'70 Buick Skylark GS 455/4-speed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dstoltenberg · 03-10-2012, 04:39 PM

I always have a 73-87 Chevy pickup as a daily driver, but this car is what most of my money gets dumped into.
I bought it as my first car about 7 Years ago, I was 15 years old and wanted a muscle car. I had no idea what I was getting myself into.
It was a 350/Th350 wit ha straight body, little bit of rust in the quarters, fenders, and the trunk was shot. Ran and drove awesome, Interior was a 6 out of 10 with factory buckets and console shift, all black.
Drove it around for 2 years, decided I wanted a '93 Mustang (DUMBASS!!), so I bought one. Parked the buick, and decided to rebuild the original 350 in my Engines class my Senior year of high school.
Shortly after I graduated High school, I found a screamin deal on a pair of 455 Big Blocks, one for parts, and I got to listen to the other one run for 300$. Was just going to drop in the 455 in place of the 350 for the hell of it, one thing led to another, and I now have a completely rebuilt 455 shortblock in my garage with around 5k invested.
Somewhere along the lines I also decided a four-speed would be more fun, and installed a set of pedals, 4-speed floor hump, new carpet, etc.
Its been a long time since I have gotten to even drive the car, tinkering with it on and off. Rebuilt the rear end, all new suspension, repainted the frame and underhood areas. The list goes on and on. Here are a few shots of the car, the most recent is the one with the GS Hood I picked up a few months ago.

Heavy Evy · 03-10-2012, 10:09 PM

Rad!
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NONHOG · 03-12-2012, 05:51 PM

As a kid I passed on a triple black GS 455 Stage 1 w/o engine or trans for $500.00 Coulda shoulda woulda

Cool car you got there!

noco-k5 · 03-12-2012, 06:40 PM

Very nice. I'm also a Buick guy having grown up around Buicks. I've owned an 86 Grand National and currently own a 72 Skylark. If you're not a member of V8Buick.com you should check it out lots of good Buick info there.

nicke · 03-12-2012, 06:44 PM

Very cool! I am currently car-sitting my buddies 72' Skylark for him while he is gone. I will be putting new quarters on it and doing the body and paint for him when he comes back!

03-10-2012, 04:39 PM	#1
Dstoltenberg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Billings MT Posts: 56	'70 Buick Skylark GS 455/4-speed I always have a 73-87 Chevy pickup as a daily driver, but this car is what most of my money gets dumped into. I bought it as my first car about 7 Years ago, I was 15 years old and wanted a muscle car. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It was a 350/Th350 wit ha straight body, little bit of rust in the quarters, fenders, and the trunk was shot. Ran and drove awesome, Interior was a 6 out of 10 with factory buckets and console shift, all black. Drove it around for 2 years, decided I wanted a '93 Mustang (DUMBASS!!), so I bought one. Parked the buick, and decided to rebuild the original 350 in my Engines class my Senior year of high school. Shortly after I graduated High school, I found a screamin deal on a pair of 455 Big Blocks, one for parts, and I got to listen to the other one run for 300$. Was just going to drop in the 455 in place of the 350 for the hell of it, one thing led to another, and I now have a completely rebuilt 455 shortblock in my garage with around 5k invested. Somewhere along the lines I also decided a four-speed would be more fun, and installed a set of pedals, 4-speed floor hump, new carpet, etc. Its been a long time since I have gotten to even drive the car, tinkering with it on and off. Rebuilt the rear end, all new suspension, repainted the frame and underhood areas. The list goes on and on. Here are a few shots of the car, the most recent is the one with the GS Hood I picked up a few months ago. Attached Images

03-10-2012, 10:09 PM	#2
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: '70 Buick Skylark GS 455/4-speed Rad! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________ '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.

03-12-2012, 05:51 PM	#3
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: '70 Buick Skylark GS 455/4-speed As a kid I passed on a triple black GS 455 Stage 1 w/o engine or trans for $500.00 Coulda shoulda woulda Cool car you got there! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

03-12-2012, 06:40 PM	#4
noco-k5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 138	Re: '70 Buick Skylark GS 455/4-speed Very nice. I'm also a Buick guy having grown up around Buicks. I've owned an 86 Grand National and currently own a 72 Skylark. If you're not a member of V8Buick.com you should check it out lots of good Buick info there.

03-12-2012, 06:44 PM	#5
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: '70 Buick Skylark GS 455/4-speed Very cool! I am currently car-sitting my buddies 72' Skylark for him while he is gone. I will be putting new quarters on it and doing the body and paint for him when he comes back! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos



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