Ford 3-speed in '67 GS?

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by mineseats9, Oct 9, 2004.

  1. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    Trying to ID parts on my '67 GS 400 Conv. I just dragged home and the manual trans looks like a Ford. I can't move the stick to see if it is a three or four speed. So I got underneath to get a visual and it ain't a Muncie. What type of three speed did they use in '67 ? Thanks
     
  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    The Buick factory 3 speed that year and I think 66 was a Ford. Larry Miller has one with a Ford he bought new.
     
  3. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    Buford

    Thanks Jim,looks like I drug home a rare car. Now the fun begins.
     
  4. Topless64-455

    Topless64-455 Well-Known Member

    1 of 9!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    :TU: If the frame is shot I have one if you are going to save it. I also have front fenders for it. I think I know somebody that may have clean quater panel patches.

    Pressure is on. You have to save it now. If you dont want to I will. I still need to complete my other one but I will get to that one later.

    Good Luck
     
  5. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    67 Gs

    Jim, I'm gonna have to talk to you some more. I plan on restoring this car. I will use my '67 Lark as the donor. My lark is a super clean(as far as rust) car and is a driver. The GS frame has some minor weak spots so I don't know if it is saveable or not. I'm a little overwhelmed right now as I thought I was just going to look at a GS for parts and now I have a chance to save a rare car. Thanks for the replies,
     
  6. Bald Menace

    Bald Menace unauthorized user

    Brian
    your 67 lark conv frame and the GS frame are identical. so swapping frames should be fairly easy. sounds like a nice find. hope you enjoy saving a rare piece of Buick History
     
  7. mineseats9

    mineseats9 Gold Level Contributor

    Gs

    I knew the frames were identical,but I didn't know if I would run into trouble with Buick guys if the numbers were different for a GS frame. I think at this point I have to use my Lark frame because it is very clean and its already in my garage. Here's a question, how do I get a door open that refuses to let loose? Do I destroy the already destroyed door panels or what solutions have you guys used? Thanks again.
     
  8. Buick_350X

    Buick_350X Guest

    It depends

    Is this gonna be an original restore?

    A show room restore?

    Or a rebuilt weekend / race way driver?

    The frame number wont matter for the bottom two. as a show car would have a smoothed frame with no way to see any numbers or patch work. a weekend racer doesn't need matching numbers either.

    a frame off original restore you would want to dig into official rules books [your gonna be showing it then] and cut n weld as needed. like when zoning laws are changed and you can not build a new house on a lot. But as long as 10% of the original building is there, you can do what ever.
     

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