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Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« on: January 11, 2015, 10:33:46 PM »
After buying my 65 GS vert in 2009 and getting it running, that's as far as I got on restoration.  I've been driving it a few times every summer and its performance always brings a smile to my face. 

I turned 65 today, so think that's an omen that I'd better get my '65 GS restoration kicked into gear.  I have a painter lined up.  Time to begin disassembly. 

Be prepared for lots of questions!   :icon_scratch:  I look forward to getting reengaged here.  Good to be back!

Cheers!

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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2015, 09:07:52 AM »
I'm looking for a picture of a 65 GS vert in Verde Green with white top and interior.  One of my possible color combinations.  Anybody seen such a picture?  I've Googled unsuccessfully.  The closest I could find was this 64 Wildcat that looks REALLY nice.  Must not be a very popular color for a GS????

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1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2015, 09:14:16 AM »
Or in Midnight Blue Poly?
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1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2015, 09:21:27 AM »
Mine is Verde Green with saddle interior and beige top.
It's still in 'as found' condition, awaiting restoration:
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2015, 09:26:42 AM »
That looks to be in pretty nice shape, Walt.  Planning to keep this color scheme when its number is called for restoration?
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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2015, 09:28:05 AM »
While considering color combos, what's the collective experience here with white convertible tops?  Hard to keep clean?  Black sounds easier, but I'm leaning toward white........
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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2015, 09:30:09 AM »
Then and Now Restorations did a Verde Green/white 'vert. Just did a search and it's up for sale!
http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/1965-buick-gransport-atlanta-ga-250807015
Walt K
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66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2015, 09:37:12 AM »
Yes, I'll be restoring mine to it's original colors.
I like the saddle interiors. Light enough for a 'vert so it doesn't get too hot in the sun, and not so bright as white.... which will hurt my eyes on a sunny day!
Here's a pic of a saddle interior. Car was one of the dozens 'formerly owned by Mike':
Walt K
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66 GS Astro Blue/blue 425 auto
66 GS Silver Mist/black 401 4 spd
66 GS Flame Red/black 401 5 spd
66 GS Saddle Mist/black 401 L76 auto
66 Special Flame Red/black 300 5 spd
65 GS vert Verde Green/ Saddle buckets 401 4 spd
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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2015, 09:49:32 AM »
Then and Now Restorations did a Verde Green/white 'vert. Just did a search and it's up for sale!
http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/1965-buick-gransport-atlanta-ga-250807015


Wow, that's a beauty!  I like that color combo.  Wish mine had A/C too.......
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1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2015, 10:09:29 AM »
Then and Now Restorations did a Verde Green/white 'vert. Just did a search and it's up for sale!
http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/1965-buick-gransport-atlanta-ga-250807015


It is a nice car. Has a few things incorrect with it though.

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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2015, 10:19:20 AM »
Then and Now Restorations did a Verde Green/white 'vert. Just did a search and it's up for sale!
http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/1965-buick-gransport-atlanta-ga-250807015


It is a nice car. Has a few things incorrect with it though.

  Loren


Mine already has a few things wrong that won't be changing during the restoration.  It's not numbers matching to start with, but I like it in its current configuration.  A nice driver is what I'm aiming for.
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Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2015, 11:12:41 AM »
Then and Now Restorations did a Verde Green/white 'vert. Just did a search and it's up for sale!
http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-sale/1965-buick-gransport-atlanta-ga-250807015


It is a nice car. Has a few things incorrect with it though.

  Loren


Mine already has a few things wrong that won't be changing during the restoration.  It's not numbers matching to start with, but I like it in its current configuration.  A nice driver is what I'm aiming for.


Let me expand on that thought.  The car was originally Arctic White with black top and interior; now is black with white interior (no top).  It was originally an automatic; now is a Muncie 4-speed.  It was originally a 4-barrel carb; now has dual quads.  The engine was changed when the 4-speed went in.  A previous owner simply swapped engine/tranny combinations to change to the 4-speed.  He also added the tilt wheel and consolette.  That's what I know about the car at present.

So I'm not trying to put it back to original or do a "better than from the factory" build like Mark Ascher's beauty is, for example.  I will install power front disc brakes, fast ratio steering gear, updated suspension, 15 inch rally wheels with radial tires, larger exhaust and possibly some engine upgrades.

That's my vision.  I hope I can achieve it in a reasonable amount of time!

Thanks for listening.....

Cheers!

Chuck
« Last Edit: January 15, 2015, 03:35:54 PM by cwmcobra »
Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2015, 11:26:57 AM »
Sounds like a good project. I definitely like the look of verde green. My 66gs vert is that color but she has black top and interior. It is a very uncommon color for 65-66. Never seen one with white interior. My dads 65 Gs hardtop is a dark Aqua teal car with white interior. Although he did change the interior color to black. 




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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2015, 01:53:37 PM »
Verde green, black top. Can't recall whether this one had a black or saddle interior.

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Re: Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2015, 01:58:09 PM »
Not exactly what your after, but this one is Midnight Aqua with white.
A great color combo in my opinion.


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