Repro 65 & 66 Skylark front turn signal lenses - Group Purchase

[BuickGS65]

With NOS lenses going for $100 each, these lenses will really help us out. I bought a set of these lenses a couple years ago, and the quality is great. I told him that 20 sets shouldn't be a problem, so please post how many sets you plan to buy (don't forget to inlcude year)... I will be buying 2 sets myself. The lenses come clear, so the silver paint is up to you. I will post pics shortly. Here is the latest email:

"Dan, am still awaiting product as supplier was supposed to have moved to larger premises Dec 02 to allow an increase in production.

Move is currently underway and we should have product in July, if all things work out OK.

Will be shipping bulk 65 and 66 front Lens to LA for distribution ASAP.

Will let you know who to contact when items are shipped.

Bulk discount will be offered to you at that time."


BTW the lenses are from Australia! HTH

[Mark Ascher]

Dan,

What is the cost? I'll take at least one set, but maybe more depending on price.

Mark

[BuickGS65]

Mark-
I will email him regarding the price. I'll post the info as soon as I get it. I think I paid $60 for my set a couple years ago. (But don't hold me to that price....)

Spread the word, I know there are more 65/66 owners than you and I....
I thought there would be more interest. At least I'm excited...
:TU:

[Mark Ascher]

Dan,

Sounds good - keep us posted. I can't believe no one else has responded to this either.

I know there at at least a half dozen other 65 owners on this board, maybe more. Maybe you should put this in the "Bench" section, and do a poll or something.

It's a lonely outpost being a 65 owner compared to the 70-72 crowd.

Mark

[ethan]

Somehow I missed this thread! Depending on the price, I may also be in. Just let me know!

[mygrain]

I have a 65 but my car has excellent turn signal lenses. And there was an extra set in the trunk when I got the car.
________
KAMELLY live (http://camslivesexy.com/cam/KAMELLY)

[nailed]

ethan said:Somehow I missed this thread! Depending on the price, I may also be in. Just let me know!

me to 65 sportwagon

[DugsSin]

:TU: I'm in too!:bglasses:Make that for two sets for my 65 Lark Gran Sport

[BuickGS65]

I'm still waiting on a price. I will post asap. I thought the Sportwagon's used lenses from the Special??? Please double check - The 65's are repros of original part number 5955989.

[Bill Bailey]

:cool:
Dan,
I will take a set.
Bill Bailey

[BuickGS65]

Sorry I have been out of town... Here is the latest email:

"Dan, the 66 lens is only half the size of the 65 and will be a few dollars cheaper.

I cant give an indicative price yet as I need to get the bulk freight cost to the West Coast and that will depend on the total weight/volume."


I'll will keep everyone updated on the status of these lenses.

[GS'sRULE]

I need 2 sets for the 65 GS Model...I want to make sure they are for the GS MODEL and not the special or reg skylark Bumpers...Let me know! THANKS!

:mad:

[Dan K]

I need two 1966 Skylark sets.Thanks, Dan

[BuickGS65]

I haven't heard anything lately. I will email him and find out what's going on... I will post his reply. Until then, here is a list of the members interested. Let me know if there are any corrections. Also I will be posting a picture of the set I bought from the last run.**EDIT: Pic posted 9/11/03** Please let other members know about this group purchase ---the more orders, the cheaper the price...Thanks!

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

Myself (2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)
JimRamsey (1)
65gs76limited (1)


TOTAL (so far) approx. 17




*****1966 Lens Sets*****

Ethan (1)
Dan K (2)
67buick_freak (Neil) (1)
DRS4554 (Dave Steele) (1)
gsman66 (Steve) (1)

TOTAL (so far) 6

:TU:

[BuickGS65]

I haven't heard from the guy in a while, so I just emailed him again. And I just wanted to let everyone know that I am on top of the situation. (I'm not a flake!!! I swear!!!:) )

[Dan K]

Dan,
A flake wouldn't offer to spearhed a group purchase. Dan(the other one)

[BuickGS65]

Dan - thanks for the kind words. I just emailed him again --- I hope he didn't flake out on us!!! I will post pics of the ones I have shortly.

[BuickGS65]

I have sent him 2 emails, and both have been unanswered...:af: Perhaps someone can ask Bill from Buickstreet.com to help us out because he his located in Australia as well. I can post his info if someone wants to try and contact him as well...

[DugsSin]

Dan it's just a case of when their done, their done. Mine have been cracked for two years and that's when this deal sorta started to take shape when I contacted him reguarding making another run.
He said he would do it and I'm confident they will get done. I'm going to have my 65 for a long time so when their done I'll still need 'em.
I'm in a hurry but I can wait.
:Comp:

[BuickGS65]

Doug -
I feel the same way... I just wish I could get an update. I am also curious why no one else has tried to repro these lenses... I've never met a '65 owner that couldn't use a set.
I let you guys know when I hear something.

[staged67gspwr]

count me in for 2 sets as well for my `65.


Thanks

[BuickGS65]

Good news! New email from manufacturer 9/10/03:

"Dan, the 66's are done, waiting on the 65's..."

The list has been updated ---let me know of any changes. Please spread the word to other 65 / 66 owners.
:TU:

[BuickGS65]

I finally found the set I bought in April 2002 (a little dusty in the pic). Great product. Silver paint not included. Here it is:

[67buick_freak]

I'll take one set depending upon price I might take 2. I have a question though, will these lenses work for reverse lenses as well or not. Regardless, definetly want 1 pair, let me know price

Thanks
Neil

[BuickGS65]

Neil-
The lenses are the front turn signal only. They are not reverse lenses. Price will be determined at a later date - depending on the qty. ordered. I will keep everyone posted right here on this thread.

