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Other Buicks and Years => Station Wagons => Topic started by: Loren At 65GS on November 21, 2020, 12:47:36 PM
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I've always had a spot in my heart for Buick wagons, especially the '65 Sport Wagon. After years of looking at them, I finally found one with the
help of Dan A and pulled the trigger this morning. Now the wait begins for it's delivery.
Looking forward to a new addition to the stable,
Loren
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And what a stable it is. Congratulations Loren!
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Chuck
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Congratulations Loren.... Do I have a picture of this wagon, maybe a yellow one?
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Dear Loren, Chuck, Kevin, and mid-60s Buick "longroof" fans,
I've always had a spot in my heart for Buick wagons, especially the '65 Sport Wagon. After years of looking at them, I finally found one with the
help of Dan A and pulled the trigger this morning. Now the wait begins for it's delivery.
Looking forward to a new addition to the stable,
Congratulations!! Loren(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/congratulations.jpg)
Definitely looking forward to pictures when your new baby arrives! (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/kodak.gif)
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Congratulations Loren! (im)patiently awaiting pictures!
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Congratulations on the new addition to your Buick family !! :occasion14:
Tony :thumbsup:
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Best I can do right now, here's a picture from the Craigslist post. It's not a show piece......., yet. lol
Getting a bit excited ,
Loren
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Nice! Was the Dodge van part of the deal?? :headbang:
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Chuck
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Nice! Was the Dodge van part of the deal?? :headbang:
:cheers2:
Chuck
Lucky for me , that one wasn't for sale. lol
Loren
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Congratulations! What’s the plan stock? patina rod? Gs phantom wagon!?
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Congratulations...Have fun.
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Nice car,and very difficult to find in original condition. These are harder to find than the two doors these days and won't be getting any easier to find parts for. It looks like all the hard to find pieces are clean.
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Nice car,and very difficult to find in original condition. These are harder to find than the two doors these days and won't be getting any easier to find parts for. It looks like all the hard to find pieces are clean.
Seems to be really solid and all the hard parts , for the most part, are there. The passenger side long vista glass is cracked and previous owner put a lock in the gas door. So I'll need to find a couple of things. Oh, and it really needs the interior restored. Anyone know a good upholstery person ? lol
It runs and drives, new brakes , fuel pump , water pump, oil change and a tune up, according to the person I am buying it from. It has PS, PB, factory AC, PW , tilt column, power tailgate window, roof rack and the third seat. I think it was bumped in the front at sometime in it's life because the hood doesn't have the hole for a hood ornament. Also the rear bumper is dinged up a bit.
Loren
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Congratulations! What’s the plan stock? patina rod? Gs phantom wagon!?
Well..., not sure about the paint yet. But, I do have plans for the drive train. Ya see ..., I have this '96 Roadmaster wagon with only 80 some thousand miles on it. The old lady that had it, apparently had a hard time telling where the passenger side was. So it will make a good donor.
As for the exterior trim. I'm thinking I will keep it stock. Wheels ? , I've got some nice 15 inch Buick rally wheels and I recently bought a set of NOS center caps that are correct for a Sport wagon. Or maybe take those center caps and add them to a set of American Racing wheels. I've already designed an adaptor piece to do that. The possibilities are almost endless. I like what Dan did for suspension to the front of his '65 GS hardtop. It really drives nice compared to original. Definitely will put disc brakes on the front.
Does this sound like a fun build or what ? Going to need to sell more parts, I think. lol
Loren
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Some more pictures.
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Nice Loren , A stage II 455 would make that thing one heck of nice a sleeper .
good luck with it . i'll be watching the progress .
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Loren
Wow
Looks like a lot of fun
Is that an OEM purse hook on the glove box?
I have never seen that interpretation of a gauge panel before.
I have always had a soft spot for these wagons.
Congratulations
Milton
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Loren
Wow
Looks like a lot of fun
Is that an OEM purse hook on the glove box?
I have never seen that interpretation of a gauge panel before.
I have always had a soft spot for these wagons.
Congratulations
Milton
Hi Milton,
Should be a lot of fun for sure. I'm stepping ot of my norm of restoration with this. That gauge panel does look to be interesting, doesn't it. Once I have the wagon here, I will be able to determine more.
