Started a list of parts & suppliers making & selling parts for 65 Skylark & GS some time back, but never completed it. This thread is for adding to the knowledge. Detailed information from past threads can be used to update this, so if you search and find something useful, post here.
I need to sort through my receipts for additional parts plus part numbers. There is also an Excel doc that has been created by Tony (tsollazo) with all hardware & rubber bumpers listed available from AMK. Hope to be posting that here soon.
Here are some of the parts and services you might need if are restoring a 65 GS. Many of these will be applicable to 66 GS:
ENGINE:
Gran Sport "pancake" style air cleaner - AIR FILTER
Cross Reference:
AC Delco A85C
Purolator A60030 (discontinued)
K&N E1910 (still available)
GM 5645342
Fram (yikes!) CA178PL
Motorcraft FA30
NAPA 2092 (still available????)
WIX 42092
CHAMPION AF30 (still available)
Hastings AF26
Factory Correct IGNITION COIL
Reproduction of group 2.170; Part # 1115087
Has correct “087” (last 3 letters of part number) and “Delco Remy” raised lettering
This is a 63-64 Corvette part
Distributor ID Tags-Date-Coded
Chicago Corvette contact@chicagocorvette.net (708) 458-2500 GrayGracy on eBay
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,4594 1111083 & 1111055 are the correct Skylark or GS tag #'s
Motor mounts for GS -
these can be re-vulcanized, as originals or replacements are not available. Steele Rubber Products offers this service.
Doug at Buick Farm will be offers new motor mounts .
https://www.buickfarm.net/37/117/gm-
group-0-clutch-engine/p-engine-mount-lh-or-rh-nors J&C's Parts; Carmen Faso. Carmen has everything you need to rebuild a nailhead for a GS.
Fuel Filter,
correct for non-air GS; AC GF-94; air, AC GF-423
Exhaust choke heat tube insulation (choke tube loom or cover);
Paragon Corvette/4015
French locks for exhaust manifolds;
were available from OPGI, currently offered (3/2015) from ?
Nailhead mini-starters;
Tom Telesco
Tom Telesco
Forged pistons with pins, pin fitting & rings
Neoprene front & rear seals with directions
Nailhead roller rocker arms
ALL engine parts ALL quality, mostly USA made. Sourced from diff. areas. If not will state.
Rebuild of AFB carbs. incl. throttle shaft bushings. No recoloring
Rebuild, recurve & install electronic ignition 1 wire conversions. Painted color of choice
E-Mail: telriv@yahoo.com
Air cleaner labels;
silk screened on aluminum; CARS
"Super Wildcat" 2x4 air cleaner decal Correct METAL, not a decal
Group 3.402 #1366921 Air cleaner emblem/monogram
Patrick Alston - patrickalston{at} ymail.com
Not sure if still available
PCV Grommet;
HELP/ part number - 42056
PCV valve;
Fusick Olds/CV679C
Timing covers- new
TA Performance;
Water Pump
Brassworks Flowkooler;
Water crossover gaskets;
Fel-Pro/ 11379
Thermostat gaskets-Correct
Rockauto/ Victor Reinz #C26565
Spark plug wires- Correct
Lectric Limited/3330-651
Plug boot- Correct
eBay!
Heater Hoses with Correct bends:
Ecklers Corvette - Part # 25-253203-1
See this thread for more info:
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,4181 Wiring Harnesses;
Oil fill cap- Correct, close
Ames/N225
Power Steering Hoses:
Pressure 355340, Return 35250
Radiator
Griffin- aluminum:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-1-56242-t Cold Case- aluminum:
https://www.coldcaseradiators.com/product/65-66-buick-gran-sport-wo-air- aluminum-performance-radiator
US Radiator Link:
https://usradiator.com/radiator-finder?make=Buick&model=GS&_year=1965 FRAME & SUSPENSION:
BODY MOUNTS
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,4886.msg37024/ and
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,2179 Brake and fuel lines for GS;
Inline Tube. They also made my stainless e-brake cables. I sent them my originals to duplicate, so they should fit your GS! I ordered originally
lines from other well known line suppliers, none fit or looked like originals.
Upper control arm bushings; the threaded type correct for 65;
Rare Parts -
www.rareparts.com (don't know if these are still available)
Exhaust systems for GS, correct type;
Gardner Exhaust Systems -
www.gardnerexhaust.com/homepage.html Springs;
Espo Spring/C-CS-6197; C-CS-656
Lower steering column bearing;
P/N CH28699, available from Original Parts Group and eBay
ENGINE COMPARTMENT:
Brakebooster and hood hinge plating;
Steve Gregori -
www.brakeboosters.com. Steve also does other plating for nuts, bolts, etc. clear
zinc/black zinc/zinc dichromate
Power steering pump and box rebuilding;
Lares Manufacturing -
www.larescorp.com Voltage regulators; need a dated one with correct "Delco Remy" stamped in the cover? -
Masters City Corvette, John Pirkle
Horn rebuilding;
The Hornworks/Gary Steinkellner -
www.classiccarhorns.com Firewall insulator grommets, correct rubber type, not plastic "christmas tree" type;
Paragon Corvette -
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/ Paragon is also a great source for
original style bolts and other hardware.
