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Projects & Restorations => Projects & Restorations => Topic started by: wildcat65 on September 26, 2010, 10:58:36 AM
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The devils in the details, but it seems like I may get this thing together pretty soon. the interior will be done this week. Then its
Brakes
engine,clutch/trans/driveshaft
fuel tank/lines
dash/wiring/engine compartment wiring
radiator/fluids/
front grill/headlights/wiring
lube/alignment
License/registration?
Drive :rocker:
What could go wrong>?
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Uh, how do you plan to put the fuel line on the frame with the body installed? Not possible to do with the line in one piece.
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Ted,
How's the car coming along? Have you been up to MN yet???
Mark
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Hi Mark--Jim is going to ship my parts so I don't have to go up to MN...
I worked on organizing my garage yesterday 11/28/10 and decided I could not work on
it till I have brakes on my 65 WIldcat 5-speed conversion project...
I'm getting organized to make some progress....right!
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OK, been faffing about long enough! time to push this one through the bc. I purchased new spring kits from Inline Tube for the brake assemblies. The paint job on their parts was abysmal so I blasted and painted. I did a little work on the blast cabinet, all new beads and a new left glove; new light and glass shield- now i can see the parts, amazing. Onward through the fog!
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Ted,
What's your ETC? Maybe a wager on who finishes first?
Mark
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ETC
Return line
Gas tank
engine fuel line
brakes- all but lines
cooling system/heater lines
trans/clutch/linkage/driveshaft
dash/wiring interior/speedo/parking brake
engine comp wiring
wipers- all
front grill/headlights/parking lights
some interior details-side trim on seats, lights in sail panels, 4-sp boot, pedal pads
Lots. dangit!
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Ted,
My checklist is similar. But getting there.....
I need to step up the pace.
Mark
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That sounds like about 2-3 weeks worth of work to me...
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Brian, get up here and we can get 75% of my tasks done in a weekend.
Mark
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Uh, how do you plan to put the fuel line on the frame with the body installed? Not possible to do with the line in one piece.
Done in 1 piece :) now I have to do the return line.
Had about a year time out, time to get back in!
Ted
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Checking in here...
Clearing out junk has been full time job here at my garage, but I am getting closer to my goal of having room to work on the car. its on a 4- post lift and there is no longer a car underneath, there is room to move but there are still 2 junk cars to move out. Then? :cheers2: Margaritaville.
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I guess you were not kidding its a full time job clearing out your garage. I looked back a few posts and you were organizing your garage back 11/28/10, if your need help maybe we all could come and help!
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Yep, got married, got moved, got 4 or 5 new projects!
Made some progress today!
Return line tick
Gas tank tick
engine fuel line tick
brakes- all but lines
cooling system/heater lines
trans/clutch/linkage/driveshaft clutch/bellhousing/trans tick
dash/wiring interior/speedo/parking brake
engine comp wiring
wipers- all
front grill/headlights/parking lights
some interior details-side trim on seats, lights in sail panels, 4-sp boot, pedal pads
Rear brakes tick
Sunday- front brakes
I have a repop rear view mirror hanger, too frigging tight so I spent time trying to file it down so the mirror fit. no good.
inner fenders were installed but I had to remove, that is when I found out the bodyman siliconed some, used the wrong bolts, just shoddy work where one would not see. Plus I found he had sawzalled the battery tray support...lucky Carmen had already fixed me up with a full set.
How does one install the antenna base anyway? That inner fender is loose, can I get to the opening with that out of the way?
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Ted,
There is an illustration of the antenna in the Chassis Service Manual, section 11-4 part c. Figure 11-5 illustration. If memory serves me correctly, you should be able to install the antenna with the fenders in place.
John
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4th of july I will be working on inner fender attachment, wiring harness and battery tray. I want to just hook up the fuel and radiator and start it up just to hear the 401.
Patience!
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Just a little closer- resto'd the front parking lights and worked on dash lights yesterday. Trying to check integrity of wire harness before installing. May as well spray and pray. I'm hoping for a BPG debut.
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Yea I saw you eyeballing my parts .Nice Meeting you!!!
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The shape I'm in...I swear the inner fender bolts will drive me crazy. Some were missing when the body man put it together . Now need to drill some holes where the metal was replaced under battery area too.
Always good to see some good parts and meet good people!
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Some special stuff under here- Carmen oil pan extension, boot from The Buick Farm, Gardener exhaust, Gessler ported cast iron manifold, T-10 rebuilt by DME with better gears...
