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Offline Brian

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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #15 on: May 16, 2012, 10:33:32 AM »
The posi unit is the carrier.  The dimensions to where the ring gear mounts are different between the different ones--3.36 and lower are one, 3.23-2.93 are another, and 2.78 up is the third.   There are corresponding carriers that are open (non-posi) for all 3 different gear series. 
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #16 on: May 16, 2012, 01:20:28 PM »
So I just need to find a good ring and pinion.
Thanks Brian.
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #17 on: May 16, 2012, 07:40:11 PM »
Ok, a good ring and pinion or a source for a new setup..............Any one have any ideas?
The 323 would be available for barter or ?
Mike S.
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« Reply #18 on: May 17, 2012, 11:37:34 PM »
Got the ring and pinion coming in the mail. Jim at
J D Race & Restoration
3641 Southern Road
Richfield, OH 44286
was kind enough to sell me his last set.
Thanks to the group for the inputs.
Mike S
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Offline Dr Frankenbuick

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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2012, 06:55:12 AM »
Quote from: Brian on May 16, 2012, 06:52:49 AM
I have never come across any 2.93 gears for a Buick 10.2, but I think they do exist.


The 66 and 67 GS Skylark is a good place to look for 2.93 gears.  The 66 and 67 GS came standard with 2.93s when equipped with an automatic transmission.  The V6 Skylarks and Specials without AC and with an automatic transmission also came standard with 2.93s in 66 and 67.  Those would be a good places to start looking for anyone with the desire for a 10.2 293.

BTW - That is the way they should have built the Sportwagon - Very Nice!
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #20 on: May 19, 2012, 06:27:27 PM »
Finally got some pictures today at a local outing for the Historical Society. I will send these in two groups.

Mike S.
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #21 on: May 19, 2012, 06:31:50 PM »
Second group.

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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #22 on: May 19, 2012, 07:11:48 PM »
Mike, thanks for the pictures. Again, that is a very nice car. Great job.

Dan
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #23 on: May 19, 2012, 07:23:17 PM »
Thanks  Dan, the end is in sight, I think.
Mike S
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #24 on: May 19, 2012, 08:56:15 PM »
Very nice wagon Mike!  :hello2: :occasion14: Is the color Midnite Aqua Mist Poly?? It sure makes your wagon pop in my books. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #25 on: May 19, 2012, 09:46:06 PM »
I really don't know. The color is the same that is on my 66GS that has the factory lacquer that someone has put an clear coat over. I am not sure if something might have been added when it was sprayed. There seems to be a difference in the appearance of the door jambs, but those weren't cleared, so it is hard to say.
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #26 on: May 23, 2012, 06:49:48 PM »
More of as the GS wagon turns.................
Got the 293 gears and they look great. Had a lead on some ac hoses for a 65 or 66 GS and they weren't so great, so I still need to find a set of ac hoses to finish up the factory air installation. Starting to get hot here.............
Any help is always appreciated.
Mike S.
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #27 on: May 23, 2012, 07:35:16 PM »
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Re: Projects nearing completion
« Reply #28 on: May 23, 2012, 07:39:46 PM »
I think I have talked to him about hoses and all he has are the 300 setups.
Thanks Dan.
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