68-69 Cars!

[Mike Atwood]

Here is a place to upload your photo of your 68-69 Buick! Sorry but we lost the other thread due to database problems from the summer.

Mike

[Daves69]

Here is my 69 Convertible.
New best E.T. at Salem 12.94 @ 104mph. Full street trim. :3gears:

[gd2227]

OK, here we go...

Update: the bottom pic is the red car when I bought it...

[GrittyKitty]

My Ride.

[Specman]

Here is mine. This was last year. I am just about done with the chassis and hope to be setting the body back on in about a month or so.

[DMoore]

Here is a couple pictures of my 68 skylark bracket car. I owned this once before and just bought it back again.
Best time on the car so far is a 10.78

[Tufbuick]

Here is Steven & Colleen Brickmans (my daughter & son-in-law) '69 GS 400 'vert..........Numbers matching motor, trans & rear, P/S-P/B-P/W-A/C car.
I borrow it as often as I can. They live in the Hamptons and that's a great place to cruise !!!!!!

[JohnD1956]

Just got mine September 2004. 28K, with most parts original. IT needs a lot of work, but I'm in no rush for a trailer queen.

John D

[68 BE225]

This will be my life long project futzing with this thing making it my own. 430 Edelbrock intake, 750 cfm carb, hei, rebuilt suspension. Dual exhaust in the future along with new wheels and tires, custom dash and steering wheel.

[RIVI1379]

Some Of My 68 Riviera Pics

[buick64203]

This is a picture of my late Uncle Jim's 68 Riviera GS. Uncle Jim was an aerospace engineer and the original owner. He looked at the Toronado first, but saw the Riviera and fell in love with the styling. It was his first new car. He used it everyday to go back and forth to work until 1980 when a minor front end collision sidelined it. We repaired it and started re-painting it in the mid 80s. It remained dormant in his garage until his passing in 1999. My cousins gave me the car at that time because they said Uncle Jim would have wanted me to have it. I got it running and cleaned it up. I went through all the mechanicals and its now a solid dependable car. The only item that will be addressed is the cracking laquer paint job. Everything else will remain as Jim had it, correct or not. This is a very special car to me as I was very close with Uncle Jim. This is the car that got me obsessed with Buicks. Alot of memories tied to this one.

James Melisaratos
1933-1999
Rest in Peace

http://members.aol.com/buick64203/white4.jpg

[RIVI1379]

Uncle Jim Had A Beatiful Car-i Hope You Keep It Forever. I Like It For Obvious Reasons. (see Above.)

[BaCo]

<img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/bacootje/BCH%20MEETING/riv.jpg>

[jimbuick]

This is my 69 Custom. Best pass 10.96 @ Norwalk, Oh.

[Dagersh]

Here is a link for pics of my '68 GS 400.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dagersh_92/my_photos

[JohnD1956]

Okay, okay so it needs some work :Dou:

Happy Thanksgiving Buick fans!!!

[MikeM]

68GS 400 4spd Bench. 17K original miles.

[Bryan&PhyllisW]

We just purchased this 69 stage 1 convertible. The pictures aren't the best. They were taken in the garage were we bought it. We will get some better pictures in the spring.

[10sec 455]

Englishtown 2002

[10sec 455]

Now with a 462.

[David G]

Wow, I didn't realize we had lost so many old pics here... :(

BPG @ Salem 2004, first time racing. Very stock 71 350. 2.56 posi. Best of 15.72.

[Sportwagon400]

My 69 GS400 Convert w 70 Stage1 PS, PDB, Buckets Console, P/W, P/ant, P trunk, Air, Cruse, Rear Sway bar I bought it in 1984 have over 340,000 miles on it needs to be gone through once more :Brow:

[Motor400]

Are my eyes deceiving me or is the side trim on the coves intact? I've had three GS's and never has any of them had that. Cool.

[68Rocket]

I bought her for $3000.00 summer of 2003. The interior is in excellent shape. The exterior needs some touches here and there.

I can't wait for summer to get here - she doesn't go out much in the rain (and I live in the Seattle area =).

Just ideling down the road she sets off car alarms.

[Sportwagon400]

Are my eyes deceiving me or is the side trim on the coves intact? I've had three GS's and never has any of them had that. Cool.


The trim on the side of my car is not stock but has been on it since i bought it in 1983 is the lick'm stick'm type and will be removed when i restore it :) and replaced with the proper pin stripe :Brow:

Ken :3gears:

[69gs400]

I bought her for $3000.00 summer of 2003. The interior is in excellent shape. The exterior needs some touches here and there.

I can't wait for summer to get here - she doesn't go out much in the rain (and I live in the Seattle area =).

Just idling down the road she sets off car alarms.

I guess I am not the only one that had fun with sensitive car alarms. :Brow:

I had underground parking at one of my apartments and there was a Saab that would honk and flash every time I drove by it.

The best place for setting of alarms was the Mall of America parking ramps, nothing like some good vibrations from a big block Buick with a full exhaust system just minding it's own business. :beer

[1967 Big Buick]

Here's my baby hopefully sporting a 2x4 set up for the summer along with dual exhaust and some mellow tone mufflers. :puzzled:

[70gsrick]

That's beautiful!!! :TU:

[1967 Big Buick]

Thanks Rick! That's original paint too........

Here's a shot of the engine bay as it looks right now. I'm going to detail it out a little better once i get my 2x4 intake. 70K on the odometer.

[MikeM]

Jarrod, that's a gem. I got my drivers license in 1969 in practically an identical 69 Electra. White with black interior & top. Wasn't so great on icy streets (ours was non-posi), but I managed. She was a very comfortable cruiser.

[bcoc]

After 2 1/2 years and some parts from members of this board, I finally finished the bodywork and paint. Thanks Cole and Eggman.

[gd2227]

Two (2) pages of pics?!?!?!? How many were on the 'last' board? 10 or 12 pages??? Please, PLEASE break out the cameras/ look through your files/ scan them, whatever... If you need someone to post them, feel free to send them my way!!!!

[gd2227]

1969 Custom Convert..

[gd2227]

Nice, Black 69 GS :jd:

[gd2227]

And beige kinda/sorta...

[CRF450R]

Dubuick's 69

[gd2227]

eh

[nickwhite]

Hey George
Im Having a tough time trying to resize my pic to post here. :laugh:
My 69 Skylark 494/200r4/355eaton/12bolt :bglasses:
Definitly would look great with the rest of the sweet rides here. :beer
HELP!!!
Nick White

[gd2227]

Nick,

Email whatever you want posted and I'll resize/post them for you!

Gd2227@cox.net

[gd2227]

Nick White's 69 :TU:

[gd2227]

Ah, what the hell...