It certainly does look like an OEM purse hook, I've had a few over the years and it looks like I'll have another. lol
Still need to get those NOS spinners to you,
Loren
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Very cool Loren! Even has a purse hook accessory.
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Looks like a good Power Tour car!
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Looking forward to seeing what happens when you "step out of your norm of restoration"! :thumbsup: Congrats!
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Looking forward to seeing what happens when you "step out of your norm of restoration"! :thumbsup: Congrats!
Just my opinion that doing a restoration has been an easier task for me. I've restored a few cars to factory original and helped others do the same. With this , I'm stepping out of my comfort zone. Previously I've only gone as far as putting a 455 / th400 into a '65 Skylark. I didn't find that much of a challenge. But this looks a bit more challenging in regards to the electronics involved and the engine mounting.
Thanks guys ,
Loren
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Dear Loren, John, Milton, Don, Jim, Sean, and mid-60s Buick "longroof" fans,
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Well..., not sure about the paint yet. But, I do have plans for the drive train. Ya see ..., I have this '96 Roadmaster wagon with only 80 some thousand miles on it. The old lady that had it, apparently had a hard time telling where the passenger side was. So it will make a good donor.
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Interesting! So the idea is to splice the drivetrain from the 1996 Buick Roadmaster? Here is a link to some of the specs on that drivetrain:
https://www.drivingline.com/articles/sleeper-wagon-the-1994-1996-buick-roadmaster-estate/ (https://www.drivingline.com/articles/sleeper-wagon-the-1994-1996-buick-roadmaster-estate/)
I didn't know that the Buick Roadmaster used the same 5.7L LT1 V8 engine as the Corvette! You can't go wrong with that! It is matched with a four-speed 4L60 automatic transmission. That should give you a very modern and comfortable drive!
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I have never seen that interpretation of a gauge panel before.
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Agreed, that is very different. I'll definitely be interested once Loren gets the car home. Definitely lots of opportunities to get the creative juices flowing!
I'll definitely be following this build as well! Best of luck Loren!! :thumbsup:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Thanks Edouard,
I think it will be fun to do something other than a restoration. I had originally planned to put the driveline from the Roadmaster into a '65 Skylark two door sedan that I have , but really , really wanted a Sport Wagon for that. Now I have found one , let the good times roll. lol
It does have the 5.7 and 4L60E , but it Is not the Corvette engine. There are some differences between the engines used in the Corvette and the engines used in the other models. One would think it was merely a PCM programing difference, but there is something different because you can't simply flash the PCM and reprogram it with the Corvette specs. A good friend that used to be a GM tech , tried that on his Caprice with the LT1. It didn't work and as I recall, he got an error message along with the car wouldn't run at all. He had told me the specifics , but the old memory banks aren't recalling them. I just remember that he had to flash the PCM again, re-enter the program for the Caprice, before it would run.
I think this will make a fantastic road car with more then enough power and really good mileage to boot. lol
Loren
Remember this combo ?
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That combo will be yours soon, Loren. You need to stage a similar picture. Might have to wait for spring though.... :dontknow:
Oh, and someone needs to update their forum signature...
:cheers2:
Chuck
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That combo will be yours soon, Loren. You need to stage a similar picture. Might have to wait for spring though.... :dontknow:
Oh, and someone needs to update their forum signature...
:cheers2:
Chuck
I had the same flash thought , I think the wagon is the same color too. It will have to wait till spring, as we will be on our way to sunny Florida right after Christmas.
I'll look into that forum signature update. lol
Loren
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Sweet wagon Loren!!
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Loren , that Roadmaster engine/trans combo is the same thing I have but its going into a 55 Belair wagon . I kept the wiring harness and everything before i scrapped the car . I Believe to make these turn over and start you even need to measure the resistance of the little chip in the key from the roadmaster . You won't need the ignition lock cylinder you can simply wire in a small resistor in the harness some where to trick the PCM .
You are correct though , the 96 is kind of an odd ball as the Pcm can't be reflashed .
Lots cool stuff on these engines though , cam driven water pump , reverse flow cooling and pretty easy to pull some extra horsepower out of them .
Gonna be fun to watch for sure .
