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Title: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: Rick r on March 03, 2016, 08:25:22 PM

Hey all figured it's time to introduce myself and also to figure out how to get around in the forum.
Rick r from Indiana. A transplant from out west but been here for about 15 years and dont see a clear path back to Colorado anytime soon text  :drunken_smilie:
Been a mechanic most of my life but don't do much anymore. Bought my red skylark Dec 2014 and finally got it running well and looking decent. Just finished the interior, new trans, posi unit in the 12 Bolt olds rear, and new carb, radiator, and bits and pieces.
Glad to be a member here, and would appreciate it if anybody had leads on where to find the plastic bathtub retainers that hold the trim on the quarter panels. They seem as elusive as good taillight housings! :)
Thanks for reading

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: GS66 on March 03, 2016, 09:18:15 PM

Welcome Rick!

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: 35chevcoupe on March 03, 2016, 10:59:37 PM

Welcome Rick ,
by chance do you have a photo of the retainer your looking for ?   I have a quite a few nos and aftermarket clips from a couple body shops that closed down .

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: cwmcobra on March 04, 2016, 06:24:26 AM

Welcome Rick!  We'd love to see pictures of your Lark.   :thumbsup:

Chuck

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: Rollaround on March 04, 2016, 06:37:53 AM

Welcome Rick!

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: Loren At 65GS on March 04, 2016, 07:34:53 AM

Welcome Rick!

 I know which trim mounts you are asking about. They are hard to come by.

It's amazing that I haven't found any in my stash. Maybe there are some on the parts car I will be picking up next week.  :dontknow:

  Like Chuck said " Pictures? ".

  Again Welcome,
   Loren

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: 455pev on March 04, 2016, 09:58:24 AM

Welcome to the site from another Indiana resident.  :thumbsup:  I have some tail lights and some of the retainer you speak of.

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: cwmcobra on March 04, 2016, 10:09:06 AM

Next in line for the taillight housings if they are in really good condition.  Can you post some pictures, or do you prefer a PM?

Chuck

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: 455pev on March 04, 2016, 10:18:05 AM

I will get some pictures this weekend and post them.

Title: Welcome (Re: Another old guy but new to the forum)
Post by: elagache on March 04, 2016, 11:00:57 AM

Welcome Rick to 65GS.com! (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/welcome_smiley.gif)

Quote from: 455pev on March 04, 2016, 10:18:05 AM

I will get some pictures this weekend and post them.

Looking forward to those photos!

Welcome aboard!

Edouard

Title: Re: Another old guy but new to the forum
Post by: schlepcar on March 04, 2016, 09:26:21 PM

Welcome Rick,
I think I know which fasteners you are talking about,but I could not find too many. If no one can locate some decent ones I will post a pic of what you are looking for with dimensions to try to find replacements. Dan