[Chris]

here's a few

[Chris]

last ones. I can't wait till summer :Comp:

[r0ckstarr]

That is one tough Riviera. I like how you did the fender wells and engine bay in pearl. It looks really good. The burnout pic is awsome! :TU:

[45569Skylark]

This is my 69 Skylark. I picked it up Superbowl sunday 2005. It has a 71 455,posi rear end and alot of rust. Hopefully one day it will look like skymangss car. :3gears:

Jim

[cjp69]

Here is one of my 69 GS 400, top up

[cjp69]

top down

[Sportwagon400]

Way cool man looks like mine is supposed to red white roof and black int!!! i like it what size are wheels, tires, and what back spacing on the wheels?? I would love to know and how did you lower it as well awsome look man :Brow: I just may paint mine back to red from it's current blue

Ken

[BuickWidow]

Pictures of my 68GS400 spd and my 68 Sportwagon 400

[70gsrick]

Pictures of my 68GS400 spd and my 68 Sportwagon 400
Very very nice!! :TU:

[cleanGreenSixt8]

Heres my 68-
bought it from an old lady ONE OWNER 7yrs ago, 7yrs and all ive done is wheels, exhaust, and a crappy paint job to hold off the daily driver for a while. (man i need to get-er-done) everything matches,bone stock, 350, 2spd auto, basic as can be...no a/c...no pwr ANYTHING. 3600lbs w/ me in it. 15.35 1/4 mi. still goin strong 132k miles. love drivin it!!! have a 455 and a th400 from a 73 wagon cant decide to put it in or build up the small block :Do No:

[Got Torque?]

Here's My 69 Will Try To Load Pics. Of My 69 Gs Later Cars Look
Great Everybody.












69 Skylark 11.26
69 Gs 350 13.32
67 Skylark 430

[cjp69]

Way cool man looks like mine is supposed to red white roof and black int!!! i like it what size are wheels, tires, and what back spacing on the wheels?? I would love to know and how did you lower it as well awsome look man :Brow: I just may paint mine back to red from it's current blue

Ken

Ken,

The wheels are 17 X 7 Boyd Coddington Smoothie II's, I think the tires are 245/45 in the rear and 225/45 in the front. I got standard backspacing (4 inch I think), in hindsight, I probably should have gone 4 3/4 or so in the rear and got a bigger tire.

It has 2 inch dropped coils from Orignal Parts group (opgi.com) to get that mean look.

The color is actually more of a copper than red.

Thanks for the kind words!

[fastest430]

Brown

[fastest430]

My brown beauty

[68 Skylark cust]

I just realize my picture also dissapear ... so here's my 68 Skylark Custom 2 spd auto on the floor , 350-2 ...

[68 Skylark cust]

... and a skirtless picture , I just wanna see the difference :bglasses: next week she'll have her skirts back on ! BTW CJP69's GS400 is awesome , very nice paint job !

[gd2227]

Cruisin' 4 door style.... 350, 4 bbl, Powerglide. A/C (cranks ICE COLD AIR!!!). I do have the fender skirts for it, etc....

[gd2227]

Interior....like right out of the showroom!!!!

[Rivman]

Here's the pic I first used for my avatar on v8buick (a friend had taken it for me before I got my own digital image maker).
- gonna resize some of my new digital shots and update my picture file at a later date when time permits ! :beer

[73BuickGS455]

Who owns this one?


Anthony
Anyone Know?

[ncrowe]

Here's some pics of my custom, I'll get the pics of the new Stage 1 project up this week :bglasses:

[ncrowe]

OOPS! Here they are.............. :Dou:

[James P]

That is a sweet looking vert you have there Nigel. :TU:

[68 Skylark cust]

Nice car Nigel , what is the name (or code) of this color ? Why so many convert have A/C ? :Do No:

[austingta]

Here is my NEW 68 Riviera GS! :beer

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1968%20Riviera%20GS/63_

[IMG]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1968%20Riviera%20GS/4c_3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1968%20Riviera%20GS/CopyofDSC01311.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1968%20Riviera%20GS/e5_3Medium.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1968%20Riviera%20GS/f1_3.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/austingta/1968%20Riviera%20GS/63_3.jpg

Frank

P.S. Many, many thanks to Erik (with a K!) :bglasses: for all his help teaching an HTML impaired car nut how to post multiple pictures! :beer :TU:

[70gsrick]

That's pretty sharp Frank!! :beer When are you throwing the 295's on the back? :Brow:

[BaCo]

Wooooooooooow, That,s a great looking Riv. you have, Frank. :bglasses:

[austingta]

That's pretty sharp Frank!! :beer When are you throwing the 295's on the back? :Brow:

Do you think I should put white letter tires on it?

And the sound-- should it be throaty or quiet?

Frank

PS I already got me some of those fancy cornering lights like Bart's ( the post just above this one's avatar)!!

[70gsrick]

IMHO, raised whit letters look good on them, but then again I have them on all my cars, I tried to put them on my wife's BMW but she wouldn't let me :laugh:
I'm old so I like quite, until I stomp on the gas, then all he!! should break loose. :Brow:
I liked this one.......

[73BuickGS455]

IMHO, raised whit letters look good on them, but then again I have them on all my cars, I tried to put them on my wife's BMW but she wouldn't let me :laugh:
I'm old so I like quite, until I stomp on the gas, then all he!! should break loose. :Brow:
I liked this one.......
That is a nice one Rick.

[TSGS69400]

I would have posted some earlier but I didn't have any good pictures. Sorry about the fuzziness but my scanner sucks and I think it needs cleaned on the bottom of the glass (inside).

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/TSGS69400/GS-1.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/TSGS69400/GS-1001.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.c[IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albumsom/albums/y295/TSGS69400/GS-1002.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/TSGS69400/GS-1004.jpg

Thad Seybert

[TSGS69400]

Still couldn't get them all.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/TSGS69400/GS-1002.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/TSGS69400/GS-1003.jpg

[69stageone]

Hi Guys,

Sorry it took so long, finally got my pictures uploaded. Thanks for all the help!

[cleanGreenSixt8]

WOW! thats a SWEEEEET Stage 1 you got there Dave. :TU:

[69stageone]

Thanks Matthew ,if you look at the yard you can see where my time and money goes.

[rtabish]

hey dave,this guy looks like doug mcclure, the actor. how did you get him along with the babe, the two buicks, and that huge attack dog? :rolleyes: :laugh:

[69stageone]

Rob I saved that dog from the dog pound. Now I know why he was there, he is alot meaner than he looks. :laugh:

[BaCo]

Great looking GS you have, Dave. :TU:

[rtabish]

Rob I saved that dog from the dog pound. Now I know why he was there, he is alot meaner than he looks. :laugh:
thats why i like buicks, so are they! come to think of it, so are the women in my life..[mean, just plain mean! :af: ] :TU:

[Rivman]

Here are some pics of my favorite automobile ! :beer

[RIVI1379]

(hasn't seen daylight since Cecil County last October!)

