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1970 skylark grill vs gs grill

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by kbk, Jan 22, 2014.

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  1. kbk

    kbk Member

    Would it be considered "period correct" if I replaced the standard grill on my 70 skylark custom (conv) with the GS grill?

    So at the time (1969/1970), does anyone know if a swap could have been done at the dealer?
    I don't want to make it into a gs clone, since i have stock hood, badges, etc.
    Thought it might make the car look a bit more awesome, but didn't want to raise issues at any shows, offend buick enthusiasts, etc.

    Any insight or opinions?
     
    kbk, Jan 22, 2014
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  2. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    I'm sure back in the day you could have had the dealer do it. Extra $ for them. It may bother some people, but not most. Bottom line is do you like/want it.
    Fred
     
    gsfred, Jan 22, 2014
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  3. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Skylark grille...

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    GS grille... Much better..

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    DO IT!!!
     
    bignastyGS, Jan 22, 2014
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  4. RedSkyV8

    RedSkyV8 Well-Known Member

    Can't say whether it would be considered "period correct" or not. I can tell you that my 1970 Buick Skylark Custom convertible had a GS grill on it when I purchased the car. I didn't have to go to too many shows to find out that the GS grill was factory "incorrect" for my car, a Skylark. I did some research and discovered that the Skylark grills have not been reproduced, so they bring big money when you can find a nice one for sale. Funny aside to this story - After replacing the grill with a factory correct Skylark grill, I took the GS grill to a large swap meet (Spring Jefferson) and was walking around with it and within 10 minutes of walking, I sold it to a GS owner who walked up and bought it and paid for it in multiple $100 bills, with no haggling over my price!
     
    RedSkyV8, Mar 29, 2014
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  5. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    I believe you have to change the hood as well with the 70 if you use a GS grille instead of the stock grille. Jim/Rott
     
    DasRottweiler, Mar 29, 2014
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  6. Postsedan

    Postsedan 13427 L78

    The 1970 GS Grill is one of THE Best GM grills of all - Buick got it Right :TU:

    Dan
     
    Postsedan, Mar 29, 2014
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  7. kbk

    kbk Member

    This entire forum board is awesome... and addicting too...
    What a great Buick community!
     
    kbk, Mar 31, 2014
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  8. justinbyers70

    justinbyers70 New Member

    I'm looking for a 1970 buick skylark grill. Can someone help me find one
     
    justinbyers70, Dec 23, 2014
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  9. kbk

    kbk Member

    I'm looking for a 1970 buick skylark grill. Can someone help me find one

    I find that they come up periodically on eBay.
    I would suggest you place a search or on your "watch" list via eBay, as they come and go quickly.
    Most are in used shape, but can be fixed up with patience I think.

    The GS types are reproduced, and can be found for $450 (when on sale) if not NOS.

    K
     
    kbk, Dec 23, 2014
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  10. Stage2

    Stage2 Well-Known Member

    The GS grill works fine with the Skylark hood. That's the exact combination the Stage II cars used.
     
    Stage2, Oct 2, 2019
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  11. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    The 70 has a blunt nosed hood, much different than the 71-72. I used a 71 hood with 70 hood chrome molding, and a 70 GS grille on my 70......Jim
     
    DasRottweiler, Oct 2, 2019
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