72 Stage 1 parts

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by The Stache, Jan 8, 2024.

  1. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    Looking for 72 stage 1 Heads, carburetor and Distributor. any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks
    ED
     
  2. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

  3. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    PM sent
     
  4. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    7042242 is correct stage1 carb.
     
  5. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    David Walker, by the numbers shows 7042242 and 7042942 as stage 1
     
  6. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    I would just get some 8148 heads and have them converted to bif valve no sense in paying for stage heads when they gonna need to be redone anyway most likely
     
  7. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    That is what i will most likely end up doing.
    Is this correct on the two stage 1 carburetor numbers
     
  8. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Ah....ye olde CA carb. My mistake. Thanks for the correction.
     
  9. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    Just wanted to make sure the info is correct
     
  10. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    Does anybody What the differences between the two are
     
  11. BUQUICK

    BUQUICK I'm your huckleberry.


    I have both carbs 7042242 & 7042942 on our cars and I couldn't spot anything different. Here is the chart from the 1972 Buick service manual. Was your '72 Stage 1 sold new in California?

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  12. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    No Arkansas, thanks for the info
     
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  13. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    I have the original sales invoice, when i get home i will see what dealer ship it came from
     
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  14. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    The 7042942 is also the Service replacement for all Stage 1’s, as well as the CA emissions . There is no difference in specs as far as I know.
     
  15. The Stache

    The Stache Active Member

    72 Stage 1 Car build date 9/30/71 sold at Burnett Pontiac- Buick Company Stuttgart Arkansas, sold on 10/8/71
     
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