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Parts For Sale / Re: 65 GS/Sport Wagon turn signal GRILLES

« Last post by gssizzler on April 13, 2024, 09:29:53 AM »

Nice pieces! Only Skylark and GS models used the grille for the lenses! Sport Wagons used the Special bumper which used lenses only!

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The Nailhead / Re: Need Help Identifying an Engine

« Last post by WkillGS on April 13, 2024, 09:22:39 AM »

Other than the unusual stamping, everything else looks ok,
The '-705' block was used in 65-66 GS's as well as other years. Same for the '-914' cylinder heads.
The 65 and 66 Skylark GS engines weren't anything special as far as specs.... compression ratios, camshafts, and distributors are the same as the other 401's put in the big Buicks. For '65 they even used the same 3921 carb for the automatics. The 3/4 speed got a 3922 stamped carb.
There are some GS-only items to make it fit the Skylarks..... Oil pan, exhaust manifolds, and engine mounts. At the front oil pan bolts are two little brackets that guide the rubber fuel line from the left side to the fuel pump on the right side.

Another possibility for the engine stamping is it was a warranty replacement.

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Parts For Sale / 65 GS/Lark turn signal GRILLES

« Last post by wheelz on April 12, 2024, 10:02:47 PM »

Excellent condition  - grilles for turn signals! Priddy close to SHOW CONDITION... no pitting, or scratches or pimpling visable. Either set as good as the other. 
$125/set. Reasonable offers considered.
Wheelz, Tampa Bay 

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Parts For Sale / 65 Taillight CENTER PIECE E X C E L L E N T!

« Last post by wheelz on April 12, 2024, 09:56:01 PM »

I KNEW I had one of these somewhere. . finally stumbled upon one in my old office desk. go figger.
Other than the red in the tri shield area is faded, this TAIL LIGHT center piece is the BEST I've seen in a long long time.
Both tabs intact, all 3 mounting pins intact. NO blisters, no pimples, no scratches... SHOW CONDITION is genuinely expressed.

$225 shipped to any lower 48.

Wheelz, Tampa Bay

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Parts For Sale / Re: 65-66 401 factory exhaust manifolds

« Last post by wheelz on April 12, 2024, 09:35:58 PM »

Oh nooo, sorry, long ago sold. . .

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Parts For Sale / Re: 65-66 401 factory exhaust manifolds

« Last post by msmunger52 on April 12, 2024, 08:59:28 PM »

Are these still for sale?  I have a friend who might be interested.

Mike

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The Nailhead / Re: Need Help Identifying an Engine

« Last post by jmos4 on April 12, 2024, 03:12:52 PM »

Hi again,

Block looks like a 401 as no lug casting number show both 40/425.

That is a GS only drivers side manifold 65-66.

Regards,
Jim

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The Nailhead / Re: Need Help Identifying an Engine

« Last post by msmunger52 on April 12, 2024, 12:44:03 PM »

These photos show driver side exhaust manifold.  I don't see any casting number.  Does this look like the GS manifold?

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The Nailhead / Re: Need Help Identifying an Engine

« Last post by msmunger52 on April 12, 2024, 12:37:30 PM »

This photo shows block casting number behind the distributor.

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Other Gran Sport Years / Re: Another 66 Gran Sport

« Last post by WkillGS on April 12, 2024, 08:06:05 AM »

Much better!
I like RWL too. You can get custom letters to stick on your blackwalls.
Redlines are my favorites, but they're so damn expensive.
What size tires are they? They look tall.