The Buick 455 Big Block Gets Pulled and Finds a New Home!

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

I am so happy to see the GS getting the 455 . 👍👍👍👍 AWESOOME!!

[@garycorbin2789]

I had the same situation it took me 12 years to get a 06 le 300c Hemi , these are tough exotica , here in Australia and very expensive on a low fortnightly wage , it's tough ,rough ,but paid for happy to see the 455 going into the Gs 👍

[@charlesking1244]

Awesome Coverage And Explanation About The ‘70 Deuce, Bitter Sweet, But I Totally Do Understand & Respect Your Decision, With Those A-Pillars, Windshield Frame Being That Bad.. Nice To See The Time Period Correct 455 Living On In The GS!!

[@keithmason9342]

Lots of good Electra parts left to help with someone's restoration. Yes, a side by side rebuild would be great.

[@morgansword]

The land yacht is what is.... I kept them for the metal and didn't hesitate to use good panels, wheelwell's, parts of b pillars, even good floor pans provided it was close to the one being fixed.... I took a floor pan out of a near new car and it was longer and wider and I took it in sections and butt welded so that when done it still looked original. Of course me being a truck guy, if the truck was old but real nice and meant to be a two wheel drive sat the body on it. I chop and channeled the frame of seventy eight "L" car and put the 47 ford pickup cab on the front half, the back half was a LTD back half hooked the that chev sub frame and set box on it so that it looked like a lowrider. I had people ask, "Where can I find a frame like this" and they were serious. After done it was a daily driver and just when you have a rig that you like real well, someone insults you with enough money to say what are we waiting for. I rebuild ever piece and part on a forty ford business coupe just cause my step dad said I couldn't fix it if I tried and he was so insulting so said "Bet Me" and regretted it soon as said. Took two years plus as a person can only spend so much time before stuff starts breaking and cuss words are flying. I did take his money and he had forgotten about the bet. If I had know then I wouldn't of finished it so one ford got lucky and it sold for damn big money as in five figures. I think your just getting started on a real good future as you do look like a hard worker.... especially on time lapse and your doing the editing. LOL, I just admire hard workers.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Who cares if she’s rough she’s yours and if ya get it running and driving safely then hell yes!

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Hey man, that was a great tune you played while pulling the 455. I can listen to music like that ALL DAY! Great selection! Big Al.

[@Z_732]

"I know its rough, I dont care, its mine!" That is spoken like a true love for the car. I have one of those vehicles. (Not a buick car). Very cool and yes, go ahead and do some side by side comparisons. Could be quite educational for a lot of people. (Maybe even snag a head off the hemi?)

[@garryhatchett775]

Good job Brian. I think it would be cool to see engine comparisons.

[@69Dartman]

I got the air cleaner I needed to use on my Dart so it has the original small 340 style aircleaner it would have if it was a original 340 car out of a $300 69 Sport Fury I bought with 440 in it. I drove that tank a while, realized it had bad rust in the top, and sold it for a minor profit at the swap meet but kept air cleaner. I met the guy I sold it to a year later and he said he was going to pull the 440 but he liked the car, did some more work on it and drove it a while and sold it again.

[@OutOfOrderGarage]

These Buick 455s are strong. My friend had a 70 GS (non stage1) with PS, AC and 2.93 gears. All stock on 14” radials it ran 14.18 at 98 MPH.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Even The stock 455 from 1970 is a monster. 🤘

[@garymatthys3605]

My Dad was driving home from work in his 225, about to turn on to our street when a woman in a Chevy Citation coming the opposite way made a left turn in front of him. He was unable to stop and hit the Citation right at the passenger side 'A' pillar. The roof and firewall of the Citation buckled, the car was totaled. The 225 needed that massive front bumper adjusted so the hood would open. Other than that, no visible damage.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That bumper truly is no joke lol

[@jeffreyrigged]

also the electra im sure you could find 69-70 that has alot of quarter rot for cheap. you could use the parts off your 70 seeing that those a very solid quarters.

[@taundekocollins2059]

Go for it man! I'd like to see the differences between the 350 and 455!

