Said I was going to look at a Buick, this is said Buick

"GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus" (genuinealexreid) 06/26/2016 at 20:03 • Filed to: Buick

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Basically, the seller said it was a ‘67 GS, but it was actually a ‘67 V6 SPECIAL with a V8 swapped in, which meant it had the wrong engine, grill, and just about everything else. I knew something was up when I noticed that the car had posts, instead of being a pillarless coupe.

The exhaust manifold was all cracked, and the engine had a knock

Passenger fender fit like crap, this thing obviously has problems

The trunk pan and floor pans also had lots of small rust holes, which I know from experience is always a bad sign

Poor thing, unfortunately I didn’t buy it, it would have been a cool project if it was just a little bit better, or if it was cheaper than the asking price of $3500.

Tune in next time for more classic car shenanigans!

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 06/26/2016 at 20:16

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That car has almost no value.

shop-teacher > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 06/26/2016 at 20:16

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Too bad it’s in such bad shape. As much as I love old Buicks, you were wise to pass on this one.

Birddog > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 06/26/2016 at 20:17

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Oof.

$2500 would have been fair. Base “Post” cars never got any love. They’re worth saving. Especially two doors. I don’t have the “Catalog” handy but I’m betting that it’s a really low production car.

Steve in Manhattan > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 06/26/2016 at 20:22

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No, ‘fortunately’ you didn’t buy it. Sometimes you just walk away ....

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > Steve in Manhattan 06/26/2016 at 20:25

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Pardon my French! You are correct, this thing was a turd.

LongbowMkII > GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus 06/26/2016 at 20:32

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A turbo 3.8V6 would be an awesome swap. If I was a billionaire I'd personally inflate the classic car market.

GenuineAlexReid - The Reidus > LongbowMkII 06/26/2016 at 20:45

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I would have swapped the engine if it ran well or not, it also has a 2 speed powerglide. The biggest loser for me on this one was the bubba’d bodywork, and the fact that it wasn’t a GS, so the price didn’t match the car.