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Welcome to 65GS.com! (Was: ...65 Resto)
« Reply #105 on: May 02, 2018, 11:00:46 AM »
Dear Armstrong and 65GS.com welcome wagon, 

I see that you have just made your first posting on 65GS.com, so by all means - welcome! . . .

We sure would appreciate it if you would introduce yourself in our New members/Bios section:

http://65gs.com/board/index.php/board,23.0.html

Let us know what brought you to 65GS.com and what your interests are!

Once more welcome! . . .

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #106 on: September 22, 2018, 08:23:33 PM »
Some pics of the interior project

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #107 on: September 22, 2018, 08:25:41 PM »
Sent the console out to Custom Metal Finishing....

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #108 on: September 22, 2018, 08:32:20 PM »
Still waiting for the front bumper,but mostly looking like a car. I have had very little time this summer to work on it so it just got dusty sitting around. If I was any slower you could call it a barn find from when I actually started the task.




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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #109 on: September 22, 2018, 09:06:40 PM »
It might be dusty but the details are excellent. Nice restoration !

Dan
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Couldn't agree more! (Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto)
« Reply #110 on: September 22, 2018, 09:55:28 PM »
Dear Dan, Dan, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

It might be dusty but the details are excellent. Nice restoration !

I couldn't agree more!  :thumbsup:  The dust will disappear with the first wash!  Any detail you screw up will remain that way no matter how many times you wash the car!

Keep up the good work!   :hello2:

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #111 on: September 23, 2018, 06:45:44 AM »
Nice work Dan! Can?t wait to see it in person.
Jim
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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #112 on: September 23, 2018, 06:04:13 PM »
Looks great Dan!  Wish I was that far along......

Keep the updates coming!

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Chuck
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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #113 on: September 23, 2018, 09:30:33 PM »
Thanks to all,
We have been very busy this year,but I think it is actually getting wrapped up soon. I had to return the front bumper and hopefully it will be ready this time. After that it is down to a few small items....hood ornament,rear ornament,etc. It runs and drives very well without any mechanical issues.

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #114 on: September 26, 2018, 07:10:32 AM »
Very impressive Dan! Nice to see someone is making progress on their resto. Your attention to detail is most impressive, need to plan a road trip to see it up close.
Kevin
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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #115 on: September 26, 2018, 05:32:15 PM »
How's the red one going Kevin? If you guys get up this way let me know.....it is getting cold now so I should actually be here. Dan

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #116 on: September 26, 2018, 06:09:53 PM »
I will be out there the second week of October.
Jim
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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #117 on: March 31, 2020, 02:35:51 PM »
Dan, are you done with the car now?
Jim
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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #118 on: March 31, 2020, 06:16:24 PM »
Not 100% Jim,
I have had issues with a couple plating facilities(I badmouth them all the time,but not on the web)....I am happy with all the mechanicals and still down to detail items. Silly stuff still needs done,aim headlights,install door panels and arm rests,decide which rim-tire set to use,and a final polish on the clear once and for all. I hope to post some finished pics once garage gets cleared out in near future. Dan

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #119 on: March 31, 2020, 08:44:49 PM »
Can't wait to see the results Dan.  I'm not that close yet, but would love to be!

Chuck
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