[@1gatomon]

Do not forget to install a High pressure/volume Oil pump set and check the timing cover for excessive wear.. Its a super smart investment and will help your engine make good oil pressure and ensure its living longer with a performance rebuild.. It was amazing what it did for my 69 GS 350 after I freshened up the engine and installed a hotter cam.

[@michaelbaka4777]

Phoenix Graphics in Arizona can help you get all new stickers for the air cleaner and engine. We used to make them at a print shop I ran here in Chicago [well, mostly Chevy stuff!] and some of the folks went there from here when the shop closed down. TAKE PIX!! LOTS OF 'EM!!! They can be reproduced from good, CLEAR pictures. Might cost a couple bux, but worth it.

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

Hey buddy. Big day! 455 is movin on up. I would suggest if there is any way to get the floor pan done before you lift the body, it would support the car so much better than if you did it later, the whole body could fold up and move out of square when lifted without that stiffening. Just a suggestion my man. Big Al.

[@georgevan3102]

Glad I found your site. I like your energy. Some of these guys are stiffs. You keep it active.

[@openhighwayproductions]

Buick Gran Sport, GSX / GSX Stage 1, impressive performance is partly due to the light weight of the 455 which is roughly 150 lb (68 kg) less than the 426 Hemi or Chevrolet 454. At 510 lb-ft the Buick 455 produced the highest torque output of any American production performance car. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Gran_Sport#Gran_Sport_455

[@totalyep]

Yep. These Buick’s don’t get any respect price wise but they are really fun muscle cars to drive. That torque is awesome with a 4 speed.

[@jeffreyrigged]

i prefer a regular gs stage 1 over a gsx clone

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Salesman - "Factory air conditioning from the air conditioned factory, starch on mud guards, twice pipes and chrome fender dents!" ;)

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

I will always be amazed how dedicated you guys are back east! The amount of rust would stop me and I’d just go find one rust free?! Good on ya!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Sadly nothing around here is rust free

[@DScaglione.]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@trashit71]

I appreciate you doing this, I have a 72 Skylark with it's 350 and I have a 70 455 that I want to put into it.

[@IronHorseGarage]

Awesome stuff sir!!!!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Ty 🤘

[@davidrivera414]

Its awesome that your building a 71 GSX clone that would be kick ass can't wait to see your build keep up the great work 👍

[@cliffsbackyardgarage834]

R.I.P duce and a quarter 😢✌🏿

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I will keep my eyes out for a clean one

[@chuckpratt447]

You're going have fun with that 455510 foot pounds of torque

[@2003cobramustang]

Yes side by side comparison! Bummer about the Buick! Buick is going to be nice when your done!

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Side by side BB comparo would be cool!

[@cliffsbackyardgarage834]

I'd love to buy the front seat out of the 225 but shipping to Las Vegas would be way outta my budget.🤣😂

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

LOL that thing weighs as much as a Honda Civic. Joking aside it is very heavy and that one was pretty rough it count be rebuild but pretty rough

[@BB-pe9fe]

Everything needs to be insured? Holy crap. Really interesting work, so yea, Liked and Subscribed. Hope that helps. Watched a bunch of your vids tonight.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Ty B B. 🤘

[@jasonkoestner4630]

Keep trying my father had a 70. 225 with a 455 stage 1 4 door it had the air cleaner that just said 455 but when he was at a friend’s place that had a sun machine and punched in the numbers from the block it came back stage 1 not a regular 455 when my mom wrecked it dad got the towing company the seats were pulled and the motor and transmission were gone they said they knew nothing about it but he noticed they had a. Sun machine and probably ran the numbers saw what it was and pulled it out before he got there he told me next to the 426 hemi it was the strongest motor he ever had keep up the good. Work

[@jeffreyrigged]

i mentioned it on another video but easiest way. 350 has 6 valve cover bolts big blocks only have 5. now to till the difference in a 400 430 or a 455 you cant really without running the numbers or pulling off the heads. the big block is slightly taller deck and wider but unless they are setting beside each other you wont be able to tell. and the best mod you could do for drivability is a od trans. 2004r is best swap. anything you got a question on buick wise ill gladly answer a pm.

