64 Skylark swap?

64G-lark · 04-20-2007, 10:25 PM

Hi new to the board. I have a 64' Skylark that I have been thinking about swaping an 86-87 turbo V-6 and 200r4 trans in rather than a 455. I have always liked the GN's but have never owned or worked on one. I would like to have a 11 second car at some point. Can those with experince give me some pointers and tell me how difficult this might be?

Thanks Mark

alec296 · 07-29-2007, 12:11 PM

is this what you are looking for?
2006 buick horsepower nats

64G-lark · 07-31-2007, 01:53 PM

Thanks Andy, Thats what I am hoping to build. Looks nice. Anyone know whos it is and if they are a member?

scott wile · 07-31-2007, 04:45 PM

Here's a '65 that might give you some ideas...Don Lee Auto Service

WINDMILL · 07-31-2007, 08:46 PM

I have a 67 chevelle with the gn motor in it. The motor will fit in fine with no problems of clearnace. i use the gn steering box were the lines would fit with the power steering lines fine. also the 200r4 trans is in it too. no problem. if you need any help just e-mail me.

64G-lark · 08-01-2007, 07:37 PM

Thanks Windmill. I may take you up on that. I have the car with a 300 v-8 and 2 speed right now just upgraded to Hotchkis springs and Intro wheels. Shopping for a engine and trans now.

Mark

alec296 · 08-04-2007, 10:03 AM

you should be able to use 300 mounts and bolt the v6 right it
my 65 is a v6 already so im just working on wiring setup and fuel
for my hot air in my 65

Blue 64 · 09-05-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alec296

is this what you are looking for?
2006 buick horsepower nats

This is my car. I have had the car since 1998. I think I am one of the first ones to have done that swap. If you have any questions about doing that swap with a GN motor or a 455 Buick feel free to private message me.

64G-lark · 09-15-2007, 03:58 PM

Hi Blue 64, Your car looks great. I will PM you with some questions. Have a engine and trans now. Heres what the car looks like now.

Blue 64 · 09-26-2007, 10:17 PM

64g-lark You have a PM. I think I have carpal tunnel after that PM.

slider · 08-11-2009, 11:06 PM

I picked up this 64 on Saturday and plan to do the swap, then start with the rest of the car...Warning, shes really rough around the edges, but solid throughout.

>> 1964 Skylark Turbo6 Donor <<

slider · 08-11-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue 64

This is my car. I have had the car since 1998. I think I am one of the first ones to have done that swap. If you have any questions about doing that swap with a GN motor or a 455 Buick feel free to private message me.

Any additional pics?

DCVING 6 · 08-15-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slider

Any additional pics?

slider · 08-16-2009, 05:01 PM

Nice ride

Aside from the engine, what other parts from the TR ended up in the project?

Any specs as far as rear, suspension, steering, etc. ?

I want to get all the available parts off of my donor before I scrap it out.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Rdirks · 08-17-2009, 04:56 AM

Good choice. I think you will be happy that you went with the Skylark over the Vega project. There is something cool about keeping it "all Buick".
Your about where I was 3.5 years ago (not that it will take you that long - i'm just a bit slow) and it is a big plus that you have an entire donor GN to work with - that will save you $$$ -no doubt. Good luck..

04-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
64G-lark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7	64 Skylark swap? Hi new to the board. I have a 64' Skylark that I have been thinking about swaping an 86-87 turbo V-6 and 200r4 trans in rather than a 455. I have always liked the GN's but have never owned or worked on one. I would like to have a 11 second car at some point. Can those with experince give me some pointers and tell me how difficult this might be? Thanks Mark

07-29-2007, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
alec296 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: bridgeview il Posts: 21	is this what you are looking for? 2006 buick horsepower nats Attached Thumbnails __________________ andy i m clueless

07-31-2007, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
scott wile Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 344	Here's a '65 that might give you some ideas...Don Lee Auto Service __________________ '89 Toyota truck - V8 with 88's http://lc2toyota.tripod.com/

