Those panels behind the front tires are hinged doors that fold down. Drivers side is the air cleaner and a fluid reservoir and passenger side is battery access.
I always thought those cars were so badass and historically important,congrats Charlie on such a pristine example!
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'67 Buick Skylark GS400 Funny Car "Ingenue"...World's only Buick-powered Buick Funny Car/Aug '10 Hot Rod featured car World's only Buick-powered Buick Funny Car!