65 Skylark Down Under Restoration

[Aussie Skylark]

one more photo

[Jim]

Hi marcus,cars looking good sealing by brake booster  maybe plumers putty that way you can form it to what ever size you need .try and pull a litte more gasket into the corners it should lay down better had to work on our trunk too .to get it right.jim

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Jim and other Readers,
Thanks for the advice, I'm going to try and get the trunk seal glued in today. I believe it's the correct orientation with the curl facing out, that's how the service manual shows it. I will keep working it a bit and see how it goes. Just seems to get shape around the corners where the profile of the sheet metal cannot hold it in the same as the long runs. I guess I'm not used to doing assembly work.

Regards
Marcus

[Aussie Skylark]

Section behind trunk hinge

[cwmcobra]

Correct Marcus. Curl out.

Chuck

[Clatter]

Ah, man, gentlemen, so inspiring to see this stuff beautiful and shiny.

My car is still so tatty i forget what it's supposed to look like!

Nice work.

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Guys,
I'm about to start a new chapter of my build, working on the dashboard instrument panel.
Before I start, I wanted to check in for any advice before I start pulling it apart for restoration.
I have ordered new switches and a replacement PCB from OPGI they are a few weeks away from my place.
My order includes a new cigarette lighter, from what I can see it doesn't have the actual push in element component of the lighter and mine is long gone. Would anyone have one they want to sell?
Regards
Marcus

[Aussie Skylark]

rear of instrument panel

[elagache]

Dear Marcus and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

I'm about to start a new chapter of my build, working on the dashboard instrument panel.
Before I start, I wanted to check in for any advice before I start pulling it apart for restoration.
. . .

It has been over a decade since I restored my trusty wagon's instrument panel.  However, I took quite a few photos as I went along.  If you need to see how things come together perhaps that would help.

My order includes a new cigarette lighter, from what I can see it doesn't have the actual push in element component of the lighter and mine is long gone. Would anyone have one they want to sell?

Unfortunately, I can't help you with this one.  Biquette's cigarette lighter was lost when she was stolen all the way back in 1986.  It was a desperate struggle to find a replacement.

Best of luck in locating one for your Buick!

Edouard

[campfamily]

Found this one with a quick search on Google. Don't know if it's right or not. There were several listed.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/145881194695

Keith

[Loren At 65GS]

I have this one from my parts stash. I tested it and it works. The chrome has pealed on the knob. I tried to show that in a picture.

 Message me if you are interested, Marcus.

 Loren

[option B9]

   Hi Marcus,  & Loren, Keith, Edouard. If you are going to update your instrument panel I would suggest that you think about updating your 194 & 168 bulbs to LED. I updated my White GS and Red GS and it makes a big difference when you drive the Skylark at night. I will be updating the Code Z GS next season. The only drawback is that they are not dimmable, but the few times that I drive at night I really don't mind at all.
    For LEDs contact Shiftworks in Ontario, NY at support@shiftworks.com  Package of 8 LEDs is $30.00

     Tony   
   

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Loren, Keith, Edouard and Tony,

As always you guys are awesome, it's like having my own personal support crew. Something that is very handy when you are restoring a car you know next to nothing about.

It's a funny thing to track down a lighter when you are a non-smoker HA.

Tony, Thanks for the advice regarding LED's it's definitely something I had not considered.

I've done a dry fit with some of the wiring harnesses, the seem to fit perfectly. I cannot remember who advised me to have the wiring manufactured by M&H, whoever it was a big thanks from me it seems to be perfect.

Kind Regards
Marcus

[elagache]

Dear Marcus, Tony, Loren, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

It's a funny thing to track down a lighter when you are a non-smoker HA.
. . . .

Indeed it is a strange need since it just makes that instrument panel look complete.

In my case, I had a need for a working cigarette lighter jack because I had accessories that I would plug-in instead.  Many years ago, I built for myself a fuse-protected DC power strip that I could plug my telescope and boom box into for astronomy sessions at distance campgrounds.

These days, you are much more likely to want to use your cigarette light jack to plug in a USB accessory than anything to do with combustion!

Keep up the good work Marcus!

Edouard

[GS66]

Yes, the lighter is need for our phones now!