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Projects & Restorations => Projects & Restorations => Topic started by: nail lark on November 26, 2015, 08:39:41 PM
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A few pics from the start. Going in the Shop.
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Stripping down. And we found more cancer.
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More stripping
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Wow, you're going right to town on this! Good job!
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Is there a way to fix the dash pad? Looking for a manifold or headers. And a bumper
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No way to fix the pad. Keep your eyes peeled for a good used one or post a parts wanted ad. Good used ones do come up for sale. Manifolds are also available used, they are 65-66 GS only.
Is the front bumper a goner? Hard to tell from the pics. Front bumper cores are tough to find.
Mark
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I think the bumper is straight for the most part. As the pic. shows the chrome is coming off.
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Lark on the barby
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Dear Morrie and 1965 Buick fans,
Lark on the barby
Gulp! . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/eek2.gif) As you said this patient was really in tough shape. If you need any advice, definitely ask!
Cheers, Edouard
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Yup thanks will do.
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You are wasting no time Morrie.
Loren
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Wow, you do things quickly. At first I thought you, like me, came here for advice. Not so apparently, As I observe your progress I find myself setting with my mouth hanging open in awe. I'm going to sit back and learn from a Master.
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Yup thanks will do.quote]
I am planning to do the frame first(blast and paint). Put engine back and get standard back in. But the body is a different animal I am not quite sure where to start. Trunk-floor- roof-quarters-interior. When I do quarters I will do tubs also. Is that a good plan of attack ?
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Wow, you do things quickly. At first I thought you, like me, came here for advice. Not so apparently, As I observe your progress I find myself setting with my mouth hanging open in awe. I'm going to sit back and learn from a Master.
:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Not so sure about master. This is easy, the finishing is the tough part. I read some where about panels that work the best. But I can't seem to find it. I searched the web But to much info to process . Any advice would be appreciated .
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Not so sure about master. This is easy, the finishing is the tough part. I read some where about panels that work the best. But I can't seem to find it. I searched the web But to much info to process . Any advice would be appreciated .
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By the time you get this done ... you'll feel like one. LOL
Here is a link to the Parts Place: https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/ (https://www.thepartsplaceinc.com/)
Complete trunk floor part number: BP7038Z
This is one piece and has all the parts welded on already. Also, it is correct length and shape for our cars. Only thing I have seen that is not correct is the oval hole in forward center should be a small round hole approximately 1 inch diameter. Sorry, approximately 2.54 cm. LOL
Loren
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That's a great price for a 1 piece trunk floor. But shipping cost is going to be a killer, especially to Canada.
Current repo's include floor, trunk floor, rear window filler panel, inside wheelhouses.
Fender and quarter panel repair sections are avail from Wolf Steel, www.alphaparts.com (http://www.alphaparts.com)
I don't believe a roof panel is avail yet. It is for 66-77 tho. Maybe the 64-65 may be coming.
A solid parts car may be your best bet for floor, trunk, quarters and roof.
Here's a few pics of a 4 door rear clip being grafted into a '65 GS. Done by Paintworks in New Hampshire:
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?180376-65-GS-Backhalfed-with-a-Special-4door&p=1847057&highlight=#post1847057 (http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?180376-65-GS-Backhalfed-with-a-Special-4door&p=1847057&highlight=#post1847057)
Another of their projects used the repo 64-65 rear quarter repair panels from Wolf Steel:
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?289052-Latest-going-on-here (http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?289052-Latest-going-on-here)
Kurt in California had a 4 door rear clip for sale.
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I am old enough to swing both ways(inches or metric) . But I still prefer inches.
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Kurt I talked to wolf steel they said they could ship quarters and other repair panels in one package. the shipping would be $200. I thought that wasn't that bad. On the US stuff I have them shipped to border town in Montana and go get them my self and bring them into Canada. It's a lot faster and cheaper.
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Brought the 64 home yesterday. ITs not great but still quite a few usable parts . Know I have a roof ,trunk lid, I think quarters can be salvaged,the rear filler panel is good. The font window panel not bad.This is one time that having no front and rear glass was an advantage .Because of the glass is gone very little to no rust around windows.
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I got word this morning from the dealer where I worked many moon ago that they have 4 manuals for 65 buick . Parts 59-67 ,65 body by fisher,2 service manuals. They will be a great help.
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What body style is the '64?
The only exterior body parts that are different are the fenders, radiator/ core support, grille and bumper.
Loren
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I got word this morning from the dealer where I worked many moon ago that they have 4 manuals for 65 buick . Parts 59-67 ,65 body by fisher,2 service manuals. They will be a great help.
Excellent! They will be a big help.
Should find a Gran Sport supplement also. That one comes up all the time.
Loren
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its the same as this one. 2 dr htp. They said there was 2 service manuals maybe one is the supplemental
Morrie
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I also scored a LT coded nailhead . It came in the same deal as the car. I t doesn't run needs to be rebuilt it also has a 400 behind it.
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I have 3 service manuals that were part of the paperwork I received in my GS. ..... one is a supplement since the GS package came out 6 months after the 65 manual was on the shelves!
Wheelz, Tampa Bay
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I'll see what I have when I get them. I have a 66 book most of the stuff would be the same?
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The mechanical is. I am not sure the wiring schematic is correct for a '65 GS.
The '65 GS manual does not have a wiring schematic and the Skylark is different. I am presently making some new '65 GS engine harnesses.
I've found, what appears to be, a couple of differences between the '66 GS schematic and an actual '65 harness.
Loren
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I got the manuals yesterday . 65 service manual for skylark and special,65 full size,56-67 parts for full size, 65 body by Fisher all models. I guess I am on the hunt for a GS supplemental , and a Skylark parts book.
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If some of you are not aware, most of the necessary manuals are right here on this site. Go to 'The Electronic Garage' section.
The parts book there is a 1964-72 version. It's not as detailed for a '65 since some parts were already discontinued or superceded by other numbers.
If you find a '1965 only' parts book, it likely won't include GS items since the GS arrived late in the model year.
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Nail Lark, I don't know if you would be interested in selling the '65 Full Size manual or not, but if you did what do you think you would sell it for???
Tom T.
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Not right now . But I'll keep you in mind
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So putting starter back in . Holy tightness bat man. Hello Tom and his mini starter.
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On 4 wheels well sort of
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Dear Morrie and 1965 GS "resuscitators,"
On 4 wheels well sort of
Well, the patient already looking so much better than when you found it! Keep up the good work!
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Looking very nice Morrie. :thumbsup: