Buick GS 1971, is she originally 350 or 455 ?

Discussion in 'The "Paper Trail"' started by dean66, Jan 5, 2010.

  1. pooods

    pooods Well-Known Member

    Having the big block steering shaft is a good start. People change them but up until the last few years not many people knew there was a difference in them so there is a good chance the column is original. Frame numbers are on the drivers side of the frame toward the rear of the car next to the gas tank. You can take a wire brush and lay down beside the quarter panel and start hunting. Usually not that big of a deal to find unless the frame has a bunch of rust. The frame almost defines it as the real thing. Build sheets might be found but I don't have much luck at it. Did find one on a 70 GS gas tank under the padding on top last winter. Suprisingly it was in good shape. It's a good thing to check the carb and distributor too since many times a donor engine gets those from the original powerplant.
     
  2. Rich Johns

    Rich Johns Platinum Level Contributor

    Check on firewall for kickdown cable hole
    Turbo 350's utilized lower hole for cable, Turbo 400's did not so there would be a plastic insert in hole.
    Turbo 400 means BB car
     

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