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Electrical / 1965 Ignition switch

« Last post by Aussie Skylark on May 14, 2025, 05:48:00 PM »

Hi Guys,

I'm having trouble finding a vendor who can supply an ignition switch and key for my Skylark.

Can anyone suggest where I might find one, or does anyone have a good one for sale?

The one I stripped out of my car is not original and was modified to fit so I'd rather not use it.

Regards

Marcus

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Differentials, Axles & Brakes / Re: Front brake drums

« Last post by Aussie Skylark on May 13, 2025, 11:16:21 PM »

Cars (Old Buick Parts) have them in their catalogue PN BD64F $57.50 each, that doesn't mean they have them in stock
I haven't used them, I went for a disk conversion from Right Stuff Detail.

Marcus

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Differentials, Axles & Brakes / Re: Is there a better brake shoe ?

« Last post by Clatter on May 12, 2025, 12:19:57 PM »

Talked to them at Rochester Clutch and Brake...

They can still re-line and arc shoes.
If you're desperate to keep 100% original and avoid incorrect Chinese drums,
Even if your drums might need turned to a bit over max spec,
They can add some thicker lining material and arc the shoes to your new larger number.

FWIW...

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Differentials, Axles & Brakes / Re: Front brake drums

« Last post by Clatter on May 12, 2025, 11:52:18 AM »

Reviving this thread...

Most people are converting to discs.
Those of us interested in originality are going to have to work a bit harder.

Anyone here familiar with the correct original drums in front?

Wonder how they 'differ in appearance' from these shown at Ames?

https://www.amesperf.com/parts/25665/

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Buddy's Beauty - 65GS Hardtop

« Last post by Clatter on May 12, 2025, 10:23:14 AM »

Great progress!

Thanks Jim.

Been flailing away!
Keep skipping around from one area to the next... 

Tore the front end down.
At least, down enough to make a shopping list,
Then throw it back together just to be a roller.
Will be using the chassis as a jig to straighten the body...

The PO said that the brakes were freshly re-done and ready to go.   
Our shopping list includes only one item, and that's "Everything"! 


Seen all kinds of ways to secure cotter pins.
Could this possibly be factory GM?

Time for some homework on this great site.
Thanks again for all of the help, gentlemen.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Buddy's Beauty - 65GS Hardtop

« Last post by Clatter on May 08, 2025, 11:02:44 AM »

Thanks Loren.

Now to see if I can't find that other one!

That little guy looks like a hider, no?
And it might have been missing all along!
 

Here's why this forum is SO valuable.
Takes a village.

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Buddy's Beauty - 65GS Hardtop

« Last post by GS66 on May 07, 2025, 11:12:40 PM »

Great progress!

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Buddy's Beauty - 65GS Hardtop

« Last post by Loren At 65GS on May 07, 2025, 06:49:48 PM »

Matt Martin kindly sent this.

Fremont car.

 

 That's one of them. There is also one towards the back. I recall a conversation about the two pieces.
Here's a picture of the two guides. The picture is from the thread where these were talked about.



  Loren

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Buddy's Beauty - 65GS Hardtop

« Last post by Clatter on May 07, 2025, 12:27:20 PM »

Matt Martin kindly sent this.

Fremont car.

 

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Projects & Restorations / Re: Buddy's Beauty - 65GS Hardtop

« Last post by Clatter on May 06, 2025, 09:48:42 AM »

Digging Digging.
One at a time we knock them out. 

Search the forum, and there's the story on fuel filters.
https://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,301.0.html

We know our number! GF94.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/396441052216?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hp1e6zzhrrg&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=oWK9TOXeQWu&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Pow! we got a hit. 

Found the 'engine colors' link - it was in my 'intro' thread.
Thanks again Loren.
https://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,269.0.html

Also messaged Matt Martin and he was nice enough to answer.
If anyone would know it's him.
Said on Fremont cars the upper alt adjustment strap piece was Buick Green.
Ordered a can of Bill Hirsch paint since that's what they used.

Probably going to hit small things like the PG pump cap, coil holder, filter holder with some soda.
Hopefully the original coatings are still holding up.

Getting closer!