[@davidrivera414]

My uncle owns a authentic vintage 455 buick GSX saturn yellow automatic it has about 60 thousand miles on it I drive it once love buick

[@mikeabner0511]

I was a teenager during those days and I can tell you I never saw a GS outrun my friends Cuda that had a hemi.

[@badboypete100]

It's sad the old land yacht couldn't be saved but I guess she's going to breath new life id a few other vehicle so in a way she'll live on.

[@robertvance1873]

Are you going to pull the windshield out of the other Buick to see if there's any hidden Rust?

[@walterhubicki5207]

I'd love too see all the comparisons that you mentioned. Big block to the small block and the 440. That would be awesome.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Awesome🤙 I am getting the engine build room prepared

[@DScaglione.]

The “clean room”!

[@walterhubicki5207]

I live in Greenville, NY. 30 miles South of Albany. Are you in Albany Co?

[@dualsportjeff423]

Yeah I would like to see the side by side. I am a mopar guy but I do like a buick from time to time.

[@jeffreya1264]

Yes, for side by side! 👍

[@OllamhDrab]

I'm pretty psyched for the GSX. And really that can still be kinda nice to cruise in if you make it nice and not too raucous. (Like maybe put cutouts in for when the kiddo's ears aren't back there. :) )

[@musclecarmitch908]

It's going to be great seeing the GS get the 455!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

It is bittersweet but it is a great opportunity that has presented itself

[@tomcat630]

Big and small block terms were for Chevy, Ford and Mopar V8s, since they had two different block designs. AMC, Buick, Olds and Pontiac V8 blocks were same basic design, and use same mounts. I know younger car guys like to use "big block" for any brand motor over 400 cubic inches, but back when these engines were new, wasn't the case. There were SBC's in 400 ci, example

[@tonye.thegogogadgetdad9010]

I have a 1970 Wildcat in my garage I got from the original owner in 1990 and I have had 12 Rivieras 🏁

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That is an absolute awesome selection of cars

[@GreaseRookie]

The Buick’s back in the spotlight. Can’t wait to see this one come together. 🤘

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Ya man 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@in4nitejustice492]

Been waiting on the GS to get back here Lunar, keen to see some progress on this beast and 455 makes it even more of a screaming demon keep up the hard work dude

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

It will sound like the true beast of the road it should be

[@JamesWilliams-hf4tm]

Do you still have the bumper on the 1970 buick?

[@davidrivera414]

I love Chevrolet but its rare to see a buick muscle cars not too many were produced so its a. breath of fresh air to see one of those rare jems bought back to life

[@josephwatson2711]

they all breakdown now matter what u drive

[@waynekyle4431]

Back around 1995, I pulled a 455 out of a wrecked 70 deuce & a qtr,and put both engine and tranny into a 69 Skylark. The manual said the engine was the 370hp big block.Well, I wanted to see what it would do, so I took it out Boulder hwy heading from Vegas towards Henderson. It was a 3 lane road and trraffic was light, so I floored it. The speedo went past 120 all the war around to zero and climbed to 40 when the front end ledt the road and became partly airborne! I slowly backed off the gas and she settled back down on the roadway. I had to sell it; I was afraid of that car!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Yeah those engines are monsters, and that sounds like it is a crazy ride

[@waynekyle4431]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage I've always been a Buick man. In the 60s and 70s I had collected over 100 Buicks: a 29, a 30 a31, 8 37s...etc. I accepted Jesus when i was 14; I'm 86 now. I own and operate a body shop in Wyoming. God has been really Good to me! I really enjoy your videos!

[@captaindew3106]

As I read your discription here the GSX only came in 2 colors standers that is yellow and also white. Also the shakey rear bumper remind me that old Kurt Russel movie call Used Cars when he sell the red Buick Century convt he use bubble gum to hold the rear bumper till it drop back off after it hit the pot hole in the dealer driveway it pretty funny. But I don't think the GSX came with Vinyl top but the GSX also came with a rear spoiler. The air cleaner on the GS or GSX say 455 4V Stage 1.

