New to the forum and looking for any tips generally or how best to navigate v8buick. Here's a quick description of my barn find and parts I've secured so far: Blue 72 Skylark Sport Coupe split bench w/o armrest, no electrics Suprisngly, after 27 years sitting in a barn suffering Canadian winters, the car is complete and all parts in good working condition, except seat cushions, skins, carpet and headliner were ravaged by mice It has a running 455 out of a 70 Wildcat (bonus!) with TH400 and 10 bolt posi 3.55 out of a gto Floors and quarters are shot so I got 2 full pans (fire wall to back seat + trunk) as well as both full quarters before steel tax went up at the border last summer Like-new rechromed front bumper (rear needs work and rechrome) Spare GS hood in case I decide to go for a tribute Front seat cushion new from PUI Centreline alum 15's with new radial T/As 295 rear, 245 front (going for the bolder look) I have gutted the interior and will resume resto this summer, once I move the car to my buddy's garage. Stephane Ottawa, Ontario (note there is no "i" in my name, so guys thinking you're chatting with a chick, sorry to disappoint, it's French- Canadian for Stephen)
Hi Stephane ! Nice Skylark ! I love this "so seventies" blue. Keep us informed about your working progress.
thats actually a very interesting car - a base Skylark in 72 was kind of rare (most i see were higher trim and option levels) - no exterior trim, non-park wipers and yet full wheel covers and bumper strips. I mean, anything could have been changed over the years but still....
Hey Alain. Yes I am moving ahead as soon as I can. Let me contact my partnering buddy and get back to you shortly so we can book a meeting with you. Thanks again for all your help and am looking forward to planning next steps. See you soon. Stephane