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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bamfer on September 10, 2012, 04:46:49 PM

Title: Need your opinion
Post by: Bamfer on September 10, 2012, 04:46:49 PM

Well guys got more info on the 65 Lark I'm thinking about buying and would like your input. Front left fender has putty, enough it is cracking. and after closer inspection of the pictures the rear quarters body lines don't match the front quarters, so more putty. I have not seen this car yet, only pictures and videos. $7,500 I am including some pictures and the link to the video. Your ideas would be of great help !  Thanks much !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhKgdmm_Ams#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhKgdmm_Ams#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5la5clOrsw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5la5clOrsw#ws)

http://www.classiccar.com/buick/skylark/buick-skylark_5823/?back=buick%2Fskylark (http://www.classiccar.com/buick/skylark/buick-skylark_5823/?back=buick%2Fskylark)

Title: Re: Need your opinion
Post by: Loren At 65GS on September 10, 2012, 08:27:58 PM

 :crybaby2:
The closer pics show a lot of issues. Both quarters have what appears to be poor body work in the rear lower area. Drivers front has issues as you noted. It would need a very critical look before considering a purchase.
You can never be sure what lays under a repaint, until you get into some work. Obviously the interior has been redone. Steering wheel is junk, no real detailing under the hood.
For what it's worth,personally, I'd be carefull.
  Loren

Title: Re: Need your opinion
Post by: sjfd04 on September 10, 2012, 09:58:33 PM

I would keep looking, you will find something that is in better shape.  I found one on Graigslist in SF bay Area, looks good, check it out. 

Tom

Title: Re: Need your opinion
Post by: sjfd04 on September 10, 2012, 10:00:28 PM

I will try and send the link

Title: Re: Need your opinion
Post by: Bamfer on September 10, 2012, 10:25:47 PM

I was thinking the same things just needed to hear it though. Big disappointment. I got more pictures and enlarged them to 4-500 plus and a lot of detail really jumped out that wasn't there before. So I'm on the hunt again. At lest I didn't drive for 6 hours to find out.

Any one going to West Point, NE this weekend for the last fling till spring car show ?