Flynbuicks 70 GSX STG 1 4spd in pictures

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by Jim Weise, Nov 15, 2006.

  1. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    What do you meant by standard stage 1. There are only a few cosmetic things that are stage 1 specific: maybe chrome valve covers and decals, fuel pump bowl and line, etc
     
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  2. lostGS

    lostGS Well-Known Member

    I mean Non GSX a standard GS Stage 1 car.

    Tim
     
  3. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    As you know the GSX was just an option/appearance package. Aside from cosmetics, except for the steering box and maybe the hood tach, there was no difference between this car and a non GSx 70 stage 1. I am not sure if you want to count the special smaller diameter steering wheel with the larger grip.
     
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  4. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    The steering box was unique to GSx's?

    I didn't know that.
     
  5. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    It was a quick ratio steering box and was unique and part of GSX option in 1970.
    In 1970 Quick ratio box was not available in a regular GS car.

    In 71-72 it was optional in any GS or GSX and not included in 71-72 WA5 GSX ornamentation package.
     
  6. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    The only visual clue with the steering box was a little oval yellow sticker on the box cover with a two letter code on it. The letters are long since faded on most cars or painted over black like so many guys did in the past.
     
  7. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    So a box with the little yellow sticker is a quick ratio?
     
  8. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    No--- it just has a different 2 digit code in black letters on the yellow sticker.

    I tried to stay away from number stamps, decals etc when talking about he differences above.
     
  9. 71GSX455-4SPD

    71GSX455-4SPD Nick Serwo Magic Car

    I'm glad to see this thread revived. I never get tired of looking at all the beautiful pictures! Great detail!
     
  10. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    All Boxes had the yellow sticker. There were three two letter codes. One for regular power steering, One for non Power and one for fast ratio power.

    1970 codes
    DL-Non power
    DH-power
    Cannot find listing on fast ratio

    1971 codes
    BV-non power
    BZ-Power
    DV-N41 fast ratio option
     
  11. stage11

    stage11 Member

    wow!!!!!! this is the kind of detail i want. nice job.
     
  12. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    I would be afraid to drive it and it is a car afterall.
     
  13. Lee Bacon

    Lee Bacon Well-Known Member

    Wow what a ride. You ever drive it? :)
     
  14. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Almost never, but I was thinking about driving it to our annual New Years Day Cruise in, if the weather permits. I think the low temp here tonight is going to be 68.
     
  15. Lee Bacon

    Lee Bacon Well-Known Member

    Well if you do enjoy it as its a beautiful car Jim!!
     
  16. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    Lee -- you know trailer queens are both a blessing and a curse. Waking up every morning and discovering you are not dead is the big picture. Everything else is small spuds. Sometime you have to take a risk and drive to a place where you can share them with the public.
     
  17. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    Lee, where have you been? This thread is how old?
     
  18. 1972 Stage 1

    1972 Stage 1 Well-Known Member

    Wow, no kidding Dave! I'm glad to hear that Jim still has the car - I thought I heard he sold it several years ago.

    Jim - if you take it out, snap us a few pics of that beast!
     
  19. Rusty Davenport

    Rusty Davenport Silver Level contributor

    What a beauty!!:Brow: Jim do you still have the black stage1 convertible?
     
  20. Lee Bacon

    Lee Bacon Well-Known Member

    I know it's old but needed revived. Jim has a great looking car!!!
     

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