« previous next »
Pages: 1 2 3 [4] 5 6 ... 9   Go Down

Author Topic: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed  (Read 7504 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline red65gs

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 170
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #45 on: August 03, 2020, 12:21:34 PM »
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.
« Last Edit: August 03, 2020, 12:30:46 PM by red65gs »
Logged
Don
Central KY
BCA 51221

Offline elagache

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 3135
  • Caretaker of one assertive "billy-goat" wagon
Thanks for the update! (Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed)
« Reply #46 on: August 03, 2020, 01:10:32 PM »
Dear Don and mid-60s Buick restorers,

Quote from: red65gs on August 03, 2020, 12:21:34 PM
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!

Quote from: red65gs on August 03, 2020, 12:21:34 PM
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  :occasion14:
Logged

Offline GS66

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 2420
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #47 on: August 03, 2020, 02:54:08 PM »
I like the RWL tires on there.
Logged
Jim
North Mankato, MN

65 Gran Sport HT auto
66 Gran Sport Conv. 4 speed
66 Gran Sport Conv auto
66 Gran Sport Post auto
66 Gran Sport HT auto

Offline red65gs

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 170
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #48 on: September 02, 2020, 10:04:32 PM »
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.
Logged
Don
Central KY
BCA 51221

Offline elagache

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 3135
  • Caretaker of one assertive "billy-goat" wagon
Don't hesitate to ask. (Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed)
« Reply #49 on: September 03, 2020, 01:41:18 PM »
Dear Don and mid-60s Buick restorers,

Quote from: red65gs on September 02, 2020, 10:04:32 PM
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
Logged

Offline red65gs

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 170
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #50 on: October 04, 2020, 11:25:10 PM »
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.
Logged
Don
Central KY
BCA 51221

Offline cwmcobra

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 2487
  • The Verde Howitzer
    • Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #51 on: October 05, 2020, 07:06:59 AM »
Good to meet you Don and thanks for making the trip.  Please do share lots of pictures as you progress.

 :cheers2:

Chuck
Logged
65 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed/3.36 Posi - AACA National & Senior Grand National - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold - GS Nationals GS Concours Gold
69 AMX: 390/TKX 5-speed/3.91 Posi

BCA 48497
AACA 911006

Offline elagache

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 3135
  • Caretaker of one assertive "billy-goat" wagon
Yes please!! (Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed)
« Reply #52 on: October 05, 2020, 01:13:09 PM »
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!  :laughing7:

Quote from: cwmcobra on October 05, 2020, 07:06:59 AM
. . . . Please do share lots of pictures as you progress.

x2!!

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
Logged

Offline red65gs

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 170
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #53 on: October 06, 2020, 11:28:28 PM »
Made some repairs to the frame tonight. Rust encapsulator was shipped so just leaving frame in driveway until wirebrush/sand the surface rust off.
Logged
Don
Central KY
BCA 51221

Offline red65gs

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 170
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #54 on: October 06, 2020, 11:31:40 PM »
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.
Logged
Don
Central KY
BCA 51221

Offline cwmcobra

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 2487
  • The Verde Howitzer
    • Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #55 on: October 07, 2020, 06:47:50 AM »
Glad it's cleaning up nicely for you Don.  Good work!

Chuck
Logged
65 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed/3.36 Posi - AACA National & Senior Grand National - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold - GS Nationals GS Concours Gold
69 AMX: 390/TKX 5-speed/3.91 Posi

BCA 48497
AACA 911006

Offline gssizzler

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 922
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #56 on: October 07, 2020, 12:05:02 PM »
Looks like you got a great start! Keep working away! That’s what I’m doing with my GS’s!
Logged

Offline red65gs

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 170
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #57 on: December 11, 2020, 03:52:28 PM »
Starting deconstruction over the holidays. So much rust but have a new frame and trunk floor so good start.
Logged
Don
Central KY
BCA 51221

Offline cwmcobra

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 2487
  • The Verde Howitzer
    • Ginky Weeds Restoration Project
Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed
« Reply #58 on: December 11, 2020, 04:09:34 PM »
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!

 :cheers2:

Chuck
Logged
65 Skylark GS Convertible: Verde Green/401/2x4 BBL/4-speed/3.36 Posi - AACA National & Senior Grand National - BHA Outstanding GS - BCA Senior Gold - GS Nationals GS Concours Gold
69 AMX: 390/TKX 5-speed/3.91 Posi

BCA 48497
AACA 911006

Offline elagache

  • Crazy about Buick!
  • *****
  • Posts: 3135
  • Caretaker of one assertive "billy-goat" wagon
Work rusted out for you! (Re: Saving a 65 GS 3 speed)
« Reply #59 on: December 12, 2020, 12:58:08 PM »
Dear Don, Chuck, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Quote from: red65gs on December 11, 2020, 03:52:28 PM
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 
Logged
Pages: 1 2 3 [4] 5 6 ... 9   Go Up
« previous next »