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Title: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: moteaux on March 10, 2018, 09:44:15 PM

Hello 65 GS,

I am a 65 GS owner again and new to this forum. I sold my first 65GS in 1996 and have been wanting another one ever since.  I am at peace again.  Thank you to my new friend, Vinnie on this forum, for his advice during the research phase of this buying process.

I tried multiple times to upload pictures to this post, but was unsuccessful.  So here is a brief summary: I picked up the white 65GS posted on this forum by 1965 GS. It has 2x4’s, and the frame and body are in great shape.  The car came with the 1965 owners manual, matching protector-o-plate, warranty book, and 65 accessories book. The only option the car had from the factory, according to the ID Tag and matching proctect-o-plate, was the GS option (S).

This forum was absolutely invaluable during the buying process.  Thank you to all for contributing to this forum and providing me with the information and confidence to own a 65GS again.

Moteaux

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: WkillGS on March 10, 2018, 10:04:31 PM

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forum!
The car you purchased was located near me. I met the owner a few months ago but he didn't have the GS with him. I should have some pics tho.
Good to have you on board!

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: dsags on March 10, 2018, 10:08:08 PM

Add another congrats on the purchase. Glad you joined us. Please share some pictures and always feel free to ask questions.

Dan

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: GS66 on March 10, 2018, 10:34:39 PM

Congratulations and welcome from MN!

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: cwmcobra on March 11, 2018, 06:30:38 AM

Welcome from Michigan!  You've bought a really nice looking car.  Enjoy and ask questions at any time.  We'll all enjoy your pictures when you solve the uploading issue. 

 :cheers2:

Chuck

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: Rollaround on March 11, 2018, 08:27:14 AM

Congratulations on finding one you're happy with.  Welcome to the site from NW Ohio, now we have Vinnie and Moteaux with almost matching white 2x4 GSs.

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: vinnie on March 11, 2018, 09:25:37 AM

Another welcome from Northwest Ohio. Glad to be able to talk to you and answer some questions you had prior to the purchase. Kevin is correct, matching cars except yours has got air. Looking forward to parking them side by side somewhere's down the road.

Title: Welcome! (Re: Hello from Central Virginia)
Post by: elagache on March 11, 2018, 09:32:41 AM

Dear Moteaux, Walt, Dan, Jim, Chuck, Kevin, Glenn, and 65GS.com welcome wagon, . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/welcomewagon.gif)

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

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: 35chevcoupe on March 11, 2018, 10:19:44 AM

Moteaux ,   Another welcome from Mn. .   Very nice looking car indeed .  I have been in Virginia a few times and its beautiful there .

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: mdkd on March 11, 2018, 11:53:35 AM

Moreaux

Another welcome from Minnesota.

I also have a white 65GS and mine has a white interior.

It serves me very well.

Milton

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: option B9 on March 11, 2018, 07:38:24 PM

         Welcome from New York City, great looking GS  :thumbsup:. I also have a White 65 GS with Red interior. please post more photos...

         Tony

               

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: Brian on March 12, 2018, 10:27:47 AM

Welcome to the Forum!  Glad to hear there is someone else with a 65 close to my neck of the woods!  I grew up in Roanoke and my family all still lives in the Bedford area.  Where in Central VA are you located?

Title: How did you try to upload pictures? (Re: Hello from Central Virginia)
Post by: elagache on March 12, 2018, 10:52:19 AM

Dear Moteaux and mid-60s Buick owners who are frequently frustrated by computer technology,

Quote from: moteaux on March 10, 2018, 09:44:15 PM

I tried multiple times to upload pictures to this post, but was unsuccessful. 
. . . .

Sorry to hear about your troubles uploading pictures.  Are these pictures taken with a camera or a smart phone? 

If you have a PC, you might try following the instructions on these two threads:

http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3883.0 (http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3883.0)

http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3884.0 (http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3884.0)

The most common problem with uploading pictures to 65GS.com is that they are too large and need to be scaled to something that can be more easily displayed.

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: moteaux on March 12, 2018, 08:23:17 PM

Thank you, Edouard.  Reducing the size of the pictures did the trick.

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: moteaux on March 12, 2018, 08:26:52 PM

I was more than happy to find these originals in the glove box.

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: cwmcobra on March 12, 2018, 08:31:58 PM

That is a very nice car!  Enjoy!

Are you planning any changes or upgrades?

 :cheers2:

Chuck

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: moteaux on March 12, 2018, 08:43:21 PM

Suspension work is first on the list.

Title: So how do ya' buy? .. . . (Re: Hello from Central Virginia)
Post by: elagache on March 12, 2018, 09:50:34 PM

Dear Moteaux, Chuck, and mid-60s Buick caregivers, . . .

Quote from: moteaux on March 12, 2018, 08:23:17 PM

Thank you, Edouard.  Reducing the size of the pictures did the trick.

You are welcome!  :hello2:

Quote from: moteaux on March 12, 2018, 08:26:52 PM

I was more than happy to find these originals in the glove box.

Quote from: cwmcobra on March 12, 2018, 08:31:58 PM

Are you planning any changes or upgrades?

(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink_smile_triangle.gif) . . .  Never mind that!  I see that you have in the glove compartment the 1965 Buick engineered accessories catalog.  I also have one of these catalogs.  So have you figured out how we can order some of these items?!??  It appears that Buick isn't stocking these items anymore . . . . . I really don't understand why - I still have the car! . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/Laughing_LOL.gif)

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

Title: Re: Hello from Central Virginia
Post by: GS66 on March 12, 2018, 10:08:47 PM

Nice! Dual quads and air are a nice plus too! Enjoy!