[67buick_freak]

Well in that case, then put me down for just one pair. Thanks

Neil

[staged67gspwr]

I`ll take 2 sets for my `65 as well.


Thanks

[DRS4554]

I need a set for my 66.

[BuickGS65]

List updated... (George - I already had you up there for 2 sets...)

[grnlark]

I'd be in for at least 2 sets - depending on price. If they are like $60 as mentioned above, that's fine

[BuickGS65]

No word on price yet. The more we can buy as a group, the cheaper they will be.

***This is only a verbal commitment, so if the price ends up being way too high, then we simply won't buy them...***

I'm hoping for a price around $60 (for '65 lenses -- the '66 we be cheaper), but it is not up to me... But think about the price if these lenses went up on ebay $$$$$$$$$...

[BuickGS65]

I also just wanted to mention that I am not getting anything ($$$, etc.) out of this deal. I know that '65 & '66 lenses are very hard to come by, so I contacted this manufacturer regarding a group puchase for all of us at v8buick.com ...:TU:

[Bill Bailey]

:cool:
Dan,
Thanks for your unselfish efforts on behalf of all 65 Buick Skylark and GS owners.
Bill Bailey

[gsman66]

Dan,
Put me on the list for a pair of the '66 lenses, depending on the final price since we haven't heard what that will be.....

BTW, have you got or seen a pic of the '66 lenses? Can he supply a pic for us?

Thanks,
Steve

[BuickGS65]

List updated...

I emailed him regarding a '66 lens picture and an estimate on when both years will be ready for purchase (The lenses have been delayed as stated in an earlier post)...

I will post info as soon as it becomes available.

[Dan Brasso]

LET ME KNOW WHEN LENSES ARE READY--I DEFINITELY WANT A PAIR--THANKS FOR ALL YOUR EFFORTS

[BuickGS65]

Dan-

I got your email the other day, and I haven't forgetten you!!!! I have been very busy... Anyway I think the Sportwagon's used lenses from the Special??? Please double check - The 65's are repros of original part number 5955989. The Skylark lenses had chrome grilles across the lense... Check and let me know.

[Dan Brasso]

THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE. I THINK '65 LENSES ARE THE SAME--BUT NOT SURE. MINE LOOK VERY SIMILAR TO THOSE PICTURED ON A PREVIOUS THREAD, BUT SCREW HOLES ARE SPREAD NEAR THE SIDES. MY LENSES ARE ABOUT 8 1/2" WIDE x 1 3/4" TALL. SEE IF THIS MATCHES.

ALSO, I HAVE BEEN HUNTING FOR SOME AFTERMARKET DOOR SILLS FOR MY SPORT WAGON. ALL THAT SEEMS TO BE AVAILABLE IS FOR COUPES. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS?

[83Stage1]

I'm probably 10 years out for working on my '65 :( but if it helps having more in the order, count me in now. I know I'll need 'em eventually!

I have a 65 Special and 65 Sportwagon as parts cars. My wagon has the same bumper as used on the Special. Definitely different than that on the Skylark.

Was there a difference between the lens for the Skylark and the one for the GS? (My car isn't going to be original anyway, so it doesn't matter to me for ordering, just curious).

Thanks!

[Dan Brasso]

HEY GREG (83 STAGE 1)
I SAW YOUR POSTING MENTIONING THE DIFFERENCE OF SPORT WAGON MARKER LENSES--THANKS FOR THE HEADS-UP. ALSO, YOU SAID THE WAGON WAS FOR PARTS TO YOUR SKYLARK--IS THERE ANYTHING SUCH AS TOP GLASS, TAILGATE, ETC THAT YOU HAVE NO NEED FOR--IF SO--LET ME KNOW--THANKS AGAIN

[83Stage1]

Since I found the 4-door, the whole car is kind of an extra to me. I was thinking of posting it for sale, just hadn't decided yet. Its not in the best of condition; I rescued it from a junkyard 5-10 years ago. I drove it for a while after doing a motor swap (bad 300 to good 300). I bought a second Sportwagon about the same time I picked up this one. I cut a lot of metal off that second car to potentially repair dents on this one. I saved all the glass, trim, lenses, and 9-pass seat parts from that one too.

I don't really want to deal with parting it out; all or nothing if I let it go. If you're interested I'll try to get some pics of it. Winter's setting in & once we have good snow cover, it ain't coming out of where its parked 'til after spring thaw has dried up.

[bigirish]

I would be interested in a set of 1965 turn signal lenses.
Mike

[ethan]

I'll take a set for my '66! :)

Thanks!

[BuickGS65]

List updated.... Have not heard back from maker. I will keep you updated.

[DRS4554]

Just wandering if any progress has been made.

[doc]

I would like a pair also. let me know by email when they are available and how much. Doc

[Windskin]

Can you post the phone number, web site or mail order info for these parts? I'm interested in making my own small purchases from time to time.

Thanks,

[C.Habel]

Anything happening with this group purchase????

[BuickGS65]

Hey guys !!!

I'm back!

Anyway, I haven't heard from the manuf. in a while, and my emails have not been returned. Right now I'm stuck in Georgia --So what I'm going to do is post the latest contact infromation I have for him, and maybe someone can reach him. Also, someone please contact Bill from BuickStreet.com, maybe he can make a phone call on our behalf (he's in Australia), and get to the bottom of this situation.

