Project Junkyard Dog

Dennis P Chapman · 10-03-2013, 10:41 PM

You need to move out of Montana don't sell it hang in there.

Joe Toller · 10-03-2013, 11:02 PM

I'm just really bummed I didn't get to run it. It seemed like nothing would go my way once I got done collecting parts and started building!

2014 is a LOOONNGGG ways away for me!

Joe Toller · 10-06-2013, 02:06 PM

This car hates me, or is cursed! Went to put it away for the year, broke the windshield. Between all the hold-ups during the build, then hustling to finally get it done only to lose to the weather, I swear either this car doesn't want to be a race car or some higher power doesn't want me racing it!

Joe Toller · 10-13-2013, 08:29 PM

Well, if you ever want to build one of these carb turbo Buicks as a "dime rocket" or a budget build...don't. They can be done, but not cheaply. I should have known better; the wife said this car had bad juju. The parts are just not out there. I can also tell you, do NOT offset grind a Buick V6 crank, they will try to come apart. I am lucky mine didn't. I am aborting this project, it's been nothing but bad luck and over budget and honestly, not fun anymore. I am working with a U/SA Ford for now, I will not give up on a budget build, but I think I will stay V8 and naturally aspirated. Thanks for all the replies and support on this adventure. The body is headed off to be restored to a fresh car, the rest, not sure yet...

Marty Knox · 10-14-2013, 09:10 AM

Sorry to hear you've given up on this project, but I understand. I was going to get back into Stock 4 years ago - had a 66 Chevelle 300 4 door. Bought a 69 Camaro to run instead because I could use a 4 speed, but when NHRA lowered the indexes I got discouraged. Camaro was becoming a money pit so I sold it and got almost all my money back. Glad to hear you're pursuing another one.

Joe Toller · 10-14-2013, 12:47 PM

I am bound and determined to run Stock; I need to quit trying to reinvent the wheel and have something no one else has, and stick to the basics that work and do them well. I will stick to a simple, light chassis with moderate parts availability, a small V8 I can find replacement parts for, and keep it simple and fun! I don't want a record, I just wanna qualify and race!

I need to remind myself of this as I get into a project, I am my own worst enemy...

Billy Nees · 10-14-2013, 01:02 PM

YOU need to focus and stick to one thing. If you think that a Maverick is easier than a Buick then you're in for quite a learning experience. You're going to find that the hardest part of doing a Ford is finding specific part numbers that are 40+ years old. At least a V6 Buick is a V6 Buick except for maybe the intakeand heads and they're quite common. Good luck and I hope you're new project gets finished and works well for you.

10-03-2013, 10:41 PM	#1
Dennis P Chapman VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toms River NJ Posts: 1,594 Likes: 415 Liked 53 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog You need to move out of Montana don't sell it hang in there. __________________ Dennis P Chapman 1904 STK NHRA National Record Holder Car Owner.

10-03-2013, 11:02 PM	#2
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I'm just really bummed I didn't get to run it. It seemed like nothing would go my way once I got done collecting parts and started building! 2014 is a LOOONNGGG ways away for me! Last edited by Joe Toller; 10-13-2013 at 08:30 PM.

10-06-2013, 02:06 PM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog This car hates me, or is cursed! Went to put it away for the year, broke the windshield. Between all the hold-ups during the build, then hustling to finally get it done only to lose to the weather, I swear either this car doesn't want to be a race car or some higher power doesn't want me racing it!

10-13-2013, 08:29 PM	#4
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Well, if you ever want to build one of these carb turbo Buicks as a "dime rocket" or a budget build...don't. They can be done, but not cheaply. I should have known better; the wife said this car had bad juju. The parts are just not out there. I can also tell you, do NOT offset grind a Buick V6 crank, they will try to come apart. I am lucky mine didn't. I am aborting this project, it's been nothing but bad luck and over budget and honestly, not fun anymore. I am working with a U/SA Ford for now, I will not give up on a budget build, but I think I will stay V8 and naturally aspirated. Thanks for all the replies and support on this adventure. The body is headed off to be restored to a fresh car, the rest, not sure yet...

10-14-2013, 09:10 AM	#5
Marty Knox Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Freeland MI Posts: 179 Likes: 283 Liked 44 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog Sorry to hear you've given up on this project, but I understand. I was going to get back into Stock 4 years ago - had a 66 Chevelle 300 4 door. Bought a 69 Camaro to run instead because I could use a 4 speed, but when NHRA lowered the indexes I got discouraged. Camaro was becoming a money pit so I sold it and got almost all my money back. Glad to hear you're pursuing another one. __________________ Marty Knox 3071 STK

10-14-2013, 12:47 PM	#6
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog I am bound and determined to run Stock; I need to quit trying to reinvent the wheel and have something no one else has, and stick to the basics that work and do them well. I will stick to a simple, light chassis with moderate parts availability, a small V8 I can find replacement parts for, and keep it simple and fun! I don't want a record, I just wanna qualify and race! I need to remind myself of this as I get into a project, I am my own worst enemy...

10-14-2013, 01:02 PM	#7
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,493 Likes: 3,595 Liked 7,724 Times in 1,738 Posts	Re: Project Junkyard Dog YOU need to focus and stick to one thing. If you think that a Maverick is easier than a Buick then you're in for quite a learning experience. You're going to find that the hardest part of doing a Ford is finding specific part numbers that are 40+ years old. At least a V6 Buick is a V6 Buick except for maybe the intakeand heads and they're quite common. Good luck and I hope you're new project gets finished and works well for you. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K