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Discussion in 'Cars and Parts For Sale Leads' started by 36racin, Apr 23, 2019.

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  1. 36racin

    36racin Platinum Level Contributor

    I posted this and it's about an hour or so from me. If time permits I can go look at it for anyone and get all the pictures you all want. I'd love to get it but already have my Suncoupe and a 66GS project car. No time to mess with another car and the wife would kill me if I brought another car home


    Todd
     
    36racin, Apr 24, 2019
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  2. Redmanf1

    Redmanf1 Gold Level Contributor

    N25 bumper
     
    Redmanf1, Apr 25, 2019
    #22
  3. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    Keeps getting better. But without Stage 1 documentation, this car is never going to bring the money that would justify a full blown restoration. JMHO
     
    BYoung, Apr 25, 2019
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  4. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    No email yet, wont answer phone or call back.
     
    Last edited: Apr 29, 2019
    Stage 2 iron, Apr 25, 2019
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  5. 69 GS 400

    69 GS 400 Well-Known Member

    Probably overwhelmed with people asking about it that have no intention of buying it when it comes to the time and money involved to restore it.
     
    69 GS 400, Apr 25, 2019
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  6. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    Well this morning I gave the owner a call now I know why he didn't get back to me, when we talked last week he said he found the car in southern Alabama when he went to look at a Ford Mustang he said he purchased the car and the brother of the owner gave him a call and told him that the original engine could be in a local junkyard whwn we talked last week he was looking into that turns out it was the original engine to this car and he is going to restore the car it is no longer for sale. one in million shot to find the original engine the car is probably one of one with that color combination considering there was only nine 4 - speed built in 71.
     
    Last edited: Apr 29, 2019
    Stage 2 iron, Apr 29, 2019
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  7. Ryans-GSX

    Ryans-GSX Have fun, life is short.

    Give them time and I will just about bet you this car will be back up for sale. This is a MASSIVE project and not for the faint of heart. I would also venture unless the guy really knows Buicks he has no clue what it will cost to do the car correctly. Great car and I wish them luck but its going to be a tough car to restore.
     
    Ryans-GSX, Apr 29, 2019
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  8. Big Bufford

    Big Bufford Well-Known Member

    I agree. Many of us have collected parts for years, from a time when they were “cheap”. Not to mention the expertise to put the car back correctly. Could you imagine restoring that car from scratch?
     
    Big Bufford, Apr 29, 2019
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  9. 69 GS 400

    69 GS 400 Well-Known Member

    Hope he has at least $50,000 for parts in today's market.
     
    69 GS 400, Apr 29, 2019
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  10. alain

    alain Well-Known Member

    :)restoring it would be fun challenging but fun .Driving it would be outstanding:cool::cool:
    Alain:)
     
    alain, Apr 30, 2019
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  11. fastdavedk

    fastdavedk Well-Known Member

    I talked to the guy extensively about the car and he is convinced it is a real stage 1. Unfortunately, he has nothing to back up his beliefs. He is very nice fellow but may be dreaming about what he has.
     
    fastdavedk, May 7, 2019
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  12. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    BYoung, May 26, 2019
    #32
  13. 69 GS 400

    69 GS 400 Well-Known Member

    The writing was on the wall with this one.
    Looks like the junkyard owner wants his piece of the pie and is holding the motor for ransom.
     
    69 GS 400, May 26, 2019
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  14. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    Parts car with out it.
     
    Stage 2 iron, May 26, 2019
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  15. hemikillerstg1

    hemikillerstg1 Living the dream ✨️

    I've restored way worse. If it was closer I'd snatch it up.
     
    hemikillerstg1, May 26, 2019
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  16. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    I'm sure you have restored worse, the problem is it 71 without original paperwork or numbers matching drivetrain parts it's hard to verify exactly what it is you could say it's one of nine but there's no way to verify no documentation available. Now if you have a big bankroll go for it. Unfortunately it's a different ballgame with Buick's you have to have a Ton of paperwork and documentation to bring the big money it's not like a Chevelle.
     
    Stage 2 iron, May 27, 2019
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  17. Stage 2 iron

    Stage 2 iron Platinum Level Contributor

    I like how he took the pictures for the E bay ad, What due bet there's no lower cowl left on either side . You think he has something to hide ? Needs a new tub That would go perfect with the non-numbers matching.
     
    Stage 2 iron, May 27, 2019
    #37
  18. Redmanf1

    Redmanf1 Gold Level Contributor

    Without the engine with the 4 spd code, no way to prove it is really an original 4 spd, correct???
     
    Redmanf1, May 27, 2019
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  19. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Steering shaft (which could be changed)? Stamping on frame? Other forensic details maybe, emblem holes on fender with correct date code/paint evidence? A lot of little details may at least point the right way, but would need to be documented before resto...
    Patrick
     
    pbr400, May 28, 2019
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  20. AC Larry

    AC Larry Larry

    I had one of these back in the 90's it was a gold color. white top, white interior car that I bought out of Hemmings. The car came from Las Vegas but it was a definite Mid-West car by all the rust on it! It had the numbers matching engine and the trans was correct {I think}, the rear was 12 bolt Chevy. It was one of the rarest cars I ever owned but I ended up selling it in order to make the next deal happen,:mad: ah, those single days when I had way more fun and a lot less headaches. Larry
     
    AC Larry, May 29, 2019
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