Abandoned 1987 Buick Regal Grand National GNX 3.8L V6 Turbocharged Restoration Project

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  • @adamn5821
    @adamn5821 5 років тому +80

    1 hour and 15 minutes of pictures isn't very interesting. This cool of a project should have been done video style. Even if you have to do multiple videos. Jmo.

    • @Pedroisanickname
      @Pedroisanickname 5 років тому +3

      You clearly don't understand what the HBC channel is all about. Why don't you restore a car video style. Even if you have to do multiple videos.

    • @adamn5821
      @adamn5821 5 років тому +20

      @@Pedroisanickname my comment has nothing to do with me knowing what the channel is about or not. I was giving my opinion as someone that is not a subscriber. I saw this video and was attracted by it because of the car. I lost interest when realized this was an hour and 15 minutes of pictures only. It's called constructive criticism. I am sure they can appreciate that.

    • @areibu
      @areibu 5 років тому +1

      I thought it was neat. Sometimes photos are more interesting than videos. Especially this detailed of a restoration.

    • @artmonreal4318
      @artmonreal4318 5 років тому

      While I understand where you are coming from I have to respectfully disagree. Having owned an 87 GN from 1992 to 2004 and being a DIY'er, I can say that I got to know every square inch of that car. Seeing photo after photo of parts that I was able to name and identify reminded me so much of my younger yesteryear's. Then watching those parts get restored one by one was phenomenal.
      I was grateful to see a car that for most of us was worthy of the junkyard restored back to life. While a video would have explained things, it would have a take a damn good narrator for me. I was happy just watching it pass picture by picture until the very end.

    • @craigspoor5556
      @craigspoor5556 3 роки тому

      Don't disrespect photography. End of story.

  • @chrisliberty1773
    @chrisliberty1773 5 років тому +8

    Just b/c it says "gnx" in the title don't mean anything ppl.....keep your shorts on for Pete's sake. It's obv not a gnx....who cares? This is an awesome correct resto....I'm just glad it didn't wind up w/an ls under the hood and on rubber band tires!

    • @king0cans
      @king0cans 5 років тому

      EVERYTHING needs a LS swap

  • @robsorgdrager8477
    @robsorgdrager8477 5 років тому +134

    Who abandons a grand national?!?!?, Some one needs THEIR head scanned .

    • @jumpinjojo
      @jumpinjojo 5 років тому +2

      Rob Sorgdrager Their*

    • @robsorgdrager8477
      @robsorgdrager8477 5 років тому +11

      @@jumpinjojo hay thanks Grammer Nazi .

    • @jumpinjojo
      @jumpinjojo 5 років тому +7

      Rob Sorgdrager Hey*, Grammar*

    • @robsorgdrager8477
      @robsorgdrager8477 5 років тому +6

      @@jumpinjojo and spelling police 😂🤣

    • @johnbeer5242
      @johnbeer5242 5 років тому +2

      Rob Sorgdrager someone who found a SS Chevelles 70😱👏👏or a 70 cuda 😱😀👏

  • @krisstathakopoulos7409
    @krisstathakopoulos7409 4 роки тому +10

    I can’t imagine the time line to restore this car. Very impressive on bringing that car from the grave. Great job to say the least.

  • @jhutch1470
    @jhutch1470 5 років тому +54

    Not a GNX but I love it. What a great car.

    • @nationalcitysycho
      @nationalcitysycho 5 років тому +3

      I KNOW RIGHT...THE THING THAT CAUGHT MY EYE WAS METAL BUMPERS

    • @kevinpatrick4408
      @kevinpatrick4408 5 років тому +1

      Wrong rims. Not a GNX

    • @coop4274
      @coop4274 5 років тому +2

      Nationalcitysycho d bumpers were the same with the Gnx and the grand national lol.

    • @tremec6
      @tremec6 5 років тому +6

      J Hutch No side ports on the fender, no black BBS rims, no GNX.

