1970 GS Stage 1 / Frame Off Restoration
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Fuel Tank |
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Rear View - Left Side |
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Rear View - Right Side (Note Factory Shocks!) |
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2.5" Exhaust System w/ Dyno Max Mufflers |
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Cro Moly Driveshaft Loop |
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Stock Lower Control Arms |
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Front Suspension - Left Side |
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Front Suspension - Right Side |
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Underside |
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Engine Bay |
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Engine Bay |
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Engine Bay |
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Engine Bay - Driver Side View |
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Engine Bay - Passenger Side View |
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Clutch Fan Assembly |
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Engine Bay |
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Engine Bay |
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Wiper Motor |
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Factory Rally Steering Wheel |
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Dash |
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Seats |
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Door Panel / Driver Side |
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Interior |
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This shot shows the Temp Gauge hidden inside the Left Side A/C vent. |
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Factory Radio |
| 1970 GS Stage 1 Specs | |
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# 1 This is basically a stock rebuild on a 8.5 to 1 - 1971 Buick 455. This will give us a good baseline to start with. |
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| Motor | 1971 Buick 455 (Non Stage 1) |
| Block | GM - 1231738 |
| Heads | GM - 1237661 - Standard Size Valves - Not Stage 1 |
| Intake | GM - 1236403 |
| Pistons | GM 8.5 to 1 Compression - 1237454 |
| Exhaust Manifold (Left Side) | GM - 1233451 |
| Exhaust Manifold (Right Side) | GM - 1383648 |
| Timing Cover | GM - 1230345 |
| Fan Pulley | GM - 1238156 |
| Crank Pulley | GM - 1235779 |
| Carb | Quadrajet # 7041540 MF |
| Distributor | GM - 1112077 |
| Cam | TA 288-98H |
| Starter | RobbMC Performance Lightweight Mini Starter |
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# 2 This will be a "Stock Appearing" 455 and should make almost double the HP as Motor # 1 |
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| 1970 Buick 455 Stage 1 - Specs will be posted once motor is built | |
| Drivetrain: | |
| Tranny | Turbo 350 (Behind Baseline Motor) |
| Converter | Hughes 3,000 Stall (Behind Baseline Motor) |
| Driveshaft | Stock GM |
| Rear End | 12 Bolt / Moser Engineering |
| Gears | 3:90 Ratio / Auburn Posi Unit |
| Wheels | Factory 15" Buick Rallye Wheels |
| Front Tires | BF Goodrich Radial TA's 235/60R15 |
| Rear Tires | BF Goodrich Radial TA's 275/60R15 |
| Cooling System / Fuel System: | |
| Radiator | Factory Appearing Aluminum Reproduction Alumitech Reproductions |
| Fuel Pump | Factory Stage 1 |
| Fuel Pick Up Tube | RobbMC Performance 1/2" |
| Fuel Tank | Factory GM |
| Exhaust, Brakes & Suspension: | |
| Exhaust | Torque Tech 2.5" Aluminized Mandral Bent w/ X-Pipe |
| Mufflers | Dyno Max |
| Manifolds | Factory Cast Iron - Ported by GHP |
| Front Brakes | Wilwood Light Weight Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Wilwood Light Weight Discs |
| Rear Control Arms (Upper) | Factory GM |
| Rear Control Arms (Lower) | Factory GM (Boxed) |
| Front Shocks & Springs | Factory GM |
| Rear Shocks & Springs | Factory GM |
| Interior: | |
| Seats | Factory Buckets |
| Shifter | Factory Floor Shift |
| Gauges | Factory - Oil, Temp, & Fuel |
| Tachometer | Factory |
| Aftermarket Gauges | Auto Meter / Temp & Oil (Hidden fromView) |
| Steering Wheel | Factory GS Sport Wheel (3 Spoke) |
| Roll Cage | 6 Point Cro-Moly |
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| Looks totally Stock! | |
| Paint and Fab Work: | |
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| Chrome Work | |
| J & D Plating (Website Link Coming Soon) Phone (651)-251-7400 | |
Page 1 - Chassis & Body
Page 2 - Body & Paint Work / Interior
Page 3 - Engine / Drivetrain
Page 4 - Finished Product
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