post framed buick a-bodies

Discussion in 'The "Paper Trail"' started by dowellgsx, Sep 10, 2002.

  1. dowellgsx

    dowellgsx 70 gsx/clone ,71 post sed

    thurs day im picking up a 71 skylark post sedan in miami, ive got 3 questions.
    1.is the body any more rigid than the hardtop?(for drag duty)
    2.were the post cars produced in large #s w a/c? and cruise?
    3.how much lighter/heavier are they versus the hardtops?i want to set up this vehicle within 32-3300 lbs with a glass front clip i have.with a big block is it possible?

    any response appreciated,tony
     
  2. pakual

    pakual San Jose California

    Tony:
    I am sure there is some racers out there with more detailed answers but I can answer #2 and 3
    2. post models are entry level so the buyers were more cost concious. Buick's, mostly are the highest equipped of the A bodies. To my knowledge there is no totals of just these options but the Sport Coupes would be much less likely to have comfort options like A/C and Cruise. A post with A/C and Cruise is unsual.
    3. Convertibles are the heaviest because of the frame, hardtops are next and Sport Coupes (posts) are the lightest of the 3 body styles.
    Good luck
    JA
     

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