Where to look for rust on a 1970-1971 Buck Skylark Convertible?

[xplantdad]

Hi all,

We need some help. We're going to look at a 1971 Buick Skylark convertible tomorrow. Where are the most common areas for rust on these cars?

Any help on what to look for...and possible trim tag decoding would be great!

Thanks in advance...

Bruce

[thepartsman]

A few places:

> Core support around the battery
> Also opposite side where the support meets the inner wheelhouse
> Fenders, lower under the side markers and rear of fender at the rocker panel
> Door, lower edge of door
> Quarter Panel, front lower at the rocker panel and rear under side marker
> Trunk, under spare tire and at the rear panel.

These are the places that are curved and do not drain very well. The trunk because of the top well and how bad the trunk weatherstrip has aged over time if it was never replaced.

As for the Fisher Plate coding just post it, there are plenty on this site that can translate.

David

[xplantdad]

David,

Thanks for the response/ I will let you know tomorrow!

[xplantdad]

Here's what the car looks like...cell phone pics, sorry!

The trim tag pic didn't come out at all. I can get more pics tomorrow...though I do remember seeing a 75 and an A...

[Rivman]

Nice l@@king Lark, sure doesn't look like there is any major rust issues with that convertible.

[xplantdad]

Thanks! The car should be here tomorrow. I should be able to get more pics then.It drove nice! No rattles, cold AC too!

[xplantdad]

Here are some pics now that it's home...












And...the trim tag shot

[xplantdad]

Let me know what you think? This is my first Buick

Bruce

[Rivman]

Think you'll be very happy with your first Buick Bruce, but you need a bigger garage !! LOL

[xplantdad]

Thanks Randy...I appreciate it! I have a big enough garage....I just have to clean a bunch of crap out of it!