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884x4Sub · 06-17-2013, 11:44 PM

Love those things, beautiful car!

Zoomin · 06-18-2013, 09:27 AM

Thank you Doug, for the kind words!
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Jonboy · 06-18-2013, 10:37 AM

Looks good, Steve. I had those Hotchkis bars on my '94 Cadillac Fleetwood (Yeah, I know....), and they made the car feel so much tighter in the turns. It was rediculous. They actually made my barge fun to drive.

If it makes you feel any better, with the wheels and all, you hardly notice the paint.

Zoomin · 06-18-2013, 12:16 PM

Thanks, Jonboy. I get a ton of thumbs-up when I'm driving it around. One of the benefits is I can drive it and not worry about stone chips and stuff. I plan on using it some in daily driver duty this summer now that it is pretty reliable and the A/C works.

No snickers about the Caddy from me!

Richie · 09-12-2013, 08:56 AM

I pretty much have the same car but nowhere near as nice of shape. Same motor and trans, factory color, etc. Mines getting a 400/400 combo in it and GS touches. Love yours and mine aspires to be that nice.Would like to see what you do with it. Later, Richie
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Zoomin · 09-12-2013, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the nice comments, Richie. Build thread??

Ruth will be getting new paint and interior over the next few months.

The engine looks nice and it is fine for cruising, but it sure could use some steroids or something. I'm torn between keeping the drive train original or just putting in the LS it's begging for.

Richie · 09-12-2013, 12:31 PM

Well I would love an LS3 or similar motor and a 6 speed stick but I guess I will be keeping it all Buick. If I were to swap it out for another motor, the LS would be the way to go. I started a thread on V-8 Buick but have been just collecting parts since. Got the front end off trying to get my disc brakes on it and then get my motor and tranny in it. I love the color on your car and those wheels look great. Love to get the size info off of them. 17" ? Love to see more. Later, Richie
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Zoomin · 09-12-2013, 02:22 PM

A Grand National turbo would be interesting too, but I've not run across one...

The wheels are 17x7 with Toyos, 235/40.

Jonboy · 09-12-2013, 02:25 PM

Steve, have you seen the Buick Special convertible that is in Hot Rod magazine every so often? It is a clapped out convertible that they put CPP suspension under to make it handle better. It looks like it would make a pretty cool beater, but it still has the small Buick V8 (330?) in it.

Zoomin · 09-12-2013, 02:27 PM

Yes, I've seen that. Buick's don't get a lot of coverage, so when one shows up i hang on to it.

**screaminchevypickup** · 09-13-2013, 06:58 PM

I'm a long for the ride!! Cant wait to see how it turns out..
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Zoomin · 09-13-2013, 11:21 PM

Well, that's two of us.

I'm so glad I have a spot reserved at Laid Back Recreations. Ruth is gonna get a nice facelift out of this deal. We aren't doing a radical body off since she's in such good shape. My intent is to actually drive her to work when the weather is nice, so the idea is to have her look good, but not so good that I won't want to drive her.

That's the plan as of 9/13 anyway.

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Richie · 09-14-2013, 11:28 AM

Plans change...... Mine sure have. I was going to just fix it up and then realized that I dont want just stock so I am combining all the ideas for a GS400 from several different years. Here's "Katherine", my Skylark. Don't laugh as she is sensative.

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.ph...ark&highlight=
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spudz · 09-14-2013, 11:17 PM

Nice buick! I have a 66 skylark in my stash same exact color as this. Sadly its going to give its complete floor and firewall to a 65 chevelle...

Zoomin · 09-15-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by spudz

Nice buick! I have a 66 skylark in my stash same exact color as this. Sadly its going to give its complete floor and firewall to a 65 chevelle...

Those will interchange?

Thanks for dropping in!
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hyatt · 10-02-2013, 01:50 PM

heres my chevy version with 15 americans and also with 18s and 20s

Zoomin · 10-02-2013, 02:43 PM

That's sweet! Don't see many white ones...

Sillyoldman · 11-07-2013, 09:53 PM

Okay I can't take it anymore here's mine. Keep up the good work on the '66

Stickman · 11-07-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Okay I can't take it anymore here's mine. Keep up the good work on the '66

Very nice

Zoomin · 11-07-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stickman

Very nice

X2!!

One fine looking GS right there, SOM.

CG · 11-07-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Okay I can't take it anymore here's mine. Keep up the good work on the '66

Couple of nice Buicks here ... Silly please don't ever change your car, its perfect.

Sillyoldman · 11-09-2013, 11:34 AM

Far from perfect CG. Thanks guys for the compliments. I think I'll get it out this morning.
I don't want to hijack Zoomins thread so now back to the regularly scheduled program.

Whats next Zoomin?

Zoomin · 11-10-2013, 10:03 PM

She's getting paint and body and Laid Back Recreations. I'm on the verge of doing a heart transplant on the old girl. The old "while you're here you might as well as" is kicking in strong right now.

**screaminchevypickup** · 11-10-2013, 10:11 PM

Gonna be sweet..

mcbassin · 11-10-2013, 10:30 PM

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Gonna be sweet..

