68 GS400 ragtop 4 speed. I think only a few hundred of these were made. Runs good, I drive it a lot. I'd give it about an 85 on the 100 point resto scale, I really need a better steering wheel and stripes.
68 GS400 Has every option you can think of Pw windows, Pw seats, recliner passenger seat, Pw vent windows, speed alert, cruise control, rear view mirror map light, rear defrost, am fm radio, disc brakes, functional air cold induction & Pw antenna
1969 Buick Skylark Base Purchased on 11/13/18 in Collinsville, Tx with my brother Chris Taylor from 5th owner who had owned for 24 years and car had never run during that time. Bought to get it running and leave as patina. Changed out original 350-2 engine with 2 speed turbo transmission with Shane Butler due to rust in block with a 69 350-4 RP engine & 350 Turbo Transmission. Ray Engine had to bore 2nd engine .30 over with new pistons, rings, push rods, lifters with a TA Performance...
Getting it torn down and starting to cut out all the frame rot. I'll post up the progress as it comes in. Got the stock rear axle modded up with the wilwood dynapro calipers and rotors Got the Edelbrock heads and intake snugged down today. The CVF serpentine system is also all buttoned up. I had to grind down a cheap 19mm socket to tighten down the head studs from ARP. The provision that's milled on the far ends of the heads (4 in total) wouldn't take a thin-walled 3/4 inch socket....
Been a while sinc my last post. I now have the lift installed and the GS scattered. Went with a Danmar ACX10. It's great. Fabbed a rotisserie for $250 using mostly pack rat material. It works great too. Will be taking the frame for rust dipping and will have the body media blasted. I will complete the chassis before touching the body. If I do this right I will also post photos. Long road ahead.
'70 Skylark First car. I've owned it since 1988. 464 Gessler ported Edelbrock heads Scott Brown solid lifter cam Ported T/A intake and Proform 950 carb Poston 1-7/8" headers and 3" exhaust TH400 with TSP 9.5" converter 3.73 gears Factory bucket seats and console Best ET-10.9 Best MPH-124.7
