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Post by JCON on Jan 5, 2018 23:30:53 GMT -6
Been on the lookout for a kit of a 72 Buick Skylark with a 350 in it... my son had one but it was destroyed in a major accident in Phoenix AR in his last month of college and I would like to build one for him if I could find one... I have seen the 70 Skylark GSX which I do have one coming but there are too many differences to make that work... Any ideas gents???  |
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Post by JCON on Jan 5, 2018 23:40:47 GMT -6
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 6, 2018 0:02:16 GMT -6
One of the best looking "A" body GM cars out there! I had one exactly like this one:   Yep, it's a factory, fold-back sunroof! Joe, the '70 GSX should be close enuff to convert. |
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Post by JCON on Jan 6, 2018 8:32:18 GMT -6
The hood is the issue and that big block with all the trimmings has to go for a 350 to replace it...
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Post by JCON on Jan 6, 2018 8:33:41 GMT -6
I've never seen those hub caps before either and the grill needs major rework...
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 6, 2018 9:17:18 GMT -6
The wheel covers are definitely different. I'll keep my eyes peeled for aftermarket resin stuff.
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Post by JCON on Jan 6, 2018 11:09:08 GMT -6
Thank you they are definitely an original Buick cover with the emblem in the middle... says they were from an Skylark 84 to 94 series...  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2018 19:10:02 GMT -6
The hood is the easiest part to modify, just remove the scoops and make it a flat hood. The grill might be more a problem than anything else. Wheelcovers you might try 76, (or newer), Caprice. Just my thoughts, oh and the 350 I wouldn't worry about, display closed, no problem.
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 25, 2018 19:35:53 GMT -6
For Buick engines back then, the 350 and 455 was basically the same block. They were different from the Chevy engines, where a 350 was a small block, and the 454 was a big block. Those were different from each other.
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Post by JCON on Jan 25, 2018 22:20:42 GMT -6
I will eventually tackle this, also need the center console removed, do away with the bucket seats and build a bench seat to match the rear seat...
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Post by BUCKY on Jan 26, 2018 0:02:25 GMT -6
I have faith that you can pull off this conversion!
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Post by JCON on Jan 26, 2018 0:15:00 GMT -6
I'm glad one of us has faith!!! Lol!!!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2018 10:15:31 GMT -6
Is the seat pattern, the samwe as the GSX?
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Post by JCON on Feb 17, 2018 10:24:42 GMT -6
The pattern is correct but the kit has buckets and I need a front bench...
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Post by JCON on Aug 2, 2020 23:41:03 GMT -6
Revisiting this idea, anyone come up with any ideas on this one??? Hood, grill, bench seat? Know of any conversion kits out there...
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Aug 3, 2020 8:00:20 GMT -6
Nope. Just a lot of extra work.
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Post by JCON on Aug 3, 2020 8:14:42 GMT -6
The front grill/ bumper is the biggie and flattening the hood...
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