new classic owner 1936 olds coupe

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October 8th, 2013, 07:52 PM

gsxrking193

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new classic owner 1936 olds coupe

just aquired this car its a very solid clean car. but it has a 54 buick engine and 3 speed manual trans. engine is not locked up trans looks good shifts good trying to modernize it a bit looking to see what the drive line is worth any ideas? thanks

October 9th, 2013, 06:17 AM

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Welcome, sounds like a cool car, let's have some pic's.

October 9th, 2013, 07:13 AM

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Welcome. Lets see some pics. I'm not familiar with the older cars. I'm sure someone on here will have some good advice for ya.

October 9th, 2013, 08:37 AM

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Ive got to get some uploaded from my phone. im trying to choose weather to keep the 54 engine or sell the drive line and put a modern engine in it fuel injected etc id like to put a 6 speed manual trans also if the 54 doesnt work out.

October 9th, 2013, 09:26 AM

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From a hot rod standpoint, the rarity of a period correct hot rod with the Buick engine in it would make it quite unique depending on what the setup looks like.