That didn't take long. I thought you were in Vegas Kyle? Looking forward to another killer paint job by laidbackrecreations

06-17-2013, 11:44 PM	#51
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Love those things, beautiful car! __________________ doug

06-18-2013, 09:27 AM	#52
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Thank you Doug, for the kind words! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

06-18-2013, 10:37 AM	#53
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Looks good, Steve. I had those Hotchkis bars on my '94 Cadillac Fleetwood (Yeah, I know....), and they made the car feel so much tighter in the turns. It was rediculous. They actually made my barge fun to drive. If it makes you feel any better, with the wheels and all, you hardly notice the paint.

06-18-2013, 12:16 PM	#54
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Thanks, Jonboy. I get a ton of thumbs-up when I'm driving it around. One of the benefits is I can drive it and not worry about stone chips and stuff. I plan on using it some in daily driver duty this summer now that it is pretty reliable and the A/C works. No snickers about the Caddy from me! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-12-2013, 08:56 AM	#55
Richie 4:13 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: St. Cloud, Florida Posts: 500	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth I pretty much have the same car but nowhere near as nice of shape. Same motor and trans, factory color, etc. Mines getting a 400/400 combo in it and GS touches. Love yours and mine aspires to be that nice.Would like to see what you do with it. Later, Richie Posted via Mobile Device

09-12-2013, 11:26 AM	#56
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Thanks for the nice comments, Richie. Build thread?? Ruth will be getting new paint and interior over the next few months. The engine looks nice and it is fine for cruising, but it sure could use some steroids or something. I'm torn between keeping the drive train original or just putting in the LS it's begging for. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro Last edited by Zoomin; 09-12-2013 at 11:32 AM.

09-12-2013, 12:31 PM	#57
Richie 4:13 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: St. Cloud, Florida Posts: 500	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Well I would love an LS3 or similar motor and a 6 speed stick but I guess I will be keeping it all Buick. If I were to swap it out for another motor, the LS would be the way to go. I started a thread on V-8 Buick but have been just collecting parts since. Got the front end off trying to get my disc brakes on it and then get my motor and tranny in it. I love the color on your car and those wheels look great. Love to get the size info off of them. 17" ? Love to see more. Later, Richie Posted via Mobile Device

09-12-2013, 02:22 PM	#58
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth A Grand National turbo would be interesting too, but I've not run across one... The wheels are 17x7 with Toyos, 235/40. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-12-2013, 02:25 PM	#59
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Steve, have you seen the Buick Special convertible that is in Hot Rod magazine every so often? It is a clapped out convertible that they put CPP suspension under to make it handle better. It looks like it would make a pretty cool beater, but it still has the small Buick V8 (330?) in it. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-12-2013, 02:27 PM	#60
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Yes, I've seen that. Buick's don't get a lot of coverage, so when one shows up i hang on to it. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-13-2013, 06:58 PM	#61
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth I'm a long for the ride!! Cant wait to see how it turns out.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

09-13-2013, 11:21 PM	#62
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Well, that's two of us. I'm so glad I have a spot reserved at Laid Back Recreations. Ruth is gonna get a nice facelift out of this deal. We aren't doing a radical body off since she's in such good shape. My intent is to actually drive her to work when the weather is nice, so the idea is to have her look good, but not so good that I won't want to drive her. That's the plan as of 9/13 anyway. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-14-2013, 11:28 AM	#63
Richie 4:13 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: St. Cloud, Florida Posts: 500	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Plans change...... Mine sure have. I was going to just fix it up and then realized that I dont want just stock so I am combining all the ideas for a GS400 from several different years. Here's "Katherine", my Skylark. Don't laugh as she is sensative. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.ph...ark&highlight= Posted via Mobile Device

09-14-2013, 11:17 PM	#64
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Nice buick! I have a 66 skylark in my stash same exact color as this. Sadly its going to give its complete floor and firewall to a 65 chevelle... __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

10-02-2013, 01:50 PM	#66
hyatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: sparta tennessee Posts: 345	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth heres my chevy version with 15 americans and also with 18s and 20s Attached Images __________________ 1946 car hauler 1948 surburban 1937 chevy sedan 1940 olds sedan (project) 1967 ss396 chevelle 1999 dually crewcab(24000 miles)



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10-02-2013, 02:43 PM	#67
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth That's sweet! Don't see many white ones... __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-07-2013, 09:53 PM	#68
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Okay I can't take it anymore here's mine. Keep up the good work on the '66 Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-09-2013, 11:34 AM	#72
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Far from perfect CG. Thanks guys for the compliments. I think I'll get it out this morning. I don't want to hijack Zoomins thread so now back to the regularly scheduled program. Whats next Zoomin? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-10-2013, 10:03 PM	#73
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth She's getting paint and body and Laid Back Recreations. I'm on the verge of doing a heart transplant on the old girl. The old "while you're here you might as well as" is kicking in strong right now. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-10-2013, 10:11 PM	#74
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: 66 Buick Skylark - Ruth Gonna be sweet.. __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

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