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Offline grants6

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new to the site but long time gs owner
« on: October 11, 2018, 07:27:22 PM »
hello my name is brad grant i live in western illinois, i am finally getting around to finish restoring my 65 gs  4speed convertible, which i bought about 35 years ago! prior to finding the convertible i had  a black over white thin pillar post automatic which i restored and drove until the convertible came along and needing money, had to sell the hardtop. what a great web site and hopefully will help in finding near correct t-10 since my  car had a muncie 20 in it . i also own a 70 red/ white/ blue amc rebel machine but that is another story. my true love is the buick.
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2018, 07:40:54 PM »
Welcome Brad!  You've joined a group that truly shares your love for the 65GS.  This is the place to ask questions, swap parts and post pictures.  We love pictures and would be grateful to see your Buick project car and your AMC.  My first new car was a 1972 Gremlin X, so I have a soft spot for the AMC classics as well. 

As you start your restoration, I'd encourage you to start a thread in the Restoration section so that we can all follow along and answer questions along the way.

Welcome aboard!

 :cheers2:

Chuck
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2018, 08:21:36 PM »
Welcome Brad. As Chuck stated we love pictures. Please share when you can.

Dan
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2018, 08:57:33 PM »
i will get pictures out , the body is at the body shop  but drive train is home , final assembly on motor and back to machine shop for break in on dino, planning on running dual quads from 65 rivy i purchased back around 1983 , it is time i get it done, i will have many questions
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2018, 10:10:10 PM »
Welcome Brad and congrats on owning some great cars!
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2018, 11:12:15 PM »
Brad , Welcome to the site .
While taking some photos of the 65 GS don,t be afraid to sneak a couple in of the Rebel machine . I like Chuck am very fond of those old AMC,s .
Someday I,ll one in my collection .
Once again , WELCOME
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2018, 12:12:44 AM »
Hi Brad,

I have a close ratio T10, but I went with a wide ratio T10 in my car and was going to keep this other, but figure if I have any issues with the one installed, I'll just pull it and rebuild it.

I can try and get out of storage this weekend and get pics and numbers, spline and input shaft ring marks.

I also have the fully enclosed bell housing for the GS that I am not using.

Not sure what else you might need but let me know and if I have any of it, I can get you the information on that as well.

If you have a Fastenal nearby, and a ZIP, I can check with the Fastenal here and get a WAG on shipping.

Or, if you are by any chance going to the Grand Nats in Bowling Green, I can bring things if we make a deal.

:)

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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2018, 05:14:21 AM »
Welcome Brad

I thought I was the only 65 GS guy in Minnesota until I found this site several years ago.

Was I ever wrong.

Glad you found us.

You won't be disappointed..

Milton
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2018, 06:06:01 AM »
Brad, welcome the group, from Northwest Ohio. Yes keep us posted on your  progress. Some years ago I also owned an AMC. a Pacer X 4 speed that my wife loved as she could park it anywhere. 
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Welcome! (Re: new to the site but long time gs owner)
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2018, 01:36:57 PM »
Dear Brad, Chuck, Dan, Jim, John, Michael, Milton, Glenn, and 65GS.com welcome wagon,

Sorry to be late to this, but I'm on the West coast and it has been a busy morning.

However, by all means welcome Brad to 65GS.com!! . . .

As others have already pointed out - you have found the right place to help you finish restoring your 1965 Gran Sport!  :thumbsup:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2018, 04:28:56 PM »
Brad,

Welcome to the site from another resident of MN.

Mark
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2018, 04:54:12 PM »
There is a t 10 on Mason city Ia craigslist. I could pick it up if it's what you're looking for.  Bill
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Re: new to the site but long time gs owner
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2018, 06:14:09 PM »
Welcome Brad to our 65 GS support group. Yep, pictures we like em!  AMC built some impressive scooters, the AMX is still one of my all time favorites.
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