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.38 special · 11-29-2003, 05:39 PM

As requested, here are a couple of pictures of my truck.
Sorry it took so long.

TwinTurbo · 11-29-2003, 05:41 PM

Nice truck, what's with the grille????

Oh yea, did ya get my PM????

.38 special · 11-29-2003, 05:47 PM

Things I would like to do for the appearance:
-remove the redneck tips and just dump it
-drop it just a little
-put the cheap cragar chrome five spokes(you know, the ones on
every drag car at the strip)
-maybe a billet grille
-a long time down the road when this paint gets pretty bad, I
would like to paint it baby blue metallic

.38 special · 11-29-2003, 05:52 PM

What do you mean about the grille? And yes, I got your pm--I guess I got the same problem with it that you have--I didn't know that I got it until you said something. And thank you for finally answering my question (that's really all I wanted to know).

Why is your name Twin Turbo?

TwinTurbo · 11-29-2003, 06:15 PM

Because of this

Oh, it's a GMC, my monitor is really dark (it's old and I can't adjust the brightness any higher, have to store pic and modify the gamma to view the finer details in darker pics) I have never seen a GMC from those years up close, as far as I know there are none here in the Netherlands.

.38 special · 11-29-2003, 06:25 PM

Holy crap, please tell me that's not in your truck. What do you think about the turbo regal? You ought to be able to appreciate it.

What do the rest of you guys think about the truck?

C-10volvo · 11-29-2003, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TwinTurbo
Because of this

Oh, it's a GMC, my monitor is really dark (it's old and I can't adjust the brightness any higher, have to store pic and modify the gamma to view the finer details in darker pics) I have never seen a GMC from those years up close, as far as I know there are none here in the Netherlands.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

TwinTurbo · 11-29-2003, 06:57 PM

I like the turbo regal and the GN, there's a guy in Germany that has a GNX, probably the only one on this side of the pond. Man would I love to have that car...maybe someday I'll own a GN or turbo regal too. That engine is not for the truck, it's for my corvette, it's got a full 5 stage 5 gal. dry sump system and a ZF 6 speed transmission.
But.. back to topic. I really like the dark colored trucks...as for whees I was thinking maybe some convo pros. I'd love to have 16" wheels on them but tires can be hard to find, I have 16x12 and 16x11 on my vette and the only stuff that fits are hoosier pro street radials.

Porkchop · 11-29-2003, 09:34 PM

Your truck looks great. Your plans sound good too.
Have any pictures of that regal?

.38 special · 11-30-2003, 04:19 AM

Twin Turbo, I don't know if you are finished with the project, but that vette is/will be very impressive to say the least. And what a blast to drive--man I love turbo cars.

here is a descent picture of mine.

.38 special · 11-30-2003, 04:22 AM

I sure would like to see some pictures of the vette. Is it a c5 or a c4 or??? lets see what you got -finished or not- if you have pictures.

TwinTurbo · 11-30-2003, 05:49 AM

I'll post some pics later,but don't want to hijack this thread.

As for the regal/GN cars, most people here will think it's a slow POS (they don't know any better), that makes it REALLY cool

love your regal man.

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2003, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by .38 special
I sure would like to see some pictures of the vette. Is it a c5 or a c4 or???

Wrong on both counts, it's a C3

TwinTurbo · 11-30-2003, 02:36 PM

Here's the vette, what it looked like:

I have more pics of the mess that it is now (all parts) but the server is down.

.38 special · 11-30-2003, 03:26 PM

Wow, I wanna play. It's very clean. Is that a 1980?

About the Buick:
Not a whole lot of people know what it is, especially since it is a t-type, not a gn, and alot of people who do recognize it-- don't realize the only difference is that the gn only came in black. I've often been asked: "Bet you wish it was a grand national?"
Oh well, you can spend a million years trying to educate the ignorant.

About people on here not knowing what it is, I would have to disagree. I get more looks and recogition when in the car from people driving lowered, tricked out, gm trucks than anyone else.

I think if anything some guys don't know how fast they are and can be.

TwinTurbo · 11-30-2003, 03:31 PM

The car is a 1982 Cross-Fire Injection automatic, well it was...no longer.

