New here just bought a very original 67 Skylark

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by Brucebodyman, Apr 24, 2013.

  1. gsman

    gsman '67 GS 400

    Excellent car! '67's rock but I'm biased.

    Dave
     
  2. vonwolf

    vonwolf Silver Level contributor

    Lucky. what a nice car and it's the same color that my 67 GS was born with. Thanks for the Pic's it gives me a Idea of what mine would look with the original color
     
  3. rogbo

    rogbo Gold Level Contributor

    Most people take off the skirts, for that reason the rear well molding are real scarce,
    So check regularly on ebay and here, maybe put in parts wanted.
    If you find even an undecent set, snap them up and get them repaired.
    A good polishing shop can do wonders with stainless.
    Good luck
     
  4. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    A few engine pics
     

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  5. flippermtc

    flippermtc Valley Forge Pa- Go Phillies!

    Very nice. That is a great looking lark. I think doing some cleaning and fixing/repairing what needs to be done is all you need. Leave her alone & enjoy.
     
  6. 66BulldogGS

    66BulldogGS Platinum Level Contributor

    Beautiful car!!!! Gotta love that Verde Green. Good purchase indeed.
     
  7. Brucebodyman

    Brucebodyman Member

    I was at a local car cruise last night put on by the Buick dealer that sold this car new. Guy came up and was looking at car said his dad bought it new. Had a good talk with him found out more about car. Then an hour later another guy was checking it out he was the brother of the first guy so I found out even more info. Turns out their dad was a mechanic. That explains the excellent maintenance and the excellent records. The second brother remembered the exact date they got the car because he left for the service the next day. Had to wait till he got out of service to drive it.
     
  8. Grandpas67

    Grandpas67 Well-Known Member

    You should be proud of the skirts :grin: j/k...it's a personal preference, I know.

    buickrearendandwheels.jpg
     
  9. rogbo

    rogbo Gold Level Contributor

    Yours certainly looks good. Especially with your wheels and that color!
    It's hard sometimes to get bigger / wider tires to fit under those skirts.
    How did you do it? I know my first 67 rears had different back spacing
    than the front to get clearance.
     
  10. Grandpas67

    Grandpas67 Well-Known Member

    Thank you, and yes, there's fitment issues with aftermarket wheels and skirts. I bought 17x7's with a 0 offset and they were right up against the skirts. I ultimately spent an additional grand to have the rear end narrowed an inch on each side. I looked into other wheels before doing that. I couldn't live with running the stock hubcaps...haha.
     
  11. Brucebodyman

    Brucebodyman Member

    As much as I hate to do it I put the skylark up for sale on e-bay. Found and bought an LS-6 Chevelle with build sheet so in order to keep it I have to sell the Buick. Check it out let me know what you think of the buy it now price
     
  12. 1967Buick340

    1967Buick340 New Member

    Hello
    Your 67 is soo sweet. I'm sure is cost a few pennies. I'm also new on here and just looking at the pictures, I get a stiffie!
    I just bought a 67 buick skylark and i'm trying to find out ALL about the car.

    I want to ask a few questions to fellow BUICK lovers. a) The car I bought is odd and it seems like it's a transition between a Sport Coupe and a GS. I think I have a 340 engine and a 2 speed on the floor 300TH transmission. HOW can I be sure? Dual exhaust, on the floor shifter, has a tissue option under the glove box and it's crome. On the driver door of the car is a tag # 444177B113572 / I bought and Installed a WIX oil; filter 51258/ on the intake mainifold shows the number B1866695F 1gm? /Looking on top of the motor towards the rear firewall is see -1381 62210 above it is maybe K29?
    Your help would be much appreciated. I will have more questions.......THanks!!!!!!!!!!!
     

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