I'm thinking there are hard lines in there as part of the factory fuel evap system.
Sounds crazy I know.
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1972 Buick Skylark
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Sounds crazy I know.
Yeah the people over on V8buick.com are saying it's for fuel tank venting. Like @Capt Ron said, kinda crazy.
Couple of other items. I rewired the rear speakers because they were punched thru the package tray and draped over the rear seat. I ran mine up behind the insulation panel thru the big holes in the bulkhead. You can see mine over in the bottom right side of the picture.
I don't remember if I had posted, we replaced the factory steering wheel because it was in bad shape. It was an old Grant wheel that was in my K5. I had to make a sticker for the horn button so it would look at least a little more fitting.
Couple of other items. I rewired the rear speakers because they were punched thru the package tray and draped over the rear seat. I ran mine up behind the insulation panel thru the big holes in the bulkhead. You can see mine over in the bottom right side of the picture.
I don't remember if I had posted, we replaced the factory steering wheel because it was in bad shape. It was an old Grant wheel that was in my K5. I had to make a sticker for the horn button so it would look at least a little more fitting.
From this angle that wheel looks great.
The adapters for aftermarket wheels don't do it for me.
The adapters for aftermarket wheels don't do it for me.
I'm really trying to do this in way that will keep him interested. So when he got fixated on getting rid of the steering wheel, I was glad I had that old one around. Personally I prefer the wood wheels, but he's happy so that's all that counts.
That wheel is something I would have done as a kid. Oh wait, I did.
I think I might have figured out a solution to the throttle travel. I forgot I had put an extension on the linkage when it was in the C10. I liked the pedal feel better, but it occurred to me the further out from the pivot the throttle cable is attached, the further it has to travel. Pulled the extension off and it travels full open with the pedal.
I say MIGHT be fixed because right now we don't have carpet in, so it could change with carpet installed.
I say MIGHT be fixed because right now we don't have carpet in, so it could change with carpet installed.
Maybe the limited throttle would be a good thing for a while.
That is easy to cure if the carpet is stopping it, bend the pedal away.
The travel part was more of a problem because it was a ratio problem
Forgot to follow up on the oil pressure gauge install. Cold oil pressure is nearly 45psi. It's only idle in the garage up to about 130° coolant temp so I don't know yet what the pressure is at operating temperature.
I noticed the pressure seemed slow to build on the gauge. I realized this is probably due to the 1-1/2" chase nipple and tee. It likely takes time for oil to build pressure into there.
I noticed the pressure seemed slow to build on the gauge. I realized this is probably due to the 1-1/2" chase nipple and tee. It likely takes time for oil to build pressure into there.
Your stickers make it!
Been working on putting bucket seats in. Due to height restrictions with the sliders, the mounting bracket has to be pretty minimal. I used pieces of flat strap.
Welded the slider to the bracket.
I thought some about bolting them together but the only reason I'd ever need to separate them is because the seat needs replacing. The odds of finding a seat that would swap straight across is pretty slim considering I don't even remember want vehicle we pulled these from. In the event of a seat replacement we'd probably have to start from scratch.
We did stack some washers under the brackets to level things out as best we could.
Before we put the carpet in, I sheathed the speaker wires. We also added all the wiring to put an amp and sub in the trunk.
Welded the slider to the bracket.
I thought some about bolting them together but the only reason I'd ever need to separate them is because the seat needs replacing. The odds of finding a seat that would swap straight across is pretty slim considering I don't even remember want vehicle we pulled these from. In the event of a seat replacement we'd probably have to start from scratch.
We did stack some washers under the brackets to level things out as best we could.
Before we put the carpet in, I sheathed the speaker wires. We also added all the wiring to put an amp and sub in the trunk.
Looks good. Are you going to dye them green?
Honestly I wouldn't mind, but Patrick doesn't care for the green. I was telling him he could convert the interior to black or gray over time by painting the different pieces when he's motivated.Looks good. Are you going to dye them green?
We've talked some about repainting the car. The tentative plan is British Racing Green. He likes the color and it makes the green interior not look too out of place in the meantime.
It always fascinates me how popular green was in the 70s. Houses were painted green, appliances were available in green, vehicle interiors were green, etc. Now it's like the last color anyone would choose for that stuff!
Green especially light Green was very popular Color for paint because it's a calming color.
As for the seats, when these go bad and you want replacement, I have some seats from a mini Cooper, Green and some blue accents
Have never seen or heard of this car moving under its own power since purchase. Video of said youngster driving, would be most gratifying
It's been over a year, but post #26 has a short clip of your request.
1972 Buick Skylark
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Yup, need to here and see the updates working together, along with big smile
The plan is to drive it to supper tomorrow night. I will get some video.
The wind came up so it didn't make for the best video environment. I forgot to tell him to smile for the camera.
I think the car is going to need a radiator. It appears to be the original so I'm sure it's gunked up. It does the classic running hot at highway speeds, but cools down driving slower. It wasn't a rapid increase and stayed around 190-210, but it has a 180 thermostat so it's a little warmer than it should be.
Good news is the oil pressure is good even with the engine at the higher temps. It was running over 40psi on the highway and idle was a little under 20 psi.
I think the car is going to need a radiator. It appears to be the original so I'm sure it's gunked up. It does the classic running hot at highway speeds, but cools down driving slower. It wasn't a rapid increase and stayed around 190-210, but it has a 180 thermostat so it's a little warmer than it should be.
Good news is the oil pressure is good even with the engine at the higher temps. It was running over 40psi on the highway and idle was a little under 20 psi.
Get that one rodded out. If you can find a radiator shop.
Glad it's running and Patrick is enjoying. Sounded good what I could hear.
Great job Dad
Glad it's running and Patrick is enjoying. Sounded good what I could hear.
Great job Dad
