Rich's 455 Big Block 1965 Buick Skylark "GS" needs work! Water pump, cooling, and Pypes Exhaust!

[@shanelynn7830]

Thats a beautiful car Rich.

[@charlie225]

Good evening Austin, great repairs by Rich on this beautiful Buick, my dad was big into Buicks in the 60 and 70s,except he was into the luxury land yachts not the muscle cars, keep up the awesome content!😁

[@billyray8062]

Nice job, Rich!! Sounds as nice as it looks,very nice!!

[@ericszatkowski6001]

BEAUTIFUL RIDE!!

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Eric, she's definitely a head turner and something pretty unique. Still more fun and work ahead for this thing as well :)

[@andyadelmann3158]

Nice car Rich 🇺🇸

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Andy, unfortunately it's been hiding away for a bit over a year not getting any love! 😞

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Now this camera work is watchable no jiggling and no close up nose picking

[@brianstephanierobertson357]

That's a really nice old car Rich! Thank you for sharing. It sounds really good too. 👍

[@LucoreAuto]

Thank you! We are pretty happy with the new rumble out the back! Always fun to cruise something cool, classic, and rather unique! 😎

[@jcnpresser]

Watch out, y’all keep working on so these, your gonna be the B.O.P. Specialists. Nice ride Rich, sounds awesome. Really nice car!

[@LucoreAuto]

Lol we kinda already are, just not all of them make it on the channel. We also have a 65 Old F85 sitting in the back on a lift waiting for IT'S turn to get a chance to play... and there's a 68 LeMans waiting around as well 😉

[@jcnpresser]

@@LucoreAuto I used to see this olds around 64-65 every time I went to the ford training center in Cincinnati. First time I drove up in the morning and though that’s cool, but the next two times I had to go up there I’d see it on the interstate. It was kinda rough, but complete looking. Just blew my mind to see someone daily driving it. It was a cool ride though!

[@terryeustice5399]

That 1965 Sky Lark is sweet. Great video Rich! Thank you for sharing!

[@billyvance5532]

Sounds excellent.

[@bluesman7475]

This video is a great example of why I do not work on cars anymore. Several tries to get a water pump that fits, then bolt issues, not fun.

[@kennethchapman9564]

Had a friend in Highschool that had a 1969 Stage 3 GS that was incredibly fast. Great content Rich and Austin, keep them coming.

[@dalegaus276]

Had a 1968 Buick skylark I raced for many years. Had a 1977. 455 with 1970 heads and a 9.1 compression ration and a 12 bolt rear went 11.46 in 1/4 . I regret selling it !! Was my first race car.

[@danmitchell1665]

Can't wait to see more of that beautiful ride! Maybe two 455s at the track in the future? That ride is definitely not part of the Church of Bad Mistakes.

[@philb5858]

It's wicked, sounds awesome, must be a handful with no rear sway bar, and all that 455 low end grunt.

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Phil, we definitely like the sound! Gives it some solid attitude AND gets all that rumble out from under the car. She's pretty rowdy to drive for sure, we'll be addressing some of that in the not too distant future

[@dentoldani3460]

Sweet '65, Rich! Respect from Iowa!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Rich this is a very cool ride. Glad to see what kind of toy you play with on your spare time. Thanks for sharing.

[@andrewstoffel1170]

Sounds sweet👍getting those bolts out is like a lottery win.

[@Loki13M]

Oh my, now that's a sharp ride Richard! You have an iron will sir, I'd have had that beastie parked in the shop until everything was fixed to my satisfaction from day one, no way I could have sat on it for a year lol! Since it's been set up for drag already... you should call out Kenny Powers or the Old Man... or if yer feeling particularly frisky call out Billy in his red Mustang, grapevine says its the runt of the litter. 😆🤣 C'mon Richard, we wants to see ya make a lick in that bad boy!👍🏁

[@timhanson2080]

That's a beautiful Buick. Always liked the look. Thanks for the video 👍

[@mikemontgomery7337]

That is sweet !!

[@LucoreAuto]

Glad you like it Mike, it's good to have it out of the garage for a bit!

[@willieturner2048]

LOVE THAT FRIGGIN CAR!

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Willie so do we! She still needs a few things but she's a looker and now SOUNDS the part as well! 😉

[@everettoakes3153]

Nice ride!

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Everett!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

I have a '65 Buick Skylark 2 doors sedan with a 455 Buick GS 1 engine also. Installing the 455 engine was a piece of cake '77 Cadillac Seville with 455 W30 Oldsmobile engine in it. That was a piece of cake also. Same basic blocks as well.

[@ronalddmeacham3722]

If your looking at new front springs and not raise your ride height look at moog #5664 springs they are off a early 90s Iroc convertible and have 700lb spring rate whereas the big springs are 500 - 550 and hike the nose up

[@LucoreAuto]

Ohhhh good tip! We were literally JUST discussing that a couple minutes ago! Thanks for the heads up!

