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Discussion in 'The "X" bodies' started by buickbill, Jan 21, 2021.

  1. buickbill

    buickbill Well-Known Member

    well i never new how cool apollos were. this one came up on cl near me and im now a proud owner of a 73 custom . couldnt say no ! im not looking forward to a hunt for the parts needed . but maybe ill get lucky . if anyone here is near norcal and has any of the stuff i need let me know . DSCF5244.JPG DSCF5248.JPG DSCF5249.JPG
     
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  2. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    Looks pretty cool! Good luck on your search for parts.
     
  3. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    I have a grill and header panel. I'm in northern Vt, but willing to ship. Pm me your email address and I can send pics.
     
  4. theroundbug

    theroundbug Well-Known Member

    What engine does that thing have in it? You'd be surprised about parts. A lot of GM models used the same catalog. I can pull that rear bumper from an olds in the junkyard right now. Pretty sure it's still there because nobody has the right tools to take it off ;) I wonder if the front end is the same as well...

    You know what I'm going to try and pull the front bumper for you saturday, I bet it's the same.
     
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  5. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    The front bumper is not the same.
     
  6. newmexguy

    newmexguy Well-Known Member

    Yep each divisions offerings for 73-74 X had a distinct front clip. Hood hinges did cross over.
     
  7. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    I have a 74 nova rear bumper on my 76 Skylark, and alot of interior parts also from the nova.
     
  8. buickbill

    buickbill Well-Known Member

    i wonder ,are the hoods all different ? a good body man could possibly save mine .but im sure i cant . how about fenders ?as to engine its a 350/350 2v .mtr seems very strong . fries one tire pretty good for a antique worn out 2v
     
  9. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    I believe the entire front clips are all different, glass, doors, quarters, and trunks are the same for the same years. I could be wrong. newmexguy knows.
     
  10. Firewall fwd is different
     
  11. buickbill

    buickbill Well-Known Member

    thnx ,dumb question after opening my eyes ! the offer up sounds good but old ad and i dont know how to get in touch . dont do facebook . palmdale is propbably 700 mi as well
     
  12. trodwen

    trodwen Well-Known Member

    That's a cool project. Good luck. I like the wheels.
     
  13. buickbill

    buickbill Well-Known Member

    parts are gona be fun to find . but im in no rush !!
     
  14. Tankinitup

    Tankinitup Well-Known Member

    I went and checked this out about a year ago. Front clip was already gone. I cut part of the tail panel out and that’s about all I could use from it.
     
  15. buickbill

    buickbill Well-Known Member

    im still in the hunt if anyone has any info on parts or parts car in the n. cal. area . or i can go the other way if someone else wants a cool project . i hate to see it just sitting out in the sun/snow and catastrofic wild fires !
     
  16. partsrparts

    partsrparts Silver Level contributor

    I will keep an eye out around here(southern NM). I was just able to pick up a complete 75 skylark parts car that is in as good as or better shape than the one I already have.
     
  17. buickbill

    buickbill Well-Known Member

    all the eyes are appreciated . a whole parts car would be best .there arnt many left , or many ever . but ill bet someone has one out behind the barn !! rotting !!!
     
  18. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    I still have most of what you need to fix it.
     
  19. buickbill

    buickbill Well-Known Member

    thnx , its the logistics ! your about 3,000 mi. away . right ?
     

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