[Rivman]

L@@kin good Corey . . . I just luv those old Riviera's ! :TU: :beer :TU:

[fastest430]

Corey, That's a Fresh lookin riv dude

[69stageone]

Those old riv,s are great looking classy cars. Good job guys. :)

[rtabish]

i like the stripes on the hood. they fit the profile of the hood line pretty well. do you get much grief for the hood scoop?

[RIVI1379]

NO ONE HAS GIVEN ME NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. THERE HAD TO BE SOMETHING THERE TO ACCOMODATE WHAT'S UNDER THE HOOD. AND NO ONE EVER COMPLAINED ABOUT THAT EITHER :Brow: THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS GUYS, AND THERE ARE A LOT OF GOOD LOOKING CARS HERE!

[Buick Dave]

Here is shots of our 68's.......the White Skylark Ragtop has been in my wifes family since 1969. The fancy gray primer GS runs 10's. The Blue Skylark is a 430/ci...3:23 posi..fun car to rip around in. :3gears:

[69stageone]

Nice collection. I do like that blue convertable.I see it is for sale. Could you P.M me with what you would like for it.

[Brian Albrecht]

Here is shots of our 68's.......the White Skylark Ragtop has been in my wifes family since 1969. The fancy gray primer GS runs 10's. The Blue Skylark is a 430/ci...3:23 posi..fun car to rip around in. :3gears:

Nice cars dude! I love the primer GS drag car. I looked it over for quite a while at last years Salem BPG. :TU:

[Buick Dave]

Nice cars dude! I love the primer GS drag car. I looked it over for quite a while at last years Salem BPG. :TU:

Thanks Brian....it is quite a car for what it is.....i really love racing the GS..!!

[69GS400s]

Mike Atwood took this picture of my car at Salem.....and It just ROCKS MY SOCKS !!!! Thank YOU Mike :TU:

http://www.itnnetworks.com/alan/alan2005.jpg

[Rivman]

That's the way a GS should look Alan - nothing like rubber on the lower quarters - nice action shot ! :beer

[Buick Dave]

Mike Atwood took this picture of my car at Salem.....and It just ROCKS MY SOCKS !!!! Thank YOU Mike :TU:

http://www.itnnetworks.com/alan/alan2005.jpg

Sweet Alan....saw the 69 up close at Salem...nice ride!!! Nothin like a 12 sec...4,000 lb drop top!!! :3gears:

[Buick Dave]

Went racing on 10/8/05 Milan..since the Race car was broke i took my rag top..the track guy shot this..came up to me as i was ready to leave..said "hey i took a sweet shot of you leaving"...i agree...looks like shot of a 12 sec car..but..the car runs13:90's. Only 60's at 2:00.

[68skylark2]

Heres my car just waiting for paint and GSX spoilers................

[Todd69GS]

Here's a pic of my '69.
It's a shame that we lost all of the old pictures.

[Mike Trom]

That Cameo cream '68 GS Next to your red '69 looks familiar :Brow:
Your photo is a good illustration of how much further the hoods on the '69 cars open compared to the '68 hoods

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/mt1968/carpics001.jpg

With the top up..

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepabj8/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/zoo014.jpg.w560h420.jpg

[Todd69GS]

You know Mike. There's something about the cream color that I just love. Everybody loves the reds and the blacks but I've always liked the Cameo color. My brother and I have tossed around painting the race car that color.

Here's an engine shot of mine. I run the stock snorkel air cleaner at the shows and I put the chrome BUICK cleaner on when I'm cruising.

[Mike Trom]

Todd, that is funny because I really miss my red '68 GS400 coupe that I sold after getting the convertible :ball: , but I do love the Cameo cream and white top/interior combination. :TU:

My first GS
http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepabj8/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/68buick2a.jpg

[Ken Mild]

Still need to get the interior done, but I have two crappy buckets. I still need a rear seat though! Car needs timing adjusted and possibly a carb tweak. Spits out the carb at times. Brakes need to be done (no surprise there after sitting for 18 years. All new brake and fuel lines, welded bucket mounting brackets to floor, welded console mounting brackets to floor and put in non-column shift speedometer (no P R D L2 L1).

4 row radiator, B&M shift kit in the TH400. Sprting an early 70's 455 with Stage 1 heads built by Johnn Chamberlain many moons ago I'm told. I got the engine from Tom Baker from the Carolinas chapter. Has Stage 1 fuel pump too.

72 big throat carb. 3:08 peg leg. Want to put in Posi eventually, but I'm keeping the 3:08's. Still need new tires. Have beautiful grille done over by Dave Tumas. Have rechromed rear bumper from Tri'City and NOS rear tail lights (GS) :Brow:

Still will need some pot metal rechromed. I will be asking a LOT of questions on this when I start driving it in Spring. What I've been through with this car blows my mind. It's a miracle I still have it.

[Ken Mild]

Another

[Ken Mild]

I need still to finish detailing the engine compartment, I have the whole air cleaner assy, breather, heat riser assy etc. as well as the original valve covers. Those MT Super Scavengers sound awesome through the walker dynomax muffs but man those suckers generate some serious egg frying heat. I will be doing some strategic header wrapping in the days ahead.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d114/buixrule/GS4.jpg

[Ken Mild]

Also, if anyone has the correct part number for a set of plug wires for this sucker I would appreciate it. The ones I was given I could swear are for a 350. The number 8 wire BARELY reaches. I don't even have them routed right yet. I have that one stretched right accross the top of the engine and it still barely reaches.

[Mike Trom]

Ken,

You should put the '68/69 style valve covers on the motor with the 400-4V decals to give it that stock '69 look :pp

The car looks good...

:beer

[Ken Mild]

I definitely plan on it Mike. I have the NOS valve cover decals. :Brow:

I also have the original 400 Valve covers from my 400 that I am going to sandblast and repaint. I forgot to mention I have a set of nicer looking Buick Ralleys and 4 new correct center caps too. There's not much I don't have for this car. I just need a friggin back seat still. Getting a back seat has proven to be as difficult to get as a nice decklid lip molding. Who the hell would have guessed? I thought rear seats were a dime a dozen. :Do No:

[Mike Trom]

On second thought, keep the current valve covers and sell me the NOS decals :Brow: :laugh:

[skymangs]

This is my 69 Skylark. I picked it up Superbowl sunday 2005. It has a 71 455,posi rear end and alot of rust. Hopefully one day it will look like skymangss car. :3gears:

Jim

Thanks Jim.... Speaking of which, here it is all buffed out, beautiful and mostly assembled

[skymangs]

Look ma' no handles!