07-31-2007, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
WINDMILL Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: FORT PAYNE,AL Posts: 173	1967 chevelle -v-6 turbo I have a 67 chevelle with the gn motor in it. The motor will fit in fine with no problems of clearnace. i use the gn steering box were the lines would fit with the power steering lines fine. also the 200r4 trans is in it too. no problem. if you need any help just e-mail me. __________________ 1987 Grand National Precision 68-h turbo, 72#inj, 204-214 cam, Champion iron heads & intake, RJC power plate & boost controller, Precision hat, 70mm t/b, ATR front mount, 350 trans with art car converter, 3-1/2" THDP, ATR straight shot, Metco upper's & lowers, ATR sway bar, 9" Moser-33 spline, Aluminum center housing, 3.50 gear http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p...t=100_0826.flv 60Ft= 1.45 1/8= 6.79 MPH= 101. at 21#

08-04-2007, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
alec296 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: bridgeview il Posts: 21	you should be able to use 300 mounts and bolt the v6 right it my 65 is a v6 already so im just working on wiring setup and fuel for my hot air in my 65 __________________ andy i m clueless

07-31-2007, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
64G-lark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7	Thanks Andy, Thats what I am hoping to build. Looks nice. Anyone know whos it is and if they are a member?

08-01-2007, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
64G-lark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7	Thanks Windmill. I may take you up on that. I have the car with a 300 v-8 and 2 speed right now just upgraded to Hotchkis springs and Intro wheels. Shopping for a engine and trans now. Mark

09-15-2007, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
64G-lark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7	Hi Blue 64, Your car looks great. I will PM you with some questions. Have a engine and trans now. Heres what the car looks like now. Attached Thumbnails

09-26-2007, 10:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blue 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	64g-lark You have a PM. I think I have carpal tunnel after that PM.

08-11-2009, 11:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
slider I changed my brake fluid! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 234	Add another to the list... I picked up this 64 on Saturday and plan to do the swap, then start with the rest of the car...Warning, shes really rough around the edges, but solid throughout. >> 1964 Skylark Turbo6 Donor << __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world....those that understand binary, and those that don't. 1987 GN (36K Stocker - FP/HW Kit, TurboTweak Streeter, Comp 980's) 1987 GN (55K "Wrecked" Stocker - Victim of Spin-Out Pinball)... 1966 Skylark GS (401 Nailhead - 2spd Auto, Bench Seat, CA Blackies) 1964 Skylark T-Type (87 GN Engine, Trans, and Rear - 2 door, column shift, CA Blackies - V6 Turbo Project!) It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to hit it at Terminal !!!!! JUMP!

08-16-2009, 05:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
slider I changed my brake fluid! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 234	Nice ride Aside from the engine, what other parts from the TR ended up in the project? Any specs as far as rear, suspension, steering, etc. ? I want to get all the available parts off of my donor before I scrap it out. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ There are 10 types of people in this world....those that understand binary, and those that don't. 1987 GN (36K Stocker - FP/HW Kit, TurboTweak Streeter, Comp 980's) 1987 GN (55K "Wrecked" Stocker - Victim of Spin-Out Pinball)... 1966 Skylark GS (401 Nailhead - 2spd Auto, Bench Seat, CA Blackies) 1964 Skylark T-Type (87 GN Engine, Trans, and Rear - 2 door, column shift, CA Blackies - V6 Turbo Project!) It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to hit it at Terminal !!!!! JUMP!

08-17-2009, 04:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Rdirks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 7	Good choice. I think you will be happy that you went with the Skylark over the Vega project. There is something cool about keeping it "all Buick". Your about where I was 3.5 years ago (not that it will take you that long - i'm just a bit slow) and it is a big plus that you have an entire donor GN to work with - that will save you $$$ -no doubt. Good luck..

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