    • @SS_hubcity
      @SS_hubcity 5 років тому

      @@tremec6 and no fender flares also no gnx dash number badging

  • @HeROsiNhEaVeN
    @HeROsiNhEaVeN 5 років тому +14

    Even tho this is not a GNX, this is still a phenomenal job done by everybody involved in its rescue.....a true labor of ❤️ love....🙏🏻 I applaud you gentleman....👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻

    • @stevenlyons4263
      @stevenlyons4263 4 роки тому +1

      The speedo gave it away for me theres no way the gnx the best of them all had a 85 mph max speed

    • @hushmoney2058
      @hushmoney2058 3 роки тому

      The Good part you can play with one GNX don't Touch it leave it Bone stock ....and in 10 years you can sell it and pay your house off ...

    • @ericcollins2349
      @ericcollins2349 Рік тому

      @@stevenlyons4263 145

    • @ericcollins2349
      @ericcollins2349 Рік тому

      I thought the gnx had the flared fender wells like this

  • @royc7683
    @royc7683 3 роки тому

    Thank god for people like this! Rebuild, restore, revive!

  • @torianoswain8015
    @torianoswain8015 5 років тому +9

    As a Mustang fanatic, the Buick Grand National is a SWEET and powerful beast of a car

  • @kingemmanuelshow549
    @kingemmanuelshow549 2 роки тому +1

    The soundtrack of this is almost as beautiful as the restoration of the car great job sir

  • @garymarin6254
    @garymarin6254 5 років тому +15

    There will never be able to make a car so iconic, cool, nasty, pretty, tough, fast, easily one of the best cars ever made, ever again... The Bruce Lee of cars. THE GRANDNATIONAL....

    • @StuartOliver83
      @StuartOliver83 4 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @craigengelman4534
      @craigengelman4534 4 роки тому

      to bad its only the nash the gnx was the car to beat Featuring performance suspension and engine tuning by Indy race car builder ASC McLaren, the 1987 Buick GNX was similar to the standard Grand National on the outside, other than special badging. ... 20,740 Grand Nationals were built in 1987, with only 547 converted to limited-edition Regal GNX models

    • @lostartifex5620
      @lostartifex5620 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah in a way you right this is a#$%@&* car but let us not forget the ss monte which in itself was a hell of a car or the Pontiac 442 remember that car?! There's always been awesome cars but some stand out ahead of others!!!

    • @craigengelman4534
      @craigengelman4534 3 роки тому +1

      @@lostartifex5620 monte carlo aerocoupe was my fav body . g body cars are what every oval track in the us run for chassis . gm made millions of them !

    • @lostartifex5620
      @lostartifex5620 3 роки тому

      I take it that includes the super sport which was a good looking car and fast as hell!!!

  • @gp500fan
    @gp500fan 5 років тому +3

    Long video but worth every single minute. I've always loved these cars and this body style in particular. Awesome, awesome job!!

  • @mrblack6467
    @mrblack6467 4 роки тому +5

    Excellent restoration. That’s a very happy GN now.
    The only thing I would have done differently is leave those headlight covers off.

  • @theobserver1320
    @theobserver1320 4 роки тому +1

    I'm not a fan of US cars from the 80s, but the car has really become a gem again. You are real perfectionists. I already admire how you can reassemble such a car from so many individual parts. Incidentally, cool music. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @JoeSmith-nu8oo
    @JoeSmith-nu8oo 4 роки тому +1

    I had an 84 loved that car and so did everyone else, put an Alpine system in it had those green lights looked really cool at night.

  • @indiananotch8204
    @indiananotch8204 5 років тому +4

    All I can say is WOW! hats off to you guys.outstanding work!

  • @mrkeopele
    @mrkeopele 2 роки тому

    XCELLENT SLIDE SHOW! I had a Regal turbo, just before these impressive fire breathers!

  • @Gordo101978
    @Gordo101978 5 років тому +21

    Who could let a car like that DIE! He/she should go to jail for such a crime 😂

  • @MrGjr-nb6yn
    @MrGjr-nb6yn 5 років тому +4

    Badass peace of machinery breathtaking hats off to you and your crew can't say anymore Thank you for letting us see the creation that you brought back to life 🏁✌️✊🏴‍☠️

  • @Archetype_Datsun
    @Archetype_Datsun 5 років тому +4

    This is better than a movie I loved the whole restoration you guys do magic.

