Issue
February 2018
Owner
ManuelSoto
Ride
THE REGAL OF ALL EVIL
(1987 BUICK REGAL)
(1987 BUICK REGAL)
Meaning Behind the Name
with the money and gold i have invested in the car,they say,"MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL",SO I REPLACED ROOT WITH REGAL AND ADDED 100$ TO INTERIOR AND TRUNK
Photographer
GAUGE
Ride Details
Original Cost
$2500
Build Cost
UNKNOWN BUT WILL SAY $35K-$55K FOR ROUGH ESTIMATE
What was the inspiration?
always wanted something with the money green color and havent seen many cars with lots of gold so i started and havent looked back.
How long did it take you to build?
paint is 16 yrs old and after having it parked for a couple of years i started back into the build.so there's a good 13-14 years invested in build
How long have you been building?
estimated 13-14yrs
Club Affiliations
Michigan Rowlerz CC
Your future plans?
adding more gold and hydraulics and possible new paint
Vehicle history
I'am 3rd owner of the vehicle which was brought here from Kentucky,
Thanks to
Greg Gilbert-DREAMITKUSTOMZ2
Luis Rodriguez-SPEEDY'S METAL POLISHING
Alex Ornelas-TRI-CITY KUSTOMZ
Santiago-KRAZY KUTTS
Melissa Clark-FOR PUTTING UP WITH ALL MY TIME AWAY FROM HER TO BE AT SHOWS
Previous Rides
1980 CHEVY MALIBU
2003 JAGUAR X-TYPE
2000 JAGUAR S-TYPE
2009 HUMMER H2
Engine Details
Make
307 OLDSMOBILE V-8 1987
Cylinders
8
Engine Mods
ALL ORIGINAL ACCEPT FOR THE ENGINE GOLD ACCENTS
Engine Add Ons
GOLD PLATED VALVE COVERS,INTAKE,PULLEYS,ETC.
Chrome or polish
24KT GOLD PLATING
Driveline Details
Clutch flywheel
ORIGINAL
Torque Converter
ORIGINAL
Transfer Case
ORIGINAL
Axle
ORIGINAL
Gears
ORIGINAL
Builder Shop
TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST(FREELAND,MI.)
Chassis Details
Chassis
ALL GOLD AND ORIGINAL
Mods to Frame
FRAME-OFF AND CUSTOM PAINTED
Frame Builder
GREG GILBERT(DREAMITKUSTOMZ2)
Drop or lift inches
3IN.CUSTOM ALUMINUM SPACER LIFTS INBETWEEN FRAME AND BODY
Front Shocks
ORIGINAL AND GOLD PLATED
Rear Shocks
ORIGINAL AND GOLD PLATED
Spindles
ALL GOLD
Springs
ALL GOLD
Four Link
GOLD
Compressor Info
UNKNOWN
Valve Info
ORIGINAL
Airbag Info
N/A
Other Mods
N/A
Chrome, Paint, or Polish
GOLD.MONEY GREEN BOWLING BALL
Wheels Details
Front Wheel Type
STANDARD
Rear Wheel Type
STANDARD
Front Wheel Size
22IN
Rear Wheel Size
22IN
Front Tire Size
255/30/22
Rear Tire Size
255/30/22
Paint Details
Color
MONEY GREEN
Paint Type
BOWLING BALL
Graphics Description
MONEY GREEN BOWLING BALL AFFECT CAME FROM THE USE OF SARAN WRAP
Painted By
LEE PEREZ
Graphics By
N/A
Body Details
Channeled
N/A
Body Drop
N/A
Hood
N/A
Grille
FACTORY ALL GOLD
Bumpers
ENGRAVED AND ALL GOLD
Wing
N/A
Addon Accessories
N/A
Body Mods
LAMBO DOORS
Body Mods by
LEE PEREZ
Interior Details
Dashboard
GREG GILBERT
Gauges
DAKOTA GAUGES
Steering Wheel
KRAZY KUTTS
Console
GREG GILBERT
Head Unit
JVC
Amps
ROCFORD FOSGATE
Speakers
JVC 6X9/12IN.STROKER WOOFERS
Video System
SOUNDSTREAM
Stereo Installed by
GREG GILBERT
Shifter
ORIGINAL
Seats
RIB CAGE ONE OF A KIND HAND MADE BY DREAMITKUSTOMZ2
Tint Percent
N/A
Trunk or Bed
FIBERGLASS WITH PRINTD 100$
Upholstery Description
ALL FIBERGLASS
Upholstery Description
CUSTOM BAR IN BACKSEAT W/32IN TV
Upholstery By
DREAMITKUSTOMZ2
1987 Buick Regal
Owned by: Manuel Soto
Photos by: Nick Means
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