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After quite a long search for this mysterious Skyhawk (Talk about Odd Ducks hence my attraction I suppose) I have acquired a 1987 Buick Skyhawk VIN#1G4JS21K3HK424908 was hoping for some expert help out there decoding the VIN and determining more precisely what I am about to haul home – thanks It’s a 2.0 liter (non turbo) not sure 2.0 OHV or 2.0 SOHC It has a 5 speed manual transmission It has T-type badges all over it and a louvered hatch back window Also has hide away headlights Any insights are appreciated – thanks

I was hoping to hear back from you. Please reply to my recent e-mail - thanks

I was hoping to hear back from you. Please reply to my recent e-mail - thanks

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The mandrel worked pretty well. (pics attached) now I need to reapply the phono finish and clear coat

I tried the methods referenced earlier, the soft cloth and tap method and the hot water soak method. For me, the hot water soak worked best. (I?m not passing judgement here just stating what worked best for me) I brought a pot of water to boil and then went into the garage. With water temperature at 200 degrees I inserted a cap with NO Emblem just to see what the hot water would do to the remaining silicone. After 3 minutes I removed the cap and detected minimal softening and little change in adhesion. Whatever that stuff is, its tough! I inserted another cap With Emblem into the bath (now approximately 190 degrees) I let it soak for 30 minutes. (temp at removal was about 160 degrees) Removed it from the water and pressed gently on the back all around the circumference and then in the center. The Emblem popped out only a tiny piece of foil clung to the cap I was able to use a razor blade and scrape the ?cling-on? free and the emblem looks perfect. Can?t say for sure if the hot water was a fluke or a success. But it seems as though the long soak was certainly an aid. Presently, I?m out of caps to practice on anyway. I?ll have to talk to ?Reverend Jim? before continuing any experiments. I also played a bit with the damaged ones and noted that rubbing a piece of tinfoil onto the peeled areas appears to have restored the Sunburst to some degree (Attached is my 3 minute attempt at ?re-foiling?) I?m also working on a Jig to put the caps in and spin them on a drill press. I hope that will aid in polishing and phonograph finishing. Thanks everyone for your input. I?m also looking for sources for new Emblems. I know Jim mentioned he had some not sure who else may be a source. Any info there will be appreciated. Also if anyone cares to experiment on there own I welcome any feedback!

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try both methods and post back the results. Barney who is the vendor selling new emblems? There is no better forum on the planet! I love you guys <span style="font-style: italic"> (Platonically speaking of course)</span>

OK, it?s been awhile since I?ve addressed the forum with an issue. I would like to refinish the hubcaps for my 1989 Reatta. I?m looking for successful methods for removing the center emblems from hubcaps without damaging them. I have cautiously pried 2 center caps off and the foil backing which creates the ?Sunburst? flakes off and stayed stuck to the cap. I was able to salvage the pieces of foil and piece it back together, but I was wondering if there was a better removal method? I tried heat too to soften the silicone ? but that didn?t work either. Has anyone performed this procedure with success? I?m sure the collective wisdom here will deliver a success path. Thanks!

Talk about a car ahead of its time, (maybe a bit too far ahead of it time I suppose) the 1981 Cadillac V8-6-4 intrigues me. I would be interested to get a crack at restoring and getting one of these relics up and running today.

1990 Coupe exterior is painted Avanti Gold with burgundy interior and 125k mi. The car is located near Groton, Connecticut. The seller is asking $7,400 (negotiable). I?m posting this for a friend, as he does not have Internet access. If you have any questions please call Larry at 860-572-9916

1990 Coupe exterior is painted Avanti Gold with burgundy interior and 125k mi. The car is located near Groton, Connecticut. The seller is asking $7,400 (negotiable). I?m posting this for a friend, as he does not have Internet access. If you have any questions please call Larry at 860-572-9916

I was flipping through my copy of "The Standard Catalog of American Cars (1976-1999) (3rd Edition" and it indicates the 1987 Skyhawk could be ordered with a turbo-charged 2.0 liter engine. It also shows a photo of a 1987 Skyhawk Hatchback that appears to have fold-away headlights. Whereas the photos for 1986 and 1988 models do not. Am I reading this correctly or is this a misprint or something?? Are there any Buick ?J? body experts out there??? I would appreciate some more information about this, Thanks

