36Special

Dei, It's currently been sitting a number of years and doesn't run. I have some photos of the interior, but not of the engine, have to shrink 'em down to get 'em posted here.

Mark, Thank you! I am sure I will get plenty of suggestions as I have had some already. I am hoping there are some very knowledgable people on here who can help point in the direction where to go to get some restoration parts that are reliable as well.

Y-JobFan, It appears pretty solid, but have not had much time to peek underneath. But I am thinking it may not be, or maybe it's modified as it has a V8 in it and I know they were made with Straight 8's.

Hey All, My name is Scott and I reside in Central NC just outside of the Raleigh area. Newbie to the site but a long time Buick guy. My first was a 1970 Buick Gran Sport when I was 17. Unfortunately as a young and dumb kid back in the day, I met a woman in my late teens and sold the car! I still tear up when I think of that car and the amount of time, love and money I put into that car only to sell it right before the paint job. Recently, my father-in-law caved in after 3 years of me constantly asking him what he was going to do with his 36 Buick Special he had sitting in the driveway of his backyard and he surprised me last week by asking me where I wanted it delivered! I had no idea what he was talking about because he is working on a Pinewood Derby car for for his grandson/my step son and I was quite confused. But alas, it is going to be getting a new home and I have renewed vigor and chomping at the bit to get started. It may take a while, but none the less, looking forward to the work. I'm titling it "Project 36". Please check out my post as I have posted a few photos, have to resize a few other to get them posted in the forum. Thanks for looking and hoping to get to know some fellow 36 owners and all you other Buick guys!

Avgwarhawk, It has a V8 in it, was thinking they came with straight 6's or 8's? Since they did come with Straight 8's in them, so it is not original. So it looks like I will have my work cut out for me if I want to restore it back to original. My father-in-law bought off a local lot in the area a back in early 2000's.

More photos.

After 3 years of constantly asking my father-in-law what he was going to do with the 36 Buick Special he had sitting in the driveway of his backyard, he finally decided to give it to me!!! Attaching some photos! Going to be a full restoration to, or as close to factory as possibly. No street roddin', chopping or "suping" it up. I am old school and believe classics deserve to be restored to classic condition. Not that I am against what anyone else does with their cars, this is strictly my choice.