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a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« on: February 04, 2015, 07:46:23 PM »
I probably won't start taking it apart till this summer but I am buying parts for it now when they are available .   Already got the engine mounts .[/img][/img][/img]
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John Evenson

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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2015, 08:02:27 PM »
Thanks for sharing. Post updates as you go!
Jim
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2015, 08:15:40 PM »
I will Jim . By the way I lost your number ,  :dontknow: I thought I put it in my phone but looked for it the other day and it wasn't there. :violent1:
I'll be swinging thru Mankato on the 14th on my way to Sioux city for another swapmeet .
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2015, 08:42:53 PM »
Looking forward to following along!

Cheers!

Chuck
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2015, 11:41:50 PM »
Does anyone have a photo of what the manual transmission hump is suppose to look like ?
Obviously this one has been cut a little bit , just wondering if there should be any little tabs or special notches in it or if it's just a slight oval shaped hole .
Also if it makes any difference I will be putting a 3 speed back in it .
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2015, 06:07:54 AM »
John,

Just the oval shaped hole, 3 & 4 speed are the same.

Mark

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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2015, 09:58:39 AM »
Thanks Mark . Perfect ! This will be an easy repair .
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2015, 08:39:24 PM »
I took some pics of how I pieced in the trunk section. The rear crossmember was nice on the car,so I cut about 1/4 inch above it and die grinded the length parallel so the seam will be invisible. These are the 3 piece sections that I bought because I did not want to cut out my original body mounts or gas tank straps. Dan

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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2015, 09:17:18 PM »
I took some pics of how I pieced in the trunk section. The rear crossmember was nice on the car,so I cut about 1/4 inch above it and die grinded the length parallel so the seam will be invisible. These are the 3 piece sections that I bought because I did not want to cut out my original body mounts or gas tank straps. Dan
Looks good , I'll have to see how far gone mine is after I get it media blasted . I'm pretty sure the rear cross bar is ok but not to sure how back the rust is .
Sometimes after striping them it's a whole different story .
Thanks for the photos though .
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2015, 09:27:17 PM »
Looks like you guys are both making progress!
Jim
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2015, 10:00:09 PM »
Looks like you guys are both making progress!

Hi Jim , unfortunately my progress will be coming to a halt very soon for the summer except for the gathering of more parts .  It's almost time to start on the house addition which is going to take my summer .
I am still hoping to get down there and visit with you and check out some of your parts .
I still need a complete drive train . ( posi rear end , drive shaft, 3 speed trans and bell housing set up )
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2015, 06:07:38 PM »
Actually worked on it a bit today. I had a couple of cars that were a lot easier to make "show" again,but this is a convertible that my dad built(with a lot of other sober 3rd shifters) in 1965 at the Flint plant. Just remember John that it doesn't hurt to find that kid with a sandblaster....I found a local guy that did my frame and a lot of small stuff for cheap. Your car looks to be in about the same condition as mine as far as the quarters. It usually looks better after blasting,Dan

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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2015, 04:40:40 PM »
Well another vital part came in today for 65 GS project . Cant wait till the Buick show in May to see what else shows up !  :thumbsup:
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2015, 08:32:00 PM »
Looks good....just need to find the guy that can lower gas prices for more than two days,Dan

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Re: Well , got a few photos of my 65 GS I got from Oregon on E-bay
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2015, 08:55:51 PM »
Dan ,   its not a good thing but I'm glad to pay 2.30-2.40 a gallon compared to the race gas i have to buy at 14.00 a gallon . LOL
But I do try to imagine what it would be like to pay under a dollar a gallon again .   WHO KNOWS JUST MAYBE !!!!
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
Yeah there's more
There all projects