Norman Lutz

THE CLASSIC E TYPE FACTORY
PO BOX 5038
HEIDELBERG WEST, VIC. 3081
AUSTRALIA.
TEL (613) 9458 2184 FAX (613) 9459 3040

Email (s)

etypepart@hotmail.com

gs455_65@hotmail.com

gs455_65@optusnet.com.au

[Dan K]

Dan,
I have found 2 sets of lenses since we started this thread, but no one has any reverse lenses, anywhere that I can find. DO YOU KNOW IF ANYONE IS MAKING THESE FOR '65 or '66? Thanks, Dan

[BuickGS65]

Dan K -

I wish I could help... NOS or good used may be your only option...


oh the joys of owning a 65-66 Skylark!

[Ray Ackerman]

Put me down for two sets. 1965 Skylark GS

[Ray Ackerman]

[QUOTE]BuickGS65 said:With NOS lenses going for $100 each, these lenses will really help us out.


I'll take a set of NOS for $100 if they are availible.

[BuickGS65]

Ray -

NOS '65 front turn signal lenses are very RARE...

They sell on eBay for $100++++ EACH....

I'm lucky enough to have a set, but they are not for sale...



BTW --- Has anyone tried to contact Norman Lutz????

[Ray Ackerman]

BuickGS65 said:Ray -

NOS '65 front turn signal lenses are very RARE...

They sell on eBay for $100++++ EACH....

I'm lucky enough to have a set, but they are not for sale...



BTW --- Has anyone tried to contact Norman Lutz????


I've been looking for NOS for over 3 years.

We need repo's.....

[BuickStreet]

Just found this thread. Been busy with 'stuff' (you know how it is).

Isd there anything you want me to do from this end? I can call the guy and speak to him for you. What would you like me to ask?

[BuickStreet]

Just called him and left a message on "a" machine. Not sure if it was his or not. Will let you know when he contacts me.

[Col. Kurtz]

65 Skylark
Im in for two sets.
Thanks

[Ruston Kelly]

Hey Dan I have been following this thread as well and rang the number you provided and got the message machine like Bill.
I left a message for them to ring me back so will let you know what happens.
I have some mates livin in Melbourne who I can send round to chase them up if needs be.

[Jerseysky66]

Well it looks like somebody has reproduced the lenses for the 66 Skylark. Check it out.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7911898139&category=33717



I wish someone would reproduce the taillight bezels, steering wheel, etc.


Jerseysky66

[DugsSin]

:ball: They sure make my yellowed, foggy with spider cracks lenses look real bad.

[BuickGS65]

I contacted the person that JerseySky66 bought his lenses from(off eBay). His name is Len and he will be posting on this thread very soon. He has the '66 lenses for sale and he will be getting the '65 lenses soon. He will post all the info about the parts...:bglasses:


Here is the updated list (let me know if I need to make changes):

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

Myself (2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)

TOTAL (so far) approx. 15




*****1966 Lens Sets*****

Ethan (1)
Dan K (2)
67buick_freak (Neil) (1)
DRS4554 (Dave Steele) (1)
gsman66 (Steve) (1)

TOTAL (so far) 6

Check back soon

[staged67gspwr]

Dan,have you checked out the `65 Gran Sport for sale in the cars for sale forum?


http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51112

[benderbrew]

The 66 front indicating lenses are available now. I have ten sets. They are very good reproductions. The price is 55 dollars per set shipped to your door. I have many email pics available so you can email me directly and let me know. On the 65's, we're working hard to get them going. It's a long process with a variety of reasons for not having them yet, but working hard on it this end. Thanks for you consideration.

[BuickGS65]

George -

Thanks for the heads up on the '65 GS, but I'm kinda looking for one that is "local"....


Also, I just wanted to give this thread a BUMP ---- the '66 repro lenses are now available form Benderbrew (Len)


BTW - Norman Lutz is now a member of the V8Buick board....

[GS455_65]

I have sent Len Bentley <benderbrew@aol.com> a stock of 66 Front Indicator Lens as this will reduce the unit cost to you guys.
The 65's are still in the pipeline due to the need to produce a much better mould for the required quantities.
The ones I originally had done where acceptable but the shape acheived due to the size of the lens with the flexible type mould was not consistant.
You would never know when the lens where mounted but in the hand they where not quite the quality I was after.
I was hoping to have some 65's in hand at the WCN in Las Vegas Oct 8-9 but it looks like later in the year.

[gsman66]

Just received my set of '66 lenses in the mail today from Len. They look GREAT!

Thanks for your efforts!
:beer

Steve

[staged67gspwr]

Are any 66 lenses still available for sale?

Thanks

[GS455_65]

Contact Len Bently <benderbrew@aol.com>

[BuickGS65]

Any progress on the '65 Lenses? Thanks

[Corellian Corve]

Are the '66 Lenses still available? How do I contact Len?

Thanks!

