1972 Buick Skylark GS

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  1. Cat

    Cat buicks & rock 'n roll

    BuickSkylarkGS2.jpg Asking $8,000

    1972 Buick Skylark GS 455 model, but put a Buick 430 engine and transmission in it.
    Only selling this car because I moved to England. Car is located in Forest Hill, Maryland
    Mileage: 31,020

    --Everything on the car has either been rebuilt or bought new.
    --Motor was rebuilt and has the largest CAM in it without notching the pistons, with hardened seats, for unleaded gas.
    --Automatic, rebuilt 400 turbo with 2500 stall torqconverter, shift kit, and adjustable modulator, drive shaft has new universals.
    --Metallic blue with all new black interior (bench seat) and black vinyl top, inside panels are still original.
    --Air compressor new with all original air-conditioning hardware.
    --Custom steering wheel (woodgrain inserts) and ability to tilt, with column shift.
    --$6,500.00 worth of body and paintwork.
    --Complete front end rebuilt (ball joints, etc...)
    --Has new Rochester style carburetor from Edellbrach made thru an Italian company only for a short time.
    --There is a CD player with 5 disc player for trunk hookup that has not been put in yet, but will be given.
    --Rear end is stock ten bolt, 308 open.
    --Power booster and master cylinder for brakes is new, with new calipers, rotors, pads, rear drums, shoes, hardware, and all three rubber brake lines. I reused the old steel brake lines.
    --The fuel line and the return line, gas tank with straps, mechanical fuel pump, and fuel sending unit are all new.
    -- New trunk panels welded in.
    --Seats were stripped down to the springs and frame, then sandblasted and rust proofed and repainted black, then re-upholstered with new foam, and new carpet with padding. New front dash pad and rear deck with padding, along with speakers and underneath speaker covers. Along with new padding behind the rear seats next to the trunk.
    --New 2 1/2" Flow Master Exhaust, with all joints welded. There are straight pipes out the back of car, but I still have the other turned-down tail pipes for the better stock look if you want them..
    --Kenny Bell 3 headers.
    --Stinger brand electronic distributor and coil.
    --Sprayed Chipguard on entire underneath of car, interior, engine compartment and trunk.
    --All chrome or stainless steel molding came from E-bay.
    --There are 5 rally steel wheels, one is in trunk with new jack, lug wrench, pouch for jack, tire cover and mat.
    --New radiator, 3 row, with new clutch fan, and new water pump.
    --Has all the correct front head light grills with the correct front grill. When I first got this car it had all the wrong grills on it, including the front bumper was wrong, (all the wrong years).
    --Car alarm and club for steering wheel.
    --There is over $22,000 invested in this car.

    --We have a set of original chrome valve covers, with gaskets and chrome bolts. Along with a brand new tachometer for the dash, and new stencil plastic inserts for the AC, heater, fan, with low to high adjustment panels. .Also have another dash panel with gauges and speedometer.

    Problems: there is a scratch on the hood, a rip on the inside passenger door (I have photos of them), the back window handle has the knob off although I have the new one to put on. There is some rust, which I have photos of. This car will need new tires. You can email me at catmeow49@hotmail.com, or, any questions about work done to the car you can phone Chip at 410-952-6873 (he's also a member of V8Buick.com)


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    PHOTOS of problems:
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    Last edited: Sep 4, 2012
  2. UL LUZE

    UL LUZE Well-Known Member

    Where is this car located?
     
  3. Cat

    Cat buicks & rock 'n roll

    Forest Hill, Maryland, which is up in Harford County. My brother has the car at his place and is handling any viewings.
     
  4. Cat

    Cat buicks & rock 'n roll

    Reduced down to $8,000 now
     

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