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I suppose this falls loosely under the heading of a "Ragtop Day."

I'm rebuilding my 1972 Buick Skylark convertible. The gas tank is out, and to make sure I put it back in correctly , I need a photo or diagram of the fuel lines as they come out of the tank, heading for the front of the car.

If you've got a '71 or '72 Skylark (convertible or not!) could you help me out? I'm afraid it'll require crawling under the car, looking up, and shooting a pic of the area directly in front of the tank.

I've already tried several Buick forums, but haven't gotten much help there yet.

BN'ers though, have always treated me great, and been some of the most helpful people I've ever met. So.... hate to trouble you, but if you've got a Skylark (or access to one!) and can help me out, I'd sure appreciate it.

(If I ever get the thing done, it's worth a ride to the local watering hole and drinks on me! )


Here's an example of what a '71 or '72 Skylark looks like (although most don't have the hood scoops!)

Everything I know about Buick Skylarks I learned from "My Cousin Vinnie".

rednekkPH wrote:Everything I know about Buick Skylarks I learned from "My Cousin Vinnie".

LOL

Mine is 8 yrs. newer, but (currently) is still that same !$^!@!@# shade of mint green.

And yes, it does have power enough to lay black marks. Especially with the 455 big-block I'm dropping in it.

I wish I could help you, but the oldest buick I ever had was a 73 electra, and that was back when I didn't know jack about cars
I currently have a 77 cutlass that I replaced the fuel lines on. I don't know if they'd be simaler or not

myke212 wrote:I wish I could help you, but the oldest buick I ever had was a 73 electra, and that was back when I didn't know jack about cars
I currently have a 77 cutlass that I replaced the fuel lines on. I don't know if they'd be simaler or not

Thanks, but probably won't help. They totally redesigned most GM models after 1972 - new federal standards or something.

Thanks anyway though!

Hey there krusin1.

I have a company called Inline tubing I've dealt with for fuel and brake lines. They have two #'s

1) order line is 800-385-9452

2) tech line is 568-532-1338


Another is Poston Enterprises. They deal in Buick GS nad Skylark parts.
www.postonbuick.com

I've got a laundry list here of folks I deal with for my bosses classic car collection.
PM if you need more names, #'s.

Albert

Check a Buick collectors forum on the net. I use a two car and one motorcycle site often to get diagrams. None are Buick.

Maybe you could come up with one of the old Chilton books for the diagram?
Here's a website that has a bunch of different manuals:
http://www.books4cars.com/
Hope you find something helpful!

phjrsaunt wrote:Maybe you could come up with one of the old Chilton books for the diagram?
Here's a website that has a bunch of different manuals:
http://www.books4cars.com/
Hope you find something helpful!

Thanks auntie. I've got the Chiltons, but there's no diagram. Dunno if the actual shop manual has the photo/diagram I need, but the're kind of pricey ($170) to buy and hope. Hoping to figure it out another (less expensive!) way first.

Thanks though.... and BTW, in about an hour I've already gotten far more help from BN'ers than from the Buick forums I've tried.

Love those BN'ers!

I have a 1994 Buick Skylark with 238,000 miles on it.
I only drive it if I go anywhere here in Oxford. (i.e.-the American Legion).
It's not safe to drive it ANYWHERE out of town. I can't even GIVE the thing away, so I use it to go to the local mini-mart, post office, or American Legion here in town. But she was a good ol' gal in her day.

(Google is our friend!)
Try this:
http://www.inlinetube.com/ASSEMBLY%20MA ... anuals.htm
Not free, but if you call them, maybe they could at least confirm they have what you need.

Thanks, BN'er phor rallying around the ragtop cause!!

krusin1 wrote:

phjrsaunt wrote:Maybe you could come up with one of the old Chilton books for the diagram?
Here's a website that has a bunch of different manuals:
http://www.books4cars.com/
Hope you find something helpful!