[JimRamsey]

I contacted the person that JerseySky66 bought his lenses from(off eBay). His name is Len and he will be posting on this thread very soon. He has the '66 lenses for sale and he will be getting the '65 lenses soon. He will post all the info about the parts...:bglasses:


Here is the updated list (let me know if I need to make changes):

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

Myself (2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)

TOTAL (so far) approx. 15

*****1966 Lens Sets*****

Ethan (1)
Dan K (2)
67buick_freak (Neil) (1)
DRS4554 (Dave Steele) (1)
gsman66 (Steve) (1)

TOTAL (so far) 6

Check back soon

Dan, I'm interested in a set for my '65,any idea on $$ + availibility? thanks

[65gs76limited]

if i can still get in on the order put me down for a set for my 65 skylark. thanks

[ss4825]

I'd like 3 sets of 66 lenses how do i contact Len.

[10inchbuick]

I would like a set for a 66 if their still available

[wkillgs]

C'mon, guys!
.....To anyone that wants a set of the '66 lenses......contact Len via e-mail or Private Message. See his post above....user name is 'Benderbrew'.

I bought two sets....they are VERY nice! even have the correct markings on the lenses. :TU:

If you really, really, really, want NOS....there are some on ebay....current price is over $100! Your money....your choice....remember we're talking about parking light lenses, fer cryin' out loud!!!! :grin:

[getnbye]

I have a single but very perfect 65 lens that I'm going to have a mould pulled from soon.

I'll try to post some pictures of a finished lens when done (hopefully in 3 - 4 weeks)

If my lenses turn out ok, and the other guy doesnt pull through, we can talk about trying to fill the demand on this thread for the 65.

Last count I think we were at about 20 sets at $65.00 a set... Correct?

More to come..

Chris

[BuickGS65]

Chris, keep us posted...

Len, any progress? :TU:

[ss4825]

Got my 3 sets from Len yesterday they are awsome!

[benderbrew]

Thanks for the kind words on the 66 lenses guys. Now on the 65s, been all but beating around the face and neck to get those delivered, and still waiting. There is, however, light at the end of the tunnel. I'll post as things progress, but my best guess is that they are still a few months away.

[BuickGS65]

Len, thanks for the update!

Here is the current list of board members interested in the '65 lenses:

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

BuickGS65 (Dan) (at least 2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (at least 2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)
Bald Menace (Bob) (at least 1)
65gs76limited (1)
JimRamsey (1)
83Stage1 (Greg) (1)
Airy Cat (1)
1970bl20 (John Lowe) (1)
wkillgs (Walt Kilgus) (1)
64 Skybird (Tom Balaz) (1)


Total = 23 - 26 sets

Did I miss anyone?

[83Stage1]

Please keep me on the list. Yeah, that project's a ways out, but all I have are pieces of lense now.

[BuickGS65]

Greg,

Did you pick up a '65 project car?

[83Stage1]

I've had a 65 2-door sedan (base Skylark, not a GS) for 10+ years.
I tore it down years ago to start a restoration on it. To keep a long bitter story short, my then-wife was all for the project until she realized that I'd be spending money. After that she had a royal fit every time I turned a wrench & it ended up just sitting. We divorced a couple of years later, but I haven't restarted work on it. Frankly, I still get PO'd every time I try; the old scars reopening...

Current projects are a remodel on the garage and the project 66 pickup in my signature. Garage'll be done this summer. When the pickup's done I'll look at the Skylark again. I'm with a wonderful woman now; more supportive than I could ever imagine, and a car buff to boot. She intends to make new memories around the Skylark by it being "our" project for her to learn on. She wants to do a 68/69 GS for herself, so you know she's a class act!!

[Airy Cat]

I'll take a pair of '65 lenses.
svwright@sti.net

[DugsSin]

Good to hear progress is being made on the 65 lenses. I'm rock solid on needing two sets and may have to get one more set for spares.

[benderbrew]

I'm applying pressure to the individual the only way I know how. It's not a pretty site.

[1970bl20]

Am I too late to get on this boat? Just found this thread and have a 65 GS off the frame right now that will need a set

[GS455_65]

There will be more than enough for everyone. The next run is for 50 sets minimum.

Norman Lutz

[BuickGS65]

"The List" was updated on 3/18. Anyone else?


TTT

[10inchbuick]

Are the 66 lenses still available if so I would like a set and who do I contact.
Thanks

[Mister T]

Wow, have I been snoozing or what. :laugh:

Please put me in for one set of 65 GS lenses. :TU:

Thank you

[wkillgs]

Put me down for a set of the '65 lenses......yes I did say '65.... :bglasses:

[BuickGS65]

To purchase the '66 or '65 (when they become available) repro lenses, contact v8buick.com member "benderbrew" (Len)...

As the person that started this thread, I am merely keeping a list of those interested in the lenses. I am in no way affiliated with production. Just trying to help out...

Here is the current for the '65 lenses:

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

BuickGS65 (Dan) (at least 2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (at least 2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)
Bald Menace (Bob) (at least 1)
65gs76limited (1)
JimRamsey (1)
83Stage1 (Greg) (1)
Airy Cat (1)
1970bl20 (John Lowe) (1)
wkillgs (Walt Kilgus) (1)
64 Skybird (Tom Balaz) (1)
Starc Traxler (2)


Total = 25 - 28 sets

[GS'sRULE]

I put my 2 orders in many many moons ago! the question I have is what is the dimensions of the lenses because if you guys outt here know, there is a difference in the bumpers on 65 GS's verses the sedans and such....65 year that is...Please submit the dimensions of the new repro's...THANKS!!!

I definately still need my 2 new sets..THANKS!

