'61 f85
November 9th, 2015, 06:47 AM
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The 1961-63 cars are unique and not particularly popular. Parts can be difficult to get in the U.S. let alone in Europe. Repro sheet metal parts are non-existent. Good used is your only option. Many parts are common to the 1961-63 Buick Skylark. The rear axle is unique to the F-85 and Skylark. The front suspension and steering is unique to the 1961-62 cars (63 has some differences). Kanter sells most of the steering/suspension/brake replacement parts. The aluminum 215 engine was sold to Rover and used in Rovers from 1968-early 2000s, so engine parts are actually easier to get in Europe. The 4.6 liter Rover motor actually bolts in place of the original 3.5 engine. If you have an automatic, it is the Rotohydramatic 5 that is unique to the F-85 (Buicks used a different trans). Good luck but expect to spend a lot of time searching for parts.
The 1961-63 cars are unique and not particularly popular. Parts can be difficult to get in the U.S. let alone in Europe. Repro sheet metal parts are non-existent. Good used is your only option. Many parts are common to the 1961-63 Buick Skylark. The rear axle is unique to the F-85 and Skylark. The front suspension and steering is unique to the 1961-62 cars (63 has some differences). Kanter sells most of the steering/suspension/brake replacement parts. The aluminum 215 engine was sold to Rover and used in Rovers from 1968-early 2000s, so engine parts are actually easier to get in Europe. The 4.6 liter Rover motor actually bolts in place of the original 3.5 engine. If you have an automatic, it is the Rotohydramatic 5 that is unique to the F-85 (Buicks used a different trans). Good luck but expect to spend a lot of time searching for parts.
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