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1946coupe 05-19-2018 07:42 AM
1946 special coupe
 
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 ??

Is the only pic I have right now

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.bui...808ddf9f1.jpeg

Rich B. 05-21-2018 03:59 AM
Interesting project, completely forgot about the Buick Special.... Until now, some background. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Special

1946coupe 05-21-2018 08:59 AM
Originally Posted by Rich B. (Post 16036)
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

Rich B. 05-22-2018 07:31 AM
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.

1946coupe 05-22-2018 08:48 AM
Originally Posted by Rich B. (Post 16041)
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 .

Rich B. 05-23-2018 12:05 PM
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:)

Nick29 06-26-2018 12:12 PM
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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