Saving a 65 GS 3 speed

[red65gs]

Swapped out tires and wheels with some I had laying around. The originals were dry rotted and flat. One stud was so rusty the nut had welded to it so I had to grind it off. Replacement of brake drums added to list, lol.

[elagache]

Dear Don and mid-60s Buick restorers,

Swapped out tires and wheels with some I had laying around. The originals were dry rotted and flat.

Thanks for the update!  Glad to see the progress!

One stud was so rusty the nut had welded to it so I had to grind it off. Replacement of brake drums added to list, lol.

You never know what you might run into when restoring one of these cars!  Fortunately, not too great a challenge to deal with.

Cheers, Edouard 

[GS66]

I like the RWL tires on there.

[red65gs]

I picked up a full trunk floor today for a exceptional price. Looking forward to replacing the holes. It's a Gold star brand TF03 -641 but still, much better than holes. The split panel trunk floor didn't give enough coverage for one rust spot near the back seat.

[elagache]

Dear Don and mid-60s Buick restorers,

I picked up a full trunk floor today for a exceptional price.  . . . .

Best of luck with your trunk repairs.  Should you run into any snags, don't hesitate to ask for advice.  The trunk floor is one of those place that can be particular difficult to fix, so take advantage of those who have come before you.

Cheers, Edouard

[red65gs]

I was able to bring the replacement frame home this weekend. Thanks Chuck and Loren! Sure are some good folks on this board. I ordered some Eastwood rust encapsulator products for internal and external frame coating. I'll take some photos of the progress and let you know how it works. Sealing the inside and outside seems like a good idea.

[cwmcobra]

Good to meet you Don and thanks for making the trip.  Please do share lots of pictures as you progress.

 

Chuck

[elagache]

Dear Don, Chuck, and mid-60s Buick restorers,

Congrats on obtaining the replacement frame - it is extremely hard to restore one of these cars without one! 

. . . . Please do share lots of pictures as you progress.

x2!!

Cheers, Edouard 

[red65gs]

Made some repairs to the frame tonight. Rust encapsulator was shipped so just leaving frame in driveway until wirebrush/sand the surface rust off.

[red65gs]

Not my best welding but it is not going to be seen anyway. Now that it's repaired, ready for rust removal. I will be wearing a mask for that procedure.

[cwmcobra]

Glad it's cleaning up nicely for you Don.  Good work!

Chuck

[gssizzler]

Looks like you got a great start! Keep working away! That’s what I’m doing with my GS’s!

[red65gs]

Starting deconstruction over the holidays. So much rust but have a new frame and trunk floor so good start.

[cwmcobra]

Wow, rust city!  No wonder you needed a new frame and other parts.  Enjoy the journey and thanks for keeping us posted!

Enjoy a safe weekend!

 

Chuck

[elagache]

Dear Don, Chuck, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Starting deconstruction over the holidays. So much rust but have a new frame and trunk floor so good start.

Wow!  Your poor car is indeed in really tough shape.  Thanks for the perseverance to take on a project like this!

Indeed keep us posted!  Looks like you might be needing a little encouragement along the way!

Cheers, Edouard