Secret experimental 1964 GX 455

[TrunkMonkey]

Always being one to upgrade, especially where un-obtanium parts are concerned, I did just that with that dang horn relay. I swapped INTO the system a conventional USA made unit that was about 21.00. The install was pretty simple and the darn horns are about 100 DbA. Loud and crystal clear! Thanks again Mike!

3 lousy wires and we were off to the races...  Bill

I swear, when I tested them, it sounded like "MOVE THAT MOPAR!!!" 

[elagache]

Dear Bill, Michael, and owners of photogenic mid-60s Buicks,

I'm glad that BADLASS now has working horns!

I swear, when I tested them, it sounded like "MOVE THAT MOPAR!!!" 

. . . . . Yeah, but does the horn work with Chebby's, Fords, Beemers, etc.? . . . . .

Just took a spin up to the store for potato salad fixins'. Got a nice pic of the BAD LAD and the BADGRAM LOL... Bill

Thanks for the neat pictures!  I never through about trying to catch a car's reflection in a store window.  I'll have to watch for that possibility in the future.

Cheers, Edouard 

[yachtsmanbill]

REALLY??? I always do a "functioning light test" on all the lights when possible.

Today Im expecting a C.A.R.E. package from an ebay seller... BADLASS will be in a poodle skirt and saddle shoes next year, or "Tight dresses and lipstick, she's sportin' high heeled shoes", but alas, this morning, "She'll have to change her trend, and be sweet 16 and back in the shop again..." Always something aint it? 

I bought the valance panel and tail lights and some misc stuff (including the unobtanium antenna base parts!!) but the remainder should be back for sale.  Here's the original ebay link if yer interested...  Bill 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Skylark-Parts-Tail-Panel-Trim-Break-Lights-Head-Light-Chrome-/113801936899?ul_noapp=true&nma=true&si=snAMuAYh7WCyAwFQu%252B%252B9Hly1hdQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[Loren At 65GS]

Nice purchase there Bill.  If you aren't going to use the small birds, I would be interested in them.

  Loren

[yachtsmanbill]

Hey Loren... Contact the seller direct. Ill provide you his link/info. He separated the whole package down to what I wanted and will liquidate the rest. Theres a bunch of smalls in there so look around. Counter offer what ever he tells you by at least 10-20%. Sorry I cant help with the birds!   Bill

"eBay - chaddel8181" <chadde_dr4257sdfm@members.ebay.com>

DANG IT! I just cleared all my other direct correspondence(s) from everything including his personal contact. Im sure he'd respond to the above. For my package we shared at least 20 comms!   Give it a shot and say howdy from me!  ws

[elagache]

Dear Bill and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

I got the OPGI summer clearance catalog and there were a number of items I hadn't previously noticed.  OPGI claims to manufacture their own 30 ohm sending unit for the 1964 A-Body gas tanks.  They have them for 5/16" lines:

https://www.opgi.com/skylark/1964/air-fuel-delivery/fuel-tanks/PZ00730/

and 3/8" lines:

https://www.opgi.com/skylark/1964/air-fuel-delivery/fuel-tanks/CH27718/

There is a review from an owner of a 1964 Sportwagon who is very pleased to have his gas gauge working properly once more.

Alas, these units aren't cheap, and since OPGI makes them, it might be difficult to come up with a much better bargain.  At least they are now available though.

Cheers, Edouard 

P.S. They also have "shallow style" and "deep style" gas caps.  I wasn't aware of this problem until the gang at Orinda Classic Car ran into it trying to service the 1964 Skylark that is one of their regular "patients."  The shallow style has a depth of 1/4" for the locking tabs while the deep style has a 3/8" depth.  Both styles were used on various GM cars during the 1960s.

[yachtsmanbill]

Thanks Ed... but alas poor Yorick, I knew him well.... The new 3/8 sender is in for good and aside from being stainless, functions "well". A full tank measures full on the gage, and a bunch of driving around using some gas causes the needle to slosh around. When the gage reads 1/2, I can pinch in 10 gallons of gas. When first installed, a fresh 3 gallon can registered < 1/8 on the gage. Pretty simple so far, and pretty accurate. For all the '64 orphans, this is valuable info tho... Notice I cant call them stepchildren??    

Expecting my new tags any day now! Found a "new" Sun Super tach from Bruno on V-8. Anyone interested in the Autometer 10K tach? Need 50.00 for it.  Bill

[yachtsmanbill]

The weekend is here and Ive got a lead from the H.A.M.B. to go junking on!  The guy might be in IOLA Wi. for the weekend, but we'll go case the joint regardless!   Bill

https://www.iolaoldcarshow.com/swap-meet

[elagache]

Dear Bill and mid-60s Buick parts hounds,

The weekend is here and Ive got a lead from the H.A.M.B. to go junking on!  The guy might be in IOLA Wi. for the weekend, but we'll go case the joint regardless!

