1st Gen J-body

[Sven the Sexman]

So, the Z24 has finally made it to NC...car is still super clean underneath with no rust to be seen. I was surprised how well it still runs on the 9 year old fuel. Gotta do some preliminary checks as well as some cleaning before I can do too much with it...then again, it's getting taken apart soon too...









Also, along with the car came a plethora of hard to find things like bumpers, nose piece, and ground effects.







And, doubt anyone will care...but I have the original wheels for it as well...here's a pic of two of them.



It'll be a fun thing to work on...and if the 2.8 dies, it'll get something with more power. :th_nanana:

 

[DanPrixGTP]

L67 swap?

 

[Sven the Sexman]

L67 swap?

Close...L36 turbo.

 

[DanPrixGTP]

Turbo L36 in this car, would be fun... Very fun.

 

[Sven the Sexman]

Turbo L36 in this car, would be fun... Very fun.

It wouldn't have an auto either if that happens.

 

[DanPrixGTP]

Is this the Resurrection of Anna Nicole? Kinda.

 

[Sven the Sexman]

Is this the Resurrection of Anna Nicole? Kinda.

Almost...for now it's just get her back to good. It needs a lot of maintenance stuff from sitting forever. Then, I'll probably try to find a 282 to stuff behind the current engine...then if the engine grenades, 3800 swap...then turbo later on.

 

[Bio248]

always loved my friends Z24 for absolutely no reason. it wasn't even fast, just loud. i like the shape of the bodies.

 

[Sven the Sexman]

always loved my friends Z24 for absolutely no reason. it wasn't even fast, just loud. i like the shape of the bodies.

Due to the trans and a few old school Holley Performance engine goodies, this one scoots pretty well. The body style is highly reminiscent of the E30...too bad it's not RWD like those though.

 

[blueguy]

Mileage?

Looks awesome for it's age.

'85?

 

[Sven the Sexman]

Mileage?

Looks awesome for it's age.

'85?

True mileage is unknown, but it is VERY low (less than 40k)...and it's a 1986...first year for the Z24. But, truthfully, it's on it's 3rd or so engine and 3rd or 4th transmission.

 

[blueguy]

What's the odo say? lol

I know my old '86 Century coupe only had a 5 digit odometer and was brand new at 100k

 

[Sven the Sexman]

What's the odo say? lol

I know my old '86 Century coupe only had a 5 digit odometer and was brand new at 100k

This has the digital dash that has been swapped due to typical cluster failures.

 

[blueguy]

Ah.

Mine was basic as basic got.

No passenger mirror, power nothing, AM radio. It did have AC though.

http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/buick/century_4gen/century_4_coupe/1985.html

I would agree with everything except the quarter mile figures...I had a header, straight pipe, open element circle filter around the TBI port (mind you I'm sure it still didn't make 92 horsepower that it advertised)...and it went 18.9 @ 70.00001, lolllll. I think.

 

[Sven the Sexman]

Ah.

Mine was basic as basic got.

No passenger mirror, power nothing, AM radio. It did have AC though.

http://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/buick/century_4gen/century_4_coupe/1985.html

I would agree with everything except the quarter mile figures...I had a header, straight pipe, open element circle filter around the TBI port (mind you I'm sure it still didn't make 92 horsepower that it advertised)...and it went 18.9 @ 70.00001, lolllll. I think.

This is not that basic. LOL The Z24 had the digital dash, the 2.8L "HO" V6 and power things. This is an auto car...for now.