87 Turbo T f/s......

Slo86GN · 09-06-2005, 06:02 PM

Just when I thought I was ready to build a nice Buick, job schedule changes and puts me in a predicament. Looks like I will be gone from home for an extended period of time and I can't stand the thought of Ol Gray sitting there, under a car cover, going to waste. So, decided to see if I can sell her and move on to something else when I eventually get the time.

1987 Turbo T....172K miles....graphite gray with WO2 blackout trim....gray cloth interior....original GA delivered car, sold at Duke Buick in Augusta, GA in June of 87. I'm the third registered owner and can trace the history back to the original owner....car has never been out of the GA/FL/AL area. All original paperwork, including bill of sale, window sticker, owner's manuals, maintenance records.....receipts for most all work done to car. Originally was not a G80 posi car, but posi unit was dealer intalled...have receipt. Car is rust free other than a few small (pinhead sized) bubbles on the trunk lid and around the driver's door keylock. Clean CARFAX showing no accidents and trail of ownership. Interior is a little faded and dirty, but considering the age, I've seen a LOT worse. Driver's seat has some small/medium splits in the seat cushion, but the passenger and rear seat are in VGC. Headliner is in good shape as well....no sagging/hanging anywhere.

Mods.......Right now the car is pretty much stock.

Turbonetics Cheetah Stage 3
009/42.5# injs
Walbro 340 w/Casper's hotwire kit
Adj fuel press reg w/rail mount gauge
JC chip
ported elbow
deleted cat
Hooker 2 1/2" catback
LT1 MAF w/Translator
MAF pipe
K&N cone filter
external trans cooler
Scanmaster 2 for tuning
VDO boost gauge
Casper fan switch

Now to the good stuff. Here's a list of parts that come with the car. The parts on this list are BRAND NEW.....never been on the car. It's part of the buildup I was going to do on the car til schedule changed.

GT6152S turbo (4" inlet, 2 1/2" outlet)
Adj H/D wastegate with adaptor bracket
Terry Houston 3" SS downpipe
3 1/2" MAF pipe with adaptors
Motron 60# injectors
B&M HD trans cooler
Pat's 12" 3200 l/u stall
OEM GM headgasket set
ARP head bolts
Cloyes timing chain

I also have a good used PTE FMIC with 3" aluminum pipes to go with the car. I'm also waiting on a set of heads to be finished for it. Factory cast iron heads, but being treated to a good street/strip port job by Coupe Performance in Covington, GA. Scott, who is doing the heads, is pretty well known in the Mustang world. He's done heads for Brad Brand, Tim Matherly, and a few other well known Mustang racers, so the heads will be done right. They already have LT1 springs, good locks/keepers, and 3 angle valve job. So, these heads will be a VERY nice addition to the car.

Issues with the car......

Right now, the only real issue with the car is the climate controls. Mechanically, the car is very sound, even with the higher miles. It doesn't smoke, knock, or act crazy.....I've driven the car from GA to Albany, NY and back again w/o a lick of trouble. If nothing else, Ol Gray is dependable as can be.

Really don't want to sell the car, but looks like I will be gone from home til end of November.....I just can't see letting the car sit for that long when someone could be bringing her back to full glory and enjoying the car. Asking $9,500 with everything.

Pics can be seen here: http://boosted6.com/Evil87GN/

IF interested or have any questions, either PM me or shoot me an email at Slo86GN@yahoo.com

Slo86GN · 09-09-2005, 10:41 PM

Forgot to add that I also have these parts to add to the pile..lol.:

Metco billet LCAs w/relocation brackets
RJC Power Plate

IF the car doesn't sell, will be "forced" to start putting parts on the car....if I ever get time off from work....

ITSAV6 · 09-13-2005, 09:06 AM

The T looks better than described. Very clean car.

Slo86GN · 09-13-2005, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the bump Doug......looks like I'm getting extended in Alabama for another week....at least I'm not going to PA now...lol. If Ol Gray is still in my posession by the time Scott gets done with the heads, it's gonna be time for some parts to get added. Guess people are scared of the mileage.....heck, I would drive OG back to NY again if need be.....dependable as can be.

ITSAV6 · 09-13-2005, 10:12 AM

Its the care one gets not the miles!

Max · 09-20-2005, 12:19 AM

Dude the same thing happened with me and my 87 GN. I had all intentions in returning it to its much needed glory status, but constant deployments kept me from giving it the attention it needed. It was sad, but necessary to get rid of the car in order it keep it in a good home. Good luck on finding a buyer....

Jaxon · 10-18-2005, 10:48 PM

Is the car still for sale? Any update since your last post?

Slo86GN · 10-19-2005, 04:33 PM

If somebody has the money, it's still for sale. It may be a few weeks before I get back home though.....got sent out on another field assignment....This time I'm in sunny, warm Hammond, Indiana....just down the lake from Chicago. Sorry I didn't reply sooner, but we're working 12 hr shifts, and I'm on nights, so getting on the Net has been a luxury....LOL.

I did get the THDP and dump installed, as well as the Power Plate. 21# of boost with a few gallons of 112 in a tank of 93. Now it just kills the tires at anything below 35 mph. Also, car now has Telstars on it, and looks MUCH better. Here's a pic as an update.

