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Classifieds => Part & Car Leads => Topic started by: BuickGS65 on April 27, 2012, 02:00:53 PM
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Thoughts on this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280870854035 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280870854035)
I might be interested, depending on price. Anyone close by to take a look?
Thanks.
Dan
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I have a 65 GS Nailhead sitting here on a pallet ready to drop in that car to make it "correct". :)
The engine originally came out of a 65 GS four speed hardtop that has since gone off to Buick heaven. :angel4:
I was going to keep it as a spare but I could be inclined to part with it for the right cause and price.
Chris
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"Thoughts?"
Yes - sweaty palms.....
The owner/ad writer states he knows of one other.
I think there are at least 3 owned by members of this forum.
Mark
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It bothers me how much I want this car. But then I think: "what kind of idiot would buy a beat up old 4 speed convertbile off ebay sight unseen?"......ahhh, oh..., wait a minute.
Midnight blue with white, is a nice combo. I actually consider this body pretty decent compared to the condition of my 4sp convert when I bought it (off ebay - sight unseen). I hope he updates any progress he has on the search for the matching motor. If anyone from here is bidding on this car, please say so. It will help me to convince myself to stay away from it. I also have to say that if the engine doesn't match, a 425 with dual quads, would be a nice second best.
Does anyone on the board run a 425 in their car?
Rob
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Rob,
Brian Stone.
Mark
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"what kind of idiot would buy a beat up old 4 speed convertbile off ebay sight unseen?"......
uhhhh, me. :icon_biggrin:
Actually mine was being parted out on eBay and I made an offer for the whole car, sight unseen, over the phone, which he accepted. It was fairly local to me which was a huge factor. Compared to this one, I'd say mine is in better condition...... with the exception of the engine and the fact my car was disassembled and stored in 3 different locations! :tongue3:
My '66 buddy Jimmy had a '65 4 speed vert stored at his place in Mass a few years ago. It was for sale a short time ago. Might be still avail. It's a project, worse than this one...
I'm running a 425 in my blue '66. Built it when I was a kid, and has been running well for over 30 years!
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I think most of us have jumped at buying cars unseen especially rare examples,
it will be a nice looking car with that color combo
the shifter is not stock so wonder if it still has a T-10 in it?
well good luck to anyone bidding here, I only wish I had the funds, but have enough projects going and already purchased my, 1 Buick/Gran Sport for this year (WI 3 speed to MI)
Regards,
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Hopefully everyone knows I was poking fun at myself.
My brother in law lives seven miles away from this car. He is mechanical but he is not a Buick guy. I could ask him to run over there if someone wants a specific piece of information.
I would like more information on the frame and a good photo of the taillights, grill and better over all photo of the car.
Rob
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Sent a message via eBay asking for a picture of the trim tag and numbers of the carburetors. No answer yet. Let me know if he answers others questions. He has a '65 Skylark convertible for sale also. Says it was bought 4 years ago for $18,500.
Dan
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Definitely be a gorgeous car done, But being nom you would be buried in it..
That's how i talk myself out of it :icon_biggrin:
DL
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Heard from the seller. Has posted a copy of the data tag now. But here is a picture of it. Lots of options.
Dan
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Look's like 03D or C . not sure what plant that is from. Looks pretty loaded up.
DL
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Seller has posted more pictures of the body. Needs drivers' door, hood and trunk lid amongst other things.
Trim tag shows Midnight blue with white interior, tinted windows, 4 speed, consolette, radio, belt reveal moldings, remote O/S mirror, retracting deluxe seat belts and more. Definitely a loaded car.
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Hi,
What does the star on the Cowl Tag signify as I have a few cars with that?
Regards,
Jim
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We've never really been able to figure that magical star out. :dontknow:
Chris
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Know someone in Ct. with a '65 GS conv. 4spd. for sale. If I remember correctly a light blue, white interior. Not original engine, gone long ago. Nice car, nice condition, runs exceptional. Asking 16K.
Tom T.
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Tom, I could be interested in hearing more about that one. Do you have info or a number to reach the guy on?
Jan
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Anyone here the high bidder on the eBay car?
Mark
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I know that Paul has owned this car for quite a few years now. I am going to Mass. Sat. & Sunday. Will get the info on Mon. then post here. I Know he lives in the Danbury, Ct. area.
Tom T.
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Talked with the seller of the eBay 4 speed GS today. Very nice guy. He feels the car is better than what it looks like in the pictures and is repairable without replacing major portions of the metal. The rear axle was changed out years ago but he knows someone with several original posi rear ends for 65 Skylarks. No news on the original engine but again stated that he has a lead on it in Colorado Springs.
The reserve was $10,000. He mentioned that he would sell it for $8,500. Have to act soon as he is headed overseas for business in June. Car is located in Franktown, CO just south of Denver.
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8,500?-Non numbers motor and rear end.Remember a posi from a Skylark is not the same as one from a GS.My opinion on a car like this needing a total resto and never going to be a numbers car-5,000 and you'll probley still be under water when done. Tom
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That's not cheap. my 4 spd convert was in worse shape (more rust), but it had the matching motor and I bought it on ebay for 3100. I figured the reserve with the rebuilt 425 and the dual quads would have been about 5k on this colorado car. Mark and i looked at a totally matching 3spd convert with protect o plate for $6000. Probably still sitting there.
Rob
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Agree... $5k is a stretch.
The premium for the vert and 4 speed is offset by the amount of work the car needs.
But in the end, a difference of a few thou in the purchase price is pretty insignificant after $20-30k + in restoration costs are added.
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Are you guys serious ? $5,000 is top money for this ? Maybe that's why I lose money on all my cars. :laughing7:
First off I made a mistake in saying he knew where a 'Skylark' posi was. I should have said GS.
The seller said the 425 in the car was just rebuilt. Balanced and blue printed even. Dual quads. Aluminum valve covers. Chrome air cleaner. Exhaust manifolds not headers. Starts and runs great. Transmission was rebuilt. Has GS on the side of it. Prior owner had a transmission rebuild shop. What's that all worth ?
Frame is solid as all get out. Floors are solid. Trunk has a couple of holes that were drilled in it. Yes it needs a hood and front bumper. That wheel opening will need work too. Seller claims the driver door shuts great. Means it can be fixed not replaced.
Everything is there. No need for a spare car to rebuild this.
Walt is right that it could take $20-30 K to redo it if you are paying someone else like I am.
Hell, this is worth $8,500 in parts alone.
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Dan, I don't think you could part that car for anywhere near 8,500.Sad to say but being the owner of two 65 GS's I watch the parts being bought and sold and lets face it, the 65 stuff just doesn't have a big following.Just look at the number of members here on the board,not a lot and fewer active ones.Don't get me wrong as I love both of my 65's and if I had to start seling they would be the last to go but you have to be realistic here. Think with your wallet, after you sell the 425 dual quad motor your down to a very limited market place to part the rest.Just my opinion but that's why I wouldn't give more that 5,000 and that's being generous. Tom
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The info for the '65 GS 4spd. conv. is pcialone@comcast.net. The ball is now up to everyone who may be interested in a very nice '65 GS conv. Paul is a GREAT guy & honest. He will give a truthful explanation & it can be taken to the bank. This car has no rust or repairs that I know of. The people in the Ct. area who know this car besides myself are Carl Rylick, Bob Christo & Bob Quigg. In fact Bob Quigg has done some work to the car also. I don't think for the asking $$$ that anyone can go wrong.
You can buy it now & enjoy it for the summer & pick at it over the coming winter.
Tom T.
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Paul emailed me to say that his 4-speed convertible was just sold to a friend of his.
John