1972 Buick Skylark 350 5.7l on 2040-cars
Winthrop, Iowa, United States
Up for sale is a good running 1972 Buick Skylark 350 Suncoupe. It has the Buick 350 and a TH350 auto trans. It has the Suncoupe package which is the manual sliding sunroof available only in 1972. The car runs and drives fine. My wife and I have been on several 200-300 mile day trips in it. It is a good running old car.
New parts that I have installed: -Radiator -Alternator -Upgraded points to Pertronix electronic ignition -New aluminum slots with Firestone Firehawk tires 15x7 fronts with 215/65/15 tires. 15x8 rears with 275/60/15 tires -All new 2 1/2" manifold back exhaust with glasspack mufflers and stainless tips -New brakes and drums -New shocks all around and new rear springs -All new steering components (Tie rods, Pitman arm, Tie rod ends, Ball joints, Sway bar links.) -All lights work. A few minor problems: -The wipers and blower motor do not work. (We never drove it in the rain or winter) -The trans leaks oil. (not a bunch, but it leaves a spot on the floor) Overall this is a good driving, nice riding old car. I have had it for 4 years now and enjoyed it much. We had a baby this year and do not foresee much cruising in our future this summer. Thanks for looking. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. |
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