Just smoked a fast and furious car the other night...Damn he was pissed....Poor honda...Anyways he couldnt see nothing but white smoke and hear nothing but nailhead barkin at 4000 RPM....I'd be upset to when a 4000+ lbs car smokes a RICE BURNER ON NOS!!! Later gearheads! :3gears: :beer :beer :beer

[GS'sRULE]

I put my 2 orders in many many moons ago! the question I have is what is the dimensions of the lenses because if you guys outt here know, there is a difference in the bumpers on 65 GS's verses the sedans and such....65 year that is...Please submit the dimensions of the new repro's...THANKS!!!

I definately still need my 2 new sets..THANKS!

Just smoked a fast and furious car the other night...Damn he was pissed....Poor honda...Anyways he couldnt see nothing but white smoke and hear nothing but nailhead barkin at 4000 RPM....I'd be upset to when a 4000+ lbs car smokes a RICE BURNER ON NOS!!! Later gearheads! :3gears: :beer :beer :beer

[benderbrew]

I still have, perhaps, two to four sets of the 66 lenses left. No 65s yet. The last I heard from the "vendor", was he is working on it. I can do little from this end other to ask for periodic updates.

Len

[Starc Traxler]

I'll take 2 sets for a 65

[Jerseysky66]

Len,
Thanks for the set of 66 lenses!! They look great :TU: .
Jerseysky66
Bob

[BuickGS65]

Updated list 4/24/05

The list is BIG!

[BuickGS65]

Len -

Anything new on this project?

Here is the current list of interested people:

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

BuickGS65 (Dan) (at least 2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (at least 2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)
Bald Menace (Bob) (at least 1)
65gs76limited (1)
JimRamsey (1)
83Stage1 (Greg) (1)
Airy Cat (1)
1970bl20 (John Lowe) (1)
wkillgs (Walt Kilgus) (1)
64 Skybird (Tom Balaz) (1)
Starc Traxler (2)


Total = 25 - 28 sets

[benderbrew]

NADA, zip. It's not for lack of trying. I will be seeing the manufacturer/provider a week from Saturday in Hawaii. I'll nail him to the wall and find out what that status is. Sorry for the monster delay.

Len

[DugsSin]

Just wondering how this project is progressing. Looking forward to having some nice clear not cracked lenses.

[CC65wagon]

I would like a set of 1965 gs turn signal lenses also. Thanks.

[Uncle Pauly]

I could use a set for my 65. Thanks, Paul

[benderbrew]

Still nothing knew on the 65 lenses. I've fired off another email asking about delivery times etc. Sorry for the monster delay of two years or so, or whatever it's been

[GS'sRULE]

I'm just glad i didnt miss out on them...Let me know when they become available im still needing my two sets...THANKS! :beer :grin:

[65specialconver]

i want a pair if and when :Do No:

[DugsSin]

Just bringing it to the top and hoping we all get lucky in 2006 and score some fresh lenses. :TU:

[benderbrew]

I am in constant contact and verbally beating my Aussie side-kick about getting on the stick and getting the 65 lenses done. I spoke with him last week and reminded him of course. As in the past, and as a reminder, I'll post as soon as I hear something positive. I have two sets, (4) of the 66 lenses, front indicating lights, left. They are 45 dollars for the pair, delivered to your front door in a padded envelope. Thanks.

[Rusty Davenport]

Add my name to the list of 65 GS ft lens if it will help get this done.

[wkillgs]

GM Obsolete now has '65 lenses listed on their site!
$69.95 each
http://www.gmobsolete.com/

Thanks to azcarman for the info :TU:
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=93542

[ponch65]

Hi Walt; I just went to the GM Obsolete site and checked the price for Two 65 lenses. $180 delivered to my door!! That's quite a chunk of change for an old retired fart with a 65 Driver.I have a set of used lenses I might have to stick with. :ball:
PONCH

[1965 Land Shark]

Are these the repro lenses we have been waiting for?

these lenses are new reproductions

I'm glad to see their available! $20 shipping for each lens is a little steep

[wkillgs]

Are these the repro lenses we have been waiting for?

these lenses are new reproductions

I'm glad to see their available! $20 shipping for each lens is a little steep
I don't know if Len's contact is making these lenses.
It's possible they are available from other vendors....
Does GM Obsolete manufacture their own parts, or are they just a reseller?

[1965 Land Shark]

I don't know if Len's contact is making these lenses.
It's possible they are available from other vendors....
Does GM Obsolete manufacture their own parts, or are they just a reseller?

Gmobsolete is out of Arizona. The username that posted about the lenses in the vendor section is, "azcarman" may be that's someone from gmobsolete?

[PGBuick]

The guy at GM Obsolete (in the vendor section) says he has 65 repros for $70 apiece. They look good in the pic. Is this the same outfit or someone else?
Thanks
Pat

[PGBuick]

I like the $45 per pair way better than $180. Sign me up too for the aussie guy if he can make it happen.
Thanks
Pat

[benderbrew]

The 66 lenses were the ones I was selling, never the 65. Have beat up the aussie dude a bunch for the 65s but nothing yet. Sorry. Yikes the 65 as stated above, way too much money and the shipping is a rip off, just more profit.

[GKMoz]

Put me down for set from the aussie ! Gary/Moz

[BuickGS65]

Len -

Here is the updated list of people interested... You're sitting on a gold mine if you can make this happen soon!!

