67 Skylark / GS Parts

[ricknmel67]

Just trying to get a feel for what kind of "fan base" the 67 Skylark and/or GS has out there. I can't help but feel like a minority with my 67's even in a Buick only forum.

From my experience, there's a few parts that are in very high demand (but I doubt there's enough interest to wet any mfgr's appetites)

Off the top of my head...

-Rear quarters
-GS grills
-Hood Scoops (or at least the chrome inserts)
-Floor console and related parts
-Tach for the floor console
-Rear wheel well chrome trim

I figure if there's any place in the world to start this conversation, it would be right here!
So how many people would even be interested in any of these?

[joejbal]

having a 67 gs and skylark, id be interested in reprod parts.

[staged67gspwr]

you forgot to add headlight and tailight bezels and last but not least the trunk molding,but i`d be in all the way for these parts especially excellent repro quarters,u have my vote 10000000%


Thanks

[ricknmel67]

Not much purchasing power so far. :(

[staged67gspwr]

nope:( :confused:

[BUQUICK]

I've been gathering parts for several years so I can restore my '67 after we finish my GTO. I never realized how few parts are out there for '67s. I got lucky and found NOS headlight bezels and grille. I now have most everything else I need to restore my car except I would love to have some NOS 1/4 panels even if they were for a hardtop. I did find a set recently but I wasn't in a position to spend 2K + shipping at the time, I'm sure he already sold them by now. I would also like to have some perfect door panel emblems and i need to find a repairable steering wheel mine has already been repaired once (15 years ago) and is cracked again.

I looked for '67 parts at the GS Nats last weekend and there just wasn't much there, nothing NOS and only a few used grilles (expensive) and a few pieces of trim.

[staged67gspwr]

Hey Gary do u have the fellas email with the NOS Quarters?were they on ebay not too long ago?if you have it can u PM it to me please?BTW real nice car.

Thanks

[joejbal]

while were all talking about 67's ive got a strange question. the vent window on my 67 gs interferes with my rear view mirror on the drivers side door, meaning that i cant open the window fully. does anyone else have this problem. i also have a 67 skylark 4 dr and they do have different size vent window glass, the gs has a larger "right" triangle. and they appear to have the same mirrors. is it possible that i have the wrong mirror or is this a common problem. :Do No:

[staged67gspwr]

you might have the wrong mirror,someone might`ve installed it in the wrong place.

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[BuickAl]

ricknmel67 said:Just trying to get a feel for what kind of "fan base" the 67 Skylark and/or GS has out there. I can't help but feel like a minority with my 67's even in a Buick only forum.

From my experience, there's a few parts that are in very high demand (but I doubt there's enough interest to wet any mfgr's appetites)

Off the top of my head...

-Rear quarters
-GS grills
-Hood Scoops (or at least the chrome inserts)
-Floor console and related parts
-Tach for the floor console
-Rear wheel well chrome trim

I figure if there's any place in the world to start this conversation, it would be right here!
So how many people would even be interested in any of these?

Rick,

I've got a 67 GS and a 67 Skylark Convertible. IMHO, the 67 was the best looking body style (but that's why I own a couple). The straight lines, angle cut back rear glass, and the pointed speed racer Mach 5 looking hood with stellar looking grille are AWESOME. The only things I am working on currently for these cars are the rear tail light bezels and rear trunk spears in polished aluminum. Lighter, won't rust, and NOT POTMETAL CRAP. Looks wise, they will be very similar to the chromed potmetal versions. Right now, I am awaiting feedback on the costs for making these pieces.

Console and tach pieces would be nice, but very doubtful that anything will be done on them by anyone. Heck, its doubtful that the tail light bezels will sell and I've seen very few cars that don't need them. I've got about 7 sets of the potmetal versions and they are all CRAP. Quotes to have them refinished start at $150 PER SIDE and $200 for the trunk piece.

I may have to consider the metal hood scoops also. Larry Miller of the Carolina chapter makes the lined inserts for these, but not the actual chromed potmetal piece on the front of the scoops.

Quarters or even patch panels would be nice. Patch kits for the core support also would be nice (Hello MIKE GARRISON?). I can't remember seeing but 1 nice, unrusted core support in all of the cars I 've ever found.

