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    Turn signal for 67 skylark trouble

    I have a 67 skylark and am replacing the signal switch in the column. I have ordered the switch that is supposed to be the rignt one but it does not fit. It is too tight to fit in the cup. Do I have the wrong one? I read where some are red and some are white. Mine had the white one and thats...
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    Shifter boot

    I have a 67 skylark with a 4 speed shifter and I am looking for the boot for the short console with knee knocker tach. Is this a 2 piece unit and where can I get them. Thanks Dave
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    Steering column Auto to 4 speed

    Hey guys. I'm converting my auto column to a 4 speed. I saved the 4 speed cup but not sure if it will fit the auto column or how to change it. Just want to get rid of that knobby part where the auto shifter handle was. Any ideas. Thanks Dave
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    67 GS Hood Fake scoop locations

    I am trying to drill holes for the fake hood scoops on a Skylark hood to use on my GS 400. Does anyone have any idea where I can find the measurements for the holes. I dont have the old hood and thought I wrote them down but you know how that goes. Thanks Dave
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    67 GS 400 Disc Brake Conversion Kits

    Anyone recommend a disc brake conversion that is not chinese. I also wondered what size drums were on the rear of my stock GS. Backing plates are MIA. Thanks Dave
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    67 GS Disc Brake Conversion

    Hi all, Been off the site for a couple years, glad to be back. Finally retired so I can get to my 67 GS resto. Got her down to a bare frame. I would like to convert to 4 wheel disc brakes but not sure I want to spend the cash for the fancy Wilwood system. I was thinking that early 70's Camaro...
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    Suspension question

    I am cloning my 67 GS with a Califonia Skylark. Outside of the box frame is there any difference in front or rear suspension? It looks like the brakes are bigger on the old GS than the skylark. I will replace all the springs to handle the weight of the 400 and rebuild the suspension. I also...
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    Wheel and tire sizes

    Trying to decide on wheel and tire upgrades to my 67 GS. It came with 14x6 rims. I would like to go wider and maybe 16 or 17 but would at the same time not like to go taller. I am replacing all my springs also but most kits want to drop the car another inch. I know the lower the center of...
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    Torn between 2 Buicks

    I bought back my old 67 GS numbers matching 400-4 speed car. I also bought a 67 Skylark off the original owner out of California. I was going to use the Skylark to clone my GS as the body is very bad. The only problem is a friend of mine told me it would almost be a shame to bone out the...
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    Need Oil Pan for 67 400

    Anyone have an oil pan for a 67 400. 68 will also work but nothing else. Thanks Dave
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    Need main & rod bearings

    I am rebuilding my 67 400 and need an overhaul kit. Any suggestions on where to buy? Thanks Dave
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    Cam up a 400

    I am rebuilding my 400. Anybody reccommend a good street stip cam for it? Wish Kenne-Bell were still making them. Thanks Dave
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    Star Wars Aircleaner

    I am looking at some air cleaners on ebay but they are missing the base. Does anyone know if any other bases will work or is it specific to the star wars unit? Thanks Dave
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    Disc brake change

    I forgot to also ask about changing over to disc brakes on the 67 gs. I read that the system off a 78 trans am will work for the rear and front also if you get the master cylinder too. Any expierience? Thanks Dave
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    engine swap

    Just wondered about changing engine from 340 to 400 in 67 skylark. I am also going from the automatic to a 4 speed. I have a complete driveline from my old 67 gs. I am thnking about moving the gs stuff to the skylark. The body and frame of my old car is shot but the driveline is fine. Someone...
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    clone or not

    I have a 67 GS 400 4 speed matching numbers car. Only trouble body and frame are shot. Body could be saved by adding all new floors trunk inner fenders quarters and door skins. Basically all that is left is the cowl and roof. I just bought a 67 special out of california that is 99% rust fee and...
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    67 GS rearend

    I have a code of XL stamped on the rear axle tube. I was wondering if anyone would know the ratio. I know its a posi rear. I know I read the codes on the internet somewhere but cant find it now. Thanks for any help. Dave
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    restore or not to restore

    Hi everyone, I just joined team Buick. I have a numbers matching 67 GS 400 4 speed car that is a basket case. I bought the car back from the same guy I sold it to in 1988. Everything is there but the frame is shot and the body needs a lot of help. Engine and trans numbers all match and I have...
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