Here is the current list of interested people:

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

BuickGS65 (Dan) (at least 2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (at least 2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)
Bald Menace (Bob) (at least 1)
65gs76limited (1)
JimRamsey (1)
83Stage1 (Greg) (1)
Airy Cat (1)
1970bl20 (John Lowe) (1)
wkillgs (Walt Kilgus) (1)
64 Skybird (Tom Balaz) (1)
Starc Traxler (2)
GKMoz (Gary) (1)
Rusty Davenport (1)
Ponch65 (1)
65SpecialConver (1)
Uncle Pauly (1)
CC65wagon (1)

Total = 31 - 34 sets

[BuickGS65]

10 years of part hunting.... I might have to use these

[BuickGS65]

NOS assembly :bglasses:

[cjp69]

Very nice Dan!

I have a nos housing as well as a NOS special light that I got with the parts I bought. I am going to sell them, what are they worth?

[BuickGS65]

Chris ---

The housings are the same for skylarks & specials for 1965... So I am interested in buying just the housing or the entire assembly if you don't want to separate the pieces...

Do you have any other NOS '65 Skylark parts?

Send me an email and we'll talk!!!!!!!!!!! :bglasses:

[cjp69]

Chris ---

The housings are the same for skylarks & specials for 1965... So I am interested in buying just the housing or the entire assembly if you don't want to separate the pieces...

Do you have any other NOS '65 Skylark parts?

Send me an email and we'll talk!!!!!!!!!!! :bglasses:

Thanks Dan, I actually got a PM from another board member this morning with that info as well. He also made me an offer to buy it, so I think it is already sold. Other than the housing and the light, I don't think I have any other NOS parts. I had a nos 65 rear bumper, but I sold that a few days ago.

Thanks, Chris

[BuickGS65]

Aww.... A pair of NOS housings is better than two people having just one!!!!

Let me know if that falls through... THANKS :beer


(Whoever is buying it --- PM me --- let's make a deal!!!!!!!)

[cjp69]

Aww.... A pair of NOS housings is better than two people having just one!!!!

Let me know if that falls through... THANKS :beer


(Whoever is buying it --- PM me --- let's make a deal!!!!!!!)

He is going to buy it Dan. :ball: I do have a NOS special parking light still if you are interested. Has some shelf wear though

[BuickGS65]

:(

Chris - sorry no need for the lens... Thanks!



But whoever bought it please contact me, perhaps we can work out a trade.

[xhp734]

What shape are the gaskets in? I've got a bunch of scratched and cracked lenses (sorry - I need to keep those) and reflective mounts, but the gaskets in between them are shot.

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=85736

[getnbye]

Ok 65 owners, here we go again....

Last week I paid through the nose for a NOS 65 parking lens. I'm not complaining since it may potentially go towards a really good cause.

Today I drove over 7 hours to hand deliver this lens to a gentleman that specializes in plastic injection molding. I also handed him a set of back up light lenses for a 65. He is working up the quotes and I should have something in about a week.

I know there is still quite a demand out there for some affordable yet high quality lenses (I'm one of them) and these promise to be exact reproductions made from modern high impact and UV resistant plastic.

These would be a set of replacement lenses nice enough to allow you to remove and store those nice NOS lenses you have installed today and not worry about stone chips when you drive your car.

Let's face it, even if you found a NOS set of lenses for $80, how many times will you hold your breath thinking about that 40 year old acrylic plastic sitting out there in the elements?

I purchased one of the other lenses mentioned in this thread from GMObsolete hoping that they'd be nice and correct enough to justify the purchase of several more.

It wasn’t a bad lens (better than what I had at the time) but it was obviously not a mold injected part. It looked like a very brittle cast resin part. It was also very clear that the original from which the mold had been made from, had been repaired and slightly modified. All of these repairs and modifications were transferred to the cast part.

It may be due to the thin walls or brittleness of the part but for some reason they also bonded an extra steel and plastic reinforcement panel on the top of the lens. This might help stabilize the part a little better, but I would've really like to have had something more authentic,
especially at $70 a single lens (plus $20 for shipping!).

There were also many obvious and large pits caused by air bubbles not escaping during the casting process.

I want to make note that I’m not knocking the part since it’s better than anything out there today that I've seen, I’m only trying to get a sense for the demand for a much better part and if the demand can support the cost associated with delivering it.

As for the back up light lenses, I don’t know of anyone attempting to reproduce them.

If the demand is still high enough and it's cost effective to move forward, then I'm prepared to do it, however we are talking about a large chunk of money (I’m looking at about 9k just for the tooling).

So here we are... I need to ask for another count of anyone out there needing either or both parking light and back up reverse light lens sets.

I'm trying to get an idea of what a reasonable price would be for these to keep them accessible and affordable to those who need them while still getting some reassurance that I'm not going to lose my butt on this.

Is $40 a lens ($80 a set) reasonable for the fronts?

How about $40 a set for the rears?

Even at $80 a set, I'd need to sell at least 50 sets of the fronts just about 100 lenses to break even.

This would be 100% clear part like the original and would require the purchaser to paint it the correct silver color on the back side as the factory did. I think it's best that the purchaser do this anyhow since all of the NOS lenses I've ever seen have the paint scratched up from sitting around. Delivering them this way would insure that the paint was nice and fresh and scratch free when you were ready to install them.

With this said, should I also find a source for small cans of correct color silver paint and offer it as an option? IF so, would $5 a can (enough for two lenses) and a masking template sound reasonable to take the leg work out of finding this yourself?

How about gaskets for these lenses... needed or not?

Everything mentioned above would be delivered at close to actual shipping costs with maybe one or two bucks added in to cover the cost of the box and packing materials.