  • @kylemlm
    @kylemlm 5 років тому +3

    Nice job guys! This reminds me of college days running around Buick Grand National's. True American sleeper.

  • @randynorris6745
    @randynorris6745 2 роки тому

    I certainly……. Commend all who participated….. in this glorious complete restoration….. of one of our greatest….. unappreciated ( not by you and I of course) automobiles to ever roll out of Pontiac, Michigan. I, myself, also had is the key word here… 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon. Which was also a G-Body, it was born, on April 14, 1986. It to, rolled down the very same assembly line, and this true Gem of a car. So very appreciative, of the massive time and care you took in bringing back life, a true Icon of our time! I cannot say it enuff…… thank you sooo much… for sharing all of your integrity, and devotion, I truly thank you for sharing this with us all. Randy O. Norris… Troy, Mo

  • @chrisjennings5082
    @chrisjennings5082 Рік тому

    Man it’s crazy how when these cars were made nobody probably thought they would be so popular and hard to find man that’s a rare find and still a natural beauty definition of a diamond in the rough

  • @hawk5543
    @hawk5543 Рік тому

    Great job! I miss my regal. This video made me wanna cry! :) Glad to see another saved!

  • @bigtexas7580
    @bigtexas7580 4 роки тому +1

    *In my 87 GN I had the 4140 forged stroker crank kit from archie who
    owns gn1 dot com and the big 72MM ball bearing turbo and alot of other
    parts. Spent little over $10K on parts alone on that car and It was an
    absolute beast, turbo was spoiling out 30 lbs of boost when getting on
    the gas. I traded that car in 2018 for a white and gold 69 Hurst/Olds
    442 with the 455 and this car is badass too but I still miss the GN and
    never drove a car that hooked and pulled as hard as that car.*

  • @MDC2020
    @MDC2020 5 років тому +43

    NOT A GNX! it's only missing everything that makes it a GNX lol

    • @synthasia-5041
      @synthasia-5041 5 років тому

      uhmm, I was going to say the same thing...nevermind hehe

    • @terrybaptist795
      @terrybaptist795 5 років тому

      Probably just abandoned T Type regal.

    • @lx2077bob26
      @lx2077bob26 4 роки тому

      100% not a GNX its missing the laser cutout of "GNX" on the turbo

    • @michaelcuff5780
      @michaelcuff5780 4 роки тому

      The T Type was the grey one. I painted an also fixed a quarter panel on one. Seems like a million years ago! Lol!

    • @EvilBraTT
      @EvilBraTT 4 роки тому

      @@michaelcuff5780 Wow, really!?

  • @86mustanggt
    @86mustanggt 5 років тому +10

    You saved an icon of the 80”s great job!

  • @liammcdermott1482
    @liammcdermott1482 5 років тому +4

    I'm f****** amazed at this guys work

  • @creightongoodwin7535
    @creightongoodwin7535 3 роки тому

    Tears of a Clown?! Old Smokey Robinson hit... Definitely an old school builder; Absolutely awesome job of restoration!!!

  • @arniesatacruz3998
    @arniesatacruz3998 5 років тому +2

    Wow came out all nice thank you for saving this beauty from the wrecking yeard this car are gold.

  • @jason1351
    @jason1351 5 років тому +13

    GNX lover click bait! Shame! FOR SHAME!

  • @mysterious_goddess6680
    @mysterious_goddess6680 5 років тому +2

    Wow!! Phenomenal work done! It’s a brand new car again.

  • @leddygee1896
    @leddygee1896 3 роки тому

    That cars been sitting for the best part of 20 years, what a time capsule!!

    • @atamagashock
      @atamagashock 3 роки тому

      Mines been sitting for 20 years too, but it don’t look like that! I don’t understand how someone could let it rot away like that. Mine sleeps in a garage and still gets waxed a few times a year

  • @HVACENGINEER94
    @HVACENGINEER94 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for rescuing another American classic.
    The fact it’s not a GNX is irrelevant in that the work you’ve done ASC/ McLaren would tip their racing cap to your shop, as do I.
    Happy boosting!