Thanks for the pictures and good luck at the parts swap.  Just be careful.  They've added a flea market and you never know what might "bite ya'" there! 

Cheers, Edouard 

[yachtsmanbill]

Did a drive by yesterday and nobody was home. Several parked cars/trucks in the driveway leads me to believe they all piled into a van with a trailer and went to IOLA.  Pat and I cant do it; its just TOO big. At least 2 days (plus 2+ hours each way from here). Five years ago we had to park and walk (15.00) almost 1/2 mile to get in for another 10.00 each. Local boy scouts fundraise by hauling stuff back to your car for tips, but with 20,000 people its easy to get lost. The grounds are massive and rolling hills (up here they called it Moraine) and usually a real good 90F++ with zero shade. We stick to the smaller venues.  Never been to Hershey, but its gotta be almost the same.

After everything settles down, Ill get back to see whats what. Anyone looking for an easy "small" item? Ill see whats left. This 64 is supposed to be pretty ruff, but there maybe be that unobtanium coil bracket or whatever...  Bill

 

[elagache]

Dear Bill and mid-60s Buick engine bay interior decorators,

I moved this comment back to your BADLASS thread to avoid confusing the folks who want to keep track of the 65GS for sale on eBay:

Absolutely Ed! The new radiator filler is just above the battery on the starboard side and I have all the room in the world on the port (sans the horns). Just hafta run the O.F. hose across the radiator to get to the bottle. Thats also where the washer bottle will ultimately go. Thoughts or ideas?  I bought a universal Dorman tank thatll never fit by the battery; maybe across the pond??   Bill

Biquette has a metal overflow tank that is tucked on the port radiator support.  She also has the reproduction OEM windshield washer tank tucked in the space between the inner and outer fender on the port side.  Here is a picture:



This is a preliminary photo before I painted the washer tank.  The overflow tank is from Mr. Gasket.  Here it is for sale at Summit:

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-9133?seid=srese1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8rSz9oe64wIVCavsCh0qOAgkEAQYAyABEgKq2_D_BwE

It is one of many models that have this narrow and tall profile so that you can sneak it into a tight space.  If I had to buy another one, I would get one which is truly chrome-plated.  It looks better and stays cleaner for about the same price.

For the windshield washer tank, you might have to take the hit and buy the OEM reproduction from Fusick.  You can't beat the efficient use of space.

Cheers, Edouard 

[yachtsmanbill]

I agree on the repop bottle, but wheres the extra glass bottle for topping off??? I was concerned about a puke bottle, but the BADLASS refuses to squeeze out even a drop on a hot day. Motor rebuild exceeded my expectations. Just a hose pointed at the ground.    Bill

[elagache]

Dear Bill and mid-60s Buick caregivers who want to keep their cool,

I agree on the repop bottle, but wheres the extra glass bottle for topping off???

The glass refill bottle goes on the inner fender on the port side.  I'm not going to bother with that because Biquette isn't that original and I need that space.  I think the starter coil for the EFI ignition is already interfering with the space for the glass bottle.  You might want to have that bottle though on BADLASS.  It is a nice retro touch and they aren't that expensive to get.

I was concerned about a puke bottle, but the BADLASS refuses to squeeze out even a drop on a hot day. Motor rebuild exceeded my expectations. Just a hose pointed at the ground.

For the type of driving you'll be doing with BADLASS, that's probably the better choice.  It is more original since these cars were before coolant recovery tanks.  Unless you plan to drive for hours on a hot day you won't need the additional radiator capacity that a coolant recovery tank provides.  BADLASS's engine bay isn't as cluttered as Biquette, but a 455 does make things a bit crowded.  No need to add anything else that you really don't need.

Cheers, Edouard 

[yachtsmanbill]

Yeah... dont have all that AC stuff to contend with.Right now theres a 170F T stat in the hole and it NEVER creeps above that. I am delighted, maybe enough for a swig of isopropyl LOL... Just need a washer reservoir from fusik; (Pump actually works!).      Bill

[elagache]

Dear Bill and mid-60s Buick owners with long "to-do" lists, . . . .

Just need a washer reservoir from fusik; (Pump actually works!).      Bill

. . . . . That puts BADLASS way ahead of Biquette when it comes to windshield washing!  Of course the windshield washer might work better if I actually got around to installing it! . . .

Cheers, Edouard