1969 BUICK SKYLARK / GS 350

Buick Gran Sport 1969 Description

1969 BUICK GS 350....4-speed, non-air conditioned, PS, manual drum brakeCanadian built car. Late 1969 build, third week in May. Low options car: options include tinted windshield, vinyl roof, consolette, power steering and convenience group (trunk light, glove box light, ashtray light, courtesy lights, map light, and dual horns).Restored in 1998, this is a numbers matching car with original engine, transmission and rear end. Currently has approximately 103,000 miles.Approximately 8000 miles put on the car since restoration. The car is a nice driver and has been taken to cruises and some car shows. Car has been very well taken care of, runs and drives well and I wouldn't hesitate to take it on a long trip. It is very clean and has been garaged since restoration. Comes with a Technalon car cover. No original paperwork for the car but I have found several original printouts with the options listed when I took the car apart (see pictures).
Engine:Rebuilt in 1998Bored 0.020" using forged pistonsStock 10.25:1 compression ratioReconditioned stock rodsStandard size crank and rod journalsARP rod boltsPoston GS114 camshaftHeads have had bowl cleanup and minor blending with new valves, springs, rocker arms and shaftsEngine has been converted to 1970 and later oilingTA aluminum intakeI believe the carburetor is not original but a re-manufacturedquadrajetDistributor has a Pertronix conversion to eliminate the pointsStock exhaust manifolds
Transmission:Original M-20 wide ratio Muncie 4-speedHas not been rebuiltNew 10 1/2" Ram clutch was installed during restoration and flywheel was resurfacedOriginal Hurst shifter
Rear end:Original factory 12-bolt Chevy rearendNon-posi3.31 gearsHas not been rebuilt
Interior:Pearl white interior; trim code 185All original interior except front seat covers, headliner, front arm rest pads and carpet. These were replaced during restoration.Original AM radio has been replaced with aftermarket AM/FM cassette player.Auto meter gauges added for RPM, water temp and oil pressure.Has a consolette.
Chassis:During restoration, body was removed from the frame; frame was wire brushed and coated with POR-15All new body mounts/cushions/hardwareStainless steel brake and fuel linesAll new steering components and suspension bushings/ball joints using the original front A-arms and rear control armsNew 3.1 lock-to-lock steering box installed.2 1/2" mandrel bent exhaust system with super turbo mufflersTire size: 215/75R15 (front); 275/60R15 (rear)
Body:During restoration, new trunk floor supports and trunk floorDoors and fenders were replaced from a clean 1969 SkylarkQuarter panels were rebuilt with metalFloorboards are originalCar was painted in original Polar White using R-M Diamont base/clear; 3 coats color, 3 coats clearPaint shows well but is showing its age with minor bubbling at the bottom front corners of both doors and along one edge of the trunk lid (see detailed pictures)New vinyl top installedFront and rear bumpers were re-chromedAll remaining trim is in original condition with average pitting/wearAll glass is original except windshield
Things that need TLC:Original door hinges need to be rebuilt.Top of steering wheel hub is cracked.Driver's door jamb has a small hole where the lower bumper should be.The rally wheels are mid-70s wheels (15 x 7) with smooth center caps.Tires should be replaced as they are 19 years old, however they do not show any dry rot.Car presents very well but could use some detailing as most things were reconditioned 19 years ago.