[skymangs]

Last one

[nickwhite]

Hey Skyman
Thats one of the Baddest looking Skylarks I have seen in a long time!!
I like those mustang wheels!! The bolt pattern seems to work and look great!
The no door handle action is just cool. :bglasses:
Thanks for sharing!!! Whats under the hood?? Share any specs??
Nick White
69 Skylark 500cu in/200r4/355eaton12bolt.
72 LeSabre 355/200r4/342s cruiser.
70GS455 convert in progress. :laugh:

[Marvin's65]

Hey skymangs,

i send you a pm
question about your shave door handles

thanks

Marvin

[1969GS350]

Skymangs...Uh.... :shock:

[rtabish]

on a web site that is predominately occupied by purists and restorers, there are very few modified cars that dont bring out the ire of someone for being too gaudy. this car is NOT gaudy! this is one of the best looking modifieds i have ever seen!! if, when you are done with this car, it doesnt make the cover of an enthusiest magazine, i would be very much suprised. can you tell i really like the look of your car, skymangs?

[James P]

Darth Vader, your car is ready! http://images.killermovies.com/forums/customsmilies/dader.gif

Kick ass job Skymangs!!!

[glen roberts]

Heres my 68 Ive only had it about 3 weeks My very first car was a 68 skylark I forgot how much I missed it.

[1969GS350]

Darth Vader, your car is ready! http://images.killermovies.com/forums/customsmilies/dader.gif

Kick ass job Skymangs!!!

Jim,

Do you want to know something ironic about what you posted? When the GNX came out Car and Driver did a review of it, and on the cover of the magazine was "Buick GNX. Darth Vader, your car is ready". Pretty crazy, huh?

[1969GS350]

Heres my 68 Ive only had it about 3 weeks My very first car was a 68 skylark I forgot how much I missed it.
Nice ride Glen!

[glen roberts]

Thanks George

[skymangs]

Hey Skyman
Thats one of the Baddest looking Skylarks I have seen in a long time!!
I like those mustang wheels!! The bolt pattern seems to work and look great!
The no door handle action is just cool. :bglasses:
Thanks for sharing!!! Whats under the hood?? Share any specs??
Nick White
69 Skylark 500cu in/200r4/355eaton12bolt.
72 LeSabre 355/200r4/342s cruiser.
70GS455 convert in progress. :laugh:

Thanks Nick, I've been working hard on this thing for two years now. Right now The car has no wiring, no door panels, radiator, headers, etc. It is still some $$$ from being on the road. She will run (once I finish getting it together) A 494 Stroker, with 9.3:1 Ross slugs, Postons 113 cam, PAE's Block girdle/aluminum pan. On top I am cooking up a Mulit-point Fuel injection setup, and an intercooled Garrett T4-TO4R turbo. Trans is a Raptor 200-R4 w/ 2400 stall. Rear is Just a good old 8.2 BOP, but has Richmond centersection and strange axles. I also intend to pick up one of those "ultimate rear end braces" in the attempt to keep the whole thing from flying apart! Hopefully it will hit the mark at around 725rwhp, If my planning is correct, w 3.90 gears I should be hitting the 18mpg range if I'm nice to it?

Thanks for the compliment.
Skyman

[skymangs]

on a web site that is predominately occupied by purists and restorers, there are very few modified cars that dont bring out the ire of someone for being too gaudy. this car is NOT gaudy! this is one of the best looking modifieds i have ever seen!! if, when you are done with this car, it doesnt make the cover of an enthusiest magazine, i would be very much suprised. can you tell i really like the look of your car, skymangs?

Wow, thanks guys. This forum has really been what kept me motivated, and in fact helped me solidify all the plans for this thing. You guys are the best. Now, all I need to do is get it running in time for Buick Nationals next summer and I'll be set! :laugh:
Skyman

[skymangs]

What the heck, here's a pic of my old 68, now owned by someone in Ohio. (we're hurting on pics anyway)

[skymangs]

last one

[1969GS350]

Skyman,

Thanks for reposting those pics...beautiful! When you have time, could you post the specs on that car...engine, tranny, wheel/tire size etc. I'm particularly curious about what you did for lowering.

[skymangs]

Skyman,

Thanks for reposting those pics...beautiful! When you have time, could you post the specs on that car...engine, tranny, wheel/tire size etc. I'm particularly curious about what you did for lowering.
Sure, Car had a 350 out of a 71 GS w/T350 B&M trans. Normal goodies. I actually cut 1.5 coils out of the front stock springs (which made the ride a little rougher). The rears are two inch drops from OPGI. I had intended to use the 2" drop springs in front, but they just didn't have the "Rake". If you intend to drive your car daily, I wouldn't go quite that low. I had to take speed bumps at a 45deg. angle.

[skymangs]

This is about as low as it gets

[skymangs]

Wheels are 17x8 w/ 4.5" b.s. Tires are Kuhmo XTSA 711's in 245/45R17 front and 255/45R17 rear. I didn't have any issues with tires rubbing at any speeds, or driving conditions (And I owned this car while I was stationed in Germany so it regurlarly saw 120+ mph on the Autobahn). Nothing like the look on a BMW drivers face when you blow by them at 130 or so!

[1969GS350]

Skyman,

Thanks for all the info and additional pics! I appreciate it. Now, onto gettin' my nose in the weeds...

[skymangs]

Skyman,

Thanks for all the info and additional pics! I appreciate it. Now, onto gettin' my nose in the weeds...

Yup... Make that 69 into a lawn dart!!! LoL

P.S. If anyone wants to see the whole story on my other car (the 69) go to the address in my signature. :Smarty:

[LAST1987GN]

My Ride.
Hi can you tell me if the paint code on your 69 is B code or Q code?
I'm re-doing mine and yet to see another 69 with B code paint.

Thank you

Louie

[69GS400s]

GrittyKitty now goes by username BuickBuddy

He has his own website @ Buickthunder.com

[cjp69]

Hi can you tell me if the paint code on your 69 is B code or Q code?
I'm re-doing mine and yet to see another 69 with B code paint.

Thank you

Louie

Louie, Dave's car doesn't have a paint code, just two dashes. If it had one, it would have been Q. Here (http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=89920) is a thread on that car.

Isn't paint code B burnished brown or something like that? I think that is what my paint code is on my convertible, but it has been repainted a non-stock color.

[10sec 455]

No paint yet.

[10sec 455]

rear view

[skymangs]

NICE!!! Love the black primer... Makes a statement.