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Hello to all - I need a new battery in my 1989 Reatta ? What did the original one look like and is it possible to get an OEM replacement? Thanks for your help [color:\\"blue\\"]

WOW Very intersting discussion. I don't get here enough Tom your insights were interesting. Personally I had always felt like F14CRAZY and wished there was a repository of common topics / repairs. I thought F14CRAZY suggestion to create a web space for repair questions / procedures for the Reatta was and is a good one. If readers are willing to draft repair topics for use by the group I think that?s great. If someone creates one (lets say) for bleeding and flushing brakes. Then it can be used and enhanced as people on the site use it and refine it The way it is now you search the site (and if the search is successful) then you comb through several threads reviewing repeated data, to piece together some help. Although it is always helpful it is sometimes sketchy & time consuming. Sometimes I think people just Post the question over again because its easier than searching the topic. The draw back I see is that a FAQ knowledge base would be in a different location and now a curious mind has to look in several web locations searching for the same or similar information. Anyway ? F14CRAZY I?d be happy to help let me know what you think would be a good topic , send me a message or e-mail and I?ll research and get back to you Excellent suggestion F14CRAZY! Merry Christmas BP

Don't Miss - The Yankee Chapter annual all Buick car show, ?Buick?s ALIVE in 2005? The show will be held on August 28th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Quality Inn in Vernon Connecticut. All Buicks ARE WELCOME (including ?Modified? and ?Driven Class? Buicks). Classes will be Peer judged, with 3 awards in each Buick class. Judging begins at noon with awards presented at 3:00 PM. Pre-registration is $10 day of show. On site dining facilities are available, The Quality INN is offering reduced rates for show participants, be sure to mention the Yankee Chapter Show if making reservations (Quality IN phone (860) 646-5700). If you have any questions contact Rich Dayton 860)274-6811 or Bob Poole (860) 376-5821

Thanks for all the information! I have been dragging my feet performing this maintenance. My Air Flow seems too low too. But I'm curious, how much improvement in flow did you gain? 2X, 3X ??? any idea?? - thanks

I broke off two of these 1/4" bolts during disassembly of my spare headlight motor ? I understand from Barney?s post that these are easy to break and difficult to drill out ?but once out, what size tap should be used to clean up the threads? Thanks!!

I just bought the the May issue - what page is the article on - thanks

GREG Congratulations!!!

Where is the vehicle located?

I'd like to hear and see more about your car please contact me at Buickbob@sbcglobal.net - thanks buickbob@sbcglobal.net

Team I need some input on Pin Stripe Dimensions. I?m having my car repainted and the pin stripe on my 1989 has been incorrect since I bought the car. (The side pin stripes traveled the whole length of the car and did not trim the trunk lid) I have a 1988 "parts car", but the pin stripe dimensions I took from that seem inconsistent with photos I have from car shows on other Reatta pin Stripes ? so I thought I might poll the Group for input My dimensions on the 88 are as follows: Side Pin Stripe begins about 5? from the bottom edge of the Headlight door and ends 17.5 inches from the front edge of the door (which is about under the side mirror). It begins again 8.5 inches from the rear edge of the door approximately 2 inches above the top of the door handle. Rear Pin Stripe travels all the way around the trunk approximately 1.25 inches above the bottom edge of the trunk lid Maybe this is way tooo much detail, but I would like the repaint and the stripes to be as original and accurate as possible. Maybe there is a great deal of variation here. Were pin strips put on at the factory or the dealership? Did the striping vary from year to year? Thanks for you?re input and interest VR BP

I?m looking for BUICK related ?Clip-Art? to use for developing theme and Logo for our Regional Meet in 2006. (For Tee Shirts and Dash Plaques etc.) If you have any or know where I can find some I?d appreciate it. Seems like something all the clubs / chapters could use maybe a repository on the BCA home page would be a good idea. Thanks