What model of Buicks were built in....

I have purchased an SF code 455 for later use. The assembly plant code is C. I know this is Southgate, CA. What I don't know is what models of Buick were built there in 1970. I am thinking that ALL B-body cars were built there without regard to what model; i.e. LeSabre, Electra, Estate Wagon, etc.

regards,
Erik

 

Just 2 cents worth of info:

First you can’t go by the wiki info.

Second, Estate Wagons have always been “B” bodies.

1970
Series 6000 = B body
36 = 2 seat wagon = 6036
46 = 3 seat wagon = 6046

1971-72
Series 6000 = B body
35 = 2 seat wagon = 6035
45 = 3 seat wagon = 6045

1973-76
B body wagons were id’d with the “R”
R = Trim
BR35 = 2seat wagon
BR45 = 3 seat wagon

1977-79
BR35 = 2 seat wagon

In the 80’s with the transition to front wheel drive the Estate Wagon remained a “B” body but an option was added.
BR35 = Estate Wagon
BR35 w/WB5 option = Electra Estate Wagon
Then the “R” was replaced in the VIN with a “V” = RWD
1G4BV35

 

David, Thanks for the info on the wagons but my main question was what models of Buicks were built in the Southgate plant in 1970. The Estate was just an example.

 

Are you trying to get more info on the engine? Have you found the number on the head? See here: http://www.buickperformanceclub.com/455Blocknmbrs.htm

 

Yes sir I understood the question.

My post was in reference to the deleted 2nd post.

Southgate was a B.O.P. assembly plant.

The only ’70 Buicks I’ve seen (VIN) out of Southgate were

Electras and Estate Wagons.

David

 

So the Electra or Estate Wagon. That would imply both B and C bodies then. I have all the numbers and codes off the engine. I have disassembled it and will be using it as a donor for other engine projects. My enquiring mind wanted to narrow down the model(s) of car this engine might have been in new. The engine has every indication of being very low mileage and well taken car of until it was removed from the car. Then it simply got lucky for however many years and owners it passed thru. When the oil is so old it's grey on all the oiled surfaces of the block, heads and oiling system it has sat a long time.

I'll be inspecting and measuring as I get time. I suspect this engine to have standard bores, bearings, rings and clearances. I'd be surprised if the car it came out of had more than 60K on it.