[LAST1987GN]

This is a numbers correct 69 GS 350, the car was found in Yuma AZ. I bought the car from the 2nd owner who did alot of work to the engine to bring back from it's seized state. Since I have had the car I have replaced all the weather stripping, some faded door panels, redid the upper control arms, shocks, installed Hooker headers and Aero chamber mufflers. 411 Posi with southside lower trailing arms. Now it is time for the car to get some fresh paint, would like to go with a copper or something between the B Code or Q code with some red pearl. I open to suggestions. :Dou:


Louie

[69stageone]

I love the color of your car now. I put light pearl in my 85 Vett :grin: e paint with the originial white it came out real nice. I kept my GS stock ( page 11) of the 68-69 members pic,s. Good luck. Dave

[MikeM]

Louie, I was going to say the same thing. If that's the original color I'd stick with it. It's great. There was another thread in here recently about someone wanting to redo their car back to that one.

[69BUICKGS350]

Ok, heres mine.

[Dobie G]

Before...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/DobieG/100_0390.jpg

After...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/DobieG/100_0403.jpg


Needs interior finishing but getting there.


Chris

[69stageone]

Sweet ,I am looking for a vert. for my wife getting hard to find. Gotta love the fender skirts,on top of the the fender skirts built in on the 68 and 69 s.
Keep the pic,s comming as it gets finished .
Dave

[Landshark1969]

Here's my 69 had it for about 15 years and the work is never done. Hope you like purple. Specs 455 with Kenne Bell cam springs and headers 2.5 exhaust SP1 intake stage one heads ported Roller rockers 1.6 cast 9 to 1 aprox. On top of it all a holly pro injection 4 analog. Recently upgraded the whole suspension coverted the drums up front to disc. :shock: I am getting to old for those two foot panic braking. Completely rebuild the front end brakes shocks bushing everything and installed line lock. With the 1.25" front sway bar and all boxed upper and lower control arms in the rear edelbrock 4 link connectors rear sway and canadian 12 bolt (chev) 3.31 powertrax locker TA no hop relocaters and TA cover. Let me tell you the car does not roll at all it slides!!!!!!! :eek2: Almost forgot 200 R4 2300 stall with a lock up converter. Now I just have to replace the roof frame and top.

[gd2227]

Landshark- very VERY nice!!!! Now if you only had hood lifts to keep the hood up :Dou:
They are on the way (finally :spank: )
Happy New Year!

[Landshark1969]

Thanks the hood on the left side starts to float when I go to fast on the highway here's a picture of mine and two buddies in Canada 69 Riv GS and 69 California GS. I Also have a hard top 69 work in progress looking for the picture.

[Todd69GS]

Here's my 69 had it for about 15 years and the work is never done. Hope you like purple. Specs 455 with Kenne Bell cam springs and headers 2.5 exhaust SP1 intake stage one heads ported Roller rockers 1.6 cast 9 to 1 aprox. On top of it all a holly pro injection 4 analog. Recently upgraded the whole suspension coverted the drums up front to disc. :shock: I am getting to old for those two foot panic braking. Completely rebuild the front end brakes shocks bushing everything and installed line lock. With the 1.25" front sway bar and all boxed upper and lower control arms in the rear edelbrock 4 link connectors rear sway and canadian 12 bolt (chev) 3.31 powertrax locker TA no hop relocaters and TA cover. Let me tell you the car does not roll at all it slides!!!!!!! :eek2: Almost forgot 200 R4 2300 stall with a lock up converter. Now I just have to replace the roof frame and top.

Nice pics Bernie. How does the Buick motor like the Holley injection? Was it easy to set up?

[Landshark1969]

It is an older version of the sytem so I use A/F gauge with the o2 sensor because it's analog and I tune it from inside the car. I need to upgrade it to closed loop let the computer do the work but when it's tuned proper it's hauls ass :3gears: I think 930 cfm. I didn't install it but it's seemed easy enough do just have to run a return line to the tank it take leads from tach starter ignition.

[OreGS]

Here's one that is in process. Its on a 53K Skylark base w/ the original 350 still in it. All appearance issues have been addressed and ready for a real motorhead to take it to the next step. Interested??

[GS-S15]

here's mine

[onefastcar]

Hopefully this works 1969 with 455 complete body off appr. 1yr ago.

[onefastcar]

and 1 more. :Brow:

[ACLazer]

New to the Board, great place. This is my 69 GS that I purchased in 1978 from the Original Owner. It has a 9:1 455, Fairbanks Turbo 400, 411:1 Posi, 3200 Stall TCI, 2 1/2" Exhaust, 150 hp NOS, M&H Street Slicks. Stock Intake and Exhaust Manifolds and a reworked QJ. Options include A/C with R12 that works, Tilt, AM/FM, PS, PB, Buckets with Console. I added the Tilt and AM/FM 20 Years ago. It has 51k Original Miles.

Thanks for looking :)

<img src="http://www.thencph.ws/pics/ACLazer1buickdm01.jpg"></a>
<img src="http://www.thencph.ws/pics/ACLazerbuickdm.jpg"></a>
<img src="http://www.thencph.ws/pics/ACLazerbuick+++.jpg"></a>
<img src="http://www.thencph.ws/pics/ACLazerbuickrear1.JPG"></a>

[BuickBuddy]

Wow!! Absolutely gorgeous AC.. I bet the ricers get a surprise when you juice it and all they see are your tail lights. LOL!!!

[BuickBuddy]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/GKsGS400/thumbsup.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/GKsGS400/DaveShaker3.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/GKsGS400/DaveShaker1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/GKsGS400/DaveS2.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/GKsGS400/P1010030.jpg


You can see the rebuild here. :TU:

Engine Thread (http://viragotech.com/buickthunder/forum/integramod/viewtopic.php?t=7)
Chassis Thread (http://viragotech.com/buickthunder/forum/integramod/viewtopic.php?t=14)

[ACLazer]

Thanks Buddy, I love your 69, great looking car and a great color too :TU:

[BuickWidow]

Man AC that car brings back memories I used to have a 69 GS400 3 spd. that color. Cool.
Tim

[ACLazer]

Thanks Widow, it's really been a great car.
I have had a few others:

72 Skylark 350 loaded up with every option
70 455 GS
69 350 GS

Kinda wish I still had the 72 :puzzled: but my 69 I currently own has always been my favorite.

[LAST1987GN]

I decided to stay with the original color on my 69 GS 350, which is - B, otherwise known as a Q code with vinyl top. I'm not replacing the top for now, since so many hours went into the roof.

Louie

[1969GS350]

New to the Board, great place. This is my 69 GS that I purchased in 1978 from the Original Owner. It has a 9:1 455, Fairbanks Turbo 400, 411:1 Posi, 3200 Stall TCI, 2 1/2" Exhaust, 150 hp NOS, M&H Street Slicks. Stock Intake and Exhaust Manifolds and a reworked QJ. Options include A/C with R12 that works, Tilt, AM/FM, PS, PB, Buckets with Console. I added the Tilt and AM/FM 20 Years ago. It has 51k Original Miles.

