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67 CHEV MAN · 06-13-2003, 06:17 PM

First off let my go on record to say,Yeah I know I don't need this but I got it anyway cause it was such a great deal.Anyway yesterday Im out at my favorite salvage yard to get an auto crossmember,which i get.So I decide to give the place a once over,I come across this 69 Buick Riveria(one of my favorite cars)I look inside and the am/fm wonderbar radio is still in it along with the factory 8track player.To make it short and to the point I buy the radio,tape player and I guess some sort of delco amp for 10 bucks.It gets better as Im taking the radio out Im noticing how good the interior is.I find the thing is a runner with a 455/400 setup.The kicker is I get the entire car for 200 bucks.Now I gotta figure where Im gonna put this thing, Owell I have had this problem b4.

sbc350gearhead · 06-13-2003, 06:26 PM

455 is simply awesome if built right. I know a guy who has one is a 72 GS that runs 11's on the motor.

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2003, 09:00 PM

Here is one thing you can do with the big block...

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2003, 09:01 PM

Althugh, i think that is an olds 455 and not a buick....same deal though.
But it would be a shame to kill a sweet old car just for the motor

Mike C · 06-13-2003, 10:19 PM

The amplifier is most likely a stereo multiplexer. You should easily recoup your ENTIRE investment on that on eBay! Good job.

imaindianoutlaw · 06-13-2003, 10:39 PM

Buick 455's are nicer than olds! Stroke is much better!

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2003, 12:45 AM

This si very true. I have always been told that the olds was the least desirable of the trio, and that buick is top dog of the 455's.
Is that acurate Mr Pontiac guy? as in is the Pontiac one not the best one...excluding super duties of course)

sbc350gearhead · 06-15-2003, 12:49 AM

The 455 buick has the largest bore and shortest stroke of the trio, and can be built to make more power....although at a higher cost. Most hi po goodies have to be purchased through T/A performance...and they ain't cheap.

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2003, 01:26 AM

Are there ANY big block items that are cheap?

jeffspower · 06-15-2003, 01:27 AM

I was in Tulsa today getting a pickup for rust-free parts. A decent score, but not as good as yours! I pulled a similar stereo from a '69 Caprice years ago not knowing at the time there was a multiplexer that is separate. It was not a wonderbar, but was stereo. It had a blue lighted "STEREO" when tuned. I threw it on ebay a few months ago thinking it might fetch 20 bucks or so. It went for about $235!!!

sbc350gearhead · 06-15-2003, 01:27 AM

dipstick tube is cheap......LOL

67 CHEV MAN · 06-15-2003, 02:23 AM

I went back today the salvage yard to secure the Riviera(that means I put a lock on the hood and had it put on top of a yellow school bus so the vultures can't get to it).the thing is a highly optioned car power window,door locks,power bucket bench with headrest,tilt,a/c,cornering lights,power trunk release,speedwarning,and all 4 buick rally wheels.The thing started right up looks like just needs a tune up.I decided to get it road worthy and restore its too nice of a car to part out.

krue · 06-15-2003, 02:26 AM

Keep old iron rolling!

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2003, 11:13 AM

You got any pics?

**nightmare** · 06-16-2003, 12:15 PM

pics would be nice. sounds like you made out like a bandit. good score!!!

Longhorn Man · 06-16-2003, 03:57 PM

The bastards in charg of Ohio won't let the junk yards sell a car once it has been sold to a yard. (onless the yard bought it with the intention of resale)
When i was a teen I broke my Citation in half (yes..literally) and everything bolted to that sucker was new. (rebuilt engine with some performance work (stop laughing) rebuilt tranny,new rad, clutch, brakes on all 4 corners...ect) When i saw a 2 door hatch back (mine was a 4 door hatch) that was black with a perfect body. Asked what they wanted for it and they told me about the state law. They woulda had to cut the firewall and could not give me a title..only a bil of sale that states it would only be for parts only.
Some things about Ohio really sucks.

