Most were stretched or had altered wheelbases,if you look at the picture of it running Malcom Durham's '67 Camaro,you can see the stretch in that car.

Like I mentioned,this body mold was taken directly off of a stock production '67 Skylark that was sitting on a showroom so exact proportions.:yes:

how frickin cool is that !can't wait to see more on this one having a part of drag racing history that was built with family thats awsome.:thumbsup:
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Many have asked to see it in it's current condition so here's some resto shots:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC07820.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC07821.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC07823.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC07824.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC07825.jpg

Note how accurate the body mold is,owner says you can read the guide numbers & date in the lenses:yes: :
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC07826.jpg

It is amazing in just this short time how many people have stepped forward with info and stories about the car,it really has quite the following being a buick and rare as hens teeth.

Cool stuff, Vintage race cars are awesome.

Got that right Roger,I could just stare at nostalgic stuff all day long.
Dad & I went out your way for the reunion last year,we'll certainly get out there with the F/C hopefully in '11 if all goes well.:thumbsup:

Very cool John---looking forward to more--what a great story you have going here!

Doug

Way to bring it back John.
My first car was a 67 red skylark. At 16 back then, it only lasted a month... long story.
Very impressive photo/article memorabilia that you saved. Also I cant recall if I ever seen on non stretch funny car, pretty impressive and the resto looks great from the photos.
Dave

Thanks guys...:thumbsup:

I got an email late last night,the chairman of BPG (Buick Performance Group) had extended an invitation for my dad & I to bring the car to their annual meet in Columbus,OH next year to display it in the main ballroom,they even offered to help defray transportation costs and pay for our room,board & event tickets...I told them I'd see what I can do.

I will say these Buick guys are very loyal to the marque and a really nice group of guys...:hail:

Love the Buick and the story behind it!

I just have one this to say - and perhaps I've misread the offer from the Buick Performance Group -- you said they INVITED you -- and then offered to "defray" some of the transportation costs.

I'd say if they asked you to bring the car to THEIR event - they should pay 100% of all your costs. Fuel - room - food...

Just my .01 worth.

You probably know this but on the HAMB there are 2 200 page threads about early Super Stock and race cars. If it was run on I guarantee someone will have info and pics for you. It is amazing what info they have on those 2 threads. Maybe some early shots for you.

Brian