Thanks for looking :)





Hey AC, what size is the wheel/tire combo that you are running on the back?

[ACLazer]

Hi

It has stock 15" Buick Sport wheels off a full size Buick. I am running M&H Street Slicks on the back that are 28.5 tall and 9" wide. They just clear the rear w/o Moldings and hook up really well :3gears:

[1969GS350]

Hi

It has stock 15" Buick Sport wheels off a full size Buick. I am running M&H Street Slicks on the back that are 28.5 tall and 9" wide. They just clear the rear w/o Moldings and hook up really well :3gears:


Thanks! :TU:

[cole]

This is our 68 GS 350.We bought it 13 years ago with 59k.It now has 85k

[ACLazer]

Very nice 68, Congrats, eh? :TU:

[1969GS350]

This is our 68 GS 350.We bought it 13 years ago with 59k.It now has 85k

Cole, I feel that I should tell you that I'm in love with your car :Brow:

[Landshark1969]

So many cool cars I love it!!!!!

[68buickredcat]

I got this '68 Wildcat on e-bay about 2 years ago, Man this is so FUN
BUICK, BAD TO THE BONE!!!

[twiskers]

I just bought my first Buick- 68 Wildcat 4 door HT... 430-4. I already cant wait until summer!

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/twiskers/personal001.jpg

[ACLazer]

Very Nice Wildcats :TU:

[1969GS350]

Love those Wildcats! Congrats guys! :beer

[LAST1987GN]

I decided to stay with the original color on my 69 GS 350, which is - B, otherwise known as a Q code with vinyl top. I'm not replacing the top for now, since so many hours went into the roof.

Louie

Car is finished, I put a new set of BF Goodrich Comp TA's on it, 225x60x15 in the front and 245x60x15 in the rear on set of Buick Ralleys.

Louie

[BuickWidow]

Man does that look better with those wheels than those cheap aftermarket wheels did.
Tim

[droptop]

Man I love that color.....nice car!

[LAST1987GN]

Man I love that color.....nice car!

Tim and Droptop
Thank you,

Louie

[ACLazer]

Looks GREAT, Congrats :Brow:

[revelry]

I haven't got mine at home yet, still waiting to go pick it up... paid the deposit on it though..

1968 Buick Electra 225
http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/4142303.jpg

Only thing modded is the exhaust as far as i'm aware of.
Anyone know what kind of 1/4mile time these pull stock?

Oh yeh, it's Aussie too :) :3gears:

[droptop]

Nice, clean looking deuce. Congratulations. Don't know about the 1/4 mile times, but you'll be doing it in style. :laugh:

[69GS400s]

I wouldn't expect anything more than mid 16's

....but your Unit of Measure changes to Smiles per Hour

[cjp69]

I guess since Dave and Louie have new pictures of their fireglow orange cars posted, I will post one of mine as well.

[Eric]

I see you were on ..."Pimp my ride" ! :eek2:

[cjp69]

I see you were on ..."Pimp my ride" ! :eek2:

Not enough bling bling for that. I only have 17 inch wheels, you have to have at least 22's to be on that show. :grin:

[LAST1987GN]

Chris, car looks great. If Xhibit (exhibit) came to pimp your ride, make sure to chase him away. FunkMasterFlex wouldn't do my Wildcat, because it was 1 of 18 and he wouldn't do it stock original. Was nice enough to take pictures with us even thou we wouldn't let near the cars. :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

And he is too late for the 69 GS.

[68skylark2]

Heres my 68'.........never got to the spoilers!

[68skylark2]

pics

[SwedishGS455-71]

This car is on its way to Sweden, should be in a ship now somewhere on the Atlantic ocean :TU:
Bought it from New Jersey and changed the top to a black one before shipping.
..a good driver.....dont you think :rolleyes:

[Buickless]

Thanks the hood on the left side starts to float when I go to fast on the highway here's a picture of mine and two buddies in Canada 69 Riv GS and 69 California GS. I Also have a hard top 69 work in progress looking for the picture.

Wow I have not seen that car in years , does Chris still own the GS Cal .
The Riv looks familiar is it drak green or blue. I remember a green one that had Holley pro jection on it.

That purple look great on your car, it suits it . :cool:

[Rivman]

Here's the latest photo of my '68 Riviera GS replicar -
Liked it so much its now my avatar till something better comes along.
Just a little photo shop for the background !
Aren't computers amazing ? :Do No: :TU:

[Rivman]

Here's the original photo - quite a difference !
gotta love that Adobe Photo Shop. :TU:

[hemikillerstg1]

Here she is

http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/mynew68.jpg
http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/68gs3.jpg
http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/68gs4.jpg
http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/68gs5.jpg
http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/68gs6.jpg
http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/68gs9.jpg
http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/68gs10.jpg
http://www.integra.net/~stratcat/68gs11.jpg

[greg davis]

I had forgot we lost all our pics in this section back in the great crash of whenever it was.

I will repost mine.

[greg davis]

another, back in it's Auto Trans day

[greg davis]

pic 3

[freddervedder]

I bought this car in Flint in 1982, blew it up in 83.
It sat ever since, until I saw a raccoon crawling out of the conv top about 5 years ago.
It has been a slow ,little at a time job, but it is getting there.
I took it out on the road last month and knocked off a cam lobe, :Dou: but the new one is going back in. :TU:
Still have a ways to go, but getting there....

[Landshark1969]

Wow I have not seen that car in years , does Chris still own the GS Cal .
The Riv looks familiar is it drak green or blue. I remember a green one that had Holley pro jection on it.

That purple look great on your car, it suits it .
Reply With Quote
Yes Chris still has his car and the riv is dark green it's steve's with the holly projection unit on it the same as mine! How do you know Chris?

[Landshark1969]

Wow I have not seen that car in years , does Chris still own the GS Cal .
The Riv looks familiar is it drak green or blue. I remember a green one that had Holley pro jection on it.

That purple look great on your car, it suits it . :cool:
Ya Chris has his car still the dark green riv is Steve's with the projection holly unit how do you know them?

[Landshark1969]

I bought this car in Flint in 1982, blew it up in 83.
It sat ever since, until I saw a raccoon crawling out of the conv top about 5 years ago.
It has been a slow ,little at a time job, but it is getting there.
I took it out on the road last month and knocked off a cam lobe, :Dou: but the new one is going back in. :TU:
Still have a ways to go, but getting there....
That a damn fine ride you have there Kicks my ass to get my 69 looking that good the colour is really cool too!!

[Buickless]

Ya Chris has his car still the dark green riv is Steve's with the projection holly unit how do you know them?

