Projects Oh No!!! It Can't Be...Another Gasser Build? Yup, 1961 Buick Skylark

I was being sarcastic trying to keep in line with the rest of the ball busting!

 

Schweeet!

LectroLark is going to be ridiculous bad! (That's a good thing!)

 

Ah. Sorry. Lack of sleep played a part... then again, I'm also just an ass, so my reply was probably 50/50 of each!

Car does look fuckin' cool. I can't wait to see it in person.

-Brad

 

Wow! I sure like it! Do you realise it will be 4 years Sunday since this build thread began!?

 

WOW!!!! Really??

Oh well. Time to get it done.



BloodyKnuckles

 

Well, today was a very satisfying day. I have a roller.

I started by mounting the front spring finally. It worked out real well.




I then fabricated the brackets for the steering box mount.





I did a couple other things but all in all I am very happy.






So, I'm not sure my next day back but I will focus on some minor adjustments that I need to make to the rear panhard bar, spacers for the front hairpins, shocks for the rear, redo the upper rear link and bolt this sucker together.


Stay tuned....



BloodyKnuckles

 

Also, just a quick shot of the Club Shop.





BloodyKnuckles

 

Brother, This 'Lark is turning out to be a real looker!

The shop shot is rad as well! Great work, my friend!

 

Thanks B4C!!

To say that I'm excited is an understatement. I really can't wait to drive it for the first time.

Shop pic was cool. I liked it.




BloodyKnuckles

 

Is the front spring mount cantilevered off the engine mount crossmember?
What is behind the spring besides the oil pan? trying to see where all the forces and moments are going.

Glad to see you back at it.

 

Some purty welds there, Ron. Lookin' good

 

Thanks for taking a good look at the mount. I have to make one more crossmember because I have to remove the stock front one due to clearance for the fan and radiator. My plan is to incorporate extra bracing to eliminate any potential movement from the cantelevered spring mount. That's next on my list. Glad to be back on it.

Thanks man. When are you going to grace us with your presence at the Autofair again?



BloodyKnuckles

 

Lookin good brother....lookin good

 

I figured you had a plan, so I had to ask. Really looking forward to watching this thing run.

 

You make it look better than it is, lol.

Nice work, by the way!

 

Those are nice welds. TIG right ?

 

Thanks Tony. I sure don't have the skills to operate a tig machine. Those are just mig welds. I still need a lot more practice.




BloodyKnuckles

 

The hands were tellin' me yesterday about the Plymouth departure and the Buick progress. I was like 'now way!!' Man, I had to a search to catch up to the thread. Got 'er subscribed now. Great lookin' progress dood! Thanks for postin' up the pics. Sooopa!

Good eye man, front axle placement is on it!

Steel in Motion maybe??

 

Thanks Tim! Yeah, it's been a bit bitter sweet unloading the Plymouth but the Buick has been sitting in the corner for way too long. Steel in Motion for sure.


BloodyKnuckles

 

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Yep.. Your 'hands' were telling you
the truth! Plymouth "departed' back
in 2001, but Buick is still alive and
making some 'progress'!!!
(Sorry, I couldn't resist)

Mart3406
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I'm diggin' it Boobie!

 

Looking good bro. When are you blowing it?

 

If I had a nickel every time I heard that around the shop...

 

So, a bit of an update. I've been working a lot lately so the car has been sitting for a few weeks.

What I have accomplished;

1.) I needed a new master cylinder, purchased a new 1969 Roadrunner dual manual drum set up. With a few adjustments to the push rod, everything works as it's supposed to

2.) I've been struggling with radiator placement and fan interference. So with a ton of discussions with a close friend, I have decided to place an additional radiator in the trunk with dual electric fans. I will install the original one in it's place in addition to the one in the trunk, I should have zero cooling issues.

3.) I figured out the steering column. I ran a 3/4" Borgeson from the box straight into the cab. I then used a 3/4" Heim to support the steering shaft. Done.

4.) Spent time speaking with John Erb and the Paxton will be shipped out tomorrow. He is also supplying me with a custom cam to match the 401 and the supercharger. BIG increase in power.

Everything is working out well, a bit slow but well.


More details soon.



BloodyKnuckles

 

that's a nice picture of you in your avatar...

 

Thanks dude. I just got the pipe so I wanted to try it out.

Fits me good.




BloodyKnuckles

 

Pipe smoker.

 

tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, move your ass, Steel in Motion is coming fast.

 

Progress.

Yesterday, I finished the relocation of the pan hard bar. Raised it level. Zero rear axle steering.

Today I will fabricate the new rear upper control arm and start on radiator placement.




BloodyKnuckles

 

Today went well.

Rear suspension is finally complete. Built a new upper control arm and man, is it beefy! The pan hard bar mount has been fully welded and now is complete. The rear axle is finally centered under the car. I just have to make 2 quick shock mounts for the frame.

I also installed aluminum grating for exit air from the trunk mounted radiator.

Here are a few pics from the last 2 weeks;

















Tomorrow is radiator placement and install.



BloodyKnuckles