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Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by Smartin, Jan 15, 2005.

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  1. sbrmd

    sbrmd Well-Known Member

    Another:

    Bad top but nice interior. Original solid two-owner Florida/Minnesota car with 81K actual.
     

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  2. sbrmd

    sbrmd Well-Known Member

    Yep, saved it from ignominy!

    Spent 2.5 hours in the seller's driveway washing it down inside and out before driving it away. The dirt was so thick, you could barely tell what color everything was! But a complete, practically nothing-missing car with unripped seats and an uncracked dashpad. And a RED engine that runs like a top and fries it's right rear with seemingly half-throttle!
     

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  3. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Looks like someone took their keys to the paint though...

    You keeping it??
     
    Smartin, Mar 25, 2005
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  4. sbrmd

    sbrmd Well-Known Member

    Yeah, lots of chips.

    And a dent in the passenger door, but not a fatal one.

    Haven't decided what to do with it; already have a few people expressing interest.

    Say Adam, you'd know this: what VIN code indicates the hi-po 455? This thing sure is strong! Engine's sure dirty, though. And somebody spray-painted the 455 sticker on the aircleaner black! :rant:

    Best, Steve.
     

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  5. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    The VIN =

    4 - Buick
    P - Centurion
    67 - Convertible
    T or W - engine option (T = std 455, W = hi po 455)
    2 - 1972 Model Year
    X, Y, C - Assembly Plant
    xxxxxx - production number
     
    Smartin, Mar 25, 2005
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  6. sbrmd

    sbrmd Well-Known Member

    Thanks!

    I've got "T", but it sure is sprightly as-is.
     
    sbrmd, Mar 25, 2005
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  7. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    And another one for sale in the Netherlands....

    :Dou:
     
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    Bad Boattail, Apr 4, 2005
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  8. jlv58

    jlv58 Well-Known Member

    Hi Erik, that is not a 71 as mentionned in the link. Got mine for 1/2 the price.

    Liked the list of options:
    Aller Luxste Uitvoering
    Alles Electrisch, Zoals De Kap, Ramen , Stoelen Enz Enz:

    what is the Enz Enz ? the noise that it makes when cranking ? :laugh: :laugh: :Brow:
     
    jlv58, Apr 4, 2005
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  9. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    :Dou:
     
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    Bad Boattail, Apr 4, 2005
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  10. jlv58

    jlv58 Well-Known Member

    I got it ! sorry for the poor picture quality ! I was in the dark.

    I let the specialists translate ! :laugh:
     

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    jlv58, Apr 11, 2005
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  11. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    :Dou:
     
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  12. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    71-46667 X01214
    TR 468? 75-B PNT
    07B?
     
    Smartin, Apr 11, 2005
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  13. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    :Dou:
     
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  14. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Erik - correct, but there are only 5 digits in the body number in 1971 and 1972. In 73, there were 6 digits.

    B is Black.
     
    Smartin, Apr 11, 2005
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  15. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    :Dou:
     
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    Bad Boattail, Apr 11, 2005
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  16. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Smartin, Apr 11, 2005
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  17. jlv58

    jlv58 Well-Known Member

    What an impressive knowledge in Buick science !!! :Smarty:

    Got an other pic which is not better but help confirm the reading of the first one . Apparently, the doubtful letter is a B
     

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    jlv58, Apr 11, 2005
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  18. jlv58

    jlv58 Well-Known Member

    Thanks my friends for all these clarification. At least I am now sure the car has not changed its colour since 1971 (Red + black interior).
     
    jlv58, Apr 13, 2005
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  19. GS455_65

    GS455_65 Well-Known Member

    For those looking for rear courtesy lamp lens for 71-74 LeSabre/Centurion convertibles, these are now available from <www.classicbuick.com> #FUSCL326 @ $18.00 a pair.
    Original #983826 GRP. 11.928
     
    GS455_65, Apr 17, 2005
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  20. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Norman, where can these be ordered?
     
    Smartin, Apr 17, 2005
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