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Title: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: WWS on January 25, 2012, 04:00:42 PM

I recently purchased my first 65 GS, and got to drive it last week before the snow hit. Have to admit, it is a fun little car to drive.
The car has power steering, brakes, windows, seat, A/C, 4 speed, dual quads, am radio with rear speaker.
A/C was just converted over today, and the system blows cold now. The car is in for a good check up , tune up and have the carbs rebuilt, so it will be ready to go when spring is upon us.  :thumbsup:

Mark

Title: Re: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: Chris on January 25, 2012, 04:56:00 PM

Congrats Mark and welcome to the club.

Just remember that you don't own the car... it now owns you.   :laughing7:

Where are you from?  I'm sure we have members here that are close by you.

Chris

Title: Re: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: nut465gs on January 25, 2012, 05:27:34 PM

Hi Mark,

Welcome to the '65 Skylark GS clubhouse. I see that you have also registered your GS with the Registry, thanks. I believe that we met sometime at one of the BCA shows. I have met your dad who is also a Buick owner. Guess it runs in the family. Your new Skylark GS will keep your Wildcat company. Glad to have you aboard.

John Egel

Title: Re: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: WkillGS on January 25, 2012, 11:24:26 PM

Nice to have you join us Mark! :occasion14:
....air conditioning?......in January? You must not be from around here.... :icon_biggrin:

Title: Re: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: Bigpig455 on January 26, 2012, 02:59:16 PM

A/C, quads and 4 gear! Everything I havent got! Nice score and I know you'll enjoy it. I can honestly say mine is the nicest running car I've ever had, and I've had a few!

Enjoy!

Title: Re: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: WWS on January 26, 2012, 05:43:28 PM

Hi guys,

I am no stranger to the Buicks, I have owned several over the years, including the 65 Wildcat convert that John is refering to. Hi again to you John.    3rd generation Buick lover, my father taught me well.

I have a friend in Texas that bought a 65 Convert that has spoken to me about the car he bought, claims how nice it is to drive, how much fun, and so forth, so I had to find one for my own to see just what the talk is all about. I am very glad I did!

My mechanic has it now, going thru the carbs and A/C. He fell in love with the car, keeps calling to tell me about it, cant believe how dry the car is underneath and how solid it is. It was a Cal Blk plate car, so that helped out quite a bit.

 Walt, the A/C was tested after being converted yesterday, my mechanic drove the car, said it worked very well, I'll take his word for as it was only 26 degrees yesterday, yep, I bet it did blow cold!

I currently live in eastern IA, and own nine Buicks from a 46 Super Sedanette coupe, up to a 91 Reatta convertible with 2011 miles on it.

I have played on the V8 Buick site for years, under the name of TurboV6. Found out about this site from a posting on the BCA board, just by accident. Glad I found it  :thumbsup:

Mark Lob

Title: Re: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: Mister T on January 28, 2012, 06:29:16 PM

Welcome to our little playland Mark. :rocker: :occasion14: Like Chris says, now you're hooked. :icon_biggrin:

Title: Re: first 65 Gran Sport
Post by: dl7265 on February 05, 2012, 10:53:05 PM

About time dad, welcome :icon_biggrin: :wave:


DL