[@captaindew3106]

Also do I see a Fram oil filter on that thang.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I’m thinking I’ll probably end up doing more of a GSX tribute definitely not getting a vinyl top back on it though.

[@captaindew3106]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage yeah cause the vinyl can damage the metal cause the water stay under it but a way to make it simuler to a vinyl top is paint like a two tone paint I what I would do cause the wrap is soo exspensive and the glue are too.

[@johnelliott7375]

Yes if you can do it right and don't try to pass it off as one as I know you would never do by talking to you personally. A statement I make for those people who do this hanus crime. I'm glad you are feeling good and really to take it to the next level. I pray for your family and I am sorry you are missing Carlisle, but as you said you take care of yourself and your family first. God bless you and I will pray that things go well and healing is quick. Great upcoming week to you OUTLAW!

[@Devilofaguy]

New to your channel. So far I'm digging it 👍🏻

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Thank you🤘. I hope you enjoy the projects and the future adventures.

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

Put a vintage air system in it and then you can just smooth the firewall.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That is what I am thinking as well. It will look a lot better then that fire wall mounted monstrosity

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage I installed a vintage air system in the chevelle definitely worth it.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Your Chevelle is what I can only dream my GS will look like

[@chevelle-pi1bn]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage you will get it where you want it 👍👍

[@georgevan3102]

Oh and this Buick kicks ass

[@budsodalsky]

Its still sad to see the dream buick up in smoke in pieces in less than a week! GS though will now be interesting to me, I ABSOLUETLY HATE LS SWAPS! OLD TECH - RESTORE - is my game! - LS swap: 👎 !!! not my interest!! EVERY car show is CHOCK FULL O LS swaps! SOO UGLY SOO BORING! ("Where'd you hide your conputer?")

[@sylvainleseur1072]

Thanks to share

[@fluffy1346]

Lunaroutlaw what's up always looking forward to watching ur video's

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Ty Mr. fluffy hope you’re well

[@fluffy1346]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage hanging in there my friend!!!

[@carlosanzuelo6541]

I drive a 74 F-100 with a Buick 455 and Turbo 400. Very easy swap and very fast.

[@robertmoscato763]

For me, the GS has always been the stuff of dreams.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Me too man 🤘

[@justinmcclanahan4745]

When you get the 455 in the other car put 4 on the floor with dual exhaust with glass pack mufflers on each side & dual positrack rear-end to make both wheels spin & do a burn out right bcause I don't like the single pos rear-end with only one wheel spinning

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

😁🤘

[@jeffreyrigged]

im also a huge fan of bench seat hi po cars. my 66 gs has the deluxe bench.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I really like bench seats and more cruiser cars where as manual performance vehicles I prefer bucket. Bench seats are definitely way more comfortable

[@jeffreyrigged]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage i like that family look with the column shift in anything lol.

[@jeffreyrigged]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage plus i like the comfort

[@derrickjackson6737]

Damm it wouldn't cost about $15000 or $20000. Put the Buick back together I seen a few comments that 455 going in a 71 Buick GS u need to rebuild THAT motor and beef it up it's going a running ASS Bastard !!!#

[@rudyhollis6540]

Whatever happened with the V10 you were building?

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

It should be heading to get its custom wire harness next week.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Maybe you could find like a 1971 through 73 centurion convertible be a good match for it.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That would be a great find. I’m also very partial to the 71 boat tail

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage yes indeed the 71 and 72 boat tail when it really looked like a boat. 73 Riv it got weird looking LOL

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Thoughts: 1. In a previous video, you were "married" to the idea of dropping in the LS...good thing you got a quickie divorce, lol! 2. I'm 100 percent behind you on the "I know it's rough, I don't care, it's mine" mindset. I could email some pictures of the machines that occupied my life, if interested. 3. I'd be interested in a "apples to apples to oranges" comparison. I mean, why not - you're going to be cleaning and refreshing them anyway. Sounds like fun, and I mean that. Remember, don't try to mount the 455 by yourself. That's my #totallyunsolicitedadvice for today. God bless!

