1986 Buick Grand National/T-Type

Up for sale is my Buick of about 6 years. I was told it is a Grand National from the previous owner. I have found no reason to believe different. The Vin shows it to be a T-type which is correct for a GN in 1986. I not trying to sell a clone. I know there are many out there.

I purchased this car from the second owners as a roller. Vehicle check says four owners. I believe the guy I bought it from had to change the title to his name after his dad gave it to him. Second owner had car repainted by a local body shop in early 2000's. He build the car with is dad then abandoned the project after a spun rod bearing. I had the engine professionally built with many aftermarket parts. Only things stock under the hood is the crank. block and fuel injector rail that I can think of now.  

Car runs good and strong.  Does not burn oil or drink coolant.  Only problem I had with engine was a lock nut on a roller rocker came loose shortly after it was built. I have never had it at the track so I can't tell you what it runs. It's set around 18 psi now.  Had it up to 23 psi and it's incredbily fast! It was a cruise night car for me then I bought a Cobra. This car went to the backburner.   I have had the car out three times in the last two years. I may have put 300-400 miles tops on it since it's been running. So I'm looking to make room for a new project.  This car is not a museum piece.  It shows well and is a great show and cruise night car. But if your looking for a 10 out of 10 mint car this is not for you.

The bad. Digital dash doesn't work all the time. Fuel pressure gauge mounted on hood isn't showing accurate readings. No a/c or heat. Manual brakes. It had a powermaster but I prefer the piece of mind that the brakes won't fail me. I built a custom exhaust and it may be to loud for some. Hood insulator is gone. It was dirty and I didn't like the way it looked. Some seepage from oil pan gasket. The paint looks good. It's not factory good.  People always commented on how good the car looked.  There is some surface rust on the bottoms of doors. No rot or holes. You can see in pics the bottom inside lips of doors were repaired. I do not know where else there may be bondo. I am very particular on vehicles. Pics do not show imperfections well. There are some here and there.  Serious buyers should see car in person. Going down the road or 5 foot away it looks very good.  I do not want any disappointments.

Interior is in decent shape. Seats look very good. Some wear shows on dash and doors. Headliner is good. Steering wheel leather is very good. Stock radio works. Sometime it takes a few seconds to come on. Power antenna works. Power windows work but are slow. Common with these cars. Glass is all good. Pro comp boost/vac. water temp. oil pressure mounted above glove box. Pro comp tach middle of dash. Scan master.

The engine consist of.

$1950 spent at machine shop. Large K&N. Ls1 air meter. MAF translator. Precisions intercooler. Coolmist progressive alky. nbsp;GN 1 polished large throttle body and dog house. GN1 ported and polished intake. nbsp;RJC power plate. JE forged pistons. H rods. Comp 212 roller cam kit. roller rockers. RJC head gaskets and head clamps. ARP studs and bolts. GN 1 aluminum heads and valve covers. nbsp;poston headers. nbsp;Precisions turbo. pre turbo oil filter. stainless down pipe. new front cover with high volume oil pump. new water pump. new oil pan. nbsp;RJC biggie oil filter adaptor. aluminum underdrive pullies. voltage booster. A/C delete accessory bracket. aluminum radiator. low profile electric fan. Mini starter. complete new wiring harness. 50 lbs injectors. holley fuel pressure regulator. RJC RM plug wires. turbo tweak alky chip. PCV air/oil separator. brand new battery. brand new GM ignition box. RJC rear motor brace.

Pats torque converter. new transmission. old one had a crack in the housing. Aluminum driveshaft. Aftermarket rear end upper and lower control arms. Stock rear end in great shape. Gas tank is in good shape with walbro pump that is hot wired.

Weld wheels with brand new tires.  Nitto drags on the back.

I have a aftermarket big front sway bar that isn't on the car but will come with it.

There are many extras I will include if buy it now is reached. Front drag skinnies I bought but never put on car. They are used but nice. spare fuel pump. car cover. another turbo and lots of other stuff I have lying around.

Anyone that knows these cars and how much their parts are will know how much money is into this car.

Any questions please ask. I'm sure I have missed some things. Money scammers can move on to your next victim.

Thanks!

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