New Buick Owner here…

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by Rick Day, Nov 13, 2023.

  1. Rick Day

    Rick Day Member

    Just bought a mostly restored ‘68 GS-400 and joined so I could get info on replacement parts, etc.
    I was a street rod owner before this (‘34 Chevy 5 window) and this is my 1st Buick!
    I’m trying to keep the GS all stock, and I know OEM parts may be hard to find.
    Looking forward to learning a lot on this forum. Rick Day, Lansdale PA.
     
  2. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    Welcome aboard from NY.
    Fred
     
  3. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    Welcome aboard Rick! This is definitely the place to come if you’re looking for parts. I have two’68 Gran Sports myself. Enjoy!
     
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  4. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Welcome! Post some pictures!
     
  5. hwprouty

    hwprouty Platinum Level Contributor

    Welcome from Washington State!
     
  6. breakinbuick11

    breakinbuick11 Platinum Level Contributor

    Welcome Rick, there are a lot of Buick guys in your area. I’m a up north in Scranton, PA
     
  7. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Welcome! Post some pics!
     
  8. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.

    Welcome Rick.

    Is this your '68 GS 400 convertible? I saw it listed online for sale and I thought it looks very attractive in both condition and how it is optioned.

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  9. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    If it is his new car I would call that sweet!
     
  10. 68Buick-Jim

    68Buick-Jim Gold Level Contributor

    Welcome Rick! The guys here are a wealth of knowledge. Feel free to ask your questions.
    If you get a chance could you post some pics? I really like the 68-69 Skylark/GS's.

    Jim
     
  11. VET

    VET Navy Vet, Founders Club

    Love your 68.
    I too have only been on this forum for a little over 2 years and I too bought my first 70 Buick GS that has been "restored".

    I have gotten a lot of help, assistance and solid advice from a lot of members on this fantastic forum.
    You will love it. :) VET (Navy)
     
  12. BeantownBuick

    BeantownBuick Member


    Welcome from the Northeast. You will find very helpful information here. The people on this forum have a lot of knowledge and are always willing to help.
     
  13. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    Welcome to Stepchild Nation!

    photos are appreciated.
     
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  14. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Welcome from Georgia! Post pictures snd ask questions! We like stepchildren.
    Patrick
     
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  15. Michael_G

    Michael_G Living the Dream... Fast with Class...

    WELCOME! to our Buick Family... Yes, YES Photos!!!
    -MIG
     
  16. Rick Day

    Rick Day Member

    Yes - It's the one that was offered by Skyway Classics in Bradenton Florida.
     
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  17. Oldskewl59

    Oldskewl59 Gold Level Contributor

    Welcome from Kentucky!
     
  18. Rick Day

    Rick Day Member

    Here's more photos of the '68 GS-400
     

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  19. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Wow. Beautiful car Rick! If I was going to own a '68... That color combo w/the stripe is super sharp and looks to be nicely optioned.

    There was orig. a dealer installed/parts counter functional ram air kit for the '68 that feeds off the fresh air plenum (requires a hole to be cut in the upper firewall). Someone on here reproduced it. Not sure whether or not I could cut the hole were it mine but it's a neat setup.
     
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  20. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    Unless you are racing, why would you do that? The 400 is plenty powerful breathing through that snorkel.
     
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