As you lamented, its too bad the 67 cars don't have a great interest and following. I can't drive mine without looks galore. Of course, the lookers piss me off when the first words out of their mouth are "NICE GTO"!

Alan

[BuickAl]

BUQUICK said:I've been gathering parts for several years so I can restore my '67 after we finish my GTO. I never realized how few parts are out there for '67s. I got lucky and found NOS headlight bezels and grille. I now have most everything else I need to restore my car except I would love to have some NOS 1/4 panels even if they were for a hardtop. I did find a set recently but I wasn't in a position to spend 2K + shipping at the time, I'm sure he already sold them by now. I would also like to have some perfect door panel emblems and i need to find a repairable steering wheel mine has already been repaired once (15 years ago) and is cracked again.

I looked for '67 parts at the GS Nats last weekend and there just wasn't much there, nothing NOS and only a few used grilles (expensive) and a few pieces of trim.

Gary,

I've still got those 2 rear 4 door quarter pieces if you are interested. My price is rather affordable at $250 for the pair. Yes, they are 4 door lower quarters, but surely they are useful. I've got them trimmed out for easy shipping. TOTALLY rust free. VERY NICE. Let me know if you are interested at all.

Alan

[staged67gspwr]

I wish atleast a quarter patch panel with correct body lines and cuts,i have a few NOS items that i`m holding on to,i have driver side NOS hood scoop chrome and insert,been looking for a pass. side but could never locate one,also have an NOS trunk lid molding,tail bezels,headlight bezels and i also have a pair of NOS quarter extension moldings as well,i bought a NOS Grille about a year ago but the person i payed never sent it to me and stiffed me,i`m out $500 for the grille,someday i`ll find that guy.

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[mlh48]

My '67 GS is my first Buick that I have restored. Luckily it was in really good shape from a sheetmetal standpoint when I bought the car. I continue experience the frustration of finding simple parts for the car. I would like to add front door arm rests and mounts to the growing list of parts that I would like to see in repro.

The '67 is the most unique of all GS Skylarks and is certainly a head turner when people see it. Add my name to the list of supporters for repro parts! :)

[1adam12]

I would love to find some sort of quater panel patches or a quarter panel itself mine was wrecked and i needed a drver side quater. i went to my friend at a local junck yard and had him look up stuff on thier computer that is connected to many junkyards all over the u.s. We found a couple but either they were not in the condision that they described or they wanted an arm and a leg for it.
I would also like to see the stainless wheel moldings for the wheel weels for a GS. I imagine i could think of hundreds of other parts i would like to see made. The 67 is getting some atention because ertil came out with a die cast 1:18 scale car.

Adam

[GS-XNR]

I want to add my vote for quarters or lower rear patch panels. The trunk floor to quarter "down turns" would also be nice. How do we get this started?

[HOOSIER67]

I'LL ADD MY VOTE TO THE TAIL LIGHT BEZELS AND THE 16" ARMREST PADS! THE TAIL LIGHT BEZELS ALONG WITH THE 16" ARM REST PADS HAVE TO BE THE 2 MOST NEEDED ITEMS FOR THAT YEAR NOT CURRENTLY BEING REPRODUCED. I ALSO COULD USE A SET OF DOOR PANEL EMBLEMS, AS MINE HAVE THE TYPICAL FINE CRACKING IN THEM.

[tjcole]

Add my name to the list!!!

I'd buy the grill and taillight bezels to start with and the rest later. But after reading this thread I noticed no one mentioned reproducing the Star Wars air cleaner. If someone could make a nice mold and start making them, I bet they would clean up $$$.
I'd be one of the first in line to buy one!! They could even make them from cast aluminum, ABS plastic, fiberglass, etc... This includes the base and knob.

Makes me want to go learn how to make these things and buy the equipment myself and go into business.... hmmm....:Brow:

[joejbal]

Good luck making it out of aluminum. Personally i dont think a part like that should be reproduced. A one year only piece as uniquely designed as that deserves the exclusivity that comes with it. The going prices seem fair. Now if we were talking a one year only coolant bottle, thatd be another story. Can you try making 67 quarters instead :-)

[wadwoo]

I have to say that there arent many parts out there for 67 models. I just bought a 4 door model with 1000o miles on it. Thinking it was a good deal I bought it, but now i realize I cant get the parts I need.

