Tri-shield emblem on 72 GS convertible

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by gnx396, Jun 17, 2003.

  1. gnx396

    gnx396 Well-Known Member

    Can anyone tell me why a 1972 GS convertible with a 350 4V would have a tri-shield medallion on the nose of the hood? The VIN# and information on the data plate/body tag on the cowl confirms that this car is a GS. I thought that the hood might be off a Skylark, but the hood is a GS hood. The medallion looks out of place. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

    Randy
     
  2. Sky72lark

    Sky72lark Well-Known Member

    Not sure but both my 72 Customs have that piece, and I've noticed regular Skylarks don't seem to have it.
     
  3. Lee Bacon

    Lee Bacon Well-Known Member

    My 72 costum conv has it too & I have seen 3 72 with that emblem on the GS hood when i lived in the Seattle area. :eek2: Lee
     
  4. D STAGE 2 455

    D STAGE 2 455 Well-Known Member

    My skylark 350 also has that emblem on the hood. I like it.
     
  5. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    My Guess is....

    Someone really liked that emblem and mounted it on the GS hood :shock: :Dou:
     
  6. buick72

    buick72 Well-Known Member

    I agree

    I agree with Dan...

    My understanding was that all non-GS hoods had the emblem in '72..and GS hoods did not.

    Stanley
     
  7. Lee Bacon

    Lee Bacon Well-Known Member

    I had a 72 GS with the emblem & a friend who bought his car new had one too :jd: both car's we're from fremont cal. go figure--Lee:Dou:
     

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