  • @dave1135
    @dave1135 5 років тому +4

    Got to hand it to them exhaust systems of the day, factory exhaust and the car has obviously sat under water at some time and the exhaust looks perfect beyond some surface rust. I have a 1993 olds and has the factory stainless steel exhaust in it in perfect condition.

  • @Jason.Zeus2178
    @Jason.Zeus2178 5 років тому +2

    I’m watching my dream that I want for my 1987 442 with t-tops! Thank You!

    • @TheBadasspony
      @TheBadasspony 5 років тому

      Those are awesome cars too!!🚗💨

    • @tonywalker2334
      @tonywalker2334 4 роки тому

      You still have ur 442 ? You ever want to sell it let me know !

  • @randyrowe3097
    @randyrowe3097 5 років тому +18

    This ain't a GNX. Just a Grand National. Great car to restore though

    • @Mike-ww5vr
      @Mike-ww5vr 3 роки тому +1

      I thought the same thing when I saw it, I was like there's no way somebody found a GNX freaking just sitting around. Lol

    • @Mike-ww5vr
      @Mike-ww5vr 3 роки тому +1

      I found a low mileage Grand national sitting by somebody's house, weeds are growing up around it, looked underneath and it was starting to rot. Which was too bad because the car was mint. Ask the guy if he wanted to sell, yeah he'd sell it. He wanted as much as one that is 100% mint. Must be nobody wants to pay that price cuz there it still sits. Some people are unrealistic when it comes to vehicles.

    • @BlueBox777
      @BlueBox777 3 роки тому

      You guys are right, you can't tell it's not by the little details.

    • @MrRlwillis1977
      @MrRlwillis1977 3 роки тому

      The GNX has the vents in the fenders and different wheels. Easily distinguished at a glance. This car is still a beauty though.

    • @josscord12
      @josscord12 3 роки тому

      @@BlueBox777 Besides the fender vents, the wheels are an easy way to tell.

  • @-DEATHSTROKE
    @-DEATHSTROKE 5 років тому +3

    Oh hell yeah, in Australia that iconic 3.8 is a naturally aspirated cult classic known as the " mang " as once they are on the limiter " mang mang mang " 🖤🧡

  • @Mr.Frost181
    @Mr.Frost181 3 роки тому +1

    Came out looking wonderful real definition of built not bought ✊🏾✊🏾💪🏽💪🏽🏁🏁🏁

  • @joeyrizzio6762
    @joeyrizzio6762 5 років тому +4

    whatta job/whatta car love it drive safe thats a beast! beuty great job you did sir. Peace from Los Angeles

  • @runn4235
    @runn4235 5 років тому +1

    This video was awesome, I feel like I know my car so much better, thanks.

  • @Ecosse57
    @Ecosse57 5 років тому +1

    that was the roughest looking gn i've ever seen. glad someone took on the task to save it. the g body is known for its rear frame horns rotting out but this one didn't look bad.

  • @mr84ttop34
    @mr84ttop34 3 роки тому

    Awesome video and thank you for sharing.

  • @JT-sl3ui
    @JT-sl3ui 5 років тому +1

    Truly a 1987 Grand National. Not an ASC/McLaren GNX but an awesome car and restoration regardless. Just take GNX out of your video title and you can avoid ignorant people comments. I'm clicking for Grand National all day not just GNX!

  • @tommyg2660
    @tommyg2660 2 роки тому

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @davidrivera414
    @davidrivera414 3 роки тому

    I always wanted a grand national since I was in high school back in the late 80s

  • @nickc8819
    @nickc8819 4 роки тому

    I wanted to cry!!!! It only had 17428 on the ODO. Re title your video: 87 Buick GN "LAZARUS" project. Great job on the restoration.

  • @jhh70
    @jhh70 5 років тому +2

    Great reference for someone restoring a gbody

  • @dw8840
    @dw8840 3 роки тому +1

    Not even a GNX, just a Grand National. One of 20,093 made in 1987.

  • @elismith4798
    @elismith4798 5 років тому +2

    Great job! What a beautiful car!

  • @ingith123
    @ingith123 3 роки тому

    I can’t belief how little rust is on that car,amazing.

