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New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« on: November 22, 2014, 02:17:29 AM »
Some of you have known that I spent a good 45 years restoring 70-72 GS cars for many, many people. That era is gone now, and I am selling off 45 years worth of parts. If you need anything 70-72, I might have it, so email me direct PenWheelz2@ij.net

I have actually considered closing up shop altogether to complete the resto that began back on May 3rd, 1975,  my 65 Vette Roadster. Stuffed long ago into my folks 5 car garage, patiently awaiting my attention. 

Then.

THEN. . ., I STUMBLED upon this 65 GS, one owner car, (a USARMY Korean/Vietnam Pilot), bought the car as soon as he was sent home back in early 65.  The widow of the late owner, had the car stored in an off airport hanger for the last 10 years along with war memorbilia AND an old P47.  An interested collector called me after seeing my parts for sale on C/L in May, inquiring about restoring the car for him.

Long story short, I ended up buying the car basically at a very VERY realistic price...   :thumbsup:   This Flame red & white GS still sports the original lacquer, (chequing and all)  Numbers motor, numbers trans, correct distirbutor, matching carb, correct wheels, RED LINE original spare tire, UNBELEIVABLY original and at 50 years old, with just 53,000 documented miles, it was basically driven 1000 miles per year.   :icon_thumright:   It has some trunk floor rust spots and tail light panel rust issues but, other'n that...it is solid!

I have a renewed Buick interest and I am now finally BUILDING ONE FOR ME... :love4:

I have nice plans for this 65 GS and more details to come as the tinkering begins! 

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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2014, 07:01:24 AM »
Congratulations! Looks like a great GS!
Jim
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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2014, 09:13:10 AM »
Nice find, congrats! :thumbsup:
Forget building it.... just drive it!
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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2014, 10:47:41 AM »
Awesome score. [emoji106]


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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2014, 12:12:51 PM »
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Congrats on a find of a life time. What ever you do ENJOY IT . That's what I'm doing with "Mr T's" bronze ht.

Al
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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2014, 01:47:06 PM »
Very nice find indeed!

And original '65 sport wheels also.  I'd be inclined to drive it for awhile before going headlong into a restoration.

Can you get it in the registry ,please.


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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2014, 06:33:00 PM »
Very nice and fortunate find!  Isn't that how it go's; just when you think you're done, you take one more leap and splash it starts all over again; that keeps us young. Drive the wheels off it and do the rehab latter.
Give some thought to bringing it to the 50th GS Anniversary dance (wherever it's going to be) as it is. 
Please post more pix's.
« Last Edit: November 23, 2014, 05:15:37 PM by Rollaround »
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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2014, 10:59:09 PM »
Nice score. Clean it and drive it. Are those later 15 inch wheels? Skinny bird center cap instead of fat bird. Still a dandy.

Bob

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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2014, 07:40:40 AM »
Very Nice. I agree, drive it. It looks too good. It's interesting how cars continue to come out of storage after being hid away for years.  I also looked at the wheels and also the steering wheel and wondered if it had been changed. Great find. Vinnie
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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2014, 09:38:26 AM »
I agree with driving it. Bring it on the Power Tour. Seems like we have enough trailer queens already. Life is short, drive your Buick! (applies to many of us)
Jim
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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2014, 03:43:08 AM »
What a find! Drive it for sure! It is the same color combo as my gs , except mine is a 4spd. !

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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2014, 09:38:41 AM »
...and this is gonna raise some eyebrows from you guys but, I am actually considering converting this car to a 4 speed.   :idea1:  I have been collecting the original parts, correct 65 GS T10, Rebuilt CORRECT shifter, flywheel, bellH,  all the zbar nightare parts and a few years ago, I totally restored a complete consolette, with tach, and all 3 boot PINS AND both trim rings...  READY for such a project. 

ya I know. I know what some of you are prolly thinking...  :violent1:  However, I will hold onto everything original to the car, ie: trany, mounts, etc , well wrapped up and crated...   

Just a consideration at this point...   :icon_scratch:

Meanwhile, I have some bodywork that requires immediate attention before I can just  "toool around town".. you can see what I mean in the pix...

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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2014, 10:04:28 AM »
Yes..the later model sport STEERING WHEEL is incorrect....  BUT the 14" wheels are absolutely ORIGINAL to the car....
I have not cleaned these yet, but now that the tires have been removed, I can see these date coded stampings PLUS the "bead welded" areas and NOT the whole welded bead...

Im on the right track here, right?

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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2014, 10:54:00 AM »
You do have a serious issue with the rear panel and trunk areas.  Seen worse repaired.
Check the bottom corners of the rear window, under the trim. Also a common rust area.

On the wheels, notice the polished center , '65 only, and how far out the center is on the rim. Also the outer edge of the centers in '65 and '66 are a little wider then latter years.

As I mentioned in my first post, definitely '65 wheels.

 Loren
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Re: New found interest: 65 GS 53,000 original miles!
« Reply #14 on: November 27, 2014, 08:06:53 AM »
Glad to see you back on the board here Dennis!! :thumbsup:  I'm with most of those who say driver it, albeit after taking care of the rust issues. Hopefully, you won't fix one spot, then find two more that you want to fix, which inevitably leads to a frame off.  :nono:  :nono:

Oh yes, I have no problem with you converting it to a 4 speed.


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Congrats on a find of a life time. What ever you do ENJOY IT . That's what I'm doing with "Mr T's" bronze ht.

Al

Hi Al, glad to see you're enjoying my old car.  :occasion14:  :hello2: Hope it's treating you well.  :icon_thumright:
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