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Thanks for the tip John. I hadn't thought about the key chip needing to be compensated for.
I have some experience with this setup as it is also in my '94 Roadmaster wagon. I've had to do some repairs and maintenance to the '94 right after I got it.
Looking forward to the journey with the '65 Sporty.
Loren
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Sweet wagon Loren!!
Thanks Dan
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Loren!
Congratulations! Welcome to the fold!
I vote for '65 Buick Maroon. That'd be especially handsome with the interior.
Looks like it has three-point belts in the front!
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Loren!
Congratulations! Welcome to the fold!
I vote for '65 Buick Maroon. That'd be especially handsome with the interior.
Looks like it has three-point belts in the front!
Thanks Steven, Haven't decided about color yet. Not in a great hurry to do paint. The drive line change will be first thing to get figured out and done. Yes,it does look like previous owner installed 3 point seat belts to the front.
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Dear Loren, Chuck, Dan, Steven, and mid-60s Buick "longroof" fans,
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It does have the 5.7 and 4L60E , but it Is not the Corvette engine. There are some differences between the engines used in the Corvette and the engines used in the other models.
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I think this will make a fantastic road car with more then enough power and really good mileage to boot. lol
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Remember this combo ?
If towing is in the back of your mind, then you want the Roadmaster version of LT1! What is the base weight of your 26 foot Airstream? Indeed if back in the day, Airstream of advertising a Sportswagon pulling a 26, you certainly should be able to do it now. Since I haven't purchased a trailer yet, I was thinking I would stick to the 24 foot instead which is a bit lighter. In 1965, Buick claimed that the Sportwagon was limited to a 5000 pound trailer load. Of course that was with the original drivetrain, but the car is only about 4000 pounds. Towing a trailer much heavier than the car does raise some complications. Fortunately, today you can provide the trailer with much better brakes and modern brake controllers. Actually towing one of these 2-axle Airstreams in the 1960s must having taken a lot of driving skill!
Best of luck Loren on this very grand project! :icon_thumright:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Dear Loren, Chuck, Dan, Steven, and mid-60s Buick "longroof" fans,
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It does have the 5.7 and 4L60E , but it Is not the Corvette engine. There are some differences between the engines used in the Corvette and the engines used in the other models.
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I think this will make a fantastic road car with more then enough power and really good mileage to boot. lol
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Remember this combo ?
If towing is in the back of your mind, then you want the Roadmaster version of LT1! What is the base weight of your 26 foot Airstream? Indeed if back in the day, Airstream of advertising a Sportswagon pulling a 26, you certainly should be able to do it now. Since I haven't purchased a trailer yet, I was thinking I would stick to the 24 foot instead which is a bit lighter. In 1965, Buick claimed that the Sportwagon was limited to a 5000 pound trailer load. Of course that was with the original drivetrain, but the car is only about 4000 pounds. Towing a trailer much heavier than the car does raise some complications. Fortunately, today you can provide the trailer with much better brakes and modern brake controllers. Actually towing one of these 2-axle Airstreams in the 1960s must having taken a lot of driving skill!
Best of luck Loren on this very grand project! :icon_thumright:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
Our '69 Airstream Overlander International comes in at 4525 pounds dry. It would be interesting to see how well the Sport wagon could handle it. With the planned driveline upgrade, there should definitely should be enough power. I also will be adding disc brakes to the front.
Back in the day, Buick only made a hitch that mounted to the frame cross member in the rear and the bumper. I think that would be a little on the light side to be safe.
Loren
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Dear Loren and mid-60s Buick caregivers with an itch for road trips,
Our '69 Airstream Overlander International comes in at 4525 pounds dry. It would be interesting to see how well the Sport wagon could handle it. With the planned driveline upgrade, there should definitely should be enough power. I also will be adding disc brakes to the front.
Agreed, the Roadmaster power train should be more than up to the task of pulling the 1969 Overlander. Making sure there is enough stopping power is indeed something to plan on as the project unfolds.
Back in the day, Buick only made a hitch that mounted to the frame cross member in the rear and the bumper. I think that would be a little on the light side to be safe.