06-13-2003, 06:17 PM	#1
67 CHEV MAN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Oklahoma Posts: 276	Junkyard Score.. First off let my go on record to say,Yeah I know I don't need this but I got it anyway cause it was such a great deal.Anyway yesterday Im out at my favorite salvage yard to get an auto crossmember,which i get.So I decide to give the place a once over,I come across this 69 Buick Riveria(one of my favorite cars)I look inside and the am/fm wonderbar radio is still in it along with the factory 8track player.To make it short and to the point I buy the radio,tape player and I guess some sort of delco amp for 10 bucks.It gets better as Im taking the radio out Im noticing how good the interior is.I find the thing is a runner with a 455/400 setup.The kicker is I get the entire car for 200 bucks.Now I gotta figure where Im gonna put this thing, Owell I have had this problem b4. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Swb 400/400 drivetrain. My EBAY Auctions

06-13-2003, 09:00 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is one thing you can do with the big block... Attached Images

06-13-2003, 10:19 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	The amplifier is most likely a stereo multiplexer. You should easily recoup your ENTIRE investment on that on eBay! Good job. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-13-2003, 10:39 PM	#6
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Buick 455's are nicer than olds! Stroke is much better! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-15-2003, 02:23 AM	#12
67 CHEV MAN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Oklahoma Posts: 276	I went back today the salvage yard to secure the Riviera(that means I put a lock on the hood and had it put on top of a yellow school bus so the vultures can't get to it).the thing is a highly optioned car power window,door locks,power bucket bench with headrest,tilt,a/c,cornering lights,power trunk release,speedwarning,and all 4 buick rally wheels.The thing started right up looks like just needs a tune up.I decided to get it road worthy and restore its too nice of a car to part out. __________________ 71 Cheyenne Swb 400/400 drivetrain. My EBAY Auctions

06-13-2003, 06:26 PM	#2
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	455 is simply awesome if built right. I know a guy who has one is a 72 GS that runs 11's on the motor.

06-13-2003, 09:01 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Althugh, i think that is an olds 455 and not a buick....same deal though. But it would be a shame to kill a sweet old car just for the motor

06-15-2003, 12:45 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	This si very true. I have always been told that the olds was the least desirable of the trio, and that buick is top dog of the 455's. Is that acurate Mr Pontiac guy? as in is the Pontiac one not the best one...excluding super duties of course)

06-15-2003, 12:49 AM	#8
sbc350gearhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 1,413	The 455 buick has the largest bore and shortest stroke of the trio, and can be built to make more power....although at a higher cost. Most hi po goodies have to be purchased through T/A performance...and they ain't cheap.

06-15-2003, 01:26 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Are there ANY big block items that are cheap?

06-15-2003, 01:27 AM	#10
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	I was in Tulsa today getting a pickup for rust-free parts. A decent score, but not as good as yours! I pulled a similar stereo from a '69 Caprice years ago not knowing at the time there was a multiplexer that is separate. It was not a wonderbar, but was stereo. It had a blue lighted "STEREO" when tuned. I threw it on ebay a few months ago thinking it might fetch 20 bucks or so. It went for about $235!!!

06-15-2003, 02:26 AM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Keep old iron rolling! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-15-2003, 11:13 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You got any pics?

06-16-2003, 03:57 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The bastards in charg of Ohio won't let the junk yards sell a car once it has been sold to a yard. (onless the yard bought it with the intention of resale) When i was a teen I broke my Citation in half (yes..literally) and everything bolted to that sucker was new. (rebuilt engine with some performance work (stop laughing) rebuilt tranny,new rad, clutch, brakes on all 4 corners...ect) When i saw a 2 door hatch back (mine was a 4 door hatch) that was black with a perfect body. Asked what they wanted for it and they told me about the state law. They woulda had to cut the firewall and could not give me a title..only a bil of sale that states it would only be for parts only. Some things about Ohio really sucks.



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