Proud New Owner of a 1971 Skylark Custom

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by patoke, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. patoke

    patoke Member

    Hello Everyone,

    I just picked up a 1971 Skylark Custom (I think?) at auction. I haven't even gotten it home yet but I am excited so I wanted to introduce myself. I will have lots of questions, I'm sure, as I plan to restore the car to original condition so all help will be greatly appreciated.

    Here are some pictures of the car.

    Thanks,

    Pat
     

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  2. bigblockbuick70

    bigblockbuick70 Gold Level Contributor

    Welcome Pat,
    Looks like you got yourself a real nice start for your resto project.
    Good luck. :TU:
     
  3. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Looks pretty cool Pat, congrats!
     
  4. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Welcome - Nice looking car - great start! :beer

    - Bill
     
  5. rogbo1

    rogbo1 Well-Known Member

    Looks like the "little 'ol lady to church on Sunday" car!
    And bucket seats too! Looks totallly original. Nice find.:TU:
    Where are you from?
     
  6. Jeff T

    Jeff T Just a 350... A Buick 350

    Congrats Pat! Looks like a great start! Use the forum, there's plenty of guys here who know this stuff inside out!

    Keep us posted and BTW, more pics the better!

    Good Luck!
     
  7. white72gs455

    white72gs455 Going Fast With Class!!!

    Welcome! Do I see a GS badge on the drivers interior door panel? And Nice dog dish rims!
     
  8. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    looks like a good ride. good luck.
     
  9. 1ATony

    1ATony Well-Known Member

    Man nice score. That has granny written all over it. Man what a find 2DR,black seats...that car has a ton of potential.
     
  10. RapidRick

    RapidRick Can't spell Buick w/o U+I

    Saw that on ebay last week. Great that you got it.

    Looks like an easier resto than most. Good Luck wherever the rebuild takes you...:TU:
     
  11. StfSocal

    StfSocal Well-Known Member

    Great looking Car!!!! Your are very lucky that you have buckets!!!!! I wish my 71 came with buckets. That dash looks like shes in good condition. Good luck with her!!!!

    ~Scott
     
  12. patoke

    patoke Member

    Hi Guys, I got the car picked up. It is definitely an old lady grocery getter but i like it. It could be a great sleeper race car but I think I will keep it stock/restored for now. It definitely needs some body work, lots of little dings and paint chips. I will get some additional pics taken when I get back in town after Easter. Thanks for the warm welcome!!
     
  13. Willby70

    Willby70 Well-Known Member

    Nice find, and buckets seats also :grin: . That's going to save you some :dollar: .
     
  14. carmantx

    carmantx Never Surrender

    very nice.
     
  15. marshmere

    marshmere marshmere

    Don't know where that car is from, but looking at the wheel wells, it is clearly NOT New England! Good luck with the resto/rebuild. My younger brother had a 1970 with the 350 2bbl back in his college days. My mother made me drive with him to Texas A&M his freshman year. I have fond memories of that car and that trip. Welcome aboard!
     
  16. luvallknight

    luvallknight Drive like you stole it!!

    real nice find congrats
     
  17. BrianinStLouis

    BrianinStLouis Silver Level contributor

    I have a 71 Skylark Custom that I purchased from the original owner about 12 years ago. My grille is different. I wish my quarters looked as good as yours.

    Welcome aboard!
     

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