[@JackSmith-so5vf]

That's a nice car Richard's been holding out on us✌maybe some street shenanigans with OMG

[@richardmartel3202]

Going fast with class! I’ve Been a Buick guy for years still own a 70 GS with 70 455 dual 4’s

[@sabre-ub3op]

Why?

[@ronlott4870]

Beautiful car Rich.

[@rolliefoster2837]

...great video ! Glad to see you spend time with your own stuff !...

[@turbotempest4095]

Big Bad Buick sounds great!

[@Amxracer]

I built a 70 GS Stage 1 car ground up for a guy. All Kenny Bell withe guidance from them on the build. And used there Switch Pitch converter , cam heads etc. Also a NOS plate system . Car went 11:20@ 4200# in the 1/4 , with a 4:10 Chevelle 12 bolt I also installed. Had it painted and used a GSX front and rear spoiler and finished it with Auto Drag Centerline wheels .

[@donaldegreco]

I have always been a Buick guy from Luxury to Performance. Regals

[@scottbobcat8450]

I have to admit I am not a car guy but I do enjoy watching the channels I'm a little confused a Chevrolet with the distributor in the front

[@Cstoreri]

It’s a Buick 455

[@mikemontgomery7337]

Looks just like a twin to the Chevy II.

[@jasonhastings5538]

Hard Hat area Rich!!!!😁😁

[@dannyfejes]

Beautiful car

[@rayrussell6064]

That took me back in memory land in the 70s I was working at TG&Y and one of the techs bought a new stage 2 talk about fun and a lot of torque you have a awesome Buick Rich looking forward to seeing more on this car thank you Rich. God bless and as always be safe 👍

[@thomasthurston6656]

Looks like a 65 Special with the Gran Sport badges added. I would check the trim tag. 65 was the first year for the GS package on the Skylark. They had a 401 Nailhead.

[@jeffjarquin5600]

Beautiful car, love the 455 engine. Get you some t/a performance heads. They are fantastic!.

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Jeff. This thing has a few T/A goodies on it 😉 She scoots pretty damn well

[@jeffjarquin5600]

@@LucoreAuto 455 anything scoots well!

[@brucefrye8799]

I love a good set of duels sounds great Rich

[@poppasmurf1969]

Another great video! Reminds me of 64 f85 I had with a 70 Buick 455 TH 400 and a 3:23 locker. That car was so much fun even though it wouldn't normally gain traction till the higher end of second gear with street tires. Thanks for the memory jog of old times!

[@chrisbryant1657]

Nice car Rich! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ednesser390]

Sharp ride!

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Ed!

[@willmm4745]

Nice ride those GS buicks look great.

[@stevecr8934]

I've been threatening to replace my stainless exhaust with a new system, when those glasspacks wear out. Still waiting. Had this 93 Silverado maybe 10 yrs. Complete truck overhaul front to back. And still waiting for the exhaust to need fixing. Love those Buicks. Don't race against one cause they will hurt your feelings

[@sergeantmasson3669]

steve cr, I have a few classic/vintage high preference vehicles. All have stainless steel exhaust including the mufflers. Over the years, I've raced against several Buicks and not one ever hurt my feelings. Only one ever beat me but it was three classes higher in the NHRA.

[@Mr72doughboy]

Sounds healthy

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks, we are definitely happy with the sound and it now all coming into the back instead of the various holes makes it even better! She IS a pretty healthy 455 😉

[@RustyZipper]

Hi Rich and Austin 🇺🇸

[@franker1111]

Absolutely beautiful

[@trkdrvr24]

Y’all always do great work and explain the in and outs very well, enjoy watching the channel and btw, nice Buick!! 🇺🇸🏁

[@sergeantmasson3669]

If it were me, I'd use a flex fan instead of a clutch fan or convert to an electric fan. BTW, I believe that headers for a GS 400 will fit that 455 engine just fine because the engine block and cylinder heads are the same.

[@victoroneill7924]

I think the not shiny stainless is 409 stainless. You made that Pypes installation look easy!

[@marcusmaddenov2451]

Really nice Buick like it very much. If you are going to do front suspension anyway consider a rack and pinion conversion.

[@donnielove4456]

Very Cool 😎 💪💪 Ride Rich

[@michaelreynolds1500]

T/A should have your timing cover. Nice car.

[@alfredodirks3537]

Really Nice car. I've asked about the blue one in the background on a lift in most of the shop videos. Go hunt Bill motor on motor and have Austin follow with the 70 Pontiac. Would be great fun.

[@richardlucore6813]

I have most of the parts collected to put the 65 F85 together..... I just need to find some time to motivate that project.