Biquette has a custom class-4 hitch receiver that was custom fabricated at the same time as she got her dual exhaust. The follow who did it knew I was planning to haul a vintage Airstream, but even so, I think I will look at that work once more before attempting to haul anything that heavy!
Plenty of time to resolve these issues!
Thanks for sharing Loren! :hello2:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Dear Loren and mid-60s Buick caregivers with an itch for road trips,
Biquette has a custom class-4 hitch receiver that was custom fabricated at the same time as she got her dual exhaust. The follow who did it knew I was planning to haul a vintage Airstream, but even so, I think I will look at that work once more before attempting to haul anything that heavy!
Plenty of time to resolve these issues!
Thanks for sharing Loren! :hello2:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
Edouard,
Do you happen to have a picture of that custom hitch?
Loren
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Dear Loren and mid-60s Buick caregivers with an itch for road trips,
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Do you happen to have a picture of that custom hitch? . . .
As a matter of fact, yes I did take pictures while Biquette was still on the rack just after the installation. Here is what was done:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Biquette/Drive-Train-makeover/Biquettes-dual-exhaust-system/i-LrgSM37/0/35f5b57c/L/IMG_3112-L.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Biquette/Drive-Train-makeover/Biquettes-dual-exhaust-system/i-LrgSM37/A)
Here is the view from the other side:
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Biquette/Drive-Train-makeover/Biquettes-dual-exhaust-system/i-n7pffbk/0/356f6992/L/IMG_3113-L.jpg) (https://canebas.smugmug.com/Biquette/Drive-Train-makeover/Biquettes-dual-exhaust-system/i-n7pffbk/A)
You can click on the images to get higher-resolution pictures.
So let me turn the tables on you! What do you think? Is this beefy enough to handle a twin-axle Airstream?
One curious mind would very much like to know! :idea1:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Edouard,
It looks like it will handle the task quite well. I like it. Many thanks for the pictures.
Is that the stock fuel tank ?
Loren
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Dear Loren and mid-60s Buick "longroof" fans, . . .
It looks like it will handle the task quite well. I like it. Many thanks for the pictures.
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Thanks for sharing your opinion! That's good to know!
Is that the stock fuel tank ? . . .
Well, it is supposed to occupy the same space, but no it is a reproduction tank from Spectra Premium for the 1964-67 El Camino:
https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/products/GM37EFI (https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/products/GM37EFI)
This is the reproduction tank with the EFI fuel pump. It can be made to work with the Sportswagon. The filler neck needs to be adjusted somehow. Someone managed to pull it off on V-8 Buick but I've long forgotten what the trick was. I've had no problems with this tank. They seem to have come up with a reasonable baffle system so the fuel remains to cool off the pump.
I would expect you might be in the market for a gas tank like this given the drivetrain you have in mind!
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
P.S. The only issue I've had with this tank was as a result of the car sitting without an engine for over a year. Shortly after being idled, I siphoned out as much gas as I could. When the engine came back, the fuel pump failed almost immediately and the fuel sending unit hasn't worked properly ever since. However, I assume both problems where caused by leaving the tank with whatever little gas was left for such a long period of time.
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That's kind of what I've been finding. Although, I'm going to see if the tank that is under the RMW will fit. If it does, that would be a really simple solution since it is already correct for the fuel requirements of the LT1.
Loren
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Dear Loren and mid-60s Buick "longroof" fans,
. . . . Although, I'm going to see if the tank that is under the RMW will fit. If it does, that would be a really simple solution since it is already correct for the fuel requirements of the LT1.
Certainly if you could reuse the Roadmaster tank that would be the most economical and best match for the engine. What is the capacity of that tank? I'm starting to worry a bit about having enough fuel to comfortably go between gas stations when towing. With a heavy load, even the most thifty engine won't get very good gas mileage. These days I'm hoping you can find gas stations more easily, but I would expect that stations are continuing to close. It isn't much fun to have to drive from gas station to gas station, so I'm definitely itching to improve the range of my trusty wagon as much as is practical.
Please to let us know when your new baby finally arrives!
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Loren,
if you don't know you can put newer wagon (early 70's) 11" brakes in the rear. For '96 there was a design change/modification where a resister for the ignition doesn't work, only for '95 & older, BUT there is a way to rid the system of the anti-theft & still make the vehicle start & run.
