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Offline jsboots

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New to the GS world
« on: June 27, 2018, 10:15:18 PM »
Hello everyone, my name is Joe Boots from Indiana. I snagged a 65 GS a year ago and am finally getting it to a running state. Have already learned a lot about these cars and am very excited to have mine on the road. The car is a thin pillar coupe with a switch pitch transmission. It has 44,000 original miles and still has the California license plate on it from 1990. Car was in a garage when I found it and the engine and trans were pulled, and on a pallet in another garage 30 miles apart from the car. Numbers all match. It?s had a paint job, and some body work, but hasn?t been restored. As a 24 year old, it?s in better shape than I?d be at 53 years old. I need to add some pictures. I look forward to learning from you all, and hearing stories of good times in old cars. 
        Thanks Joe
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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2018, 11:10:36 PM »
Hi Joe ,   Welcome to the 65GS site .   Glad you found us . If theres any questions you need answeres to you'll find them here . Theres a wealth of knowledge here on these cars . Theres quite a few of us in the middle of restorations right now . Unfortunately mine is in slow motion at the moment .
Post some pictures when you can , we like seeing other peoples projects .
John Evenson

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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2018, 06:56:11 AM »
Welcome Joe,

  Your GS sounds like a great find.
 Don't be afraid to ask questions, as many of us have "been there , done that "and learned a great deal from those experiences . Take advantage of the knowledge base here at 65GS.com. We are happy to share it.

  Looking forward to seeing more posts from you,
   
  Loren
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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2018, 07:09:36 AM »
Hi Joe, welcome to the site from Northwest Ohio. Yes we all like pictures. Sounds like a nice find.
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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2018, 07:24:56 AM »
Welcome from SW Michigan, Joe.  You've come to the right place to join with a fabulous group of 65 GS fans.  I also encourage you to post pictures of your car and ask as many questions as you like.

 :cheers2:

Chuck
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Welcome Joe to 65GS.com! (Re: New to the GS world)
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2018, 10:40:19 AM »
Welcome Joe to 65GS.com! 

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

P.S. Looking forward to some pictures of your work in progress pride and joy!  :thumbsup:

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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2018, 12:53:31 PM »
Welcome Joe and good luck with getting the car on the road!
Jim
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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2018, 01:50:54 PM »
Add another welcome from Wisconsin. Sounds like a great car.

Dan
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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2018, 08:12:01 PM »
  Welcome Joe,  :hello:  from the East coast in NYC. Please post some photos...

                           Tony
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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2018, 09:36:58 PM »
Another welcome from NW Ohio. Looking forward to updates on your project, and yes pictures 
Once again welcome to our 65 GS support group.
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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2018, 07:01:30 AM »
Welcome Joe! And yet another greetings from The 'burbs of Cleveland Ohio. :wave:


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Re: New to the GS world
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2018, 09:02:34 PM »
I'm in Ca if need any help and post some pics soon . Congrats and welcome