Smartin Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 This car was slated to go to the GS nationals this year for the GSX reunion, but we couldn't manage to get it there. Not because it wasn't ready...we already had 6 cars there...and were out of trailer space! So I just did a quick look at some of the finer details you'll find on one of these that hasn't been totally molested... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Amazing car. Thanks for posting 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 As pretty as that red car is, given the choice, I'd take the original-condition yellow one in a heartbeat! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY70GS Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 That car is going to a good home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Totally agree...I think he will be able to take it to the level that it deserves. It's a really nice honest car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 What is the plan for that car? If it were mine, I'd perform a 'sympathetic restoration', of only those components or areas that are necessary functionally. The seat splits are tough; I'd try to avoid replacing the original material by finding an upholsterer who would be willing to find a way to stabilize the original vinyl by shoring it up with some sort of backing material. The goal would be to simply clean-up and make any necessary repairs blend-in with the condition of the surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY70GS Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 I expect that is EXACTLY what he will do. Former owner of "The Beater" https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/the-beater-is-for-sale.350839/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Tri-Shield Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Wow, what a piece of crap! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 20 hours ago, Mr. Tri-Shield said: Wow, what a piece of crap! Yep, but it is your piece of crap now, lol! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY70GS Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 Chris, is Mr. Tri-Shield Fred? He also has the aqua mist car.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted September 3, 2021 Author Share Posted September 3, 2021 Pretty sure Mr. Trishield is the ostrich. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY70GS Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Smartin said: Pretty sure Mr. Trishield is the ostrich. You mean the Emu.😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SportFury426 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 It's simple really...With the rust around the back glass,(and there's more once the trim is removed) and rear wheel lips, etc this one should be restored. The hood blackout cannot be corrected. The engine has already been pulled and rebuilt along with the engine compartment re painted. The car's survivor status has been compromised. I would have taken a 1000 photo's like I'm sure you have done and return that GSX back to its former glory. I am a 100% purist who has owned lots of original paint survivor cars so I don't offer this info without experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 It was sold to a friend who is working hard to preserve the car, and correct some no-no's when the car had the engine rebuilt. https://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/upgrades-and-repairs-to-gsx-508.372002/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Will it be at MCACN in Chicago?? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 We talked about it for last year, but was decided that it wasn’t going at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I believe it will be at the GS Nationals in KY next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 I believe you're correct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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