Chucks 72 skylark custom convertible to GSX clone

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by 2791 lark custo, Mar 2, 2011.

  1. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    Let me try to post Chuck's photo by using the board's attachment function:
     

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  2. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    I've converted Chuck's photo from a BMP file (1.97 MB) into a JPEG file (98.6 KB), and resized from 720 x 960 pixels to 720 x 765 pixels.

    The attachments are restricted to 800 x 800 pixels:

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    So I can't figure out why Chuck isn't able to upload the resized photo....:Do No:
     
  3. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    My car has been sitting at the painters for two weeks ready for paint and just haven t found time to get it done. The bad side of the car being fill in work:ball:

    But I have been polishing some stainless and it it looking nice. I also just picked up a set of headers for the little 350.

    I started this build not wanting any engine mods, now 4 bbl and headers with the dual exhaust should help get her down the road a bit quicker:TU:
     
  4. carmantx

    carmantx Never Surrender

    Everybody needs a 4bbl and headers.

    Sounds like you are ahead of me. I just cut off a quarter panel from a parts car to replace the "under bondo" surprise on my car.
     
  5. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    My Buick hit the paint both this morning for a fresh coat of Saturn Yellow paint:TU: Still will need color sand, stripes, more clear, sand and buff but making progress
     
    Last edited: May 11, 2012
  6. V8Sky

    V8Sky "Scarlett"

    Looking forward to seeing pics of your vert with the new paint Chuck:kodak:
     
  7. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    That makes two of us:TU:
     
  8. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    GSX paint 007.jpg GSX paint 010.jpg Still a ways to go but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and it's yellow wow is that bright:TU:
     
  9. V8Sky

    V8Sky "Scarlett"

    Looks awesome Chuck!:TU:
     
  10. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    It has been a group effort, and everyone here on V8Buick derserves a little credit. From finding parts to teaching me how to do things corect I have enjoyed it. GSX paint 007.jpg
     
  11. Tim

    Tim Silver Level contributor

    Chuck, I can't wait to see it in person!!!!
    Cheers!
     
  12. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    As my above post says it is a group effort to restore a Buick and I still need to paint the GS grill I got from you Tim:Dou:
     
    Last edited: May 12, 2012
  13. 72buicklt1

    72buicklt1 Well-Known Member

    Chuck, nice progress.. I too have mine at the body/paint shop... Quick question,, any pictures of your deck lid?
    I am having a little trouble getting a nice even fit and was wondering if you experienced the same thing?

    Dan C.
     
  14. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    Deck lid fit well before restoration and still does
     
  15. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    Re: Chucks 72 skylark custom convertible to GS clone

    You were right about the pricing of the total job. And to be honest the $10k would have been low at $50 and hour. My neibor took the car in as fill in so he is only charging me $25 and still over my $5k But all that is left is the red pin stripes clear coat and a buff. My baby shoud be home by the midle of next week

     
  16. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    striped.jpg Still needs some red stripes and a couple coats of clear, but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting bright
     
  17. 72buicklt1

    72buicklt1 Well-Known Member

    you have a nice neighbor only charging $25.00.. looks good too!


    My body guy is charging me $40.00 and that was negotiated down from the starting original price of $45.00.. The price we pay to play.. Ouch..


    Dan C.
     
  18. 2791 lark custo

    2791 lark custo Gold Level Contributor

    home at last 008.jpg home at last 012.jpg home at last 014.jpg Well my GSX clone in finaly home, the body work and paint are done now, some time on the reassembly. I am hoping to have her on the road in time for the CarCraft Nationals at the MN state Fair grounds in July. I might be optimistic, but thats the goal.
     
    Last edited: Apr 25, 2013
  19. V8Sky

    V8Sky "Scarlett"

    Your Buick looks sweet Chuck!:TU:
     
  20. carmantx

    carmantx Never Surrender

    Nice Chuck. Looking good.
    I might go by and check mine out today. Wish it was as far as yours, but I don't think so.
     

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