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I know since I’ve gotten the Buick open able to put my hands on a few 455s but none of them were from 1970 and they where all Big dollars. Well compared to what I’m usually buying lol. To me this is just about the holy Grail of the 455 so I’m very stoked about it.

[@jodycalhoun6319]

Dallas, one UTG's pals, is a big time Buick guy. Especially 455s

[@billdaniels9886]

This video ruined my day, my Dad had a 1970 225 when he died in 1987, and I just couldn't stand to see this.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I’m sorry for your loss Bill. This was very disappointing to me as well man. But it is bittersweet b/c it is donating its heart to the GS

[@moparblackknight2749]

It is to bad you gave up on that shell, but I would have scraped that years ago

[@DScaglione.]

Nice job brother! Yes - do a side-by-side please! Keep On Keepin’ On (KOKO) God Bless 😎

[@mnbalfour1985]

I've only just started watching these videos and I don't know the full back story about the red GS LunarOutlaw plans to put the 455 in. Is that GS a Buick Riviera or Wildcat GS that originally had a 455 engine?

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

It is a 1971 GS that was sold to me as an original air condition car with a 455. Though the fuel line was the appropriate size for a big block the engine itself was a 1970 block so the original engine was long gone. In the air conditioning was definitely a afterthought

[@rayconley7880]

Do you have a rh fender

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Sorry that car has been gone for a while

[@rayconley7880]

No prob I thought I would ask

[@lindanelson8400]

I know it's rough and I don't care. Spoken like a true car guy. I've had a bunch of vehicles that fit that description. Currently it's my 2002 Chevrolet Z71 4x4 with 326,000 miles. Original engine, and transmission. Mechanically she's perfect, and I've spent more on her than book value, and I don't care. Her name is Big Red, (guess what color she is) everything on her works, she's as comfortable as a Cadillac. Looks good from 30 feet, but up close its dents, scrapes, and rust. I don't care, she's mine and I love her just the way she is.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

🤘that is awesome. Certain cars come into your life and become very attached to them. 100% hear that

[@lindanelson8400]

I have another one, it was my dad's 99 Ford Ranger XLT extended cab. He bought it new and drove it very little. Garage kept, we're in Arkansas, so no salt. It's like new, only 54,000 miles. I drive her once a month or so. Her name is Goldie (guess what color she is) she's part of the family, and one day I'll pass her on to someone in the family.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

That is awesome keep the Legacy alive and in your family hope be worth more to them than any other Joe Schmoe on the road

[@75RivGS]

Will the TH400 out of the Electra fits the GS? Imho it needs a short tail TH400.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I’ll have to look at pictures of my old turbo 400out of the gs I think they’re about the same

[@75RivGS]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage compare both tails in length; that's where the difference is.

[@75RivGS]

Besides: speedometer drivegears differ (Electra: 18 tooth, GS: 16 tooth)

[@kb9oak749]

Do Holley FI!

[@mr.fixit9015]

Where are you located because I would love to get that duce

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Upstate NY

[@mr.fixit9015]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage too far away lol I'm in Memphis TN

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Lol ya that is a hike

[@mr.fixit9015]

@@LunarOutlawsGarage I swear 🤣🤣

[@robertstump5290]

1970 455 has 360 hp stock

[@marcfalsetta8146]

Did that car come from NY guy in highland ,n.y named Richie owned it fact can u Chen reg or glove box

[@kb9oak749]

Vinyl top? Say it ain't so!

[@hermanmunster5831]

Putting an LS in anything other than a dumpster would be disgusting!

[@380.motorsports]

Think how much easier your engine pulling life would be if that front end loader was operating????

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

I Have a buddy coming down that specializes in tractors that’s going to help me get this thing back together unfortunately the engine has a really bad crack going down the block. The guy bought it from told me the reason why I was leaking coolant was because the radiator I took them out his word.

[@cliffsbackyardgarage834]

First comment 🤣😂

[@royburton393]

New

[@kb9oak749]

Fram orange: the Harbinger of the End Times.

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Lol Wix is the king

[@steveartinger966]

Do you doing anything other than narrate? Really,,,