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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Road salt use in these midwestern and northern states can lead to corrosion of the driver's door module on these GMT360 and GMT370 vehicles, which allows water to come in contact with the circuit board. If shorted out, the vehicle's power door locks and power windows will not work, and could possibly lead to overheating and, in some circumstances, a fire. No official word on how many total vehicles caught on fire, but back in June, 28 fires had been reported to the government agency. A fix for the problem is still being worked out, but all affected vehicle owners will be notified by GM.
Scroll down for the official NHTSA statement.
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