Tom T.
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Tom,
Now I did not know that the later wagon brakes were something that would interchange. Nice! I will have to look into that. I was aware of the resister issue. If I understand the article I read regarding that, a resister of the correct value can be installed in the ignition circuit to make it work.
One of the great things here is the wealth of knowledge.
First things first though. Still need to get the Sporty home to me.
Loren
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Christmas arrived a little early today . The '65 Sport Wagon arrived about 2:00 this afternoon.
It didn't like the cold weather we are having here. It took a bit of coaching to get it started and off the transport. lol
Loren
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Looks great Loren, I'm sure you had a BIG smile when you drove it on to your property !! Congratulations on the new addition to your Buick family ...
Tony :thumbsup:
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Very nice Christmas present Loren. Be sure to tuck it in well for the winter...
Congrats!
Chuck
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The fact that it started at all is a victory! Most of the stuff that I drag home could never be started & driven off a car hauler! :laughing7:
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Congrats Loren! I know which car I would want off that trailer for sure......yours!
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Dear Loren, Tony, Chuck, Sean, Jim, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,
Christmas arrived a little early today . The '65 Sport Wagon arrived about 2:00 this afternoon.
It didn't like the cold weather we are having here. It took a bit of coaching to get it started and off the transport. lol
Congratulations! :sunny:
Congrats Loren! I know which car I would want off that trailer for sure......yours!
Perhaps that was part of the problem getting your wagon started. With an immature, upstart SUV as a companion-mate for the journey, that's enough to make any respectable 55 year old station wagon a little sore! . . . . :laughing7:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Dear Loren, Tony, Chuck, Sean, Jim, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,
Perhaps that was part of the problem getting your wagon started. With an immature, upstart SUV as a companion-mate for the journey, that's enough to make any respectable 55 year old station wagon a little sore! . . . . :laughing7:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
Certainly not an impossibility . lol More close to the issue, was a young person trying to start a car with a manual choke . Oh well, all's well , that ends well. Hopefully today, I will feel up to taking a closer look at my new arrival.
Loren
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Weather is a bit better today and I'm feeling better also. Went out and started to give Sporty a closer look. Wow, the tires are nothing more than rollers and that may be giving them more credit then they deserve. :dontknow:
There's been some really creative wiring both under the dash and under the hood. That won't be a great hassle for me and kind of expected as much. Got to remember that this is a 55 year old vehicle that someone was just trying to keep going. Interesting paint damage to the roof exterior precisely over the interior dome light. Something must have gotten a little warm, I suspect. A quick inspection of the exterior looks very good overall. There is some damage to the right rear quarter. Obviously not repaired professionally. I've fixed worse. Ran a refrigerator magnet over the body and that repair is the only place that seems to have body filler. Sweet! So, it's looking like the lower rear quarters won't need metal work.
The hood was replaced at some time , the ornament and letters were not put back on. In fact, there are no holes for either, but I found both the hood ornament and the "BUICK" letters in the glove box. Hood ornament is ok condition , but the letters are really nice .
From the cowl tag, Sporty was originally Shell Beige with Saddle interior. The Saddle interior color is fine. But the Shell Beige ?, not my favorite.
So far I see I'll have to find all the plastic trim for around the headliner and a headliner, not much left of it from the California heat. No surprise, really. Will need the right side vista glass, cracked, and the driver side front vista has a little delamination starting. The right tail light lens is cracked and the reverse lights are both totally broken. I have a line on a rear bumper already, so hopefully that is covered. The front bumper has been bump tested pretty well, but I have a nice one in the shop attic to take it's place.
I also confirmed another couple of options. Sporty has a power bench seat [ it works too ] and the wide reveal trim on the doors. This was one loaded wagon in it's day !
Loren
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Congratulations on your new project. :occasion14:
It looks like a new hose...clamp for sure :hello2:
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Sounds like the car is a solid starting point! Can?t wait to see you driving it when completed!
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Congratulations on your new project. :occasion14:
It looks like a new hose...clamp for sure :hello2:
Thanks !
The person I bought it from, had replaced the upper and lower radiator hoses, water pump, alternator and wheel cylinders from what I see.
The charging system isn't working , but that's not a concern for now. I'm sure the wiring needs LOTS of attention.
