post framed buick a-bodies

[dowellgsx]

thurs day im picking up a 71 skylark post sedan in miami, ive got 3 questions.
1.is the body any more rigid than the hardtop?(for drag duty)
2.were the post cars produced in large #s w a/c? and cruise?
3.how much lighter/heavier are they versus the hardtops?i want to set up this vehicle within 32-3300 lbs with a glass front clip i have.with a big block is it possible?

any response appreciated,tony

[pakual]

Tony:
I am sure there is some racers out there with more detailed answers but I can answer #2 and 3
2. post models are entry level so the buyers were more cost concious. Buick's, mostly are the highest equipped of the A bodies. To my knowledge there is no totals of just these options but the Sport Coupes would be much less likely to have comfort options like A/C and Cruise. A post with A/C and Cruise is unsual.
3. Convertibles are the heaviest because of the frame, hardtops are next and Sport Coupes (posts) are the lightest of the 3 body styles.
Good luck
JA