I'm not looking to retire or get rich from this project, just provide some much needed and correct looking plastic to the 65 community and hopefully recoup my full tooling, material and production costs.

Any extra money made from this project would eagerly be welcomed by my paint and body man and go towards really good use on my 65 GS HT project. :Brow:

If we can pull this together, hopefully I can deliver some much needed parts in enough time for Spring.

If you don't feel comfortable posting a public response, please feel free to send me a private email.

Thanks,

Chris

www.GranSports.com

[wkillgs]

Thanks Chris!
Yes, I'm still interested in a pair of front lenses, and a pair of back-up lenses.
Pricing is very reasonable. :cool:
There seems to be more interest in the early 65-67 GS's than there was just a few years ago....so it may be worthwhile making extra parts for future demand.
You may also want to contact a vendor like 'the parts place' to see if they are currently planning on repo'ing these, or would consider buying them for resale.

Let us know how it goes!
Nice website, BTW! :TU:

[PGBuick]

I'm interested in a couple of sets. Let us know what the plastic guy says.
thanks
Pat

[gnx396]

I am interested in one set of each (for a '65), possibly two sets of each. It seems that the gaskets would also be something in demand, although most people could probably make their own.

[getnbye]

Bad news & Good news,

The cost of mold injecting the front parking lenses is pretty scary.

The cost of tooling and production at a resell of $40 per lens would mean that I would need an absolute guarantee of selling at least 148 sets just to break even.

The last tally for lenses in the forum was in the 30 set range so I'm only about 110 sets short. :eek2:

I could only do this if I had enough people sign up first and send in a partial payment or deposit.

Another way to look at this, if there is not enough demand to cover at least 148 sets at $80 a set then how about 116 sets at $100 a set?

At the time I give approval, I must put down half the costs for tooling and in 2 - 3 weeks I'll have a first piece sample.

If I approve the sample, the order will be run and they can have the entire lens order ready for pickup in about 2 - 3 weeks after that.

Now the good news.. :TU:

The license plate lenses were not as expensive to have made and the tooling was almost half so I've decided to go for it.

I've went ahead and gave the company the go ahead on making 250 sets of license plate lenses (now I just hope I can sell them).

As a reminder, these will be exact reproductions made with modern materials. They are American made injection molded parts. They will be formed from high impact poly carb and contain UV protection.

I'm hoping that these will give everyone an indication of the quality of the parts and also give me a good indication of what the parking lens market might look like for the 65.

I'll be asking $30.00 a pair plus reasonable shipping for any member of this board.

I'm spending our personal money on this project so there will be an urgency on my behalf to replace the investment as soon as possible (things are better at home with my wife that way). :rant:

To help replace those funds a little quicker, I intend on putting some of the first sets on EBay to help my bank account recover.

I'm going to let the laws of ebay supply and demand take the prices where ever they may go, however I promise that as long as a V8 Buick board member is buying these for personal use and not resell, you are guaranteed a $30 price.

I hope to have a first piece sample in my hands in a couple of weeks. When I get it, I'll scan it and share the pictures in this thread.

FYI - I had the injector quote the rear lens gasket and they would've been almost $9.00 a pair to produce so I dropped it.

So.. Who’s the first in line on these license plate lenses? :Brow:

Chris

www.GranSports.com

[BuickGS65]

Interested in the license lenses.....

[getnbye]

I talked to the fellow making the lenses on Friday and he is almost done with the molds.

He's promising me first piece samples in less than two weeks and I promise to scan them and post pictures of them to get everyones feedback.

If these go well... then I'll probably be doing the parking lenses and the small rounded licence plate light cover next.

I can't wait to see these! :Brow:

Chris

www.GranSports.com

[DugsSin]

Well the '65 is tucked away for the winter. Sure hope to have a new set of lenses installed before she comes back out again.

I'm still in for two sets of parking lenses. :TU:

[getnbye]

I've received the samples for the reverse light lenses and all I can say is WOW!

Take a look for yourself;

http://www.gransports.com/images/my_lenses.jpg

These are quality American made, mold injected parts. I've held these up to a NOS set and I had to be very careful not to mix them up as I could not personally tell the difference.

I'm keeping my word and offering these to V8Buick.com members first at a reduced price.

Any member that contacts me reserving a pre-order (no money required) between Feb 2nd through March 2nd can purchase a set of these (for personal use only) at $36 a pair + S/H.

I'd originally underestimated my material and mold costs, so the final parts ended up costing me more than I'd expected.

$1.00 per every completed pre-order sale will go to V8Buick.com and help support this site.

*This special price is for member personal use only, NOT RESALE! One set per member owned 64 - 65 GS / Special or Skylark please!

This is simply my way of paying back the board and its members for giving me the idea and encouragement to take on this project.

I expect to sell these to the "public" at around $50 a set.

I've decided that if I can sell 750 sets, this will cover my production costs and turn enough profit to put a sizable dent into funding the much needed 65 Skylark / GS parking lens project.

I'm figuring a flat fee of $6.50 per set for most single set US shipments (for combined or non - US orders please email me first for a quote).

I'm not asking for any payments yet, just lining up any member pre-sales.

A close friend and fellow board member will be offering a gasket set for these lenses (price TBD) if anyone out there is interested?

Please submit your interest for these gaskets with your pre-order.

Thanks,

Chris@65GS.com

www.GranSports.com

[wkillgs]

I'm in for a set, Chris!
Thanks!:beer

[DugsSin]

Chris put me down for 1 set of these too. Thanks for making it happen:beer

[Corellian Corve]

Do these also work for 66?