Loren
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Sounds like the car is a solid starting point! Can?t wait to see you driving it when completed!
It does seem very solid, Jim. Also should thank you for the referral to Uber Haul Transport. Christina did good getting a carrier for me.
Loren
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Glad it worked out. She is overall very reliable and works to get you the best deal.
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Dear Loren, Jim, Jim, and mid-60s Buick "longroof" fans.
Indeed, thus far you seem to be doing better than par for the course. Congrats!
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Got to remember that this is a 55 year old vehicle that someone was just trying to keep going.
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I would assume there are very few such vehicles left. You comments reminded me of some of the struggles to keep my trusty wagon on the road. Still, I had the means to take much better car of Biquette than most cars this age receive. It is a good thing that you found this car - it must be one of the last!
By all means keep us posted as you proceed!
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Today I found treasure!
I wasn't able to get the rear window down and open the tail gate, so I climbed into the back by folding the rear passenger seat . I was able to open the cover for the storage compartment and came across some new mechanical and suspension pieces. Along with those items were a pair of lenses for the reverse lamps. They are not new, but are in really nice condition. YEAH ! I haven't determined the condition of the housings yet. I think that is going to require removing the rear bumper. Not ready to do that just now.
Loren
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As you contemplate colors Loren, here's a shot from 1966 of my parents' original Verde Green car.
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Dear Steve and mid-60s Buick owners who stroll down memory lane,
As you contemplate colors Loren, here's a shot from 1966 of my parents' original Verde Green car.
Thanks for sharing! I especially enjoy photos taken when these cars were simply daily drivers.
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Colors, there are so many to choose from. I was originally leaning towards the Bamboo Cream that it had been repainted to. The roof definitely needs paint as there is paint missing. After looking through a lot of Sport Wagons on the internet, I'm taking a liking to doing a two tone color combination. Jury's still out on this one though, but not this for sure. :dontknow:
Loren
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One of my friends painted his yellow. This picture is from one year on the Power Tour. It is LS powered with a 6 speed.
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Here's a dark blue one I owned briefly before the red one. It's a similar effect to the Verde:
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Colors, there are so many to choose from. I was originally leaning towards the Bamboo Cream that it had been repainted to. The roof definitely needs paint as there is paint missing. After looking through a lot of Sport Wagons on the internet, I'm taking a liking to doing a two tone color combination. Jury's still out on this one though, but not this for sure. :dontknow:
Loren
Loren , If you paint your wagon like that YOUR OUT OF THE CLUB !!!!! :laughing7:
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Steve
I now have a lot deeper understanding of why your little red wagon is so near and dear to your heart.
I must have missed your post on how your parents Verde Green wagon became Dark Blue so early in its life.
The hubcaps look great and familiar here but I hadn’t seen them on an A body wagon before.
Thanks for sharing and expanding 65GS.COM knowledge on these wagons.
Milton
MDKD
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As you contemplate colors Loren, here's a shot from 1966 of my parents' original Verde Green car.
Probably just my PC's inability to get colors right, but that looks more midnight blue than verde green for how the picture looks to me.
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It's an old Kodachrome slide, run through an Epson scanner. Color prolly not quite right. Believe me, it was Verde! i
It was very dark though, seemingly darker than the Verde you see on restored cars lately.
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Loren , If you paint your wagon like that YOUR OUT OF THE CLUB !!!!! :laughing7:
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Well John, it does grab your attention at least. LOL I think we all need a laugh after 2020.
Loren
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So, an update of sorts.
Still here in sunny Florida, but will be headed back to Nebraska in a couple of days. I came up with a few of the parts I was searching for while hiding from the cold and snow. Also bought a '64 Sportwagon parts car. very rusty Colorado wagon, but it has just about all the items I am searching for plus a limited slip rear end. :hello2: Leaves me still needing the rear interior light lens .
Once back home in Nebraska , road trip to pick up my parts car.
Loren
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Have a safe trip Loren!
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Safe travels to you and Roxy!
Chuck
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Thanks guys
Loren
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So buckets and console conversion!? I wouldn’t mind a wagon myself! I do even like the special deluxe non raised roof!
