Ginky Weeds Restoration Project

[dsags]

Finally, some more progress to report.  Deck lid installed as well as the trunk seal, lock and emblem.  I fought it all the way to get the lock retainer to stop eating paint on the body.  I achieved that goal, but it still puts a heck of an indentation into the trunk seal...

Great fight glad you won. Very nice fit all around on the outside and who cares about the inside.

[red65gs]

The air cleaner looks superb Chuck!

[vinnie]

The package is coming together. Goods great. Kevin and I need the get up to see it.

[Loren At 65GS]

And here is some eye candy.  The replated air cleaner lid with a new Super Wildcat emblem.  Thanks Loren for that finishing touch!!

Hoping to get the engine bay finished soon as well as getting the hood installed.  Then on to finishing the front end.

  You are very welcome Chuck!  The emblem looks much better on your restored air cleaner than it did on my desk for over 30 years. lol

  Loren

[GS66]

Really looks great Chuck! And your painter does great work.

[cwmcobra]

Thanks for the comments guys.  I'm really excited to see it coming together.

Today the passenger fender came off and we adjusted the door as far forward as we could without hampering the fit of the ventilator to the door opening.  The gap is still a wee bit larger than I'd like, but it's better than it was and I can live with it.  Still probably better than they did in the factory. 

Added a little more bling to the wheel opening and it's starting to look like an actual 65 GS.

Also started installing items in the engine bay.  Man that feels good!

 

Chuck

[gssizzler]

Holy moly! That there green machine sure looks nice!

[35chevcoupe]

Chuck , She's a beauty !  Thats like seeing a super model walk by while sitting on a park bench .

[Rollaround]

Stunning!  A scantily clad model at that.  A real labor of love; your first post was January 2015.  Hope to see it soon.   

[cwmcobra]

Yep, my 65th birthday was the day I chose to start restoration of the 65 GS.  Lots of fits and starts, but I think there is light shining at the end of the tunnel....

[elagache]

Great work Chuck!!!

As you say, easily better than what came out of the factory! 

Thanks for sharing the pride and joy of your labors with us!

Cheers, Edouard 

[cwmcobra]

I seem to be building a bit of momentum.  Finished installation of the AC system, the cross braces, hood latch support, headlights, grille and headlight doors.  Moving on to the rear to install the taillights.  Gonna go slow with that lest I break something precious.

The hood will go on as soon as my painter is available to do a final buff and install.  Trunk mat, jack, spare tire, bumpers and then finally getting into the interior installation.  My collection of parts waiting for installation is dwindling!

Cheers!

Chuck

[GS66]

Wow Chuck, this car will be ready for the GS Nationals at the rate you are going!

[Jimbo]

Your momentum is rocking...car looks fantastic. Very nice attention to detail. 

[Rollaround]

Chuck, you’re making me look bad, my entire front clip is still hanging from the overhead in the shop.