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1987 Buick Regal owned by Manuel Soto

January 28, 2018 By Gauge Magazine Leave a Comment

Manuel Soto 1987 Buick Regal

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Issue
February 2018
Owner
ManuelSoto
Ride
THE REGAL OF ALL EVIL
(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

Manuel Soto 1987 Buick Regal

Owned by: Manuel Soto

Photos by: Nick Means


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Filed Under: Features, February 2018 Tagged With: 2018, Buick, custom, Feature, Regal


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