I am soon going to be looking at a 70buick conv that has been sitting next to a garage for some time.I have not been close enough yet to determine if it is a real GS or not,it has the emblems.I have read that the GSs were all built at the Flint plant in 70 and that the V.I.N should have an H in the seventh position.THis cars V.I.N# is 446670k102167 wich would indicate the Kansas plant.I would not be real interested in it if it is just a dolled up skylark[no offense to Skylark owners].Is this true that all GSs were built in Flint?Even if this does not work out I am still interested in leasrning about the documentation of these cars.I have owned several Corvettes in the past and have found the paper trail almost as interesting as the car itself. Thanks in advance Andrew
That number indicates a '70 GS455 car, built at Kansas plant. GS was the only version available with the 455.
In 1970, all Buick GS convertibles were 455 cars (model 44667) and were built at either Flint MI (plant code 'H'), Leeds MO (plant code 'K'), or Freemont CA (plant code 'Z'). All factory stage1 GS455 convertibles (1969-1972), according to Buick's official records (called Daily Car Reports), were built in Flint MI.
Hi Andrew, It's good to see you took my hint and found this site :Brow: . I think you'll find all the info your looking for here! :TU: Good Luck with your hunt! :beer
GS conv Thanks for the fast replies.I think my confusion was with The stage 1 option.This car appears to be GS conv,so depending on otions [trans,tach etc-]it could still be a low production car.I know this is hard question to answer without seeing the car,but how much would you expect to pay for such a car.If you could give me a high and low I would appreciate it.The car appears complete with all trim and does not appear wrecked.Lts just say it a decent 20 ft car. Andrew
Buicks are very expensive to restore. Take this into consideration. Many core supports are rotted under the battery tray, the quarters, doors, and fenders can be and are often rotten at the bottom. The floorpans, trunk pans and wheel houses are often shot. Converts. have 3 piece frame rail that can hold mud and gravel such that even the frame can be shot. The engines are expensive to rebuild and the parts are a lot more dollars than a chevy. For instance 70 convert quarters, wheel houses, door skins etc. are not reproed. All of this has be be looked over very carefully. We love them but you can touch a tar baby and take it to a dance real easy.
Rust Andrew, cars rust in different places based upon where it spent most of its life. I have a car from the south west. I grew up in the North East where cars rust in the bottom of the fenders, doors, and quarters. My South West car has rust in the roof above the drip rails and beneath the rear window but the fenders doors and quarters are solid metal. www.buickperformance.com has some helpful articles on what to watch out for. Good Luck,