By people over here I meant over here in the Netherlands LOL

TIMSPEED · 11-30-2003, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by .38 special
don't realize the only difference is that the gn only came in black.

I thought the T-type's were column shift, and then the GN's were Console? Or were MOST T-type's column, but COULD be ordered as Console? I'm currently looking for either a T-Type or a GN, and I thought that was the difference..if the only difference is color/emblems, then I'll just buy a ratted out T-type with a strong engine/tranny and then have it repainted/badged

.38 special · 11-30-2003, 11:00 PM

Here is a small history lesson on Turbo Buicks:

They were made from 79 or 80-87.
The Grand National (the only turbo Buicks that most people are familiar with) were made from 84-87.
In 1984 they started using fuel injection.
And in 1986 they went to a different setup using an intercooler.

Regals with turbos include gns, t-types, turbo t's, and some limiteds.

Timspeed, I think you are thinking of a limited. They are rare and came with a wide variety of options including the turbo 3.8liter, bench seat, and vinyl top. They make an excellent sleeper.

In 1987 The T-type actually became the Turbo T. So my car is actually a Turbo T. But absolutely nobody knows what that is so I call it a T-type.

The only differences between the gn and T are:
you could get a T in a variety of colors, gn=black.
most T's=chrome bumpers.
T's=no spoiler
wheels were different
seats on the gn are two tone.
and thats all.

I wouldn't rebadge a T, personally. They are very desirable too.
Also I see alot more gn's than T-types.
The main thing you want to know is buy an 86 or 87 if you want to go fast.
Sorry so long, but man, you got me started.

TwinTurbo · 11-30-2003, 11:10 PM

Hey man, I learned something new today COOL

Ric83 · 12-02-2003, 12:45 AM

Clean truck and a turbo-t, what could be better?
Very nice!!

Jonboy · 12-02-2003, 11:58 AM

Sweet rides, for sure. BTW, the T's are also lighter than a GN due to the wheels. The GN's had heavy steel wheels, the T's have the finned aluminum wheels. I had an 85 GN for a while, but that is not really in the same category as the 86-87 cars....

KShortell · 12-02-2003, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by .38 special
As requested, here are a couple of pictures of my truck.
Sorry it took so long.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! Another straight, original truck with a hood ornament (+5 points)!

LOHRTBT · 12-02-2003, 02:00 PM

Nice Truck and T-Type.

.38 special · 12-02-2003, 09:53 PM

Thanks

.38 special · 12-03-2003, 01:04 AM

Jonboy,
I just saw your post. You forgot something: t's were also lighter because they used aluminum bumper brackets.

and most of them had less options

11-29-2003, 05:39 PM	#1
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	picures of my truck As requested, here are a couple of pictures of my truck. Sorry it took so long. Attached Images __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

11-29-2003, 05:47 PM	#3
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Things I would like to do for the appearance: -remove the redneck tips and just dump it -drop it just a little -put the cheap cragar chrome five spokes(you know, the ones on every drag car at the strip) -maybe a billet grille -a long time down the road when this paint gets pretty bad, I would like to paint it baby blue metallic Attached Images __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

11-29-2003, 05:52 PM	#4
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	What do you mean about the grille? And yes, I got your pm--I guess I got the same problem with it that you have--I didn't know that I got it until you said something. And thank you for finally answering my question (that's really all I wanted to know). Why is your name Twin Turbo? __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

11-29-2003, 06:25 PM	#6
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Holy crap, please tell me that's not in your truck. What do you think about the turbo regal? You ought to be able to appreciate it. What do the rest of you guys think about the truck? __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

11-29-2003, 06:57 PM	#8
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I like the turbo regal and the GN, there's a guy in Germany that has a GNX, probably the only one on this side of the pond. Man would I love to have that car...maybe someday I'll own a GN or turbo regal too. That engine is not for the truck, it's for my corvette, it's got a full 5 stage 5 gal. dry sump system and a ZF 6 speed transmission. But.. back to topic. I really like the dark colored trucks...as for whees I was thinking maybe some convo pros. I'd love to have 16" wheels on them but tires can be hard to find, I have 16x12 and 16x11 on my vette and the only stuff that fits are hoosier pro street radials. Last edited by TwinTurbo; 11-29-2003 at 07:00 PM.

