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forest
05-16-2008, 11:03 AM
Im trying to find out specs on a car, its a 1985 buick electra station wagon with all options, its got a 305, or 307, 3spd auto, and a 10 bolt. What i need to know is the trans options, gear ratio options, vehicle weight, and rear diff options. thanks for your help. Forest
USMARINE1108
05-16-2008, 12:01 PM
Since it's a C-body, I would bet you could go from there. By the way, Wikipedia says they were rear wheel drive until 1984, from '85 on they were front wheel drive. Is this thing stock? You sure you have the year right?
USMARINE1108
05-16-2008, 12:02 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buick_Electra

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_C_platform
forest
05-16-2008, 12:24 PM
yup, its an 85, probly a early year model
LIZMO
05-16-2008, 01:26 PM
i <3 wikipedia
forest
05-16-2008, 01:49 PM
still didn't have what i need though.
Syclone0044
05-16-2008, 01:59 PM
i <3 wikipedia

Me too :thumbsup I have probably spent more time on Wikipedia than any other site over the past 2 yrs. What a great resource! Did you know it's like the #7 site on the net? (Google/yahoo/msn/myspace top the list)
USMARINE1108
05-16-2008, 02:33 PM
still didn't have what i need though.

I know it didn't tell you what you wanted to know, but it did tell me it's a C body, which I didn't know before. At least you have a list of other more popular/common C body's that most likely share the same motor/trans/rear. A little research into those more common cars, get codes off doors/parts and you'll get the answers you're looking for. That's what I would do anyway.
Red97GTP
05-16-2008, 06:07 PM
If you have access to the car, check the RPO codes. They should at least get you a good start.
slickwilly
05-16-2008, 06:32 PM
If you know of a friendly dealership you may be able to run the VIN and get the info on what it came from the factory with. The Dodge dealer in my hometown did that for my '87 Cherokee for free. It took about five minutes and the guy gave me a print out.

Not all dealers like to "inconvenience" themselves though so you may need a friend inside. I'm also not sure how far back the records go or if each dealership has access to them.
forest
05-16-2008, 07:23 PM
Im picking up the car sunday and i def. got the dealer hookup, so ill probly just check there, thanks guys.
Rocket Power
05-16-2008, 10:08 PM
Since it's a C-body, I would bet you could go from there. By the way, Wikipedia says they were rear wheel drive until 1984, from '85 on they were front wheel drive. Is this thing stock? You sure you have the year right?

That's for the regular car versions. They still made RWD V8 fullsize wagons into the 90's. The boxy style went till like 1990, then the orca style caprice,custom cruiser, roadmaster wagons. An 85 Buick probably has the Olds 307 in it most likely with a 2004r
Rocket Power
05-16-2008, 10:13 PM
AN 86


http://www.stationwagon.com/gallery/pictures/1986_Buick_Electra_Estate.jpg
Smokey1226
05-16-2008, 10:23 PM
i <3 wikipedia

look up Pearl Necklace on wikipedia....you'll thank me later
Rocket Power
05-16-2008, 10:55 PM
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slickwilly
05-16-2008, 11:20 PM
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wrath
05-16-2008, 11:22 PM
It probably has a TH350C (lockup converter) and a 2.73 cogs. The ones I've climbed over had those options.
lordairgtar
05-16-2008, 11:57 PM
look up Pearl Necklace on wikipedia....you'll thank me later
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forest
05-17-2008, 08:38 AM
It probably has a TH350C (lockup converter) and a 2.73 cogs. The ones I've climbed over had those options.

it def has the th350 don't know about the cogs yet, will find out tomorrow, and the funny part is, the car looks EXACTLY like the one in the pic above, same color even haha