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It's Mine.....Ohhhhhh Boy

Discussion in 'A boatload of fun' started by AZ-69 Skylark, Dec 28, 2022.

  1. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    I'm getting an education and I don't have the car yet. :D
    Thanks everyone.
     
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  2. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    I believe the "400" also indicates the 350 4 bbl engine. The 2 bbl 350 came with the ST 300 2 speed transmission.
     
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  3. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    There is a 350-4 sticker on a valve cover.
     
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  4. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

  5. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Dusty. Hopefully trusty!

    Devon
     
  6. Buicksky

    Buicksky Platinum Level Contributor

    Enjoy the new toy and all the detective work .
     
  7. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    Got an e-mail that they are working on a title.
    Trying to see if they have one or can get one.
    I may have to go the VT route.
     
  8. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    In 70 some of them had the SP code 315 HP buick 350.
     
  9. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    I am excited to get it.
    My first car ever was a 1980 Buick LeSabre which kicked off my Buick sickness.
    Too bad they didn't make trucks at that time.
     
    Last edited: Dec 29, 2022
  10. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

    Your 68 LeSabre has a 1 year only oil pan for the 350. Prior year was a 340 engine, later year was a little different chassis.
    The 126" wheelbase for Wildcat started in 65 as did the "400" package for the LeSabre. in 65/6/7 it was a ST400 switch pitch...
    with BOP bell pattern.
     
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  11. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    Appreciate the info.
    I'm excited to get the car.
    It's been too long since I've had a Buick luxobarge.
     
  12. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

    This is similar to what I inherited from my grandma :)
    Color and all. You know it was a great car.
    1968 buick lesabre hardtop side.jpg
     

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  13. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    While I like classic cars in general, something about the Buicks really turns my head.
    While I'm sorry that is the way you got your Buick, I'm glad it went to someone who appreciated it.
     
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  14. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    69 up cars didnt have a longer clip unlike the previous models. just trim differences already had room for the 455.
     
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  15. Bigpig455

    Bigpig455 Fastest of the slow....

    As an aside, 71-72 Pontiac Grand Ville's had a longer front clip than the Catalina. different header and quarter extensions too. Dont know if that applied to LeSabre's, Centurians and Electras.
     
  16. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    Not in 71 up buicks I know for sure. I have one of each. Grill and trim was only major difference.
     
  17. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    Finally got to go look at it.
    Will be a project for sure.
    Trunk has two big holes over body mounts.
    Rear windshield leaks and has rusted out interior part of trunk filler panel.
    Driver's side bottom quarter panel is rusted thru. 20230107_095824.jpg 20230107_095826.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jan 7, 2023
  18. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

  19. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

    This rust happened while it was sitting and goes all the way thru.
    20230107_095707.jpg
     
  20. AZ-69 Skylark

    AZ-69 Skylark Well-Known Member

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    Usual AZ dash
     
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