11-29-2003, 05:41 PM	#2
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Nice truck, what's with the grille???? Oh yea, did ya get my PM????

11-29-2003, 06:15 PM	#5
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Because of this Oh, it's a GMC, my monitor is really dark (it's old and I can't adjust the brightness any higher, have to store pic and modify the gamma to view the finer details in darker pics) I have never seen a GMC from those years up close, as far as I know there are none here in the Netherlands.

11-29-2003, 09:34 PM	#9
Porkchop Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Dowagiac, MI US Posts: 579	Your truck looks great. Your plans sound good too. Have any pictures of that regal?

11-30-2003, 04:19 AM	#10
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Twin Turbo, I don't know if you are finished with the project, but that vette is/will be very impressive to say the least. And what a blast to drive--man I love turbo cars. here is a descent picture of mine. Attached Images __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

11-30-2003, 04:22 AM	#11
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	I sure would like to see some pictures of the vette. Is it a c5 or a c4 or??? lets see what you got -finished or not- if you have pictures. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal Last edited by .38 special; 11-30-2003 at 05:13 AM.

11-30-2003, 05:49 AM	#12
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I'll post some pics later,but don't want to hijack this thread. As for the regal/GN cars, most people here will think it's a slow POS (they don't know any better), that makes it REALLY cool love your regal man.

11-30-2003, 02:36 PM	#14
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Here's the vette, what it looked like: I have more pics of the mess that it is now (all parts) but the server is down.

11-30-2003, 03:26 PM	#15
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Wow, I wanna play. It's very clean. Is that a 1980? About the Buick: Not a whole lot of people know what it is, especially since it is a t-type, not a gn, and alot of people who do recognize it-- don't realize the only difference is that the gn only came in black. I've often been asked: "Bet you wish it was a grand national?" Oh well, you can spend a million years trying to educate the ignorant. About people on here not knowing what it is, I would have to disagree. I get more looks and recogition when in the car from people driving lowered, tricked out, gm trucks than anyone else. I think if anything some guys don't know how fast they are and can be. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal Last edited by .38 special; 11-30-2003 at 03:29 PM.

11-30-2003, 03:31 PM	#16
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	The car is a 1982 Cross-Fire Injection automatic, well it was...no longer. By people over here I meant over here in the Netherlands LOL Last edited by TwinTurbo; 11-30-2003 at 04:20 PM.

11-30-2003, 11:00 PM	#18
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Here is a small history lesson on Turbo Buicks: They were made from 79 or 80-87. The Grand National (the only turbo Buicks that most people are familiar with) were made from 84-87. In 1984 they started using fuel injection. And in 1986 they went to a different setup using an intercooler. Regals with turbos include gns, t-types, turbo t's, and some limiteds. Timspeed, I think you are thinking of a limited. They are rare and came with a wide variety of options including the turbo 3.8liter, bench seat, and vinyl top. They make an excellent sleeper. In 1987 The T-type actually became the Turbo T. So my car is actually a Turbo T. But absolutely nobody knows what that is so I call it a T-type. The only differences between the gn and T are: you could get a T in a variety of colors, gn=black. most T's=chrome bumpers. T's=no spoiler wheels were different seats on the gn are two tone. and thats all. I wouldn't rebadge a T, personally. They are very desirable too. Also I see alot more gn's than T-types. The main thing you want to know is buy an 86 or 87 if you want to go fast. Sorry so long, but man, you got me started. __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal Last edited by .38 special; 11-30-2003 at 11:02 PM.



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11-30-2003, 11:10 PM	#19
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12-02-2003, 09:53 PM	#24
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Thanks __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

12-03-2003, 01:04 AM	#25
.38 special Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston area Posts: 65	Jonboy, I just saw your post. You forgot something: t's were also lighter because they used aluminum bumper brackets. and most of them had less options __________________ Turbo Joe 1987 GMC sierra 1987 Buick Turbo Regal

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