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Title: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 11, 2024, 10:16:33 PM
Long time member, but I think first post, as I finally own a 65 a-body gran sport (have two 65 Rivs).  Just picked this up Saturday along with a 64 Wildcat and a bunch of 64/65 parts as a package deal.  Haven't had a chance to really go over it yet.  Just finished unloading the parts!. 
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: 35chevcoupe on August 12, 2024, 10:09:14 AM
Welcome !    Sweet ride , love the triple black .
Title: Congratulations! (Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport)
Post by: elagache on August 12, 2024, 01:09:01 PM
Dear cjp69, John, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Congratulations cjp69 on your acquisition!  It is wonderful that you found a ragtop and the car looks in great condition.

Enjoy!

Edouard
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: Clatter on August 12, 2024, 03:45:14 PM
Oh, my, that is lovely....
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 12, 2024, 05:01:54 PM
Thanks guys.  Car looks better in pics than in person, has been sitting for a few years.  Hopefully a few weekends and a liberal application of elbow grease will get it looking better.  Here is the trim tag, nicely optioned car!


Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cwmcobra on August 12, 2024, 07:20:43 PM
Nice find. Would love to see the Wildcat also!

Chuck
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 13, 2024, 09:52:08 AM
Thanks guys.  Car looks better in pics than in person, has been sitting for a few years.  Hopefully a few weekends and a liberal application of elbow grease will get it looking better.  Here is the trim tag, nicely optioned car!

Ok, will post some pics in the Big Buick Section. 
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: scottyshen on August 14, 2024, 07:10:15 PM
Gorgeous, congrats! Is it a 4 speed manual?
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 15, 2024, 08:44:54 AM
Car is an automatic. 
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: GS66 on August 15, 2024, 02:22:54 PM
Congrats! Surprised you didn?t have Christina haul it!😀😀
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 15, 2024, 02:54:29 PM


Jim, The cars were only about 2 hours away, so a buddy and I left the shop at 6 am and made two trips, and were done and the cars and an engine and trans unloaded 5.  Came back to the shop the next day to make space for everything and unload the rest of the parts. 
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: GS66 on August 15, 2024, 07:19:53 PM
I know, I was just kidding since so many of us have used her!
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 16, 2024, 08:22:37 AM
I know, I was just kidding since so many of us have used her!

  :thumbsup:

You know I would have too!  I did use her to transport my 65 Riv Gran Sport from Indiana in Feb.  It was picked up in less than a week and here 4 days later!
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 20, 2024, 11:45:14 AM
Interior needed some lovin'!  Gave it a quick wash and started in on the interior. 
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 20, 2024, 11:46:39 AM
Not perfect, but a lot better.  Runs and drives nice as well. 
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cwmcobra on August 20, 2024, 12:26:27 PM
Wow! That cleaned up very nicely! Good job!
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on August 30, 2024, 09:54:11 AM
My painter is starting CPR on the really old lacquer paint, trying to do a quickie polish to breathe a little life back into it. I told him my budget is for"hours", not "days", lol. :>)
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: Clatter on September 01, 2024, 01:32:11 AM
Triple Black!  :headbang:

Plus, you don't have to do a complete resto...  :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: cjp69 on September 03, 2024, 09:42:58 AM
Triple Black!  :headbang:

Plus, you don't have to do a complete resto...  :icon_biggrin:

I don't have the skills or the checkbook for a complete resto.  Kudos to you for taking one on!  Some before and after pics. 

Title: Re: My new to me 65 Gran Sport
Post by: kcombs on September 03, 2024, 10:19:39 AM
 Wet nice looking. Looks like a great project.