Battery;
Antique Auto Battery/DC12
Battery holddown clamp;
CARS/BC65GS
Battery holddown bolt/nut;
CARS/BB610
Hood Insulation;
CARS - needs to be trimmed to fit
Hood bumpers (fender) Proper ;
Fusick Olds
Voltage regulator capacitor Correct ;
Ames/M241
Blower motor wire (orange wire) firewall grommet;
Ames/P120W
Plastic wire harness straps for left inner fender;
Fusick Olds/WHF05
Rubber battery cable cover for relay on left inner fender;
Fusick Olds/BCC648
Wiper motor screws with grommets;
Fusick Olds/WPS647
Radiator overflow hose clip, Ames Pontiac P/N P135A, sold as pair
INTERIOR:
RADIO RESTORATION & CONVERSION TO MODERN INTERNALS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXbmwbuR4Hk https://www.randbvintageautoradio.com/ Console Parts
Automatic & Manual Console Parts
Shorty console pad (available in black & white(?)) CP10723S
Shorty console emblem CP10815S
Manual console upper boot trim ring CP1011S
Manual console shift boot retainer CP1234S
ThePartsPlaceInc.com
MANUAL TRANS SHIFTER BOOTS:
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,3075.msg36075.html#msg36075 Dash Pad restoration (using your core)
Dash Pad Pros
http://www.dashpadpros.com (727) 409-7972
see this thread:
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,3050.0.html Glovebox Guide Arm Grommet
We determined 1966 and 1970 both used the pn 4440369 grommet.
Replacements which looked close were the 1950-53 Cadillac #4573883 from 'Rubber the Right Way':
https://www.rubbertherightway.com/1950-
cadillac-restoration-parts-glove-41471-prd1.htm and the equivalent #70-1704-88 from Steele:
https://www.steelerubber.com/glovebox-door-check-
grommet-70-1704-88 Plastic rechroming;
Chrome Tech in Madison, WI. I used Bob for the armrest bases, the main plastic component in a GS or Skylark interior that will need
attention. 3M makes the reflective material you'll need for the end of the armrest base visible when the door is open.
[url=http://www.chrometechusa.com/]http://www.chrometechusa.com/[/url]
No
Longer Available
Reproduction steering wheels; Frank McIntyre; fjmcintyre@comcast.net no longer available
POWER SEAT RESTORATION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkZomos1xwk
"Eldorado George" Tel: 727-364-7523 eMail: KYPITSN@AOL.COM
Steering Wheel Service -
Koch’s Steering Wheel Restoration 7650 Soledad Canyon Rd. Acton, CA 93510 661.268.1341
Excellent quality and service
Weatherstripping;
Steele/ vent window weatherstrip, roofrail weatherstrip, deluxe belt moulding seals, trunk weatherstrip, door weatherstrip, door drain plugs;
Vent window division strip; Steel/ 50-0435-56
Rocker panel inner drain plug; Steele/70-2392-45 (2 required, 1 each side)
Door bottom drain hole plugs; Steele/70-0938-70 (4 required, 2 each door)
Radiator "insulators" for GS; Steele/70-2050-31
Door weatherstrip; Steele/ 82-0083-72
Door lock pillar bumpers; Fusick Olds/DB85
Roofrail weatherstrip; Steele/27-0064-68
Trunk weatherstrip; Steele/70-0774-84
Lock pillar fillers (U-jamb); 70-1433-79
Beltline weatherstrip for deluxe, or "wide" mouldings; Steele/50-0497-61 (2) and 50-0496-61 (2)
Stainless bucket seat hinge end caps;
Fusick Olds/3288
Door panels, kick panel carpet seat kits
Legendary Interiors
Carpet;
Auto Custom Carpet
C-pillar interior light lenses, correct type;
Performance Years Pontiac/Ames
Dash turn signal filters (green) are reproduced by Loren. CORRECT Greencolor
Group 9.750, Part # 6407604
More info here: http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,3848.0.html
Dash parts from the GTO also fit the 65 Skylark. All parts relate to the "high beam" indicator light inside the speedometer. (all Group 9.750):
"High beam" cardboard sleeve/tube #6455866 - Ames #A389F (will need to trim +/- 3/8" off)
Rubber gasket/seal for "high beam" tube #1586219 - Ames #A389J
Red "high beam" light bulb filter #6407597 - Ames #A389
Dash printed circuit (#6408779)
available from OPGI - #S230240 - Reproduction
Door lock knobs, correct type;
Performance Years Pontiac/Ames
Door lock knob ferrules- correct style for hardtop and convertible
Part # 4839529 which became # 7619151 Fit 61-64? Impalas
Headliner & vinyl material
SMS Interiors
Seat belt retractor covers;
The Parts Place/IN3694Z
TRIM:
Reproduction front park light lenses & back up light lenses; Contact: Dan H. -- username BuickGS65 here on the board
Or visit : http://65gs.com/board/index.php?
