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Heavy Evy · 05-27-2011, 08:07 PM

Awsome Buick! My buddy had a 70 wildcat with the 455 and that was a running car. He couldn't keep tires on it if his life depended on it.

Sillyoldman · 06-12-2011, 03:43 AM

No offence but I don't like clones or tributes. After much contemplation I lost my hood spear for scoops. Its still a Special. No Grand Sport badging or BS. It is what it is.

Sillyoldman · 06-26-2011, 10:05 AM

I decided to straighten the hood and replace the fender. I had to cut it short of finishing yesterday since I smashed a finger in the process. Hopefully today I'll have it assembled again.

Sillyoldman · 07-02-2011, 12:04 AM

Well the fender came off twice and beck on three times. I found enough energy to goof with it more tonight. The hood, fender and bumper are all back on. I just need to align everything. I'm not a body work guy. At least not yet.

Sillyoldman · 07-14-2011, 09:05 PM

Last weekend I addressed the nosing down of the car. The problem is intermittent. It seems to run flawlessly when opened up and other times it pukes on itself. I discovered that the lox profile air cleaner base was pinching the fuel line so I installed a banjo fitting. I also cut open the existing fuel filter, it was full of rust. Next I added a fuel pressure gauge which only displayed 2.5 psi! I have a new gas tank on its way. I'm also considering at least 3/8 fuel line tank to carb. I think the 750 carb may work OK although my engine came with a 800cfm q-jet from the factory. Considering the rv cam I may need something larger. Not sure yet but I'll try the edelbrock first. I'm headed to the body shop Saturday for some body work and a new paint job. They say two weeks but we'll see.

Sillyoldman · 07-30-2011, 11:39 PM

Two weeks later. Next step Eaton Posi & 355 R&P.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-31-2011, 04:09 AM

Wow, they did a really great job!

Sillyoldman · 07-31-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Wow, they did a really great job!

They did a good job. I'm over all pleased but they did a few things that annoy me. They painted the rubber bumpers on the doors, painted over trunk latch, hood hinges & springs and "Forgot" to put a couple things back together. After messing around with it most of the day I sat in my lawn chair and just admired the body lines, chrome and overall details. This car was my compromise for a Chevelle. Now I don't think I'd take one over my Buick. It has a body style most people recognise but at the same time have a hard time identifying until they discover the emblems or front plate.

stealthy '69 · 08-06-2011, 03:34 PM

Your Buick is a definite beauty. In college my brother had a '67 GS 400. It needed alittle body work and brake work, other wise it was a great car. He sold it to some guy for $1500 because he "didn't want a buick, it's not a chevelle. In my opinion, it was the biggest mistake he's ever made.

Sillyoldman · 08-14-2011, 12:14 AM

Here kitty, kitty.

**LEEVON** · 08-14-2011, 09:58 AM

I really like your car, since you bought it last year I check this thread regularly. I've also looked for another one like it and have yet to see one, even at huge events. Definitely more appeal than a Chevelle.

Sillyoldman · 08-16-2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

I really like your car, since you bought it last year I check this thread regularly. I've also looked for another one like it and have yet to see one, even at huge events. Definitely more appeal than a Chevelle.

I'm not big on attention but man do I get a lot of comments & thumbs up. The best part is people not knowing what it is. For an example I went to a shop for a bodywork estimate. This shop mostly works on Corvettes. As the estimator was going over the car his entire staff came out to look as I gravitated inside to check out the Vettes.

Thanks Leevon, glad to strike your interest in Buick. Parts are sometimes tough to find but the internet is a wonderful thing for tracking parts.

05-27-2011, 08:07 PM	#26
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: Picked up another Buick Awsome Buick! My buddy had a 70 wildcat with the 455 and that was a running car. He couldn't keep tires on it if his life depended on it. __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

06-12-2011, 03:43 AM	#27
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Picked up another Buick No offence but I don't like clones or tributes. After much contemplation I lost my hood spear for scoops. Its still a Special. No Grand Sport badging or BS. It is what it is. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 06-13-2011 at 08:45 PM.

06-26-2011, 10:05 AM	#28
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Picked up another Buick I decided to straighten the hood and replace the fender. I had to cut it short of finishing yesterday since I smashed a finger in the process. Hopefully today I'll have it assembled again. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-02-2011, 12:04 AM	#29
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Picked up another Buick Well the fender came off twice and beck on three times. I found enough energy to goof with it more tonight. The hood, fender and bumper are all back on. I just need to align everything. I'm not a body work guy. At least not yet. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-14-2011, 09:05 PM	#30
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Picked up another Buick Last weekend I addressed the nosing down of the car. The problem is intermittent. It seems to run flawlessly when opened up and other times it pukes on itself. I discovered that the lox profile air cleaner base was pinching the fuel line so I installed a banjo fitting. I also cut open the existing fuel filter, it was full of rust. Next I added a fuel pressure gauge which only displayed 2.5 psi! I have a new gas tank on its way. I'm also considering at least 3/8 fuel line tank to carb. I think the 750 carb may work OK although my engine came with a 800cfm q-jet from the factory. Considering the rv cam I may need something larger. Not sure yet but I'll try the edelbrock first. I'm headed to the body shop Saturday for some body work and a new paint job. They say two weeks but we'll see. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-30-2011, 11:39 PM	#31
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Picked up another Buick Two weeks later. Next step Eaton Posi & 355 R&P. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-31-2011, 04:09 AM	#32
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Picked up another Buick Wow, they did a really great job! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-14-2011, 12:14 AM	#35
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Picked up another Buick Here kitty, kitty. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-14-2011, 09:58 AM	#36
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Picked up another Buick I really like your car, since you bought it last year I check this thread regularly. I've also looked for another one like it and have yet to see one, even at huge events. Definitely more appeal than a Chevelle. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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