1982 T-Top
Just an Olds Guy
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From: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
That's pretty wide open. What kind of advice are you looking for? I never cared for the T tops because they were noisy, leaked and took up a lot of trunk space. Had that on my 82 and sold it a year later. The 230 CI engine grossly underpowers the car. It's a Buick engine BTW. Nice riding car, but nothing special about it.
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From: Elko,NV
I'm just looking for any advice on things to watch for, or difficult repairs. I know a little about the Buick 3.8 I eventually want to get into some performance parts. I originally though about a 455/TH400 with Lightning Rods, but I think i'll keep the 231 for quite awhile
Just an Olds Guy
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 24,528
From: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
The T top channels can rust out. There are kits to rebuild them though. Steel Rubber has the T top rubber parts.
If you're going to a 455, instead of the TH400 consider the 200 4R. It will give you the same bottom performance plus it has an overdrive gear that yields .67:1 at final drive. It will bolt up to a 455. Just need to setup the TV cable properly.
BTW, the lightning rod shifters (Hurst) were only offered on the 83/84 HO's so getting them will be a real hunt.
If you're going to a 455, instead of the TH400 consider the 200 4R. It will give you the same bottom performance plus it has an overdrive gear that yields .67:1 at final drive. It will bolt up to a 455. Just need to setup the TV cable properly.
BTW, the lightning rod shifters (Hurst) were only offered on the 83/84 HO's so getting them will be a real hunt.
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