[joejbal]

what are you looking for. i also have a 67 skylark 340-4 4 door hardtop. not in the best shape but its all original and all there. besides quarters, which are impossible to find, and the engine, everthing else is pretty straight forward, oh and the horn relay, i had a bear of a time finding one. but the carb, trans, accessories, suspensions, interior are available one place or another.

[tjcole]

Joe, I'm having a bear of a time finding the following and been looking for a while:
all for a '67 GS400
Motor mounts
Turquoise deluxe seat belts (front and back)
Turquoise steering wheel
Grille
Star Wars air cleaner

And the list goes on......
I'd love to see more repro's cause I can't find them

[cjp69]

tjcole said:Joe, I'm having a bear of a time finding the following and been looking for a while:
all for a '67 GS400
Motor mounts
Turquoise deluxe seat belts (front and back)
Turquoise steering wheel
Grille
Star Wars air cleaner

And the list goes on......
I'd love to see more repro's cause I can't find them

Todd,

How much are you willing to spend on a grille and/or air cleaner?

[tjcole]

Hi Chris,

I have $250.00 alloted for the air cleaner, (poverty stricken :ball: ). The grille is a little different. I will wait until I get a few other things first before buying a nice grille. I am however looking for pieces of a GS grille for patching my current one. It was in MINT condition before a rock made a nice little hole in it :af:

Thanks

[BUQUICK]

Todd,

if you can send a picture of the section that you need I might be able to help you with a piece to repair your grille. I have about 5 or 6 old grilles in various conditions and maybe one of the totally trashed grilles has the piece you need. I got lucky and bought an NOS '67 GS grille on ebay for $300 (even the NOS part had a little hairline crack!). Gotta love our '67s!

[tjcole]

Gary,
I think I could do YOU a HUGE favor and take that GTO off of your hands for you :Brow:
It looks like it may be cluttering up your yard. You don't have to thank me. Just send me the keys.
:laugh:

I'll send you a pic tomorrow.

Thank you!

Todd

[staged67gspwr]

I have like 3 grilles that are all good for parts,you can have all 3 for $100 plus shipping?let me know if interested.

Thanks

[tjcole]

Thank you George, but if I can get just a patch for now I'd be happy. But in the future I WILL be buying some grilles and will send you an email then. I have too many other things to get at the moment like non-cracked engine mounts...

Thank you

[tjcole]

Hello Gary,

Here's the pics you asked for. Let me know if you have a piece that I could use to fix this and how much. Also, I use PVC cement to fix it right?

Thank you again!

[tjcole]

Another one from a different angle

[tjcole]

And one more

[BUQUICK]

I'll look this weekend for that section, I'm pretty sure one of the scrap grilles will have that section. Someone gave me all of my extra grilles for free so I will pass the piece on to you for free if I have that piece in good condition. I'll reply back soon...

[margetak]

SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE REPO PARTS FOR THE 67 SKYLARK/GS !!

These cars are like redheaded step children with kooties.........

desperately need quarter panel or patch panels.
fender lower patches.
potmetal repos.
arm rest bases.
and all the other stuff you guys have mentioned previously.

I believe the sheetmetal quarters/patches are needed the most IMHO. I checked around and the only thing I found so far is 22 guage hand-made 18'' X 86" face quarters from Auto body specialties in CT. Even the sales rep said they kinda sucked.

Any responses ? Keep the thread going and keep asking the OPG's, Year One's, etc of the world to make these parts when you call them. Thanks.

[Leviathan]

Geez, put me down for 3 sets of those quarters, grilles, and scoops. After looking for a good set for 3 years I'd like to have `em around just as damn trophies!

[rgilbertjr]

I found a place in Western PA a couple of years ago that made rear quarter skins for the '67 GS / Skylark. I can't remember the name of the company, but it was near Zelienople, PA (north of Pittsburgh). :Dou:

I believe they also had other repro body skins as well (maybe door skins and rocker panels?).

I haven't looked into them, aside from finding the part listings in their catalog, because body work isn't in the budget for another year or two on my resto.

If anyone else knows of this place, and knows how they fit, please reply with their info!

:Do No:

[Leviathan]

The half skins?