Brian L. Buick [Archive] - TEAM COTTON'S PERFORMANCE TURBO BUICK ONLINE FORUMS

JerrywithaG

07-29-2010, 03:55 PM

cleaning up a few things... :cool:

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JerrywithaG

07-29-2010, 03:56 PM

most of the fuel and brake lines were covered in rust, so we're going to be installing all new stainless lines as per request by the customer. lots of more pictures to come of some goodies :D

waGoN

07-29-2010, 09:07 PM

Holy crap Jerrry with a G. You got me all excited. For a minute there, I thought you had news for me. I am also Brian L. I was wondering how you got my car out of my trailer.

OK, back to the thread sorry for the interruption. Oh yeah, and it looks great.

P.S. Did you ever get those shirts??

JerrywithaG

07-30-2010, 02:34 PM

that's why we call you Bubba Lee :D

the NEBRA shirts? never got 'em

JerrywithaG

07-30-2010, 08:18 PM

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waGoN

07-31-2010, 12:26 PM

that's why we call you Bubba Lee :D

the NEBRA shirts? never got 'em

Plastic tub in the trailer should have them

JerrywithaG

08-02-2010, 07:19 PM

Plastic tub in the trailer should have them

Thanks!

Bri5150

08-03-2010, 12:36 AM

JCotton1

08-03-2010, 12:40 AM

Oh ya... actually Gerry has a bunch of pics under the hood of before and not sure why there aren't any pics of the brakes.... ? G..?

JerrywithaG

08-03-2010, 03:22 PM

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JerrywithaG

08-03-2010, 03:24 PM

Nice photo's of my car! Could even see a bit of the new front brakes installed! Keep em comming! Can't wait to see the engine compartment cleanup. The valve cover gasket's have been leaking oil all over the place.

Brian:)

Some more pictures for you Brian.. sorry about the out of focus ones, had one too many energy drinks that day:) It looks a lot better in person..

should have some more by the end of the day

JerrywithaG

08-03-2010, 03:33 PM

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Bri5150

08-03-2010, 08:36 PM

Love the rust treatment your doing to the car! Hope you can do the same to the front end and & wheel wells. I'm looking to keep this car for a long time.

Also, are we going with a front mount intercooler?

And since I want the AC to work well, (you can see I have a new compressor installed) can you take a look at the condensor to see if I needs to be replaced while you have access? I would think if the radiator had a leak, it won't be long before the condensor will go. The few days I had the car with the AC working, it still didn't work that well.

Thanks,

Brian

JerrywithaG

08-04-2010, 04:22 PM

auto-focus usually helps:D

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JerrywithaG

08-04-2010, 09:03 PM

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JerrywithaG

08-06-2010, 01:52 PM

alky install

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JerrywithaG

08-06-2010, 01:53 PM

getting ready to install moser axles and fix up the bad seals

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Bri5150

08-11-2010, 12:37 AM

Maybe I should go with rear disc brakes too since it looks like I'm going to need all new drum parts anyway? :confused:

Night Train

08-11-2010, 02:10 PM

Unless you have a Transbrake, you will be able to hold more boost on the line with good drum brakes. I don't think Disc brakes on the rear are as good for drag racing.

JCotton1

08-11-2010, 02:42 PM

actually guys, we've already done the rear brakes with new drums, shoes and whl cyls. Looks good and yes, I agree with Bob. But since this is probably more of a street car... the stock rear brakes really are darn good...

Bri5150

08-16-2010, 10:55 PM

Hey, Jack. Could you post some photo's of the frame notching? And maybe even some of the new tires & rims?

Thanks,

Brian:)

Bri5150

08-23-2010, 09:31 PM

My car seems to be 95% done. Think we can wrap it up soon?

Brian.

JCotton1

08-24-2010, 06:21 AM

My car seems to be 95% done. Think we can wrap it up soon?

Brian.

Sorry, didn't get back to you sooner, tire choice is kickin my azzzz. I'm checking some more out tomorrow. Damn 16" choices aren't like pickin out 15".... tires.

Bri5150

08-26-2010, 04:36 PM

notching, steering leak and front bushings are complete? only tires are left?

Bri5150

08-26-2010, 11:14 PM

Jack, the tire size's you gave me are

Front - 245/50 16
Rear - 295/50 16

I'm still looking, but can't find a matching set of front & rear. BF Goodrich makes
a 295/50 16 Radial T/A, (which I think is perfect) but no matching front in 245/50 16. I called BF Goodrich direct and they are calling me back tomorrow. If they say I can go with a mis-matched set of front & rear and won't effect safety, I'm going to go with....

BF Goodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S 245/50 16 Front
BF Goodrich Radial T/A 295/50 16 Rear

I also called Centerline Wheels (where I got the rims) and he asked if I could go up or down with those sizes. Like to a 285 or 305. Or +/- on the 50. I said I had no idea an would ask you. If so, please give me an example since I have no idea about tire size for my current setup. Just so I have an option to look for. Centerline is also calling me back tomorrow after they look into it.

Brian.

Bri5150

08-27-2010, 09:13 PM

Ordered tires today (Friday 4pm) shipping from Connecticut. TireRack.com said you should have them Monday or Tues. (Fast shipper!)

2 - 245/50ZR -16 BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S
2 - 295/50R-16 BFGoodrich Radial T/A

Let me know how the offset's workout. If its better to send them back, they said all I would have to pay for is shipping with a one day turn around in the shop. If all is good, maybe pickup car at the end of the week?

Bri5150

09-01-2010, 07:51 PM

Jack, now that you have the tires, how are we on the fit? Do I need a notch, spacer or do I need to ship them back to change the offset. That will take a week or so turn around so if I need to send them back, lets do it. Please give me an update.

Brian

JerrywithaG

09-03-2010, 03:20 PM

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JerrywithaG

09-03-2010, 03:25 PM

Brian's car has taken a 180* since it got here... it's looking great!

Bri5150

09-04-2010, 10:25 PM

Looks great! Can't wait to drive it again. I have a few questions for you.

I'd like to get a 5 gallon can of methanol when I pick up my car. How long can I store methanol in my garage without a problem?

Do you have a wheel well trim to replace my damaged one? Would be good to have it on the car before I have it painted.

You told me your son noticed a shifting problem when he took it out for a test drive. I 'think' you said it was holding in gear when he was stopping. What was it, and has this problem been fixed?

If my car can be ready either this Thursday or Friday, I have someone who can give me a ride to get my car. Let me know if we are still on track to finish up by Sept 9th or 10th.

Brian L.