topic=3104.msg20979;topicseen#msg20979
HOOD ORNAMENT TRI-SHIELDS Exact reproduction stamped meta
Win "Babe" Haehnle
(517) 782-8706
Ebay name: Babe54fa
BonHae0609 <a t> aol . com
Tailight gaskets;
Metro Moulded/PN was MK 1006 120 (P)
Front bumper fillers
CARS.
Gran Sport emblems;
OPGI/C-pillar, S230120; Trunk, S230133; Grille, S230114
Front park light bulbs, Correct amber;
Ames/B167A
Bumper rechroming
Tri-City Plating;
Chrome wheel centers; correct 65 centers are available
Mitch Romanowski; mitchromanowski@sbcglobal.net
Rear license plate holder/gas door, Correct;
Fusick Olds/GD647
Rear tail light center emblem plastic tri-shield insert is available from Emblem Magic.
http://www.emblemagic.com
part # C65BK246
Spade emblem clips (Skylark sail panel and Skylark/GS trunk emblems)
Available at Clark's Corvair www.corvair.com
Reproduction of Group 12.182 & 12.812
Part # 3851288 ----> sup 4889279
Clark's Corvair #C721
OTHER:
The clutch release clip is now reproduced; just need to add your 1505 bearing.
This is a reproduction of 1319083.
Bob's Automobilia. Part # BC-395
http://bobsautomobilia.com/clutch-
items/1938-58-throwout-bearing-clip-assembly-.-bc-395/
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BUICK-1939-40-41-47-48-49-50-51-52-53-54-55-56-Clutch-Release-clip-assy-1319083/123041529455
Ebay name: buickcar
4 Speed shift HANDLE rebuild kits; Jody Anderson, National Impala Association
Jody also has the thick felt washers needed for the clutch linkage bellcrank.
Manual transmission shifter & shifter handle info:
http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3724.0
Clutch rod bellow boot
for 4 or 3 speed manual cars, correct is from The Paddock/V1511
Bellhousing Boot; Buick Farm
(1) 65-65 GS manual transmission - clutch crosshaft boot (at bellhousing]
https://www.buickfarm.net/519/117/gm-group-0-clutch-engine/p-boot-clutch-crosshaft-at-bell-housing-nors
Replaces original part # 1357843
Also fits: 1963; LESABRE, WILDCAT, INVICTA & ELECTRA and 1964-1966; WILDCAT WITH MANUAL TRANS
Fuel Tank; reproductions available from several sources;
Quanta, Tamraz (which I bought) and Auto City Classics.
Fuel tank to body pads;
Patton Glade (available from Patton via V8Buick.com
Gas tank filler neck rubber dust shield
(Rubber flap that is stapled to the car - tucked behind rear bumper - above gas tank filler neck)
Rubber The Right Way
Part #15-004M
www.rubbertherightway.com
Driveshafts restored;
Quanta
Door lock pillar striker;
Performance Years Pontiac/Ames
Foam cowl seals;
Ames/PN was RPF166
Original type trunk mat;
Hill Jenkins Interiors
Rear speaker enclosure, Correct (under package tray);
Ames/F185
Engine Paint,
Bill Hirsch Paints; Buick Green; exhaust manifold high heat gray; Other Paints; Krylon Dull Aluminum, Rustoleum BBQ Black for grille, taillight
housings, dull aluminum for diecast instrument housings
Lucas Tire - correct 7.75 x 14 tires
Fusick Olds; many correct parts from this supplier
Axle Bearings?
Throw Out Bearings, clutch release bearing
Terrill Machine
Route 2, Box 61
De Leon, TX 76444 (254)893-2610
Part number: CB 1054 note: this is the bearing only, need to reuse the original collar
Also deal in Nailhead engine parts up to 1966
Long console automatic floor shift shifter rod boot is available from Original Parts Group (and others) - part # CH27681
Replaces Group # 4.015, Part # 3843288
Also fits 64-67 Chevelle
A/C and Heater parts:
Heater and A/C Control Cables - upgraded with metal mounting tabs instead of plastic
https://www.oldairproducts.com/ Part #26-1365 (non a/c; heater only)
http://autoacsolutions.com/ (877) 542- 8192 airparts8775428192 on eBay
'65 GS A/C Condenser
http://autoacsolutions.com/ (877) 542- 8192 airparts8775428192 on eBay; part # 5601220
http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,4619.msg34551
Original Air
Re-build of AC hoses, compressors and valves