bassman85
04-30-2009, 10:50 PM
i bought a 67 skylark with a straight body and all numbers matching what is this worth i only paid 1500 how much should i put in it.its a 300-2 sport coupe is it fast its my first old car and i think its beautiful but my friends rag on me i wanna know the cold truth should i keep it.will it be worth somthing with the 300 cause i dont wanna different motor since the numbers match.sorry so long please help
bob k. mando
05-01-2009, 12:31 AM
a 2v motor is never going to be a "performance model", sorry. and pretty much only performance Buick's have collector value. for 67 that would be either a 4v 340ci or the 400ci GS.
you can get a 4v intake and carb from the 1964 ( aluminum ) or 1965 ( cast iron ) 300's. you can't use the intake manifold off of a 340 or 350, those engines have a taller deck and the intake would be far too wide.
if you decide to go with a motor upgrade, you've got a bunch of options. Buick 350 or Buick 231v6 turbo would be near drop in replacements. you could put in a 455 with new frame pads/engine mounts and fan shroud, very easy.
if the car is in good shape, $1500 is a decent price. and the 1967 sheet metal has some very clean lines IIRC.