  • @danemaddalena9674
    @danemaddalena9674 5 років тому +24

    Would have been cool to hear it run after all the pictures

    • @melissal3840
      @melissal3840 5 років тому

      I agree

    • @t.l.robinson2162
      @t.l.robinson2162 3 роки тому

      I would have started it before to see what shape it was in.

    • @donniehelm8936
      @donniehelm8936 3 роки тому

      I would leave my old lady if I had one ok ha ha ha

  • @jaxel7691
    @jaxel7691 5 років тому +1

    Awesome job guys, that thing turned out gorgeous!!! I've always loved those....

  • @robertpickett6741
    @robertpickett6741 3 роки тому

    Beautiful car I’m glad you’re restored it wish I could have that car👍🏻🥇

  • @ntown559
    @ntown559 3 роки тому

    Nice transformation 👌 you guys are awesome take of it for more years to come🤠

  • @russellsmalls318
    @russellsmalls318 5 років тому +2

    What a find... And Amazing build

  • @chrisnix2252
    @chrisnix2252 5 років тому +3

    Nicely done

  • @robertearl9976
    @robertearl9976 4 роки тому +2

    Absolutely fantastic video ! Thank you so much for saving the GN from the bone crusher and bringing it back to its former glory! A+++++ in my eyes!

  • @dennisthomas6368
    @dennisthomas6368 2 роки тому +4

    This is soo not a GNX.

  • @harrisonhunter7512
    @harrisonhunter7512 4 роки тому

    Excellent workmanship with the best quality at that. Awesome cheers from Noosa Australia 🇦🇺👍

  • @josemontano7767
    @josemontano7767 2 місяці тому

    I found a abandoned Grand National just like this in Brooklyn finally find the owner and he doesn’t want to sell it.
    It breaks my heart to see it in that condition.

  • @arnoldschmidt2753
    @arnoldschmidt2753 3 роки тому

    That was excellent 👏

  • @enriquelopez9124
    @enriquelopez9124 5 років тому

    Who would abandon such a rare model,turbo charged, highly sought model, rarely seen, limited quantities made, and to think that these cars if you are looking for one are top dollar, that a lot of people are making clones of the Buick Grand National, happy somebody is giving a good thorough cleaning and a new home to such a rare car,👌👍🙂😃😀

  • @dblockreal
    @dblockreal 5 років тому +1

    It came out beautiful we all know it's not a GNX LOL!!! enough. That doesn't take away from it being a beautiful car and an excellent restoration the tires the paint job perfect

  • @rodneymcgee429
    @rodneymcgee429 5 років тому +1

    I enjoyed watching the steps through the restoration also I was feeling the music track @ 28:29

  • @artlife6210
    @artlife6210 5 років тому +4

    damn, that was supremely satisfying

  • @TheMaurob1979
    @TheMaurob1979 4 роки тому +1

    awesome job !

  • @allenanthony4033
    @allenanthony4033 Рік тому

    Great job guys 👍🏾😎

  • @budpearson2238
    @budpearson2238 5 років тому +1

    Incredible transformation! Congrats, very well done gentlemen!!!

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 5 років тому +1

    Wow!😱im speechless! What a beautiful transformation!🥰👍that's a beautiful job guy's!😎👍

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 3 роки тому +1

    Collectible💯👌

  • @miguelmaldonado9881
    @miguelmaldonado9881 5 років тому +12

    SO WHERE IS THE GNX ? I NEVER SEEN IT ?

  • @Chris-re6ei
    @Chris-re6ei 5 років тому +3

    Great resto guys! So....Just a guess according to the 2million comments, IT ISN'T A GNX ? 😘 Keep in mind that without the Regal, T-Type, Turbo-T, and Grand National 547 GNX's wouldn't exist.😀

  • @StuartOliver83
    @StuartOliver83 4 роки тому +1

    Well done 👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @BeautyMavenRaven
    @BeautyMavenRaven 3 роки тому

    great job gentlemen, i look at this presentation and only wish i could do mine like this. i have a brake line down the left side of the car front to back OMG