Thanks auntie. I've got the Chiltons, but there's no diagram. Dunno if the actual shop manual has the photo/diagram I need, but the're kind of pricey ($170) to buy and hope. Hoping to figure it out another (less expensive!) way first.

Thanks though.... and BTW, in about an hour I've already gotten far more help from BN'ers than from the Buick forums I've tried.

Love those BN'ers!

Have you checked to see if there is a yahoo groups forum for your car?
I belong to one for 73/77 olds, and they have been extremely helpful to me.

phjrsaunt wrote:(Google is our friend!)
Try this:
http://www.inlinetube.com/ASSEMBLY%20MA ... anuals.htm
Not free, but if you call them, maybe they could at least confirm they have what you need.

Thanks, BN'er phor rallying around the ragtop cause!!

AUNTIE!!!!!!!! If what they told me on the phone is accurate, you've hit the jackpot. Ordered it just a minute ago, should be here in a week.

A ride in the convertible and as many margaritas as you can drink, available at your convenience (once I get the sucker running, anyway!)

BN'ers are the best.

krusin1 wrote:

phjrsaunt wrote:(Google is our friend!)
Try this:
http://www.inlinetube.com/ASSEMBLY%20MA ... anuals.htm
Not free, but if you call them, maybe they could at least confirm they have what you need.

Thanks, BN'er phor rallying around the ragtop cause!!

AUNTIE!!!!!!!! If what they told me on the phone is accurate, you've hit the jackpot. Ordered it just a minute ago, should be here in a week.

A ride in the convertible and as many margaritas as you can drink, available at your convenience (once I get the sucker running, anyway!)

BN'ers are the best.

I'm just glad it sounds like the right thing!!! Old(ish) convertibles have a special place in my heart.

Was it the right one?

Not really answering your question, but I owned a 71 Skylark from 1981 thru 1983. I loved it. It was a tank. Someone went thru a stop sigh or cut you off you didn't have to worry about braking.

phjrsaunt wrote:Was it the right one?

Remains to be seen... I ordered the book by its part number on their website. Turns out they got their numbers crossed, though, , so I actually received a manual for a 1970, instead of a 1972.

Sounds like a small thing, but they changed the gas tank designs in 1971.

Anyhoo, shipped back the wrong one, and they're sending out the right one. Looks promising, though.

krusin1 wrote:

phjrsaunt wrote:Was it the right one?

Remains to be seen... I ordered the book by its part number on their website. Turns out they got their numbers crossed, though, , so I actually received a manual for a 1970, instead of a 1972.

Sounds like a small thing, but they changed the gas tank designs in 1971.

Anyhoo, shipped back the wrong one, and they're sending out the right one. Looks promising, though.

Well shoot. I was all curious. Make sure you let me know if it was right, okay?

phjrsaunt wrote:

krusin1 wrote:

phjrsaunt wrote:Was it the right one?

Remains to be seen... I ordered the book by its part number on their website. Turns out they got their numbers crossed, though, , so I actually received a manual for a 1970, instead of a 1972.

Sounds like a small thing, but they changed the gas tank designs in 1971.

Anyhoo, shipped back the wrong one, and they're sending out the right one. Looks promising, though.

Well shoot. I was all curious. Make sure you let me know if it was right, okay?

Will do. I think it's gonna be, but I'll be sure to let ya know for sure.

phjrsaunt wrote:

krusin1 wrote:

phjrsaunt wrote:Was it the right one?

Remains to be seen... I ordered the book by its part number on their website. Turns out they got their numbers crossed, though, , so I actually received a manual for a 1970, instead of a 1972.

Sounds like a small thing, but they changed the gas tank designs in 1971.

Anyhoo, shipped back the wrong one, and they're sending out the right one. Looks promising, though.

Well shoot. I was all curious. Make sure you let me know if it was right, okay?

Morning Auntie!

Got the (correct) assembly manual in the mail last night, and pg. 416 has the EXACT diagram I needed!

Time to start wrenchin' again. Only 3 more months till convertible weather!

Thanks again for all the help.