[@evil16v1]

Ta performance has the cover. Proform makes the cover also. Some will say there are fitment issues with proform,, but i have one and its ok. If your replace it. Be aware that the oil pump clearance will need checked. TA has a shim gasket kit that has few different thicknesses.

[@sabre-ub3op]

Sweet ride rich

[@patricknash1198]

That is a sweet ride...thanks for sharing...

[@clydecranmore7320]

Beautiful man

[@smjhobbies4527]

Nice car. Sounds good

[@lonewolf744]

And that's what would normally happen to me. Honey I think I'm going to go change the oil and plugs in my car. 2 days later I'm trying to get the stripped plug and 7 broken plugs out. Lol. Not quite that bad but you know.

[@PaulsProTips]

Neat to see the Chevy 12 bolt and it looks to be a 65- 1st year housing! Guess it is original. I think I recall some later Buick were Canadian built if they has a 12 bolt. Any idea where this one was made?

[@scottbobcat8450]

I've just started watching the video and really good job getting that water pump bolt out aluminum and a steel boat does not go well together but you took your time you did everything you need to do and you were successful good job 1 hour or 10 hours

[@scotthancock5240]

Nice ride Rich I do love a Buick and if built right they are fast if it was me I would check to see if the oiling updates were done it's so easy to scourge the cam bearings if they aren't done

[@clydecranmore7320]

The car man

[@franker1111]

You need back tires by the look of this video lol. Regardless it's a beautiful car.

[@mooklocklear1182]

Nice

[@franker1111]

Yes they do. Jeff Lutz makes them

[@pooksteven]

time to go street racing

[@raybrindos4514]

Nice looking car! Ever finish the exhaust on the AMX?

[@kevinfenwick3477]

Sounds mean for a Buick! Whars it do in the 1/4??0

[@Amxracer]

😎

[@PaulRhodes420]

Replace the water pump, what could go wrong!?

[@mooklocklear1182]

Race the Lemans

[@michaelburton5760]

that baby will move my friend has a 69 gs stage 1 and it is one bad mother he is saying stock over 400 ponys not sure if 400cu or 455 but dont matter muncie 4 speed rocks

[@franker1111]

Is it the factory 455 or is it the pointac block with the buick heads

[@altpraize6708]

It's a Buick block.....the ignition distributor is in the front, and tilted over towards the driver side. Pontiac v8 had dist in the rear like Chevy

[@sergeantmasson3669]

What, no power ratchet? Also, why didn't you check the correct application for that specific engine? The water pump is shorter because of the Skylark body. 400 and 455 Buick engines are basically the same. Thus 400 and 455 engines use the same water pump other than shaft length according to the car's body.

[@bohawkins5258]

Do you still have that nail head engine, kicking around the shop?

[@richardlucore6813]

several.... actually. LOL

[@bohawkins5258]

@@richardlucore6813 you should find a car to put one in. You don’t see them very often.

[@richardlucore6813]

​@@bohawkins5258 I have a 63/64 Riviera to build and the 41 ford will likely receive a 401 nailhead. If I can ever find the time to put them together.

[@bohawkins5258]

@@richardlucore6813 the Riviera would be my vote. Love the old Buicks!

[@USN_Ret-]

Don't forget a 9volt battery

[@justdale1966]

Hey buddy where's the Chrome tips

[@Oh-Jay52]

Someones dropped the tail pipe , Shame to have a flat spot on the exit piece,

[@richardlucore6813]

;yup. that darn gravity got me. easy to fix. Just didn't get to it until later. Thanks for coming alone for the ride.

[@icerazar713]

Don't try this at home, I'm a trained professional. Famous last words right up there with Hold my beer and watch this 😂😂😂😂

[@hydroy1]

Make sure when you do the front end you get RID of that stupid old factory 4 turn lock to lock steering box for a 2 turn out of a later 70 to 72 A body car. Makes a HUGE difference. There pretty cheap. ( I got a nice used one out of a 72 Chevelle out of the junkyard for 20 bucks for my 66 Olds 442 what a difference.) BOP all the same.

[@jasonhastings5538]

What engine does it have? Well never mind!!!🤣🤣🤣 Watch the video!!!!😁😁😁

[@LucoreAuto]

Lol, INDEED! 😉 You WON'T be disappointed!

[@jasonhastings5538]

Had an ole 76-77olds years ago!! The bigggggg body car with a 350 rocket! Man that car had the best 4bbl quad i ever ran!!!

[@sergeantmasson3669]

IMHO, that hood scoop is FUGLY. None came with one from the factory. I converted my hood to cowl induction quite easily.

[@jamespseaman4136]

I would watch the whole video but there’s so much background noise!

[@eds1990sporty]

That don't sound like Grandpa's Buick