09-06-2005, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Slo86GN Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Back in GA....finally Posts: 141	87 Turbo T f/s...... Just when I thought I was ready to build a nice Buick, job schedule changes and puts me in a predicament. Looks like I will be gone from home for an extended period of time and I can't stand the thought of Ol Gray sitting there, under a car cover, going to waste. So, decided to see if I can sell her and move on to something else when I eventually get the time. 1987 Turbo T....172K miles....graphite gray with WO2 blackout trim....gray cloth interior....original GA delivered car, sold at Duke Buick in Augusta, GA in June of 87. I'm the third registered owner and can trace the history back to the original owner....car has never been out of the GA/FL/AL area. All original paperwork, including bill of sale, window sticker, owner's manuals, maintenance records.....receipts for most all work done to car. Originally was not a G80 posi car, but posi unit was dealer intalled...have receipt. Car is rust free other than a few small (pinhead sized) bubbles on the trunk lid and around the driver's door keylock. Clean CARFAX showing no accidents and trail of ownership. Interior is a little faded and dirty, but considering the age, I've seen a LOT worse. Driver's seat has some small/medium splits in the seat cushion, but the passenger and rear seat are in VGC. Headliner is in good shape as well....no sagging/hanging anywhere. Mods.......Right now the car is pretty much stock. Turbonetics Cheetah Stage 3 009/42.5# injs Walbro 340 w/Casper's hotwire kit Adj fuel press reg w/rail mount gauge JC chip ported elbow deleted cat Hooker 2 1/2" catback LT1 MAF w/Translator MAF pipe K&N cone filter external trans cooler Scanmaster 2 for tuning VDO boost gauge Casper fan switch Now to the good stuff. Here's a list of parts that come with the car. The parts on this list are BRAND NEW.....never been on the car. It's part of the buildup I was going to do on the car til schedule changed. GT6152S turbo (4" inlet, 2 1/2" outlet) Adj H/D wastegate with adaptor bracket Terry Houston 3" SS downpipe 3 1/2" MAF pipe with adaptors Motron 60# injectors B&M HD trans cooler Pat's 12" 3200 l/u stall OEM GM headgasket set ARP head bolts Cloyes timing chain I also have a good used PTE FMIC with 3" aluminum pipes to go with the car. I'm also waiting on a set of heads to be finished for it. Factory cast iron heads, but being treated to a good street/strip port job by Coupe Performance in Covington, GA. Scott, who is doing the heads, is pretty well known in the Mustang world. He's done heads for Brad Brand, Tim Matherly, and a few other well known Mustang racers, so the heads will be done right. They already have LT1 springs, good locks/keepers, and 3 angle valve job. So, these heads will be a VERY nice addition to the car. Issues with the car...... Right now, the only real issue with the car is the climate controls. Mechanically, the car is very sound, even with the higher miles. It doesn't smoke, knock, or act crazy.....I've driven the car from GA to Albany, NY and back again w/o a lick of trouble. If nothing else, Ol Gray is dependable as can be. Really don't want to sell the car, but looks like I will be gone from home til end of November.....I just can't see letting the car sit for that long when someone could be bringing her back to full glory and enjoying the car. Asking $9,500 with everything. Pics can be seen here: http://boosted6.com/Evil87GN/ IF interested or have any questions, either PM me or shoot me an email at Slo86GN@yahoo.com __________________ Lonnie Missing the Buicks

09-09-2005, 10:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Slo86GN Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Back in GA....finally Posts: 141	Forgot to add that I also have these parts to add to the pile..lol.: Metco billet LCAs w/relocation brackets RJC Power Plate IF the car doesn't sell, will be "forced" to start putting parts on the car....if I ever get time off from work.... __________________ Lonnie Missing the Buicks

09-13-2005, 09:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
ITSAV6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South GA Posts: 135	ttt The T looks better than described. Very clean car. __________________ '87 T,Aquamarine,all crome,landau top,cornering lamps,7.90 1/8mile@85.96mph w/Red93 chip@20psi. New times with new motor,TE61,stock ic-8.0 @ 85 with 13#,7.7 @ 88 with 17#(blew ROL head gasket on this pass!) Check my South GA Buick Board www.sogaturbobuicks.4t.com

09-13-2005, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Slo86GN Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Back in GA....finally Posts: 141	Thanks for the bump Doug......looks like I'm getting extended in Alabama for another week....at least I'm not going to PA now...lol. If Ol Gray is still in my posession by the time Scott gets done with the heads, it's gonna be time for some parts to get added. Guess people are scared of the mileage.....heck, I would drive OG back to NY again if need be.....dependable as can be. __________________ Lonnie Missing the Buicks

09-13-2005, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
ITSAV6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South GA Posts: 135	... Its the care one gets not the miles! __________________ '87 T,Aquamarine,all crome,landau top,cornering lamps,7.90 1/8mile@85.96mph w/Red93 chip@20psi. New times with new motor,TE61,stock ic-8.0 @ 85 with 13#,7.7 @ 88 with 17#(blew ROL head gasket on this pass!) Check my South GA Buick Board www.sogaturbobuicks.4t.com

09-20-2005, 12:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Max Back in Hiding Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kanehoe Bay, HI Posts: 896	Sympathy Dude the same thing happened with me and my 87 GN. I had all intentions in returning it to its much needed glory status, but constant deployments kept me from giving it the attention it needed. It was sad, but necessary to get rid of the car in order it keep it in a good home. Good luck on finding a buyer.... __________________ Mark it Zero!! Hero Hero

10-18-2005, 10:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jaxon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2	Is the car still for sale? Any update since your last post?

10-19-2005, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Slo86GN Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Back in GA....finally Posts: 141	If somebody has the money, it's still for sale. It may be a few weeks before I get back home though.....got sent out on another field assignment....This time I'm in sunny, warm Hammond, Indiana....just down the lake from Chicago. Sorry I didn't reply sooner, but we're working 12 hr shifts, and I'm on nights, so getting on the Net has been a luxury....LOL. I did get the THDP and dump installed, as well as the Power Plate. 21# of boost with a few gallons of 112 in a tank of 93. Now it just kills the tires at anything below 35 mph. Also, car now has Telstars on it, and looks MUCH better. Here's a pic as an update. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Lonnie Missing the Buicks

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