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Title: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on February 18, 2015, 08:35:24 PM
I'm still looking for a 65 GS in driver condition. Thank you to those have have sent me some leads already, all are much appreciated!
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on February 22, 2015, 08:22:58 PM
Following up on a couple leads but more welcome!
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on April 11, 2015, 08:19:36 AM
Took one of the 66's for a cruise today. I am narrowing down the search for a 65 and expect to have one here by mid May if not sooner. Once I have a car home I will have some spare time as I have been searching and leaving no stones unturned. Color I will likely wind up with: white, blue, or champaign mist.
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: Weldar on April 12, 2015, 09:04:35 PM
Took one of the 66's for a cruise today. I am narrowing down the search for a 65 and expect to have one here by mid May if not sooner. Once I have a car home I will have some spare time as I have been searching and leaving no stones unturned. Color I will likely wind up with: white, blue, or champaign mist.


http://www.cars-on-line.com/77894.html (http://www.cars-on-line.com/77894.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on April 13, 2015, 12:48:26 PM
Thanks Welder. I did talk to Brian about his car.
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 13, 2015, 08:18:33 PM
Well, after looking at many cars in person and on line as well as having friends look at cars that were far away, there should be a 65 GS "in the house" this week yet! Thank you to Dan A., Loren, John E., Dan S, Milton, and others for their help, advice, and leads during the search process! (including the advice of "go take a cold shower") from one of you! All was appreciated. Glad I finally got to meet several of you too at Rob's party. We are looking forward to getting our new car home!
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: Loren At 65GS on May 13, 2015, 08:27:03 PM
 :occasion14:

We expect pictures. LOL

Have a great day picking up the new addition to the family.

  Loren
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: cwmcobra on May 13, 2015, 09:45:32 PM
Congratulations!  I second the request for pictures!

Chuck
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: 35chevcoupe on May 13, 2015, 11:16:04 PM
Jim , I need to set a date that I can cruise down there and see the car , and trade some cash for some parts .
 :hello:
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 15, 2015, 08:03:10 PM
Well, the car is home. Dan had it all cleaned up and ready to go this morning and it made the 6 hour drive flawlessly. I do have some things to sort out yet and some tinkering but it's home and parked with the 66's.

(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/IMG_20150515_182251697_zps1o31ueqy.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/IMG_20150515_182251697_zps1o31ueqy.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 15, 2015, 08:05:11 PM
Got its first taste of Holiday non oxy Premium on the way home, and loved it!


(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/IMG_20150515_093039646_HDR_zpshk7sbk9u.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/IMG_20150515_093039646_HDR_zpshk7sbk9u.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 15, 2015, 08:07:34 PM
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/IMG_20150515_162735172_HDR_zpszcb06uri.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/IMG_20150515_162735172_HDR_zpszcb06uri.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 15, 2015, 08:08:27 PM
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/IMG_20150515_162042265_zpsrgawlrie.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/IMG_20150515_162042265_zpsrgawlrie.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 15, 2015, 08:09:19 PM
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/IMG_20150515_162807410_zpsr2e7yksi.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/IMG_20150515_162807410_zpsr2e7yksi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 15, 2015, 08:12:31 PM
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/IMG_20150515_162502007_zpsfofvxfe1.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/IMG_20150515_162502007_zpsfofvxfe1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: cwmcobra on May 15, 2015, 08:20:01 PM
Congrats Jim (and Dan).  That's a beauty that you are sure to enjoy.  Looks like it was a great day for a road trip!

Cheers!  :cheers2:

Chuck
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: Loren At 65GS on May 15, 2015, 08:26:40 PM
 :thumbsup:
Thanks for posting some pictures, Jim.  Looks even better with Dan's touch.

Next time we're up your way, I'll stop in.

  Loren

  Almost forgot to ask you to get it in the registry.

Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: 35chevcoupe on May 15, 2015, 09:23:43 PM
Congrats Jim ,   
looks great .      hope to see ya soon.
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: dsags on May 16, 2015, 05:40:05 AM
The car has some great bones. Loren found it in the Bugle and I bought it after a test drive. Only needed some detailing and TLC to be in really nice shape. Jim drove to Green Bay on Thursday, May 14 to look it over and take a test drive. Needless to say he liked it.

Glad you like the car Jim. Welcome to the 1965 GS owners group !

Dan
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: mdkd on May 16, 2015, 07:41:15 AM
Jim

Congratulation

That beaming smile says it all.

Milton
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: Mister T on May 16, 2015, 07:44:56 AM
Congratulations Jim.  :occasion14:  :cheers2:

That car is a beauty for sure.  :thumbsup: Dan and Loren certainly know how to find them.
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: Loren At 65GS on May 16, 2015, 08:21:03 AM
 :headbang:

I think he likes it!

  Loren
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on May 19, 2015, 09:10:14 PM
Thanks guys! We plan to enjoy the car for years to come. I have it in the shop now getting the lights worked on and putting in the new springs and starter. Also trying to decide on some new wheels.  :occasion14:
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on June 04, 2015, 04:12:03 PM
Updated picture with the 17" Cragars installed. Just need heater cables yet and will be all done!

(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/image.jpg1_zpsak5btupb.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/image.jpg1_zpsak5btupb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on June 04, 2015, 04:17:26 PM
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag150/Moparjim71/image.jpg2_zpsawzdnuhv.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Moparjim71/media/image.jpg2_zpsawzdnuhv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: BuickGS65 on June 04, 2015, 04:38:39 PM
Just need heater cables yet and will be all done!

Heater cables are reproduced.

Auto AC Solutions in Denton, Texas. 1-877-542-8192.
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: mdkd on June 04, 2015, 05:42:43 PM
Dan

Looking really good.

What tire combination did you decide on?

Are these wheels S/S or another model?

Milton
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on June 04, 2015, 05:44:15 PM
Just need heater cables yet and will be all done!

Heater cables are reproduced.

Auto AC Solutions in Denton, Texas. 1-877-542-8192.

That's where I ordered from! Thanks!
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on June 04, 2015, 06:04:16 PM
Dan

Looking really good.

What tire combination did you decide on?

Are these wheels S/S or another model?

Milton
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Milt,  Cragar S/S 610 series. 17 x 7 F, 17 x 8 R.  Tires are 215-55-17 F and 235-60-17 R.
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 04, 2015, 06:14:08 PM
Looks really sweet Jim.

  Loren
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: schlepcar on June 24, 2015, 11:41:07 PM
Looks good Jim.....you know I have a bias  for the white cars. Was this a Flint car?
Title: Re: 1965 Skylark Gran Sport wanted
Post by: GS66 on June 25, 2015, 06:58:49 AM
Thanks Dan, Fremont car.