1970 Stage 1 Convertible Replica
Fully restored...body-off resto...everything rebuilt/refinished/new/restored.
Car was an original triple white 70 Skylark convertible.....super-clean
that had an engine failure.
Pictures taken between rain showers...hood and trunk not fully closed.
Car is as follows (5 miles on resto):
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Engine, 70 455 with Wiseco 10:1, Edelbrock heads that are ported
and polished
with roller rockers, TA Perf headers ceramic coated(poorly done), Performer
intake,
Crane XRi points conversion in rebuilt distributor, new wire plugs, water
pump etc,
Dave Knutsen performance carb rebuilt to match engine specs, Scott Brown
224-236 cam
Trans: SP 400(switch pitch), full rebuild with shift improvement
kit and rebuilt sp converter
Rear Axle: 1972 8.5" rear, completely rebuilt with all new
bearings, seals, GM 410408 posi
and 3.42 gears
Exhaust: Torque Tech 2.5" exh, Walker Super Dynomax long case
mufflers
Suspension/Brakes: Everything rebuilt/replaced.....tie rods, bushings,
ball joints, idler, disc brake calipers, hoses, rear bushings, 1.25"
front bar, 7/8" rear bar, boxed lower arms with frame braces (F41),
all new rear brake hardware with alum rear drums, new bearings, seals, master
cylinder, original power booster.
Lines: all stainless brake, fuel and trans lines from In-Line Tube.
Bumper: Tri-City plating front and rear
Grill: new repro grill
Pot Metal: Rechromed headlight bezels and hood lip by AIH Chrome
Interior: converted from bench......all new: buckets, covers, headrests,
carpet, door panels,
rear side panels, rechromed cluster, radio bezel, under column cover, original
AM/FM radio works
with new dash speaker, repro in-dash tach, speed alert, rally gages, original
1970 woodgrain shifter handle,
nice console, deluxe (stainless steel cover) seat belts, new door sills,
excellent dash pad, original Buick
floor mats, PW system rebuilt and works, tilt column rebuilt, GS steering
wheel, power trunk
Top: new top, pad, cables, rear window, all conv seals/w-strip
Bad area....front hood lip area needs to be redone as rust is evident
and driver's lower
rear door corner...shown in pics.....minor issues that any paint shop can
handle in 1 day.
GS air cleaner is in the trunk and open element air cleaner is used
for street.