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So buckets and console conversion!? I wouldn’t mind a wagon myself! I do even like the special deluxe non raised roof!
If the wagon didn't have a power bench seat, I would consider doing power bucket seats as an update. Heck, I have a complete leather interior in the '96 Roadmaster wagon.
The Sportwagon is an extremely loaded vehicle having power windows, power bench seat , power rear window, A/C , PS,PB and tilt column. The only thing I think that it wasn't ordered with is a limited slip rear end.
You probably wonder why I want to change the drive train and maybe I shouldn't , but I think an update to the '96 drive train from the RMW would be an interesting combination. Plus easier to obtain drive train parts when on the road.
The '64 Sportwagon parts vehicle has the parts I need , like rear bumper, passenger side long vista window, left tail light lens and a bunch of interior pieces that I can use that are missing or in need of replacement. On top of that it has a limited slip rear end. Bonus!
Loren
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Wishing you and Roxy a safe and uneventful trip back to Nebraska!
Looking forward to you resuming work on your wagon! :thumbsup:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Thanks Edouard.
Loren
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Hi All,
Got back to Nebraska less than three weeks ago, been to Minnesota for a family matter and now in Colorado for a couple of days to pick up a’64 Sport wagon parts car. Oh fun! Hopefully get it loaded tomorrow morning and back on the road, home to Nebraska.
Loren
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Loren, does this parts car from Nebraska provide you with all the parts you still need from that previous list you sent to this community?
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Have a safe and productive trip Loren!
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The parts car is in Colorado.
From the pictures the current owner sent me, I think it will. The parts wagon has the right side vista glass and some other parts too. Harvest the parts I need and try to part out the rest. Sadly it has very rusty quarters. Luckily I don’t need any sheet metal.
Loren
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Have a safe and productive trip Loren!
Thanks Jim.
On the way through Kansas I passed a’65 GS hardtop. Looked like it may be for sale.
Loren
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Have a safe and productive trip Loren!
Thanks Jim.
On the way through Kansas I passed a’65 GS hardtop. Looked like it may be for sale.
Loren
Quick, turn around!!
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Yes, it was a quick turn around. It's not too often you see a '65 in the wild. lol
Loren
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Spent the day tearing the parts wagon apart. Saving parts that I need and will use for the '65. Hopefully someone else can use some '64 parts.
I have no idea how many miles are on it, but it starts right up and runs pretty well.
Loren
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I've found a new owner for the engine and tranny from the '64, along with a few other pieces that have new homes.
I have removed everything that I can before loading it on a trailer headed to the recycler. Once it is loaded, out come the rear end and tilt column. Sadly the rear bumper is a not as nice as the pictures made it look, so still searching for that and also a left tail light lens.
Loren
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Thanks Loren for the status report on your wagon caper.
Sorry that you are having problems getting the parts you want in the condition you find acceptable. These cars are over 55 years old and parts are indeed getting scarce!
Cheers, Edouard
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Thanks Loren for the status report on your wagon caper.
Sorry that you are having problems getting the parts you want in the condition you find acceptable. These cars are over 55 years old and parts are indeed getting scarce!
Cheers, Edouard
Wow does time fly. The '64 parts wagon is long gone now. The rear end is not the original and I don't know what it came from. So the jury is out on keeping it . Luckily for me , the only piece of vista glass not cracked on the parts wagon is the only piece I need for the '65. Salvaged a lot of interior parts from the '64 that I hadn't realized I needed.
It's tucked away for winter now.
Loren
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The good and bad!? Is it a ten or twelve bolt!? nine inche Ford!? Sometimes with parts cars you get surprised like a trunk full of trim or in one case dead critters ugh! All buttoned up for winter and ready to head out!?
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Dear Loren, Jon, and mid-60s Buick restorers,
Wow does time fly. . . . . . .
Yes indeed! It sure has been a busy year!
Luckily for me , the only piece of vista glass not cracked on the parts wagon is the only piece I need for the '65. Salvaged a lot of interior parts from the '64 that I hadn't realized I needed.
Sounds like the project is progressing as well as could be hoped for! Indeed time for it to hibernate for the winter and you'll be in good shape to continue in the spring! In the meantime you can ponder things like which rear end to use.
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14: