65 Skylark Nailhead Tribute.

[telriv]

Hope you don't have to replace that stock starter after you get the car together.

[moteaux]

The progress on the car is impressive.  Thank you for the detailed explanation on your suspension choices.  It was very informative.

[dlmwtvl]

More progress!!

[GS66]

I guess! That?s a lot of progress!

[WkillGS]

Oh yeah! We have touchdown!
Congrats!

[TrunkMonkey]

Hope you don't have to replace that stock starter after you get the car together.

Yep, I crawled under my '64 Skylark dragging the old Delco 10MT (MT stands for "megaton" as homage to the starter's great weight) after stuffing the nailhead in there and spent about 15 seconds trying to get it in place and then realized, not only did I not want to ever have to replace the beast, I did not want to put it in once. And knew I would have to pull the manifold and what not out of the way if it ever required service. So, I contacted Tom and had him send me on of his mini-starters.

This was another thing that I am more than 100% happy to have done.

Another was going with Loren to build my wire harnesses and mods rather than building all of it myself. It would have taken me nearly a year more with all that I did on the car, to have tackled the wiring myself.  And the cost for the correct color and AWG for the wiring would have exceeded what I spent.

Just an unsolicited plug to engage the experts when you should.

[elagache]

Dear dlmwtvl, Jim, Walt, Michael, and mid-60s Buick caregivers, . . . 

More progress!!

Wonderful!!    I've said it before and I'll say it again! Gotta love 'dat Nailhead green!! . . . . 

Cheers, Edouard

[dlmwtvl]

Interior all in.
I wish I had the red console....or, at least the cover.
I am going to get the proper floor mats ( in red)
I ordered another shift boot. The one I have, is way too big.
And, YES, I hope the starter never has to come out!!
I had it rebuilt, by a reputable rebuilder.
I tested it, with all the plugs in. It spun over smoothly, and quickly, with 165 lbs. of compression.
Wiring and electronics next, then fuel tank and pump, then first start up.
After Cam break in, I will put the inner valve springs in, and put the nose back on.
Then, I will have to wait till spring to drive it!!!!!!
There is already a foot of snow on the ground here!!!!

[dsags]

Very nice ! What manufacturers seat covers did you use ? Doesn’t look like Legendary as their red is almost orangish. You can paint/dye the center console and lid. I used SEM spray but others have had success with different brands.

Dan

[GranSportSedan]

I love the project and your attention to detail. keep up the good work.

[elagache]

Dear dlmwtvl, Dan, Bob, and mid-60s Buick restorers, . . .

Interior all in.
. . . .

Looks great! 

Wiring and electronics next,
. . .

Electronics?  What sort of electronics are you considering - any aftermarket stuff?

Then, I will have to wait till spring to drive it!!!!!!
There is already a foot of snow on the ground here!!!!

Yes the seasons are turning and obviously where you are you'll have to wait for the spring thaw!  Til then, keep daydreaming about that first drive!

Cheers, Edouard 

[dlmwtvl]

Hello Friends,
This one is done. I am happy with the finish product!!
Thank you for all your support!!
Sincerely,
David

[WkillGS]

Wow, well done!!!
I like the fat tires, instrumentation and the retro under dash AC!
Build quality looks fantastic!

[GS66]

That turned out great! Enjoy cruising in it! You do very nice work.

[yachtsmanbill]

I like that engine detail job, but PUHLEEZ get rid of that plastic fuel filter, especially that close to the exhaust manifolds!   Bill