I was in the Buick GS club of Ontario in the mid 80's but at the time I was into Corvairs as well. I wanted to get a GS but that idea fell by the way side. I am still have the Corvairs :Dou:

I have run into Chris and Sam at a couple of car shows in the past and stopped to say high. Great people they are.
I still have my photo album of past club events , show and track days. also all my club newsslatters.

say high to them

Al Corporon

[droptop]

Chris....man, I was drooling all over that car when it was on ebay a short time ago. I thought that it was a very period looking GS with the red stripe and all. Sharp car!

[hemikillerstg1]

Chris....man, I was drooling all over that car when it was on ebay a short time ago. I thought that it was a very period looking GS with the red stripe and all. Sharp car!

Thanks for the compliment, David Roth did a beautiful job with that car!! :TU:
Waiting for it to get here is hard, Hopefully it will be here before the Car Craft Summer Nat's in St. Paul. At least I get to look at pictures till it's home.

[davidwroth]

Chris, I am going to have to go out in the garage and do some more detail work on the car.....I hope I don't let you down! :TU:


David Roth :TU:

[TedB1965]

Just some photos of my '68 GS.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tedb1965/album?.dir=a9da&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos

[68 Skylark cust]

Very nice 68' Ted ! :TU:

Are you going to the Granby International this summer ?

[68 4 spd]

Here is a picture of my 68. Not a great photo but all I have available right now.

[droptop]

Nice car, 68 4 spd. I've seen those wheels on a lot of '67's, but not too many '68's. They look good. :TU:

[dross629]

This is the same photo as one for sale by a Holden dealer in Adelaide earlier this year, Ive also got a 68 and their description sounded good so I had to have a look at it. I dont know if you have checked it out yourself but it had a lot of rust, engine sounded OK, chrome OK, glass OK, had expired Vic rego. Let me know if it is the same one... If you are in Adelaide well hook up and go for a cruise, turn some heads.

[IDOXLR8]

I hope to have this done this fall, AL.

[IDOXLR8]

Another

[IDOXLR8]

Last

[skyphix]

The 'vette is looking good Al :TU:

[IDOXLR8]

Thanks Eric, I got the tops put together last week and finished the instruments now to the rear and side glass, AL.

[IDOXLR8]

I got bored over the week end and build a box that would fit in the rear compartment, AL.

[pontiakker]

hi, I am a pontiac and chevy fan, have owned at least 40 GM cars but somehow never had a buick.
Well , I started with a good one!
before and after shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/joegagan/pontiacs/makeover2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/joegagan/pontiacs/DSC00036.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/joegagan/pontiacs/makeover4.jpg

[KDT]

The dog seems to like it :laugh:

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/ktoyn/Picture015-2-2.jpg

[racerxjj67]

My newly acquired 68.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/racerxjj67/IMG_2098.jpg

[droptop]

Nice '68 Skylark, Racer. Good to see a Buick has infiltrated Ford country!

[glen roberts]

Heres a picture of my new toy Glen

[cole d]

She's going to need a lot of work but I'm up to it


http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyMDAyMzZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg (http://)

[69GS400s]

She's going to need a lot of work but I'm up to it

....fixed yourt link - Looks SWEEET !!

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTMyMDAyMzZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg

[BaCo]

The convertibles from the '68 and '69 are really looking good, with those lines.
Are the headlights of a '68/'69 skylark/GS, the same as the ones from a '70/'72 skylark/ GS?

[justalark]

Nice car. I'm going to remove the center hood trim, add 68 air scoop and s/s strips, and then put a black rally stripe down the hood and the trunk. :bglasses:

[Ken Mild]

The convertibles from the '68 and '69 are really looking good, with those lines.
Are the headlights of a '68/'69 skylark/GS, the same as the ones from a '70/'72 skylark/ GS?

Hi Bart,

Actually, thye headlight bezels from 68-69 are different than 70. In fact, 68 is even different than 69. Someone I'm sure has some closeup pics they can post.

The lamps themselves are of course all the same. (I think??)

[68 Skylark cust]

Here's the 68 vs 69 light bezels close-up :TU:
Little different but will fit both years .

[racerxjj67]

Nice '68 Skylark, Racer. Good to see a Buick has infiltrated Ford country!

Thanks, they look at me with strange eye's. Had one guy ask me if it was a Chevelle. :Dou: A lot of Mustang's (go figure) and Chevy's around here. Only seen one other Buick at a cruise near by. I like being the odd man. Much like when I drive my 66 Charger.

[BaCo]

Hi Bart,

Actually, thye headlight bezels from 68-69 are different than 70. In fact, 68 is even different than 69. Someone I'm sure has some closeup pics they can post.

The lamps themselves are of course all the same. (I think??)

Thanks Ken and Donald.
So the lamps themselves are the same as the 69/72 GS-skylarks?
Can somebody confirm that?
Nice color, the '69 Donald.

[54Rich]

Here's the 68 vs 69 light bezels close-up :TU:
Little different but will fit both years .

So the casting is the same, only the finish is different :Do No: The 68 looks all chromed, where as the 69 is just chromed around the outside edge :Do No:

Learn something new everyday around here :Smarty:

Thanks,

Rich

[gscalifornia]

So the casting is the same, only the finish is different :Do No: The 68 looks all chromed, where as the 69 is just chromed around the outside edge :Do No:
Learn something new everyday around here :Smarty:
Thanks,
Rich

Rich,

If you look closely the '68 casting has a straight line dividing bezel into two distinct sections, whereas the '69 is more rounded and there is a gap between the top and bottoms of the two rounded sections around the lights. Probably not a good description, but if you have the two next to each other they are quite different in appearance.

Has Chris been talking to you about the '69 shell? :Brow:

[54Rich]

Rich,

If you look closely the '68 casting has a straight line dividing bezel into two distinct sections, whereas the '69 is more rounded and there is a gap between the top and bottoms of the two rounded sections around the lights. Probably not a good description, but if you have the two next to each other they are quite different in appearance.

Has Chris been talking to you about the '69 shell? :Brow:

Now that you point it out, I see the difference :Dou:

Yea, had a talk with Chris yesterday. What better, he wants it and I want it gone :TU: Looks like we will also be able to help George out with some sheet metal. We just need to figure out the logistics. I no longer have anything to tow with. Add that to the fact that the Cal body is on the frame I need. I do have an extra frame but it's attached to the body that I'm using. I need to get them apart, swap body's then Chris can have something that at least rolls. Oh the tangled web we weave :shock: Soon, I will have one drive train, one frame, and one body.

Rich

[68 Skylark cust]

So the casting is the same, only the finish is different The 68 looks all chromed, where as the 69 is just chromed around the outside edge

Learn something new everyday around here
Sorry , I don't want to create a mistake :o

The casting are different mostly notable in the middle , for the finish the 68 picture is not "correct" (the finish) 68 and 69 only have the outside edge chrome the rest is paint . It's suppose to look like this ....

