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Offline GS66

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Great Member Visit
« on: August 05, 2017, 10:03:50 AM »
In recent travels to WI I was invited to stop at Arthur's for a visit. I enjoyed meeting Bob and his wife Cathy. Bob also showed me his 65 GS he bought new, very nice car. He was working on installing a mini starter and adjusting the clutch. Another example of the great people on this site. Thank you Bob and Cathy!

Jim
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Re: Great Member Visit
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2017, 10:47:35 AM »
Interior shot of Bob's car.

Jim
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Re: Great Member Visit
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2017, 04:57:38 PM »
I believe I have not seen this one before.

Thanks for posting the picture, Jim.  Bob and Kathy have a nice looking GS there.


  Loren
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Re: Great Member Visit
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2017, 06:09:39 PM »
Wanted to be sure that everyone caught Jim's point that Bob is the original owner of his GS. How many original owner cars have you ever seen ? Really nice car Bob !

Thanks the posts Jim.

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Re: Great Member Visit
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2017, 06:24:48 PM »
Saw one in Omaha a week ago.  Red with a red interior.
It has been through a few changes though.  Originally a factory 3 speed car, converted to a 4 speed and now has an automatic transmission. Still has the original owner though and is still a nice looking GS.

  They are out there, but you are right Dan.  Not too many original owner cars .

  Loren
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
 Shuman 65 Gran Sport convertible, current caretaker

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Re: Great Member Visit
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2017, 06:46:38 PM »
Well, the cars are 52 years old and if you were 19 when you bought one you would be 71 now.

Dan
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Re: Great Member Visit
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2017, 06:57:21 PM »
I should add that it's an early build, small grill emblem car.
Jim
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Re: Great Member Visit
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2017, 07:10:02 PM »
Well, the cars are 52 years old and if you were 19 when you bought one you would be 71 now.

Dan

 Yes John is in his 70s.

  Loren
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
 Shuman 65 Gran Sport convertible, current caretaker

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