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Projects & Restorations => Projects & Restorations => Topic started by: Randy Jones on April 27, 2021, 11:33:30 AM
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Hello All
Randy here, I have been working on my 65 Post and added some parts and done some work to my car. I have owned for a long time.
The project would not be this close to completion without the help of Jon and numerous others. I bought this car site unseen for $600 about 23 years ago and Jon furnished a 300 4 barrel with automatic trans for it, I also restored the interior and painted the car.
A few years back, I decided it could use some under-hood updates......... well that got a little out of hand.
It is a body-on project (but has been sanded and stripped and painted underneath) and is out of the paint shop repainted using Royal Blue Metallic Base coat/Clear coat PPG
The car is pretty solid, a Fremont car and I intend to keep and drive it (my 65 convertible will be the first to go).
I will try to keep the progress posted during re-assembly
For those who like lists, below is what has been done for this project:
Items below complete/purchased and work done:
Radiator support with repairs
Radiator
Radiator drain petcock
Radiator cap
Radiator support cross braces
Radiator support body mounts
Radiator mount bushings upper and lower
Radiator cowl (non-air style)
Radiator warning sticker
Upper Radiator hose and clamps
Lower Radiator hose and clamps
Coolant temperature sensor
Coolant
High volume water pump
Thermostat and gasket
Heater hose and clamps
Battery
Battery hold down, driver?s side (DS)
Battery tray bracket (DS)
Battery positive cable
Battery negative cable
Body bolts 5/16? as needed
Re-chrome front bumper
Restore front bumper to frame brackets
Turn signal lens
Turn signal bulbs
Restore turn signal lamp assembly?s
Strip repaint front bumper brackets
Re-build steering box and hardware
Re-build power steering pump with hardware
Power steering pump cap
Power steering hose supply
Power steering hose return
Power steering fluid
Starter wiring harness
Rebuild starter
Replace starter with Gear reduction starter
Engine wiring harness, remove ignition resistor wire
Install electric choke system
Restore and Re-curve distributor w/ electronic pickup
OEM style spark plug wires
Coolant temperature sensor
Replace steering column shaft
Turn signal switch assembly
Tachometer wiring harness
Under-dash wiring harness
Glove box lamp-holder
Glove box bumpers
Master cylinder, dual reservoir
Power Brake booster
Brake distribution block
Metal Brake lines (all)
Flexible Brake lines (all)
Aftermarket front disc brakes
Emergency brake cables and hardware
Rear brakes and drums
Front Springs
Front sway bar, clamps and bushings 1-1/8?
Front sway bar links
Tie rod ends
Center-link
Idler arm
Ball joints upper and lower
Upper A-arm mounts with frame bolts
A-arm bumpers upper and lower
A-arm bushings upper and lower
Front shock nuts and bolts
Repainted the wheels
Stainless Steel lug nuts (correct wrench size)
Hub caps
Wheel bearings and seals (Front)
Motor mounts and motor mount bolts
Motor mount bases (DS and PS)
Motor mount adapters (2)
Transmission mount
Transmission dust cover /w hardware
Transmission vacuum modulator
Transmission bell-housing bolts
Transmission fluid
Fuel lines
Fuel hoses
Fuel pump
Gas tank
Restore gas tank straps with cushions
Fuel sending unit with O-ring and retaining ring
Gas tank pad
Fuel line frame clips
Fuel line guides (oil pan)
Fuel filter
Fuel filter bracket
Carburetor
Air filter element
Air filter housing
Air filter wing nut
Air filter gasket
PVC valve and grommet
PVC valve hose with clamps
Complete Engine with overhaul and performance upgrades (various)
Tommy Telesco forged pistons
Roller timing chain
TA 112 Cam
Additional Dual Quad Carburetor setup with re-chromed OEM wildcat air cleaner assembly
Exhaust manifolds and ceramic coating
Exhaust manifold bolt lock plates
Exhaust manifold studs
Exhaust manifold bolts
Transmission and rebuild
Transmission shift linkage updated
Rear differential overhaul/rebuilt with posi-traction differential unit
Rear shocks
Rear springs
Rear spring cushions
Rear Body mounts (2)
Rear sway bar with bolts/shims
Rear suspension bushings
Trailing link reinforcement brackets
Frame reinforcement brackets (rear)
Door hinge restoration
Heater housing restoration with gasket kit
Heater core
Blower motor
Firewall insulation pad with fasteners
Under dash sound deaden-er pads
Steering column kick pad
Halo trim removal
Trunk floor kit (7 piece)
Rear window frame repair
Under body restoration and re-coating; materials (various)
Auto-body repair (various)
Hood latch replace re-plated
Horn re-positioned to passenger side (PS)
Mirror, PS
Restore/paint wheels
OEM stainless steel lug-nuts (20)
Body plugs various
Restore tire jack
Jack retainer spring
Restore vent louvers
Remove rear window glass
New windshield
Stainless Trim restoration and polish
Rocker trim stripped and repainted
Stainless Steel 2-1/2? Manga-flow exhaust system #15893
Deluxe front seat belts
Seat belt bolts
Lower seat spring
New Carpet
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Car looks great Randy! Thanks for the update!
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Thanks for sharing Randy! :hello2:
Would you have any more pictures by chance?
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Very nice Randy. Lots done and a great job of documenting it all!
:cheers2:
Chuck
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I wonder if I will get to drive it! :headbang:
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I wonder if I will get to drive it! :headbang:
He probably would, if you promise to keep all the wheels on it. lol
Loren
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Ya something about trying to drive on three wheels that doesn't work so well!
Fresh paint always looks good!
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It's getting together! Lots of work getting the bright and shinny stuff back on! Many hours spent on freshing the stainless trim! Randy is going to the mat!
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It's really coming together and looking great! Congrats to you both!
:cheers2:
Chuck
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Looking great!
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Making some progress!
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Congratulations Randy on the progress and thanks Jon for posting the pictures! :hello2:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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The color is awesome, looks great, lots of work thanks for the update.
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Randy your Skylark looks totally awesome, you put so much work into it and it shows. congratulations :cheers2:
Tony :thumbsup:
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Hello Fellow Buick fans.
Well I have the exterior about done and a picture is attached. I have a hard pedal condition with the disk brake conversion that is now getting some attention. I might need to go to a smaller piston master cylinder, but tests are in-progress. The Trunk needs to be painted (grey/white) and the Interior will need some work. I installed the taillights Right side electrical problems and no parking lights front or rear, so out will come the voltmeter and test light. If anyone wants an explanation/follow up of the electrical trouble shooting, let me know and I can provide my actions with the electrical repair.
Thanks for watching, Randy