1968 A-body bezels with correct finish : :TU:

[Jess]

Here is a guys car from IL, his name is Dave McGuire

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Sm34j/personal%20pics/davemcguire4.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Sm34j/personal%20pics/davemcguire3.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Sm34j/personal%20pics/davemcguire2.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Sm34j/personal%20pics/davemcguire1.jpg

Nice ride!!!

[Vert68]

here is my 68 and what happends when you use DAS transportation

[71PostCoupe]

here is my 68 and what happends when you use DAS transportation

OUCH!!!!!!!! I would be furious if anyone did that to mine:af: :af:

[Vert68]

I'm still in the process :blast: of getting some money out of them for damage caused. The good thing from this is, that it snowballed a total restoration of the undercarriage.

[abodybill]

I'm still in the process :blast: of getting some money out of them for damage caused. The good thing from this is, that it snowballed a total restoration of the undercarriage.
Did you buy that car in texas 4 speed?

[austingta]

here is my 68 and what happends when you use DAS transportation

What happened?

[Vert68]

Yes I bought it in Texas, but no it doesn't have a 4 speed. I bought it in the Austin area, so I'm sure you've seen it around.

After I bought it in Austin I had DAS come and pick it up to have it shipped out here, well as they were loading it on the car hauler they hooked it up to the lower A-arm and SNAP. I guess you can't pull a 4000-5000 pound car by its suspension parts.

AbodyBill does this car look familiar?

[abodybill]

looks like a car i was interested in What color is the car (purpleish) ?
hard to tell.

[Vert68]

its dark blue, almost black. I bought it from a guy from Lakeview, lakeway something like that. It's 20 minute outside of Austin. My question was maybe you had seen it or knew the previous owner.

[abodybill]

Nope not the same car.

[twotons]

I had a 68 and looking throught the 10 pages of the most sexiest cars EVER built, i am on a rampage to find one once again, if there is any to be found pls let me know, looking for nice driver 68 or 69. mine was a auto bucket seat a/c power window 68 GS and i have KICKED myself ever since i sold it 12 years ago.

[Landshark1969]

who has seen the overhaulin with the 69 GS conv Mike from TA was on it. They did a nice job but i think to much stuff was chopped from the car!!

[GS44667]

my 69 stage1 convertible...still has 88 tags on the plates,and still have never had the top down in 11yrs...one of 212 made,in high school i always told my friends i would have one some day...i got lucky!

[ACLazer]

VERY Cool, congrats :TU:

[69GS400s]

Two of my Favorite pics (of my car) from last year

.....note - the front left wheel :Brow: been hoping for 11 years to someday do that !!

http://www.itnnetworks.com/a/bigredcecil1.jpg


http://www.itnnetworks.com/a/bigredcecil2.jpg

[BuickBuddy]

...note - the front left wheel been hoping for 11 years to someday do that !!

Still a slowpoke.. :boring:

Better pick it up a notch or you're gonna get left behind. :moonu:



:laugh: :laugh:

[69GS400s]

Still a slowpoke.. :boring:

Better pick it up a notch or you're gonna get left behind. :moonu:



:laugh: :laugh:

watch it wizeguy .... or there'll be NO VIDEO OF YOU next year to post in your sig :ball: :ball: :moonu:

[BuickBuddy]

Listen pal!!!! I did my part to get your ass in GEAR. :spank:


So don't give me any lip. :pp :pp

:moonu:

[brandotheamazin]

Here's my 68. she's sad lately though. no motor/trans.... and i (sorry to admit) moved on to a younger lady, an 83 regal.... mostly due to the fact that i built a go fast motor, and this yacht is not a go fast car.
I would love to get another 350 for her and cruize again. but for now she sits, almost 4 years now, sitting wating... She still is beautifull, big black and beautifull :)

[Landshark1969]

69gs400s Your car is sweet can you post your specs of the car motor trans gears I think my car should be in your range with good tires. SOme interior shots too!!

[Maelthra]

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This was my great grandpa's 69 Wildcat fourdoor. Right now its my moms, but I'm trying to get her to sell it to me, because I have some history with it. :grin:

430-4, TH400, four doors and a blue interior. Drove for the first time in a year and a bit last sunday. :3gears:Yeah, its still stock, but mabye when I rebuild the bottom end I'll juice it up a bit. :rolleyes:

[69cloner]

Here's a few pics of my clunker...
Not to be compared to 99.9&#37; of the others on here ....
Hopefully my impression will be noticed with the after pics.....soon to come..:beer
1st pic is when I first purchased it... Since i've half-@$$ed primed it.. gave most of my attention to the fenders and hood ,trunk , etc. i'll let the body shop handle the fillins I can't find the pics of the rust damage i repaired around the back window. Even the body shop guy told me he was impressed with the pinch weld repair i had made and the rust hole fill-ins around the bottoms corners..
So far all my $$ went into exhaust, transmission , rearmain seal , suspension, electrical system, tires , and GAs... lots and lots of gas.(replaced the original aircleaner assembly w/ decals)...I've had cars way more advanced and expensive than this 69 lark ..( bought for $800)
Nothing has given me more joy than to slowly ressurect this old beast..
So many people are curious about this car's mystique its just silly..
I love it.. If its ever to be parted with ... it's only to be replaced..w/ another. It has a 1970 , 350-2 its crazy torquey.!!.
dunno why:Do No: I'm startin to think this car was rebuilt about 15 years ago with modified parts and cam possibly(eng was painted blue with original red paint exposed underneath).. Even the transmission guy (who builds racing transmissions) was impressed with the torque this car has.. and the miles. (guestimating over 250k miles.) Timing chain is next on the agenda for teh spring then the paint in the month of june..

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[69GS400s]

69gs400s Your car is sweet can you post your specs of the car motor trans gears I think my car should be in your range with good tires. SOme interior shots too!!


Thanks for the props :beers2:

Motor is a .040 over block, forged TRW pistons, stock rods, TA Stage1 SE heads mildly ported, TA 290-08H cam, 1.6 roller rockers, SP1 intake, 1000HP holley carb ... the rest is all TA (bearings etc.etc...) Compression ratio is 10.3:1. Motor built and Dyno'd by board owner Jim Weise @ TriShield Performance 556hp / 560TQ

Trans is a TH400 heavy-duty built with 2.75/1.57 first/second gear. 2300 rpm 11" converter

Rear is a 12-bolt chevy, eaton HD Posi, Moser axles, 3.08 gears

Suspension mods are Metco upper/lower rear control arms

track tires are Mickey Thompson ET Street drag radials (275/50/15) on widened 8" Buick mags with 5 1/8th inch backspacing (custom ordered)

Interior is mostly stock with some allowances made for stereo and guages

http://www.itnnetworks.com/a/myguages.jpg

http://www.itnnetworks.com/a/mysounds.jpg