Buinicorn the 1964 Skylark wagon sleeper

[SuperBuickGuy]

It took at least a month, but got it



I'm not complaining, I suspect that I lost the stand; not that they didn't pack it - and they sent me a replacement for free (thanks SpeedMaster).

and the project stack. I had to oil change the Colorado so space needed to be made

[SuperBuickGuy]

while that it is true the pump pressures are off, it's also true that all of the hard parts of a fuel pump swap are already done in this case. if nothing else, it would be great for mock up, but I won't try and twist your arm into taking it.

I appreciate the offer - and this does fit within my goal of giving people what the options are....

[ejs262]

I appreciate the offer, but I'm not a fan of used tanks. In this case, there's the other problems of fitting the other cells and that the pump is for TBI pressures not TPI pressures. Thanks for the offer.

while that it is true the pump pressures are off, it's also true that all of the hard parts of a fuel pump swap are already done in this case. if nothing else, it would be great for mock up, but I won't try and twist your arm into taking it.

[SuperBuickGuy]

I appreciate the offer, but I'm not a fan of used tanks. In this case, there's the other problems of fitting the other cells and that the pump is for TBI pressures not TPI pressures. Thanks for the offer.

[ejs262]

the bad mamma jamma is the 40 gallon diesel tank.... 82-91, I had an 84 Diesel Suburban that I would fill up once every 1000 miles.... was awesome... then I got my turbo and that's once every 750 miles.... oh wait, I suppose to diesel-bro that number... once every 2500 miles... yeah, that's the ticket

seriously though, 40 gallon is good, the 94 has a 40 gallon tank a well but it's not as advantageous of shape.... that said, aluminum fab tanks are cheap.

that said, if I do large capacity, it will be at least 2 tanks if not 3 (regular, E85/race gas, and methanol - for charge cooling).... but you do have the right idea - my ultimate goal of this car is long-distance cruiser (and blindingly fast)

I still have the stock 31 gallon tanks out of my Suburban(I put a 40 in...), complete with the TBI sending unit, if you want it, its yours.

[SuperBuickGuy]

old motor mounts moved backwards



more fitting


starting to consider this problem

[SuperBuickGuy]

In tonight's installment, I keep cutting... and cutting


remove the bottom because it's not correct


cut and fit


chill bar and tacks


flip, chill and tack


line the lip up


put the door on to start the fitting

[CTX-SLPR]

I have a 42 or 46gal tank in my 98 K2500 Suburban, I could measure it for you if you'd interested. It's basically a rectangle and fuels from the side.

[SuperBuickGuy]

think 73-91 (?) k5 blazers had an optional 31 gallon square tank...
it fits between 36" framerails.

the bad mamma jamma is the 40 gallon diesel tank.... 82-91, I had an 84 Diesel Suburban that I would fill up once every 1000 miles.... was awesome... then I got my turbo and that's once every 750 miles.... oh wait, I suppose to diesel-bro that number... once every 2500 miles... yeah, that's the ticket

seriously though, 40 gallon is good, the 94 has a 40 gallon tank a well but it's not as advantageous of shape.... that said, aluminum fab tanks are cheap.

that said, if I do large capacity, it will be at least 2 tanks if not 3 (regular, E85/race gas, and methanol - for charge cooling).... but you do have the right idea - my ultimate goal of this car is long-distance cruiser (and blindingly fast)

[fatguyzinc]

think 73-91 (?) k5 blazers had an optional 31 gallon square tank...
it fits between 36" framerails.

[SuperBuickGuy]

Have you considered buying a donor tank from a Suburban or some other GM and using it with the stock in tank fuel pump?

aftermarket tanks are so cheap that I really haven't considered it. Keep in mind, though, that the Fiat tank has been sitting for 8 years - so in a sense I am repurposing rather then buying.. when I do the Fiat, the tank will look far different then this one

[1946Austin]

Have you considered buying a donor tank from a Suburban or some other GM and using it with the stock in tank fuel pump?

[SuperBuickGuy]

onto productive things
borrowing the fuel pump/tank from the Fiat

20 gallon tank.... there is LOTS of room here




then onto fender fitting


slot to make the curve

it's funny, I tried to sell my other plasma.... no one wanted it, but I've been using the heck out of it


now we're getting somewhere

I'm going to end up using the extension I bought awhile ago with the fender... shouldn't have to, but since it's a wagon, the lower body line is more parallel with the ground then a sedan.... ah well, I already had it so it's nice I can use it.

[SuperBuickGuy]

spare is/was on the passenger side outside the frame... should say 'battery box' but it seems odd that GM didn't put the tire under the floor and about the gas tank like they did on the sedans..... ah well, it's certainly a bonus because I can put both tanks and the nitrous bottle where no one can see..... and carry dogs and luggage (quickly). I have enough piece that I could air ride this entire car - to be honest, I haven't decided yay or nay... but with a 20 gallon tank, a 5 gallon methanol tank, and a 10 lb nitrous bottle.... it should be fun....

[RockJustRock]

It's carry over from 3rd seat wagons. Smaller wagons need the spare tire well. You need neither so it looks odd.