My next 65.

[dlmwtvl]

Hello,
This is my next restoration.
Pulled from a farm shed in Madison VA last week. (long trip...)
A straight, solid, all original (paint too!!), optioned 65 Skylark.
The body just needs the lower rear quarters replaced. Wolf Steel restorations has them (Canada)
Frame and floors are solid.

[GS66]

Ready to start another one already? What are your plans for this one?

[elagache]

Dear David, Jim, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Hello,
This is my next restoration.
Pulled from a farm shed in Madison VA last week. (long trip...)

Looks like a great restoration candidate!  Congratulations!

A straight, solid, all original (paint too!!), optioned 65 Skylark.

What options does it have?  A curious mind would like to know!

Cheers, Edouard 

[dlmwtvl]

4 barrel, buckets, and posi rear.
Not highly optioned, but three I would have picked!!

[dlmwtvl]

   I am still on the fence on drivetrain for this one.

I have a 401/ST300 combo, I could use. I also, still have a nice, automatic console, with tach.  BUT...

   I have also been thinking, a strong rebuild on the original 300 4 barrel, and upgrading to a 4 speed automatic. (with console)

Glasspacks and A/C upgrade, to make it a highway cruiser, and, still fun to blast around town!!

[gssizzler]

Don't forget the wire wheel covers they were optional too! I have always liked the way they look on the Skylarks and Special Deluxe models! Looks like a very good car to start with! A non molested non wrecked car is always better in my book! Good luck with the restoration! We will follow along ! As your post car sure came out nice! Now you just need a convert! To go with the post and hardtop!

[yachtsmanbill]

NOTHIN' comes alive like a 455 !     Bill

[jmos4]

Hi,

Nice find, 401 as you know requires special 65/66 GS only engine mounts and exhaust manifolds, if you got them it's a fun combo

Also trans has to be a nailhead pattern, different from a BOP

300 4v is a nice performer as well, not bad on mpg for long distance travel

The st300 on either will be a limited performance due to the 1.76? first gear, a th400 2.48 or a th350 2.52 and 200r4 2.72? will have better off the line performance.

The 300/355 might work nice with a 200r4, one from a GN, Monte SS or 442 as better guys and power levels closer to what the trans will hold, otherwise they are pricey to rebuild, I have one getting built for a Olds 455 and it's in the 3 grand price range.

You could always do a stick conversion, all fun even in a 300 car, have a 4 door 4 speed with 3.23 fun combo

Best of luck with the project

Regards,

[dlmwtvl]

Yes, the wheel covers too!!
  I had seen only the other style. At first, I thought they came off another year and model. They are all there, and, in great shape.
I am going to do this one, in white, w/red interior. So, if anyone has any good interior parts, they want to sell, let me know.
I believe, the 300 small block, with the TH2004R transmission, and 3.73:1 rears.
I'm gonna save the 401/ST300 for the convertible. I agree. I will need a drop top, too. (maybe an actual GS, this time...)
   I will just need another console.....

[elagache]

Dear David, Bill, Jim, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

. . . . .
I have also been thinking, a strong rebuild on the original 300 4 barrel, and upgrading to a 4 speed automatic. (with console)

I really enjoy driving my trusty wagon with her 200-4R transmission.  It gives you a lot of the comfort of a modern car.  When I was looking into all this, indeed the fuel economy of the 300 with an overdrive transmission was supposed to be surprisingly good.

A little more info for you to ponder!

Cheers, Edouard