I have purchased an SF code 455 for later use. The assembly plant code is C. I know this is Southgate, CA. What I don't know is what models of Buick were built there in 1970. I am thinking that ALL B-body cars were built there without regard to what model; i.e. LeSabre, Electra, Estate Wagon, etc. regards, Erik
Just 2 cents worth of info: First you can’t go by the wiki info. Second, Estate Wagons have always been “B” bodies. 1970 Series 6000 = B body 36 = 2 seat wagon = 6036 46 = 3 seat wagon = 6046 1971-72 Series 6000 = B body 35 = 2 seat wagon = 6035 45 = 3 seat wagon = 6045 1973-76 B body wagons were id’d with the “R” R = Trim BR35 = 2seat wagon BR45 = 3 seat wagon 1977-79 BR35 = 2 seat wagon In the 80’s with the transition to front wheel drive the Estate Wagon remained a “B” body but an option was added. BR35 = Estate Wagon BR35 w/WB5 option = Electra Estate Wagon Then the “R” was replaced in the VIN with a “V” = RWD 1G4BV35
David, Thanks for the info on the wagons but my main question was what models of Buicks were built in the Southgate plant in 1970. The Estate was just an example.
Are you trying to get more info on the engine? Have you found the number on the head? See here: http://www.buickperformanceclub.com/455Blocknmbrs.htm
Yes sir I understood the question. My post was in reference to the deleted 2nd post. Southgate was a B.O.P. assembly plant. The only ’70 Buicks I’ve seen (VIN) out of Southgate were Electras and Estate Wagons. David
So the Electra or Estate Wagon. That would imply both B and C bodies then. I have all the numbers and codes off the engine. I have disassembled it and will be using it as a donor for other engine projects. My enquiring mind wanted to narrow down the model(s) of car this engine might have been in new. The engine has every indication of being very low mileage and well taken car of until it was removed from the car. Then it simply got lucky for however many years and owners it passed thru. When the oil is so old it's grey on all the oiled surfaces of the block, heads and oiling system it has sat a long time. I'll be inspecting and measuring as I get time. I suspect this engine to have standard bores, bearings, rings and clearances. I'd be surprised if the car it came out of had more than 60K on it.
