HI!! New to the MOPAR C-Bodies forum!!

[Goose]

Hi all!! New to the MOPAR C-Bodies forum and saying hello!

I have never owned a Mopar...always been a GM guy. I currently own a 1971 Buick GS Stage 1.
But I have always loved Mopars, especially the C-bodies. Been looking for the longest time to purchase a C-body. My favorite is the Royal Monaco '75-'77, but they are all great!

 

[polara71]

Welcome to the board... Photos of your GM are welcomeed and wanted

 

[1978 NYB]

Welcome aboard!

:sFl_america2:

 

[AlleyOop2]

Welcome to the site!

 

[commando1]

Hi all!! New to the MOPAR C-Bodies forum and saying hello!

I have never owned a Mopar...always been a GM guy. I currently own a 1971 Buick GS Stage 1.
But I have always loved Mopars, especially the C-bodies. Been looking for the longest time to purchase a C-body. My favorite is the Royal Monaco '75-'77, but they are all great!

And I always loved the Stage I Buick GS's.
(The Stage II setup came in the trunk IIRC. Am I right?)
Wanna trade?

WELCOME!!!

 

[cm23uoc]

Those staged versions were among the fastest muscle cars ever. Not sure if these weren't all over the counter upgrades. Something considered a Stage 1 1/2 was also available I read somewhere. Heard claims of around 500 hp for Stage 2 engines. But I guess our new member can fill us in better. Really like the GSX optioned cars as well.

 

[commando1]

Brain very fuzzy right now (too much Led Zeppelin last night?) but here goes.
Stage I: From the factory
Stage II: Factory Stage I plus Stage II components in the trunk.
Stage III: Maybe like 3 or 4 made for experimental (?) use.
Too lazy to Google right now.

 

[cm23uoc]

There was a very good article in the discontinued Muscle Cars of the 60s/70s mag, have to dig that one out once again. It sticks longer to the brain that way with me.

 

[Goose]

Thanks all for the warm mopar welcome!!

Yes, Stage 1 was from factory. GM did offer stage 2 on the '73 GS, but only in very limited supply. So rare that might not be able to find an authentic true stage 2 these days. Stage 2,3 and 4 mostly aftermarket.

I used to own a '71 Buick Centurion 455 Stage 1..It looks like a LeSabre but it replaced the Wildcat in muscle. It was placed after the Electra and Riviera GS as far as power, luxury, and price.
I also owned a '72 LeSabre , and both of those have gone on to other homes. The Centurion is gracing the Autobahn these days in Germany! LOL