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Projects & Restorations => Projects & Restorations => Topic started by: WkillGS on May 04, 2008, 10:21:32 AM

Title: 65 4 spd vert project...Saved from a 'parting' out on eBay
Post by: WkillGS on May 04, 2008, 10:21:32 AM

I picked this up a few years ago. It's waiting its turn while I finish up some 66 GS projects.
A lead from fellow Buick bud Dan K led me to a 4spd trans on eBay. When I inquired about the complete car, the seller did say it was available! I made a $1500 offer, sight unseen, which he accepted.
Then I went to see what I bought.... ???
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/retlaw66/65%204spd%20vert/BodyShop22705.jpg)
The right side looked a little better: :-\
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/retlaw66/65%204spd%20vert/BodyShopr22705.jpg)
The original chassis was disassembled already, so I dropped the body onto a spare chassis I had:
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/retlaw66/65%204spd%20vert/BodyDrop31305.jpg)
Home at last....it's lookin like a real car at this point! ;D
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/retlaw66/65%204spd%20vert/GoodSide31305.jpg)

Exterior is Verde Green, interior is Saddle.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff123/retlaw66/65%204spd%20vert/Interior.jpg)

Even tho the car was disassembled, it was remarkably complete! MIA were the front lower control arms, springs, driveshaft, and shift handle.
Found a GTO drivshaft and GS shifter on eBay, still looking for some nice upper front control arms.
Engine and trans are numbers-matching, rear appears to be the original 3.36 posi!
A pile of new parts and replated bumpers came with the car for an additional $800.

Cars like this are a rare find nowadays. But I bet there are more out there than we realize.....this car is just one of example of those 'I'm going to restore it someday' projects that have been sitting for a decade or two...  I was very fortunate to find it and save it from having it's parts scattered across the country thru eBay ;D

Walt
 

Title: Re: 65 4 spd vert project...Saved from a 'parting' out on eBay
Post by: Chris on May 04, 2008, 05:19:21 PM

Sooooooo nice Walt!

I'll kill to have a 65 four speed GS vert!

Uhmmm if you ever lose interest in this project.. can I be first in line to pick it up?

Awesome color combo also.. has to be super rare!

Thanks for sharing this,

Chris

Title: Re: 65 4 spd vert project...Saved from a 'parting' out on eBay
Post by: Brian on May 14, 2008, 08:29:18 PM

I have multiple sets of '65 upper control arms in my storage barn in VA.  It will be awhile before I go up there again, but I will be glad to set you up with a set.  All are off of NC/VA cars. 

Title: Re: 65 4 spd vert project...Saved from a 'parting' out on eBay
Post by: BuickGS65 on August 31, 2008, 08:50:23 PM

Quote from: Chris@65GS.com on May 04, 2008, 05:19:21 PM

Uhmmm if you ever lose interest in this project.. can I be first in line to pick it up?

2nd in line?   ;)

Nice car!