. I had one the same color - had to give it a 350 Buick upgrade and had great fun.
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    Also, there were a couple different placements of...

    Also, there were a couple different placements of the California emblems. Yours looks like it was along the beltline. I've seen them there on other cars. A quirk of the way they were built.
    Ted
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    Yes it could be a 67 GS California. Your...

    Yes it could be a 67 GS California.
    Your engine should have the VIN stamped on the front face behind the AIR pump and Power steering pump- hard to get at, but it should be the same as VIN.
    I have...
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    Looks like he has the DG code wheels appropriate...

    Looks like he has the DG code wheels appropriate for the GS340. The hubcaps and trim rings are fun to find. :finish:
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    Welcome! You have fine taste in cars. I'd love...

    Welcome!
    You have fine taste in cars. I'd love to help. Not sure if I have a source but I will send a personal message.
    Ted
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    Stock Air cleaners for Q-Jet

    Buick started using the Q-Jet in 66. That year I have come across 2 styles that fit the Q-Jet. One is from a 66 GS Riviera or WIldcat (also a very rare GS)
    The other looks exactly like the 65 AFB...
  7. Tire Sizes

    There are no reproduction 8.85 tires. I have studied and purchased tires for my 65 Wildcats that require 8.85. 28.3 ( I think- this is a difficult # to research) tall
    These are close @ 8.70 and...
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    I have many air cleaners, I started to compare...

    I have many air cleaners, I started to compare them to my own 67 "Star Wars" air cleaner base.
    There is a possibility the 67 430 air cleaner base could be modified to work for the "Star Wars" one....
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    I would like to do some comparisons with Star vs...

    I would like to do some comparisons with Star vs some other air cleaners I have. some pictures comparing the 67 430 air cleaner vs the star wars job may be instructive on
    how to mod the former to...
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    One of my favorite websites--they can mix to old...

    One of my favorite websites--they can mix to old specs. I used them once for a 67 Buick blue in Lacquer.

    http://www.autocolorlibrary.com/aclchip.aspx?image=1966-Buick-pg01.jpg
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    The engineer

    Mr. Manner claim it was 376 hp.
    "claim" is not appropriate. Mr Manner had the dyno to test and prove the HP. That is science.
    That is good enough for me. He is a no BS guy.
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    64 to 65 Steering power

    When working on a 64 PS pump I wrecked the pulley - thinking I had plenty of them but they were all from 65's -
    so the shaft is indeed different. Looks like you have already mastered the problem,...
  13. I have talked to Carmen Faso about the oil...

    I have talked to Carmen Faso about the oil passage modification for clearance for a stroker crank and rods.
    It can be done, would take a bit of work. Not for the faint of heart...as apparently I...
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    Wildcat 67/68 should have a skirt that would fit...

    Wildcat 67/68 should have a skirt that would fit right in, all you need on the inside are the brackets to hold it in I think.
    Ted
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    To the Top

    Hello Jerry! That is a fantastic find, great combination on your car.
    JW engines were pretty rare in 63. I have got some Daily Production Reports for 63 Wildcats...
    I better see if the LeSabre...
  16. 114 Super Wildcat Coupes with 4-speed in 1964

    114 Super Wildcat Coupes with 4-speed in 1964
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    OPGI no Wildcat specific listed parts online

    These centers are hard to find - used are usually beat and NOS have been difficult for years.
    I have purchased the Riviera assembly's and inserted WIldcat centers machined from the hubcap center....
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    I have the information at home-working (hahaha)...

    I have the information at home-working (hahaha) now. Daily Production Reports will have how many dual quad Electra convertibles were produced.
    Knowing this- is pretty much why I got the data from...
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    You are missing a spring! I have extras I can...

    You are missing a spring! I have extras I can send for free.
    On your other side, your adjuster is out pretty far, change that so it is minimized.
    I just finished a brake job on a 64, have a 65 to...
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    Very nice, I'm a fan. Cheers, Ted

    Very nice, I'm a fan. Cheers,
    Ted
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    Exhaust manifold mod

    I have 2 sets of 350 exhaust manifold modified /ported by Gregg Gessler- he is out of that business now, but it increased the outlet on the cast iron manifolds.
    Problem is the TA downpipes are still...
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    From another site, this is a good summary of your...

    From another site, this is a good summary of your 9 3/8 rear - Buick only!
    You may have to put out the "parts Wanted" post for a 69 replacement.


    "It looks like there were 5 versions of 9 3/8...
  23. Great stuff! Watching another go down the rabbit...

    Great stuff! Watching another go down the rabbit hole :finish::finish::finish::beers:
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    The 425 block is not the same as the 455, so the...

    The 425 block is not the same as the 455, so the Stage 1 Cam for a 455 will not work.
    Tom Telesco can help you with a correct cam!
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    That is correct, even with Custom Bucket seat...

    That is correct, even with Custom Bucket seat trim the floor shift/full console was an extra option. I.d have to do some digging to get the numbers...
    Do you have any pictures to share?
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