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:headbang:
Looking real sweet Ted. Thanks for the updates.
Loren
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I never knew about the Carmen deep pan. Hmmm, might have to talk with him about that.
What was changed in the trans?
BTW Ted, I'll be in Cincinnati for a couple of days in May. Let me know if I can swing by.
Mark
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Dennis used the 2.56 first gear ( wider ratio)
2.2 first gear does not give the best starting ratio!
I should be around, let me know Mark
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Ted, please tell us more about your modifications to the T-10. I would love to change out the close ratio gears in my T-10, but I have been told that they are stronger than the regular T-10 gears. So, is there a source for good gears that will stand up to a 401? (Not that it probably matters considering I won't be drag racing.)
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Well I started the engine in the car and it sounds wicked cool.
Many gremlins to chase down but feels great to have made the starter spin!
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Still chasing electrical gremlins, but have a points distributor working now. checking off the list for Bowling Green.
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Lookin good if you need anything or just want someone to help you work through the bugs give me a call.
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Ted,
Looking good! Glad to see that you are on the home stretch. It will knock the socks off folks at Bowling Green. Are you going to take it down the track? I like the paint, what color do you call it? The redline tires add to the musclecar look. Congratulations.
John
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Ted,
Nice car glad to see your in the completion stages
Suprised you don't have that x casting manifold on this one
I can agree the wide ratio gears work nice on the street as I did a Autogear M22W in mine as I never had the original T-10
Regards,
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Ted
is that the 67 buick charcoal grey? Beautiful looking. :hello2: :headbang:
Al
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Ted
is that the 67 buick charcoal grey? Beautiful looking. :hello2: :headbang:
Al
it is! I saw a 67 Riv @ BCA nats in 2006 and fell in love with that color. The car is an "R-R", I've seen a bunch of 65's that color and decided to go this route.
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I worked for our Buick dealer in 67, after getting back from Nam, had a Cathol. Priest ordered a Electra 225 Ht. in that color with a black vin. top, Big but very dignified.
Al
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Lookin good if you need anything or just want someone to help you work through the bugs give me a call.
Bobby, that would be awesome.
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up and running. I had it to the 2016 GS Nationals, drove it around abit. last Sunday had it to a local cruise...Had to do a full power take off and it is feeling strong.
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Ted,
GREAT to see your GS on the road. Are you thinking about Brookfield WI next July?
5 hours 50 min. from the Nati.
Mark
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Glad to see that you are getting your GS on the road Ted! :icon_thumright:
Sorry about fender porthole insert though . . . :crybaby2:
Cheers, Edouard
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Great car Ted!
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Wow looks spiffy! Are you bringing her to the national's? :rocker:
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Nice color. She's a beauty!
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My latest transaction prompted this gift to my 65...perfect radio delete plate! Too bad the antenna is already mounted.
Happy Friday!
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Dear Ted and mid-60s Buick caregivers,
My latest transaction prompted this gift to my 65...perfect radio delete plate! Too bad the antenna is already mounted.
Happy Friday!
Well okay now the spot looks clean, but what are you going to do for cool tunes in your 1965?
Personally I can't drive for very long without music!
Cheers, Edouard
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The coolest tune is the hot rodded Nailhead engine and 4-speed!
If needed I can throw my Bluetooth speaker in and rock to the I-Phone.
I should velcro the speaker to that spot in front of the delete plate :)
:thumbsup:
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I put the 65 on the lift yesterday to inspect the bottom and finish a couple details.
Oil change
shocks
lube
rear diff oil
fuel gauge wire
So what shocks are out there that are worthy?
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UMI sells a set of mono tube shocks for the 64 - 67 A body cars. Not inexpensive though.
http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_26_359&products_id=789 (http://umiperformance.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_26_359&products_id=789)
Dan
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Since the a-bodies are all the same, there has to be a lot to choose from out there. Any decent gas shock should be sufficient. I would read some reviews on Jeg's, Summit or Amazon.
Mark
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Dear Ted and mid-60s Buick lovers, . . :love4:
I put the 65 on the lift yesterday to inspect the bottom and finish a couple details.
Your dash looks great! :icon_thumright:
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink_smile_triangle.gif) . . . . Still, I dunno' . . . . I know you want to go fast and perhaps you can live without being able to play cool tunes, but I'll bet it will only be a matter of time before you regret not have put A/C in this car! . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/big_grin_triangle.gif)
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14: