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Old May 19, 2018 | 07:42 AM
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Hey guys new to the forum ,. I’m here to learn from you guys . I just bought this Beauty looking for some knowledge. My first question is how hard is to put a 350 block in , looking to see if I can also add power steeling and lifted 3 inches because of the bad roads . Any input guys ??

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Old May 21, 2018 | 03:59 AM
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Interesting project, completely forgot about the Buick Special.... Until now, some background. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Special
 

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Originally Posted by Rich B.
Interesting project, completely forgot about the Buick Special.... Until now, some background. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Special
yes love that B body doing some research to see what is the best suspension I can put in . I’m putting cragar 15in 30 spoke and lifting 3 inches because the roads in Cuba are really bad
 
Old May 22, 2018 | 07:31 AM
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Your in Cuba and car's been there all those years, no way Never saw so many restored old vehicles or just in original condition that look new as there. Spent 6 weeks at Gitmo early 60's on shakedown cruise (Navy/rehabbed Tin Can) but not much sightseeing in those times.

I'd really like to see the 2 countries get closer, very interesting continent. We have a Havanese (sp.?) pup no less. Hope to follow your project more.
 

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Old May 22, 2018 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich B.
Your in Cuba and car's been there all those years, no way Never saw so many restored old vehicles or just in original condition that look new as there. Spent 6 weeks at Gitmo early 60's on shakedown cruise (Navy/rehabbed Tin Can) but not much sightseeing in those times.

I'd really like to see the 2 countries get closer, very interesting continent. We have a Havanese (sp.?) pup no less. Hope to follow your project more.
I’m in Orlando florida but I have a house in Cuba . Is crazy how this car survived all this year , right now got a Hyundai engine and tranny lol .
 
Old May 23, 2018 | 12:05 PM
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Roger that on the country home, must be a great getaway, change of pace. Being up in ME know a few people with camps in Canada, Cuba must be unbelievable.

Definitely the Special needs a 350. Wouldn't know where to start and surprised a few of the experts haven't answered as yet (not me), still may hear something though. Do know from my C4 Corvette shouldn't buy a bunch of stuff and stockpile as you can change your mind many times over with direction going
 

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Love those things, one of the main reasons I am planning a trip for later this year! I want to go before it gets too touristy.
 
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