Nick i actually love it when i hit the pedal to the metal when u feel the power,its a rush,i do get scared sometimes but as much as i used to in the beginning,i`m kinda used to it now,as for the `65 its a Original GS matching#`s 401 motor and tranny posi,a/c,tach,console,never been modified stock everything with the stock points distributor as well as the 14" wheels,i will post a couple of more pics but i dont have any good pics of it. Thanks
Munch n Crunch Ok, here it is. The Insurance adjusters pics of what that SOB!#$@$@ did to my 65. arrrrgggg.. makes a good before pic tho. Cause I don't have any from when I first got it but, it was in pretty good shape even then. And no, I don't normally keep it so dirty but, I was afraid to wash off the knuckle heads tire marks. :af:
And this... hey, anyone know why George's 65 GS has the same taillights as my Skylark?..and what about these chrome roof rails?
Its ok Nick,dont worry dude its metal it can get fixed,before you know again it will be fixed and you will think it used to be like that,good luck with her. Thanks George
Nick,all skylarks and GS`s had the same tailights,the Specials had the different tailight,as for the roof chrome that was a Skylark Vinyl top roof chrome,the GS`s had a full vinyl top,only chrome moldings on the GS`s were in the rear by the back window. Thanks
Thanks George, This is now the good side. LOL. Think I should go 15's when I get wheels? Not too big on vinyl tops. I kind of like the red.
i like the top:TU: imo the wheels are personal preference...do you want it to look agressive? right now it's got a pretty good sleeper look going on (not a bad thing, of course).
NickDFX, How is the damage going to be repaired? You simply can't buy a quarter panel for that car. I had a lot less damage to my '66, and had difficulty finding a shop that would straighten a section that large. Or, have you been able to locate a parts car with a decent quarter?
George, I see you now have a Tach in the 65. Do you know where I can get one? I have a tach that only goes to 1000 rpm but I still need the chrome bezel that holds the tach. Ed
Ed,i had the tach but in the previous picture it was out cause i had it sent out to repair it,i had bought it from ebay last year,i dont know where u might be able to find one,i`d say post wanted add in this group and try ebay,but they will not be cheap. Thanks
Goerge, Where did you send it? I have a tach but it stops at 1000 rpms. I would like to send this one there. Ed
Ed,this is there info and # Instrument Services Inc 11765 Main St Roscoe IL 61073 800-558-2674 Thanks
Thanks George, I will give them a call. Do you know the part number on the Chrome Bezel that holds the tach in the console? Ed
no Ed sorry i dont know it off the top of my head,i would need to take mine apart to get you the #. Thanks
YellowLark/Harry, Yep, finding a Q-Panel is a pain but, I finally found a pretty good shop that actually found one and the chrome molding the same day for the very low price of one arm and only half a leg. I am still waiting for the Claims guy to pay $ though I aint waiting much longer. I may just pay myself and hope they cover it. She cleaned up real nice before. I had no plans to paint it until I had done everything else first. Nothing like the feeling of dropping a wrench on a brand new paint job..lol
Yup, '56 Special. Rebuilt original 322 (stock rebuild with the exception of a reground cam-274 int.-278 ex), Dynaslush trans(soon to be swapped for a 3spd stick), nosed, side trim shaved, cut coils (about 2" drop) 2" dual exhaust w/glasspacks (this was a major pain in the rear, as on original single exhaust cars the drivers side manifold exists towards the front of the car). Nothing major, just a daily driven mild custom. As soon as I can locate a third Stromberg 97, I'll be swapping in a three deuce setup.
