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Offline GranSportSedan

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Back in the saddle again
« on: July 16, 2022, 09:20:01 AM »
Happy Saturday Buick brothers!
As many of you are aware I've been looking for a 65 Special or thin pillar GS off and on for a few years. I had a pretty rare version 10 years ago and sold it. That car ended up on the east coast a a couple different 65GS.com group members owned it. John the latest owner sold it back to me this week. I'm totally tickled. I'm not selling the 66 Special project so I now have two projects. I'll be looking for 65 parts here soon.

Bob
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Re: Back in the saddle again
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2022, 09:34:01 AM »
I hope to be parting out a sedan in Northern California soon, daughter lives in Oregon, so drop off may be possible if I have something you need.
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Re: Back in the saddle again
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2022, 10:48:45 AM »
Congratulations!
Jim
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Glad you are reunited! (Re: Back in the saddle again )
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2022, 12:27:09 PM »
Congratulations Bob on being reunited with your old 4-wheeled friend!  :hello2:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

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Re: Back in the saddle again
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2022, 02:49:40 PM »
Congrats!
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Offline GranSportSedan

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Re: Back in the saddle again
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2022, 05:24:50 PM »
Thanks guys, I'm looking forward to driving it again. I've already been buying parts for it and it isn't even here yet.
Bob
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Re: Back in the saddle again
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2022, 08:59:10 PM »
Bob

I can sure appreciate your excitement about getting this car back.

I really like the color.

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Re: Back in the saddle again
« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2022, 01:15:12 AM »
Midnight blue! Four sure! Your post is built at KC  plant very close to mine ! Maybe the same week, month!? A return of a old friend!

Offline GranSportSedan

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Re: Back in the saddle again
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2022, 09:38:56 AM »
Plans for the car include installing my dual quad setup. A limited slip carrier and making sure all mechanical systems are in good working order. I have a 65 GS 4 speed transmission but frankly the 3 speed will suit me just fine. I bought a large cache of 65 parts from a local Buick restorer that is retiring and the car isn't even here yet. I have a complete 65 GS 4 speed conversion that I won't be using so I may post that up for sale soon.
Bob
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2021 Jeep Gladiator Diesel