70-71 GS 455 project in texas

Discussion in 'Cars wanted' started by Brian Pryes, Mar 31, 2014.

  1. Brian Pryes

    Brian Pryes Well-Known Member

    Just looking around. What you got?
     
  2. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    I have a 70 GS Stage 1 4 speed complete documented project car.
    $12,500
    Email me for pics/detail

    rich@purestockauto.com
     
  3. 1970GS455

    1970GS455 Well-Known Member

    Have one out your way. Just outside Buffalo Tx. 1970 GS 455. Motor/trans out. Looking to get 7k out of it. Couple of pics of me hauling it out to Buffalo.....

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    Its 2 hours away from me right now at my lake property so getting more detailed pics would take some time.

    Let me know if interested.
     
  4. Brian Pryes

    Brian Pryes Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the reply. Sure I'd like to see some pics. Don't worry not in a huge hurry either. I'm trying to finish up my 2 turbo cars. The one with the 3800 is really been taking up sometime. Could you tell me a little bit more about the car. Condition, mileage, options. What it needs. I know you said motor and trans is out. Are they included with car?
    bpryes@hotmail.com
    Thanks
    Brian
     
  5. 1970GS455

    1970GS455 Well-Known Member

    I bought the car in 1995. The original engine and trans was in the car at the time of purchase. The differential was not original to the car which was odd due to how original the car was. It still had the original heater hoses, hose clamps, radiator, still had GM exhaust on it. The engine was pulled and sent to a builder for a freshen up. While boring the block the cylinder walls had casting imperfections and would flake/pit. If I recall 3 cylinders required sleeving. I set aside that engine and paid a Texas "Buick" guy to build me an engine. I got stiffed for 10k or so and I gave up on the car and bought my GN. I would guess Ive put maybe 1,000 miles on the car since I bought it. The car is desert gold and had a white vinyl top. There is minimal amount of rust at bottom of rear window due to the vinyl top. The very bottom of the rear 1/4s has pin hole rust starting to show. The floors and body are really solid. This car is the perfect restoration project. The dash is uncut, still has the am radio. Interior is original and needs renewed. Car is a bench seat/column shift. The car is a project in the truest sense of the word. Its 95% original. The differential is currently a Ford 9" I bought from Currie enterprises with a 3.70 gear purchased 18 years ago. It was never filled with fluid or driven so its condition is unknown. I would guess Im the 3rd owner. The engine and trans does come with the car. Trans was rebuilt by a Buick builder from El Paso and has been stored since built. It was converted to a switch pitch. Engine is in pieces. While car was stored, someone backed into the front right fender and pressed in the front corner slightly. (see attached pic for an idea)Body shop told me its repairable but I have another fender that I could throw into the deal. All glass appears original. Even windshield. Its really a restorers dream due to the originality. Anyways, I will see what I can find for pics tomorrow. If I cant find any, I will go down to the lake house soon and get some pics.
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  6. Brian Pryes

    Brian Pryes Well-Known Member

    You ever do anything with this car? Thanks
     
  7. 1970GS455

    1970GS455 Well-Known Member

    Car was sold. Sorry for the extended response time. I only log in once every couple months.
     

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