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Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by mromaus, Dec 9, 2019.

  1. mromaus

    mromaus Well-Known Member

    Hi guys,

    I recently purchased 72 skylark four door, which was a preference. I will have a lot of questions as I work through this project.

    The car started like:
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/11arGNdcsZY3sXeUbKnn-3OhrVuVphjSq/view?usp=sharing

    The car looked great from far away :)

    I pulled off the vinyl roof just in time!
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ro9LxgOo7Zj4JGYNCWaPAdFbKTNPedVj/view?usp=sharing

    The fuzzy pickle stage...

    I am here now, with a lot of work to do:
    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UuHIUo5uc5vSIOoGlVSnSRzQyTt7f6V7/view?usp=sharing

    The roof is sealed and I welded the trim holes and badge holes.

    The goal for this car is for it to eventually be an every day driver car.
     
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  2. 2001ws6

    2001ws6 last of the v8 interceptors

    Welcome aboard! :cool:

    That has to be the cleanest looking 4-door i've seen. :)
     
  3. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    Welcome aboard from NY.
    Fred
     
  4. 68 Wildcat

    68 Wildcat Dash Riprock

    It's funny, but you hardly see any 4 doors. The car almost looks like a Skylark limo to me. Good luck with your project. It looks to be in great shape.
     
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  5. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Welcome!
     
  6. mromaus

    mromaus Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys!

    All is not perfect. The mediocre paint job covered some issues, such as a hole in the front fender near the bumper, a rotting battery tray, and a rotting trunk.

    Otherwise I have been very fortunate in this purchase. The car only has 90k when I bought it, up to 97K.

    I'm working through the small issues now, such as rust sealing it up.

    In the works is a body mount swap (I will have a lot of questions when I get to this). The passenger fender is sagging, and patch welding as needed.

    I will eventually be selling parts for this car as I move through it. Soon will be wheels and hub caps along with the roof trim.

    Thanks again for the welcome! Looking forward to learning and contributing when I can.
     
  7. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Welcome from Montana! Looks like a great project.
     
  8. Donuts & Peelouts

    Donuts & Peelouts Life's 2 Short. Live like it.

    What's up fng
     
  9. Dragdoc

    Dragdoc Well-Known Member

    Great daily driver! Welcome
     
  10. Philip66

    Philip66 Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the family!
    That really does look like a super clean 4 door!
    Too bad so much damage was concealed but congrats on fixing it up.

    Always have loved that color too!;)
     
  11. Welcome mromaus! I just bought a "1972 Buick Skylark Sedan" as well back on 01-04-20' and have been working hard on it since. Let me know if you need anything.

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  12. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Welcome and congrats on the car!
     
  13. Mark Demko

    Mark Demko Well-Known Member

    Welcome, and congrats on your Buick;)
    You've joined one of the GREATEST forums on the net.
    Tons of knowledge and experience here!
     
  14. mromaus

    mromaus Well-Known Member

    Thanks, that is a great looking car!
     
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  15. ynotbuick

    ynotbuick Platinum Level Contributor

    Welcome from ND.
     

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