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Member ID: 87deputydawg

Location: Houston, TX

Vehicle Info

1987 Buick Grand National

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • K&N Intake 
  • Hypertech Perf. Chip 
  • Hooker Exhaust 

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Hankook Tires 
  • KMC Wheels 

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-----------------------July 21, 2008----------------------------

Well, after searching high and low I have been unable to find a replacement wheelhouse for a reasonable amount of money. So we made the decision today to repair what was there. My buddy Daniell busted out the hammers, dollies and welder and worked a miracle. He managed to reshape the wheelhouse and repair the ripped metal. I am heading back over in the morning- hopefully we can get the quarter fitted and mounted. Progress is happening.....I just have to be patient.

 

87deputydawg's 1987 Buick Grand National
87deputydawg's 1987 Buick Grand National

 

 

87deputydawg's 1987 Buick Grand National

 

------------------------July 22,2008----------------------------

It was a busy day, lots of metal cutting. I removed most of the quarter panel skin today and exposed the welds. Found a little more bondo on the upper quarter panel by the window at the seam- this time only about 1/4" thick. We didn't get the panel installed, only worked on fitting. The wheelhouse needs a little more attention. The more I work on this car, the more I would like to meet the morons that did the previous body work. The welds are horrible and weren't cleaned up with a grinder. Add that to the liberal use of bondo and that makes for a very messy process to get down to a clean car. Maybe we can get the quarter skin put on this week........

 

87deputydawg's 1987 Buick Grand National
87deputydawg's 1987 Buick Grand National

 

 

87deputydawg's 1987 Buick Grand National

 

On a positive note, test-fit the wheels and decided the 17x8's with 235/45r17 all the way around didn't look right. swapped out the rear wheels with 17x9 with 255/45r17. They fill up the fenders much better (I didn't take any pics of the test-fit, wheels are in storage until the body work is done-don't want to mess them up).

 

--------------------------------------------August 24, 2008-------------------------------------------------

 

 

Sparks were flying today!  We test fit the quarter panel.  Ground off the remaining bondo- went all the way to the roof line!  Don't get me wrong, a little filler may be necessary to ensure a perfectly smooth surface, but when it is almost an inch thick in places- gimme a break- it is filler, not a replacement for the fundamental basics of body work.  For now, all bondo is gone.  The guy in the pictures is Daniel- an awesome paint and body guy and a great friend.  Still need a little more trimming and adjustment here and there to final fit the panel.  Hopefully, we can get that knocked out this week, get it all welded up and primed.  It may not be fast, but at least there is forward progress being made.....

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----------------November 15, 2009------------------------------ 

Not a whole lot has taken place since the last photos- other than my car is now covered in dust and becoming a piece of furniture in the shop.  I can't believe it has been over a year already!  I am doing the adult thing and paying off all my bills before spending any more money on my project.  Sometimes it sucks being a grown up.  The good news is that I should have the bills paid off soon (thanks to 60+ hours a week working).  With any luck progress should begin on the car in the spring.  I will post pics of progress as soon as possible. 

On a lighter note, a friend of mine gave my son and I another project- a 1967 Ford F100 stepside.  I will make a page for it as soon.  My son is only 8 and we have plenty of time to have it completely redone before he can drive it.  Thanks for all your comments and words of encouragement.  I cannot wait to get back on the ball and have this baby back on the road.

------------------Things to do after bodywork-------------------

1. replace the valve cover gaskets- one is leaking pretty bad onto the exhaust manifold and smoking
2. relocate the battery to the trunk(?)
3. replace the rear brakes
4. change differential fluid and gasket
5. clean up the wiring,vaccuum lines under the hood
6. remove y-pipe cutout and install a catco catalytic converter
7. install the sound deadening material
8. make the rear seat braces
9. re-install the interior
10. lower the suspension at least 2" or go with AirRide
11. install the stereo system

 

 

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01ImportEater  

Posted by: 01ImportEater

09/18/2009 03:25PM

Hey man, where did you get a quarter panel at?

pitz55  

Posted by: pitz55

06/21/2009 11:09PM

nice car!! love the GNs. I know Daniell and he does good work, cars in good hands. He was going to do the work on my chevelle but was pretty backed up at the time. Still trying to talk him into selling me his 72 haha. Keep up the good work.

bigt86gn  

Posted by: bigt86gn

02/12/2009 09:47PM

its worth every penny and dollars you put in it for sure

atjones44  

Posted by: atjones44

01/03/2009 02:29PM

I love the project you got going with the GN! im inspired to find one cheap and fix up. I've done little body work so i'd like to get my hands into a big project and get some more experience like you.

StlRegal  

Posted by: StlRegal

07/24/2008 10:15AM

Nice GN man. I like the wheels. I might even look into getting those for mine, how much did they run ya?

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Member ID: 87deputydawg

Location: Houston, TX