Guy surprises his dad by swapping original engine of his 1966 Buick Skylark with special new one
- YouTuber surprises his dad by swapping the engine of his Buick Skylark
- It was purchased by his great-grandfather in 1966
- Then it was passed down from father to son
Published on Oct 11, 2024 at 7:36 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 14, 2024 at 11:48 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
After it was purchased by his great-grandfather in 1966 and passed down through the generations, this YouTuber wants to surprise his dad by swapping the engine of his Buick Skylark.
After the original owner died it was passed father-to-son.
This content creator’s father then enjoyed it for a couple of years before a main seal leak turned into an entire rebuild on the engine 17 years ago.
Two years ago, this car enthusiast decided to surprise his dad by putting an LS drivetrain in the family heirloom.
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The 1966 Buick Skylark
Using Holley Performance, Mortske Repair decided to give his dad a birthday surprise.
To keep his plans on the DL, he borrowed the car under the guise of installing brakes after it had been sitting idle for almost two decades.
It also needed a new oil pan gasket, headers, and oxygen sensors, which they acquired via the catalog for a 1966 Chevelle chassis which is ‘pretty much the same’.
While challenges like fitting the cross member and installing exhaust components are thrown up as they install the engine, modifications are needed for optimal fit and function.
Finally, they focus on wiring it up and ensuring all systems – fuel, electrical, and cooling – are properly configured and that throttle response and transmission linkage won’t be an issue.
While some shifting issues need refinement, the ‘holy cow’ he got from his dad made the project well worth the hard work.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
