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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on August 28, 2021, 10:38:24 AM
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HEY MAN , we can't let this thing go to the crusher !
We gotta save it man.
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It’s an illness, John
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I think we've all been in 'rescue mode' at some point. Good on 'ya for saving her!
Now we just need pictures and full disclosure! :laughing7:
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Chuck
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John, have you been hanging out with Cheech and Chong? They must be new to Buicks.
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Loren , you couldn't have said it any better ! It's an illness and I have it pretty bad . ( along with many of the folks on this board ) LOL :laughing7:
Chuck , that rescue mode has had a tendency to get the best of me . Some people rescue pets , well I guess i rescue iron .
Kevin , first off just so I clear myself, I have NEVER smoked weed or will I . But i was watching one of cheech and chongs movies and seen a 65 skylark in it .
So I did go look at another 65GS that Mark Ascher tipped me off on and it was right up my alley . The last thing I really need is another project BUT it was one of those cars that is rare enough that I couldn't, say no .
I don't have many pictures yet as I have not picked it up yet , going to get it after labor day .
I really want to say a BIG THANKS to Mark A. for turning me onto this car .
So the details I have so far is its a 65GS convertible born in Astro blue with white top and interior and also ( the reason I couldn't say no ) is its another factory 3 speed car . Why I like the 3 speeds is beyond me but OH WELL .
This car is all apart and in pieces so it truly is a basket case . Theres a few hard to find parts missing but most of them are there .
I'll start a separate thread in the project and restorations thread after we drag her home with more photos .
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I see an elusive part of the clutch linkage, that's a really good thing. Hope you don't have to go searching for too many parts....
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Chuck
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chuck, was that the part Clay was looking for?
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Yeah Chuck all the clutch linkage was there along with the 3 speed trans , it does have an after market shifter on it so ill need to find one of those .
also missing the engine mount adapter plates .
other than that i won't know what else ill need til i get it home . Theres a huge pile of parts that go with it , totes and totes of parts that i never went thru completely .The GS frame is mint , its already been dipped and powder coated the correct black color .
Looks like most of the convert specific parts are there EXCEPT for the back seat , he is checking into that to see if he can round one up .
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One of 123 made also! You'll have to give us the details what plant ,build date! Hi! My name is John and I'm a addict! Hi I'm Jon and I'm also a addict! Lol It's a sickness I tell you !
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Congrats John! Get it done for a pic with my 66 Astro Blue with white top convertible!
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One of 123 made also! You'll have to give us the details what plant ,build date! Hi! My name is John and I'm a addict! Hi I'm Jon and I'm also a addict! Lol It's a sickness I tell you !
Hi Jon, when did you become addicted ? Ive been addicted as a young boy , it runs in my family .
I,m afraid I have no escaping my addiction but it does help to talk to others that share our problem .
Yes I was aware it was 1 of 123 built , that was actually the deciding factor for buying it . It just had everything going for it that i liked , the low build number the 3 speed and the color combo .
I googled the color combo on the WWW and found this photo . Really like the colors
Jim , that would make for a sweet photo , a 65 and a 66 next to each other .
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chuck, was that the part Clay was looking for?
That's the part I've been searching for along with Clay.
Loren
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It's a sickness but lots of fun. Glad to see another astro blue restored and a 3 speed! I have some measurements of the engine plates if you wanted to to go the route of having some made.
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Yep, that's the part that I know both Loren and Clay are looking for. Clay talked about fabricating one from the pictures and manual info that I sent him. If he's successful, maybe he could make a couple more?
Or, maybe you could make a couple using yours as a pattern John?
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Hi Don , I already have a set for my other car so I'm good as far as measurements .
Thank you though .
Loren , Chuck , I was just thinking also that if your not in a big hurry I think I could make a few sets of these rods that would look very close to originals . The clevis part was broken off on one of mine and i just welded it back on and then stuck it in my lathe and turned down the weld a little to make it look closer to the factory weld .
Let me know what you guys think . I can probably do them in the nest month .
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here's a photo of the rod i repaired .
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My Dad was a car guy had a 56 Chevy post 210 red and white! Always wanted a Crown Vick Ford! He never got the chance to own one! He had enough money to buy a new one or almost new and my grandfather wouldn't let him! So when I went to buy my 65 4 speed car he let me even though my Mom had said No! I still have this car 31 years later! We bought it together so even though it is a mess it's a important and big part of my history!? It is the car pictured in my avatar! But getting ahead of my self! I went to my first car show when I was 6-7 it was held at the national guard armory! I was fascinated how a mechanical thing with so many parts worked and functioned! The start of a life long addiction! Many years ago at the Jefferson WI swap I saw a twin to yours it was a white top and interior blue 3 speed convertible! Wonder where this one is!? I now own three of these beast one of each model and transmission! The Black convertible is the first 65 Skylark GS I ever saw over 35 years ago! I now own it! So yes I have a addiction! But I never would have met such great supportive life long friends without being into cars! There is no money or goods that can ever replace,surpass,or even come close to that!
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I will be talking with Clay today and will let him know about the clutch rod.
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This part looks very similar even though it's listed for a 40's Buick.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233556303268?hash=item36610a5da4:g:IcwAAOSwXepekgIW (https://www.ebay.com/itm/233556303268?hash=item36610a5da4:g:IcwAAOSwXepekgIW)
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Talked to Clay and based on the information Loren supplied to him, he was able to manufacture a replacement part for his project car. He will be forwarding pictures of the part to Loren after it is painted.
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Talked to Clay and based on the information Loren supplied to him, he was able to manufacture a replacement part for his project car. He will be forwarding pictures of the part to Loren after it is painted.
Sounds good .
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So the details I have so far is its a 65GS convertible born in Astro blue with white top and interior and also ( the reason I couldn't say no ) is its another factory 3 speed car . Why I like the 3 speeds is beyond me but OH WELL .
This car is all apart and in pieces so it truly is a basket case . Theres a few hard to find parts missing but most of them are there .
I'll start a separate thread in the project and restorations thread after we drag her home with more photos .
I know your "pain" - I was looking for a 3-speed when I found mine. It had no engine or trans (apparently had gone to a hot rod!)
so I was thinking of going with the 3-speed. Forces encouraged me to go 4-sp with the wide ratio gear set -what sold me is they had a
"high nickel content" variant so wth. I'm getting my 3-speed kicks from a 69 GS 350/3 sp.
An ex neighbor & son stopped by last weekend - the grandfather has a 65 3-speed coupe he bought new. Stories of racing and shenanigans but the son stands to inherit the car! Best thing is he is already a car guy, racing a Miata and has great interest in fixing grandpa's 65 Gran Sport.