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Car I've found for sale that's really tickling our fancy, got 2 bench seats so six seater.
1955 Buick special no door handles, locks or badges, keyless entry, 427 big block Chevy V8 390 hp same as a 1969 corvette, 3 speed auto 350 box.
All retrimmed interior, adjustable air suspension on rear and vintage air con fitted.
Looks very tidy haven't been to see it yet but seriously tempted just love the look of it
The engines a big plus will be a huge improvement over the original 265 ci V8 188 hp lol
And a Chevrolet zz572 crate motor should be close to a direct fit if required
My only concern is how 6 3 or 4 point seat belts could be fitted without ruining the interior trims
Lol did 188 move it, yes I can see that being a difficult fit with the belts and getting them to look right does it need them? Maybe look to the us to see how they do it
Lol did 188 move it, yes I can see that being a difficult fit with the belts and getting them to look right does it need them? Maybe look to the us to see how they do it
Will need seat belts mate for 6 and booster seat friendly ones 3 or 4 point
My mate is a trimmer does alot for the VW camper community will ask him if he has any ideas mate
That would be great thanks
I'm just sat here thinking about the original power and it's even worse than we thought, 1955 would of been gross power rating, at current net power ratings the original 265 ci V8 would of been about 140 hp as we know it lol
Big block in it now only really about 300 hp
The zz572 crate motor is rated at 620 hp 650 lbft
lol I do like these crate motors I watch alot of us shows most recent bitchin rides Dave kindig youd like that the cars he builds and his set up is next level mate check it out if you havnt already
lol I do like these crate motors I watch alot of us shows most recent bitchin rides Dave kindig youd like that the cars he builds and his set up is next level mate check it out if you havnt already
Saw a 55 Buick Roadmaster on disc turbo tonight made we want one even more lol
Jay Lenos one has a 572 in it proper beast smoke fest
lol I do like these crate motors I watch alot of us shows most recent bitchin rides Dave kindig youd like that the cars he builds and his set up is next level mate check it out if you havnt already
I've been watching Roadkill lately (earlier one's I found have been better than the later one's)
Car looks lovely, I saw one done up like crazy taxi outside New York New York in Vegas when I was last over there.
I really need to get serious about putting a v8 in something, they are so cheap and easy to get here. Local breakers near my wifes has had LS engines in a few times for $100 plus tax
I've found this seat belt, I think it mounts all on the floor, retractor on the floor behind seat, then belt comes up behind seat over the seat then over the shoulder and down to a mounting point on one side with a buckle the other side.
Lap belts are a no go, so trying to find any way of having 3 point retractable seat belts floor mounted only
Last edited by scoooby slayer; 25-04-2019 at 06:24 PM.
Seatbelts I found are what it needs for 3 pointers that will work, cars been up for sale for 8 days, phoned the seller this morning and it's already provisionally sold :-(
I should of viewed it Monday you snooze you loose !
Seatbelts I found are what it needs for 3 pointers that will work, cars been up for sale for 8 days, phoned the seller this morning and it's already provisionally sold :-(
I should of viewed it Monday you snooze you loose !
Shame but I'm sure something else will come up, I see quite a lot like this when out and about with the wife. Its getting into summer time so people will be bringing them all out to sell.
Shame but I'm sure something else will come up, I see quite a lot like this when out and about with the wife. Its getting into summer time so people will be bringing them all out to sell.
Yes mate there's plenty about but I want some muscle under the hood a 140 hp pony old V8 ain't gonna do it for me lol
Will keep looking there's no rush just that Buick just about ticks all the boxes
Yes mate there's plenty about but I want some muscle under the hood a 140 hp pony old V8 ain't gonna do it for me lol
Will keep looking there's no rush just that Buick just about ticks all the boxes
Sounds like my mates 1973 pontiac ventura. 4.1 litre straight six and according to online figures it puts out about 100bhp and I think thats being optimistic.
Currently sitting in his work while he waits to see if he's being deported
I was expecting it to make a good bit more power than that, a Chevy crate zz572 makes 620 hp, ideally I'd like a big block Chevy classic car so if I get bored can just drop in a zz572
And she's going to be alright with, big block Chevy 540 ci blown on pump fuel and restricted vision to the front?
There is that to it mate lol but I don't know just how mad it is yet, it's rhd and auto but manual shift on valve body, gotta take a look and see how it goes, I'm loving the idea of it though
Pics of the car, just gotta check it out but listed as pristine top to bottom full restoration 3000 miles, tubbed rear but 6 seats proper road car still, original rhd Australian car
24-04-2019, 06:28 PM
1955 Buick special
lol
