Hi I just bought a 1964 Buick special four door v8. I have a few questions that I would like help on What is the differince between this model and the skylark I have noticed they are both A bodies and when I search for info for the Special model .....info for the skylark appears. 2. Does anybody know if this model had any wheel options or just the stock hubcaps? I have seen a few of the 1964 models on the web with 5 spoke wheels that may be the GS type wheel ..( I am guessing ) One more thing I need door panels or door panel templates and front turning light plastic frames can anybody help out with this? The car came complete except these things it is in VG condition running condition and I want to complete the car Thanks for your help
Welcome aboard!:beer Congratulations on your new Buick! You're going to have lots of fun with it...and probably spend lots of money, if you're not careful:laugh: Ok, the Special (I believe) is basically an inexpensive Skylark. I don't know what the option differences were, although there are a few people on this board that DO know. If you want to find parts for your car, post ads in the "Parts Wanted" forum at the bottom of the main page. Also, Year One makes nice door panels, but they're $$$. www.yearone.com I think OPGI makes them also. I have an electronic catalog in .pdf form. If you want a copy, I'll load it onto my site and let you download it from there. Both of these companies have LOTS of parts for 64-72 Skylark/GS...or Special in your case. Most of the parts will interchange...the only real differences were trim options.
Adam is pretty much correct about the "Special". My 64 Service manual is for "Special", "Special Deluxe" and "Skylark". Just different trim levels with the Skylark being the top of the line. Year One only lists interior trim for 2 door and convertible models but most mechanical parts should be the same. Don't know if The "rallye" style wheel was an option on the "Special " in 1964 but who cares? Get a set and put them on and the car will look much better! Enjoy your Buick and welcome to the board!
Thanks Dave for the info Yeah the rallye whels will be a big improvement. what should I expect to pay? So That is good news I can use Skylark parts on this model... I was not Buck shopping but I couldn't pass up the deal I am in Los Angeles we have a huge monthly swap meet in Pomona that I will be going to this Sunday
Thanks Adam for you info! I don't want to spend to much that's why I am asking you Buick experts! I saw Year one and that is too steep fpr me right now!
We wish to welcome you to Buickland.The torque will get you hooked and the board will have you up all night!!! :laugh: Seriously,you won't find a better group of enthusists anywhere.Feel free to ask any questions no matter how dumb you think it might be.You will not be ridiculed here at all!:TU:
Adam I ordered one of OPGI catalogs and found out that the are about 20 miles from me and have a show room so if I can afford the stuff I can pick it up! again thanks for the info
good news for you!:TU: BTW, what's your name? Most of the people that cruise this board have their first names in their signatures...so we know who it is we're talking to
the member name is bgrocndady short for Big Rockin Daddy that is my stage name http://clik.to/BigRockinDaddy Randy is my name
