1972 GS 455 from New Zealand

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by nochop32, Jan 3, 2018.

  1. nochop32

    nochop32 TRIK

    Hi there , new to this group, have a 72 GS 455 , can someone tell me what clips/screws hold the bottom of the plastic radiator shroud ?and where can i get some as mine is floading in the breeze
    cheers ,
     
  2. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Welcome to V8Buick! I am also in New Zealand. Sorry, I don't know about those clips, but I am sure someone else does. I have a 67 GS400.
     
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  3. 71gs3504sp

    71gs3504sp Well-Known Member

    No clips for radiator shroud. There should be two slots on the bottom of the shroud which will mount on the two pegs located on the bottom of radiator support, then two bolts on the shroud to the top of radiator top plate.
     
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  4. StagedCat

    StagedCat Platinum Level Contributor

    ^^^ As George said and welcome to the group.....
     
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  5. 2001ws6

    2001ws6 last of the v8 interceptors

    Welcome aboard! :cool:
     
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  6. rkammer

    rkammer Gold Level Contributor

    Yes, and there are two rubber insulators that fit over the two pegs on the radiator support and go inside the slots on the shroud so that the end result is a fairly snug fit. The insulators can be fabricated from rubber hose material if originals aren't available.
     
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  7. BrunoD

    BrunoD Looking for Fast Eddie

    I have a set of those,I mean two metal brackets and 2 rubber insulators.I'm sure you have the 2 top brackets that bolt onto the radiator support,if you are missing those,I also have them.and welcome aboard.Bruno.
     
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  8. nochop32

    nochop32 TRIK

    thanks for the replys/comments , very helpful
     
  9. nochop32

    nochop32 TRIK

    thanks, where are you in NZ
     
  10. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Karapiro. You?
     
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  11. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    If that is your GS in your avatar it looks very similar to one that was offered for sale on this forum. Did you buy it from the States? It's a beautiful car.
     
  12. nochop32

    nochop32 TRIK

    kinloch
     
  13. nochop32

    nochop32 TRIK

    Yes, imported her last October from san jose , CA
     
  14. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Interesting that we are both in the Waikato. When I get mine completed and certified, we ought to meet up.
     
  15. nochop32

    nochop32 TRIK

    we sure will , keep in contact , what stage are you at with the car?
     
  16. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    I am waiting for the humidity to drop so I can spray primer. Then comes the blocking, base and clear coats. Then reassembly. A ways to go yet. A few months, no more I am hoping. Who knows? Maybe less.
     
  17. nochop32

    nochop32 TRIK

    you on face book Ed ?
     
  18. NZ GS 400

    NZ GS 400 Gold Level Contributor

    Nope. I am active here though.
     

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