1978 Skylark Taillight Needed

[WIMPY65]

I need a passenger taillight for a 78 Skylark.

Is it 78 only or are 75-78 the same?


Chris Gosch

[wormwood]

they will all fit, but 75-76 are the same design then 77-79. only the reverse light area changed (they are smaller on the 77-79)

[WIMPY65]

So which ones look the best? I don't care if they don't match the year of
the car.

I really like the looks of your car, it is why I searched and bought the
one I have.

[wormwood]

Thanks Chris, i can think of no greater compliment. personally i like the 75-76 yail lights the best, but i may be a little biased.

[TheSilverBuick]

I honestly don't know the differences, but these are some '77-'78 ones. The one on the right has been replaced as you can tell there is a small difference in the paint on it.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/89/l_c4ffdbca3b8b43a4a3fa70fc05d59b95.jpg

[wormwood]

Here is a shot of what i believe are the 77-79 lenses (not my car). i think that silverbuick has a shot of the 75-76. i may be wrong on the years but what i DO know is that there is 2 different types of lenses and now you can see that difference. (look at the reverse lens)

[TheSilverBuick]

I'm fairly certain the left one on mine is OE ('77), there is yellow writing on the right one that says " '78 Skylark" from being replaced. I'm not sure on the one in your picture, maybe a '79 only deal.


**Just to take it to the next level, I pulled out the 1977 Buick Dealership brochure, and the pictures have the same tail lights as my car.

[darreno27]

I'm parting out my rusted '78 skylark. I'll take pictures this weekend.

[Blaze333]

These are in a yard in Western PA. anybody know what year? I may be able to salvage them.

[WIMPY65]

From what I see the difference is small reverse lamp vs large reverse lamp. The small reverse 75-76 and large reverse 77-79. Am I right?

I would do a pair of the older ones if i have to.

I kinda like the newer ones though, mine have a nice silver stripes around
them and large reverse lenses.

[WIMPY65]

I'm parting out my rusted '78 skylark. I'll take pictures this weekend.



Please let me know what you got. I actually need some body panel parts too.Mine was a Landau and it is rusted at the quarter glass. I also need rear inside quarter glass trim. I would really like to find a doner body to cut up.

[wormwood]

not sure craig, but if what wimpy said is correct it is the smaller lenses, so its either a 75 or 76. i would grab those lenses, they look to be in good shape, and as you can see by this thread there are people looking for those.


These are in a yard in Western PA. anybody know what year? I may be able to salvage them.

[darreno27]

After 10 posts are posts pics of mine.

[Blaze333]

From what I see the difference is small reverse lamp vs large reverse lamp. The small reverse 75-76 and large reverse 77-79. Am I right?



I believe you are correct Wimpy... I thought it was the other way around since my 79 has the small reverse lamps, however upon further inspection I noticed the guide number is 75, so someone must have replaced them at one time....hmmmm..... you learn something everyday!

[wormwood]

A beautiful set of tail lights just poped up on e-bay. someone please buy these before i do. i cant afford them, but i dont want to see these go to waste.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUICK-SKYLARK-TAIL-LIGHTS-75-76-77-78-79-sky-lark-/180501721913?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a06bdb339

[samppa78]

I will also need the rear lights -75 skylak model.
I asked them a year ago, but now I need them urgently.
so if one would be an extra please contact us.

[pphil]

i just got a set off a 77 skylark and they are a perfect match for my 76 skylark(same design)same back up lenses

i also just picked up a 77 grill if anyone needs one

scott