  • @richcoggeshall9944
    @richcoggeshall9944 3 роки тому

    So beautiful great job guys

  • @knowthetruth1032
    @knowthetruth1032 4 роки тому

    ONE OF THE BEST RESTORATIONS I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!! PERIOD!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!! GREAT WORK!!!!! NOT JUST A GOOD JOB! I CAN NOT STAND WHEN SOMEONE SAYS GOOD JOB KNOWING THAT IT IS GREAT! IF IT IS GOOD ITS GOOD 🙄 ! BUT WHEN IT IS GREAT DO NOT HATE! TELL THEM IT IS GREAT!!! 😇🙂 PRAY MORE! GOD BLESS Y'ALL PEACE AND LOVE 2 ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!! PUT GOD IN HEAVEN 1ST ALWAYS! 😇

  • @lonnieharris6197
    @lonnieharris6197 3 роки тому

    That's one sweet ride great job

  • @MrRlwillis1977
    @MrRlwillis1977 3 роки тому +4

    So I'm dying to know what the price tag was on this beauty. Great job on the resto.

  • @SixTwoHemi
    @SixTwoHemi 5 років тому

    Who would thumbs down this video??????????

  • @casanovablacko2534
    @casanovablacko2534 2 роки тому

    Slide show guy!! good 👍 work

  • @gevowavemagnet
    @gevowavemagnet 5 років тому +1

    That's one lucky old Buick.

  • @chadkinsler9865
    @chadkinsler9865 5 років тому

    Great restoration of a true muscle car

  • @chadperry7225
    @chadperry7225 5 років тому +1

    Well it's like this it's still a GN that's one of the top 10 badass cars ever built by GM of course

  • @vincentdelao5953
    @vincentdelao5953 5 років тому +1

    Awesome car great job .

  • @jamesshirrell3677
    @jamesshirrell3677 3 роки тому

    Love it ive always wanted one

  • @billgates5561
    @billgates5561 5 років тому +4

    Beautiful car nice job. Its not a GNX though. Those were limited editions had different rims and badging.

  • @AnthonyWilliams-nb7bk
    @AnthonyWilliams-nb7bk 3 роки тому

    Great car I had one I miss it.

  • @joshthemediocre7824
    @joshthemediocre7824 3 роки тому

    There is one down the road from me that has been sitting inside the fence of a body shop for 25 years, id love to get my hands on it.

  • @arniesatacruz3998
    @arniesatacruz3998 5 років тому

    Wow Beautiful Buick Regal Grand national

  • @markbenson5168
    @markbenson5168 4 роки тому

    Incredible!!!

  • @nativenation3296
    @nativenation3296 4 роки тому

    I'd love to won one of those one day ( Dream car ). And to top it off it's the best looking G-Body ever made.

  • @taelew
    @taelew 5 років тому +1

    amazing!

  • @ljr7945
    @ljr7945 5 років тому

    Awesome build, love the Grand National

  • @reff5007
    @reff5007 5 років тому +1

    jajaja abitado por todo tipo de insectos¡¡¡¡ pero q lineas¡¡ los 80s bien representados.Hermosooo¡¡¡¡

  • @teehud313
    @teehud313 5 років тому +2

    IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!

  • @dirtracingfan8742
    @dirtracingfan8742 4 роки тому +1

    Good god that’s a ton of work.

  • @ebt12
    @ebt12 Рік тому

    This restoration was incredible. I love that it was completely dissembled; a truly thorough job. Were any components replaced with better, modern components? For example, are the injectors better than factory?

  • @nlo114
    @nlo114 5 років тому

    It must be the turbo that does it. I had one as a rental car in 1982 when I visited the USA. It had no turbo; the acceleration of a stunned sloth and the road-holding of a cart-sprung marshmallow. Glad to give it back at the time, but had I known what they are going for now, I'd have bought one and shipped it to the UK. Ah well! :-)

  • @ja5435
    @ja5435 5 років тому

    That paint job is 10X better than new.
    Considering the original paint job from the factory weren’t that good back then

  • @virginiarandolph
    @virginiarandolph 5 років тому +1

    I remember the state police in Ct using these as cruisers. very fast ! nice restoration. not a gnx tho.