Project HP 69 S/S Skylark

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Thanks Wayne,

The hood is a VFN Fiberglass custom order unit.

I'm using an SP1, 2" Moroso Spacer, BG1000 Race Demon and a Gary K Lexan Air Pan. Went out to measure and still have approx 7/16" clearance from the top carb nut to the top of the scoop.

You will have no problem with your setup regarding scoop clearance. I would think around 1.5" if you used the same style K&N Filter.

Cheers, :3gears:

 

shelby mustang

I might be wrong but I dont think the new shelby gt500 mustangs other than magazine prototypes have been built yet. Not that a mighty Buick wouldnt be able to dust one anyway. It was probably a clone (stripes). Funny a clone of a car that hasnt been built yet.

 

I'm not a Ford guy, but it looked brand new and the decal on the windshield in my rear view mirror said Shelby.

Whatever it was, I had fun kicking the punks ass! :grin: :TU:

 

Thanks Graham.. Keep beating up them Fords :TU:

 

I plan to hit the race track in a couple of weeks. Had the car out a couple times on the street and the MT ET's are starting to feather as pictured below.

My question is, At the track, will these hides clean up (smooth the surface) with the inital quick burnout? How hot should I get these tires before staging? Pros and Cons? o No: Thanks in advance.

 

A few pics taken today.

 

Plan on relocating the Master Cutoff to inside the license plate shortly.

 

Like YOUR Car!

Interesting to see your project. I built a 68 and painted it the same color as your car back in 95. Ran it for 6 years and then sold it and built a 67 GS 400 race car. I was working for a Buick dealer when the new body style came out(fall 0f 67) and I thought they were the ugliest thing I had ever seen. 30 years later I'm racing one and lovin it. I ran ET STreets on mine and was able to finish 2nd in the nation in NSCA NMC class in 99 and 2000. Finally ran a best of 10.67 @ 127 with DOT tires and stock suspension and mufflers. I love my 67 but will always have a soft spot for a 68-69, especially blue. Great job. Also like the Warriors(I run them on my 67 and Regal). I also have a set of the M/T Radial on the Regal and like them too.
Jim N.

 

Front Pic.

 

Engine pic. I also installed the Quick Ratio Steering box on the weekend. What a difference concerning handling. :TU:

 

Other side. Yes, I have a tranny cooler on order, to be installed asap.
Also I have been watching the fuel line for heat problems but amazingly enough its been fine. May still relocate it too.

 

Right on. Thanks Jim and everyone else for replying and your comments.
Looking forward to some track action and baseline times. A bigger cam, girdle and better rods will be on order for the fall/winter teardown. Will update the thread with quarter mile data later next month.
Any comments regarding the tire question?
Chow for now. :grin:

 

Tires!

I think a moderate burnout will take care of it. I don't drive my Regal on the street so I never had that problem. I did see a little of it when I ran them on my 67 for a few passes. I don't think you have to kill them in the burnout. Maybe the first pass do a good one to get them in shape and then just haze them the rest of the passes. I think the street driving is what is fuzzing them up.
Jim N.

 

Soft tread...

That is actually a good sign that the rubber is like that. The M/T Radials are the softest compound M/T uses. They are softer than the drag ET's. If you have a set that don't get that "shreaded" look then they are probably old and dried out.

THey don't need a hard burn out. Just a quick 3 sec high-gear burnout is all they need. :TU:

 

those tires are great I know lots of guys in the 10's with them maybe even me if I get chance to mount them up....

 

Very cool looking car! Inside and out! Nice work!

 

Great looking car! Where do you plan on racing it? We just moved down from Fort Mac and are staying at Pigeon Lake for the summer until we get into our new house in Lacombe. I'm hoping to make it to the race track at Calmar a few times this summer (Bud Park or whatever they call it now)

Hope to see you around. If you see a light green '66 Skylark around, that'll be me. It's nice to see some more Buicks around!

Brian

 

Thanks for the replys. Been laid up for a while sick and haven't been around.

Thanks Brian.

Your not that far away, I'm in Red Deer. Show & Cruise nights are on Thursday's downtown.

Havent even seen another Buick A body in town yet. A couple 65 and 66's though. We'll have to get together soon.

I plan on participating in the 100 footers coming up in Rimby, Lacombe and Innisfail this year with the 69.

Did you hear that Rimby is building a new 1/4 mile track thats just about done? :TU: The oval is completed as well.

Also, looking for a trailer to get it to Budwiser Raceway by Edmonton and Racecity Speedway in cowtown.

I'll dig up the dates and post them in the events forum. Sent you a PM. :TU:

 

Hi Graham,

I was planning on going to the Rimbey 100' drags. (as a spectator) My company sponsers the Rimbey Motorsports Park, so I can get tickets anytime. I'll introduce myself if I see you.

I never knew they had an event in Lacombe. I hope I'm off that weekend!

Never got a PM from you...? Maybe the system is down...

Brian