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Title: 65 GS Convertible 4spd
Post by: 1965special on January 03, 2014, 10:11:06 AM

Hello all.  I'm 'sort of' new to the GS forum.  I've been on the forum in the past when I had a '65 Special convertible.  Unfortunately I sold that car and wish I still had it...  I did a search on this forum for a 65 GS 4 speed convertible awhile back.  Many of the folks on this site helped me to search for, and eventually find, my dream car.  Thank you!  I just picked it up about a month ago.  Its an original, matching numbers car.  Red with white interior and white top.  The previous owner had taken the front clip, motor, and tranny out about 5 yrs ago to start a restoration.  He's GTO guy at heart and eventually lost interest.  All the parts are now scattered in my garage.  The car does have a little rust behind quarters, bottoms of doors, and on driver's side floor.  The interior is tired probably from having the top down too much.  I'm starting to gather parts now for a full up restoration.  I live in the Northeast where all the parts are rusty and have to look elsewhere for nice, dry sheetmetal including doors, floors, patch panels and nice chrome.  (any leads are welcome!)  I've never restored a Skylark, and am looking forward to working with you all again.  Steve

Title: Re: 65 GS Convertible 4spd
Post by: dsags on January 04, 2014, 08:08:31 AM

Steve, welcome back to the forum. Glad you found and purchased your dream car. Have any pictures ?

Dan

Title: Re: 65 GS Convertible 4spd
Post by: bobbybuick on January 04, 2014, 08:40:55 AM

I dont know how much I can help but I did a 2 car purchase to make one and will be completed soon with my restoration (probably March 2014).Only thing mine is a 65 sedan .however many parts interchange and many dont
Good Luck

Title: Re: 65 GS Convertible 4spd
Post by: 1965special on January 04, 2014, 03:23:23 PM

Thanks Dan and Bobby.

Bobby, I wish my restoration was that close!  Any pictures of your restoration?

Dan, see attached.  Two pictures from previous owner (when car was still together).  Steve

Title: Re: 65 GS Convertible 4spd
Post by: option B9 on January 04, 2014, 07:20:47 PM

   Hi Steve
   Welcome back, I'm sure if you post what parts you need the registry members could help you with the parts or point you to the right person that may have the parts. helping each other is what we are here for. I too live in the Northeast rust belt and understand all about replacing rusted out sheet metal . I'm currently restoring a 65 GS thin pillar Coupe that is very badly rusted..
                                                                   Tony

Title: Re: 65 GS Convertible 4spd
Post by: MYBUEFERD on January 04, 2014, 08:46:38 PM

WHAT UP ALL MY NAME IS gARY IM A VERY PROUD OWER OF bueferd HE IS A 1965 GS  DROP TOP with a clutch peddle still there is it a 3 speed or a 4 speed ???????????????????????????