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Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
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Re: 65 GS Convertible - no engine or trans
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2017, 04:42:48 PM »
Must have had both fenders replaced (or it's not a GS).  I don't see any ventiports.
Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

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AACA 91100

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Re: 65 GS Convertible - no engine or trans
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2017, 06:35:02 PM »
Are those witness marks on the crossmember from 401 engine mount pads?    :icon_scratch:
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Re: 65 GS Convertible - no engine or trans
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2017, 07:35:24 PM »
I think you're right.  I see it has an aftermarket brake system also.
Steve Shuman's 1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Flame Red/401/4 BBL/Automatic - BCA Archival Preservation
1965 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed - AACA First Grand National - AACA National Award - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold
1965 Shelby Cobra Replica

BCA 48497
AACA 91100

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Re: 65 GS Convertible - no engine or trans
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2017, 09:37:24 AM »
non GS steering column, look at the rag joint.
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Re: 65 GS Convertible - no engine or trans
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2017, 11:28:25 AM »
Also, wrong glove box door. Not a GS.
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Re: 65 GS Convertible - no engine or trans
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2017, 11:42:12 AM »
Being a Fremont car wouldn't you need the engine block showing the VIN to validate as a GS?
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