Good morning I'm new the club, so still trying to figure thinks out. My name is Raymond I'm from Alberta Canada. I am seeking any or all information i can get for my car. I have a 1973 Buick century luxus. I have found every little info about the car, also there are NO body parts available in Canada that i can find. This is a U code car that came with the GS package 455, 4barrel, dual pipes, and factory air. I'll post some pics when i can, but any info would be good. Thanks
Welcome! As you’ve found, sheet metal and many other items are a tough find, especially when you consider just how many 1973-1977 Buick Colonnades were produced. Not so much with sheet metal, but many times parts from other 1973 and up A body parts cross-fit from the Chevelle, Le Mans, Cutlass, etc. For information on your specific car, check out https://sloanlongway.org/automotive-research/ - they have original Buick records and can get you specific information on just how your car was built, which dealer originally sold it, etc. Well worth the $75 investment, especially if you do not have any paperwork, but even if you do. There is a ton of info right here on V8Buick.com – just have to do a bit of research with the search function, and then settle in to sort and read through the posts, and follow the links that interest you. A recent thread: https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/73-gs-bring-a-trailer.369020/ The factory Chassis and Service Manuals are usually available on eBay… Some helpful parts websites: https://buickfarm.com/ https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/ Yes, please post pics!
Welcome from Florida! I feel your pain on the sheet metal. I have a 1973 Malibu Classic too, that needs a lot of patch work (New Jersey car). The floor and trunk pans are not too difficult to find, though.
Thank you guys i will check out the info you guys have suggested for me. she is a work in progress but coming along.
Even if you did find body parts, the amount people charge for them is ludicrous. Best to find a parts car that has the part you're looking for. This salvage company occasionally has these that they part out. They have one right now actually, see if it has what you need https://www.ebay.com/str/jandjautowrecking/Buick/_i.html?_storecat=11676397013&_bkw=century
LOL i know the only panel my car needs is the drivers rear corner so far ive only found a passenger side one and the guys wanted around $2000.00 US for it.
Welcome, from Edmonton. You may be better off to pay an old school hot rodder to shape you some sheet metal. I’m currently looking for a rear bumper for my Regal, it’s a real pain!
Again thanks guys for all the info and suggestions. unfortunately, i checked out the leads and wasn't able to get any more info than what i already had. but i'll keep digging. The biggest problem is every time i try to find info on my car all the info is for the 73 century grand sport, and of course mine isn't Mine is a U code Luxus.
Thanks 73stage2 ill keep it in mind when i do the repair i would prefer to replace the hole quarter but it may not be an option.
