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Great North
« on: November 26, 2015, 08:39:41 PM »
A few pics from the start. Going in the Shop.

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Re: Great North
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2015, 08:42:16 PM »
Stripping down. And we found more cancer.

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Re: Great North
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2015, 08:48:42 PM »
More stripping

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Re: Great North
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2015, 08:49:56 PM »
Wow, you're going right to town on this! Good job!
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Re: Great North
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2015, 08:54:18 PM »
Is there a way to fix the dash pad? Looking for a manifold or headers. And a bumper

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Re: Great North
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2015, 09:08:25 PM »
No way to fix the pad. Keep your eyes peeled for a good used one or post a parts wanted ad. Good used ones do come up for sale. Manifolds are also available used, they are 65-66 GS only.

Is the front bumper a goner? Hard to tell from the pics. Front bumper cores are tough to find.

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Re: Great North
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2015, 09:36:00 PM »
I think the bumper is straight  for the most part. As the pic. shows the chrome is coming off.
 

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Re: Great North
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2015, 12:43:15 PM »
Lark on the barby

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« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2015, 09:02:44 PM »
Dear Morrie and 1965 Buick fans,

Lark on the barby


Gulp! . .   As you said this patient was really in tough shape.  If you need any advice, definitely ask!

Cheers, Edouard

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Re: Great North
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2015, 10:20:18 PM »
Yup thanks will do.

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Re: Great North
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2015, 03:50:23 AM »
You are wasting no time Morrie. 

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Re: Great North
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2015, 07:37:09 AM »
Wow, you do things quickly. At first I thought you, like me, came here for advice. Not so apparently, As I observe your progress I find myself setting with my mouth hanging open in awe. I'm going to sit back and learn from a Master.
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Re: Great North
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2015, 08:59:40 AM »
Yup thanks will do.quote]
I am planning to do the frame first(blast and paint). Put engine back and get standard back in. But the body is a different animal  I am not quite sure where to start. Trunk-floor- roof-quarters-interior. When I do quarters I will do tubs also. Is that a good plan of attack ?

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Re: Great North
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2015, 09:32:37 AM »
Wow, you do things quickly. At first I thought you, like me, came here for advice. Not so apparently, As I observe your progress I find myself setting with my mouth hanging open in awe. I'm going to sit back and learn from a Master.
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Not so sure about master. This is easy, the finishing is the tough part. I read some where about panels that work the best. But I can't seem to find it. I searched the web But to much info to process . Any advice would be appreciated .

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Re: Great North
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2015, 10:15:04 AM »
Not so sure about master. This is easy, the finishing is the tough part. I read some where about panels that work the best. But I can't seem to find it. I searched the web But to much info to process . Any advice would be appreciated .
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By the time you get this done ... you'll feel like one.  LOL

Here is a link to the Parts Place:  https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/

Complete trunk floor part number:  BP7038Z

This is one piece and has all the parts welded on already. Also, it is correct length and shape for our cars. Only thing I have seen that is not correct is the oval hole in forward center should be a small round hole approximately 1 inch diameter.  Sorry, approximately 2.54 cm.  LOL

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65 GS hardtop BCA Senior
 65 GS thin pillar coupe
 65 Skylark coupe v-6
 65 GS hardtop restoration project
 65 Sport Wagon
 70 GS 455 htp / original engine
 94 Roadmaster wagon
 96 Roadmaster wagon- parts car
 63 Riviera

 BCA 14371
 BCA 65 Gran Sport Division