Chucks 72 skylark custom convertible to GSX clone

Thats gonna be a sweet ride!

 

I sure hope so.

 

I agree, looks great!!

 

Not sure how I missed this thread! Great job on the 1/4s, gives me inspiration for what I am about to tackle, can't wait to see it all together!

 

Reassembly going slowly but surely. 1/2 the interior is in, currently working on replacing the break lines. Should have done that when the engine was out, oh-well. Hopefully blead the breaks some time this week and start the Buick for the first time in almost 2 years.ray:

 

I started the Buick for the first time in almost 2 years. She popped right off (thanks Kenny at Everyday performance) I did fine a couple leaks that need to be addressed but I have already fixed two of those and now am just waiting on a new oil pump gasket. When I get the oil leak fixed she is going around the block even without the rear bumper:Brow:

 

It s alive!! I drove the Buick around the block tonight twice. First time in almost 3 years she has moved on her own power. Still a long way to go,but:TU:

 

Well had some issues with the tranny not shifting, detent cable locked up while the car was just sitting for the last two years. I cut the wire connecting the detent cable to the valve body and she shifts smoothly.

Back to the interior, windows!!

 

she is moving on her own power. You would need a calculator to count all the parts still missing but we are getting close

 

the interior is finaly in:TU: the engine is looking nice also. Still a lot of polishing work to be done but making progress

 

Coming along nicely Chuck!

 

Well I had JW do a quick tune of my carb, timing and dwel. Car is now running great. And finaly got the tranny leak fixed. Next is the electrical system. Headlights only right side works in bright mode, turn signals were working but not right now. Will try to get the electric issues worked out this comming weekend

 

The before and after pics look great Chuck!:TU:

 

Went out to the storage building this afternoon and removed the rear bumper off the convertible for rechromming. Should be back some time in March

 

just crossed the 10k views on this thread :beerThanks everyone, I sure Hope this has been an inspiration to some as the builds I have viewed have helped keep me going

 

I know I am a bit a late to this thread, but I must say you did a great job!
Really admirable the way you tore into it and got it done..Thanks for sharing your build:TU:
The car looks great and with the gas prices that 350 makes it a lot better on the wallet:beer

 

Just got my rechromed rear bumper back

 

Chuck, where did you get the bumper re chromed?

 

Hi Tim: I just brought it into my body work shop and he sent it out. I forget the name of the company but they are located in Brainard and it took 3 months, that why I had it sent out over the winter. Its the same company that is at the fair grounds for "back to 50s, and car craft. Think they charge $550ish, I got a deal because the body guy is my friend:TU: Next year the frount bumper goes in for the same treatment.