[getnbye]

When I looked up the part numbers, it shows that they are only for the 64 - 65 model year.

Does anyone out there know of anything different?

If there is a large demand for the 66's and no suppliers, this might be another project that I'd consider taking on. :Brow:

Thanks,

Chris

[dsags]

Put me down for a set Chris. Oh yeah, many thanks for doing this.

[BuickGS65]

I'm in for 1 set at the "club price" and I also want a 2nd set at regular price... THANKS

And I'm interested in the gaskets too.

[Bill Bailey]

:TU: Put me down for a set and let me know when they can be shipped, Thanks in advance,
Bill Bailey

[getnbye]

All,

Just waiting on a ship ready date on the lens's and gaskets.

It looks like the gaskets will run $6.50 a set and I'll get you some pictures of them as soon as I recieve a sample.

If you order the gaskets at the same time as the lens's, S/H for the gaskets will be included in the S/H costs for the lenses ($6.50)

Example:

Lens set at V8 Board price - $36.00

Gasket set - $6.50

S/H for both - $6.50 (might be less as I'm looking for smaller, less expensive and lighter weight boxes and packageing)

$49 total ($1.00 goes to this fourm)

As soon as I have a ship date I'll let everyone know. It shouldn't be more than a couple of weeks.

Thanks,

Chris

[Geets]

Put me down for a set of lenses and gaskets. These are for a 65' Skylark correct?

Thanks for taking this on!!

[getnbye]

Yep,

64 / 65 Only... for now. :grin:

Chris

[65postgs]

Please put me down for a set of 65 reverse lenses and gaskets. Also looking for front turn signals housings/lenses/gaskets.

[JEFF STRUBE]

Put me down for a set of 1965 GS front Turn Signal Lens

[northernplains]

I also want a pair of the reverse lenses - I have a '65 Special and need the front turn signal lenses/housing too. Any updates on when the reverse lenses will be shipped out? What form of payment do you except? Paypal?

[getnbye]

The reverse lenses should've been run yesterday and in route to my house as I type this reply.

I now have 100 sets of gaskets and they look awesome!

In order to stay within the rules of this board, as soon as we're ready to start shipping (hopefully around next Monday) I'll put a posting here directing everyone to a new posting in the "Parts For Sale" section.

In that posting I'll list out all the details for purchasing along with some new pictures of the lenses and gaskets.

I'm thinking that PayPal / money orders or checks (waiting period with personal checks) should cover it and be the easiest for everyone.

Hopefully you all are just excited as I am to finally be getting these parts for our 65's?

We've worked very hard to bring you parts deserving of your beloved Buicks and I can't wait to hear your comments regarding the investment in quality.

Hopefully everything will go well and interest will be high enough to partially fund the much needed parking lens project (and hopefully a couple others). :Brow:

Won't be long now...

Chris

[sootie007]

Dont know if its too late but put me down for a set of front turn signal lenses 65 Skylark and reverse lenses 65 skylark....J.

[sootie007]

OOps I need gaskets for both too...Thanks John

[1970bl20]

I think I know what my brother will be getting for Christmas in 2007:grin:

[xhp734]

I now have 100 sets of gaskets and they look awesome!



Are pictures of the gaskets available? I can't wait to see them.

[Mister T]

I've received the samples for the reverse light lenses and all I can say is WOW!

Take a look for yourself;

http://www.gransports.com/images/my_lenses.jpg

These are quality American made, mold injected parts. I've held these up to a NOS set and I had to be very careful not to mix them up as I could not personally tell the difference.

I'm keeping my word and offering these to V8Buick.com members first at a reduced price.

Any member that contacts me reserving a pre-order (no money required) between Feb 2nd through March 2nd can purchase a set of these (for personal use only) at $36 a pair + S/H.

I'd originally underestimated my material and mold costs, so the final parts ended up costing me more than I'd expected.

$1.00 per every completed pre-order sale will go to V8Buick.com and help support this site.

*This special price is for member personal use only, NOT RESALE! One set per member owned 64 - 65 GS / Special or Skylark please!

This is simply my way of paying back the board and its members for giving me the idea and encouragement to take on this project.

I expect to sell these to the "public" at around $50 a set.

I've decided that if I can sell 750 sets, this will cover my production costs and turn enough profit to put a sizable dent into funding the much needed 65 Skylark / GS parking lens project.

I'm figuring a flat fee of $6.50 per set for most single set US shipments (for combined or non - US orders please email me first for a quote).

I'm not asking for any payments yet, just lining up any member pre-sales.

A close friend and fellow board member will be offering a gasket set for these lenses (price TBD) if anyone out there is interested?

Please submit your interest for these gaskets with your pre-order.

Thanks,

Chris@65GS.com

www.GranSports.com

Hi Chris, I don't know how I missed this before, but I'm definitely in for a set of these lenses and gaskets.:beer I'm in Canada, but might be able to get a US shipping address for you.

Hey Ed, calling Ed in Fargo:laugh: You in for set for your 64 vert?? I'll pay the shipping if you want a set.

Thanks Chris, for taking this project on.:beer

[northernplains]

As far as the front signal lenses go.......are the Skylark '65 compatible with the '65 Special? If so I'm definitely interested. Mark me down for a pair. Thanks.

[getnbye]

A couple of things I should be more clear on.

The front lens project is something still to come, maybe a year or so and only if the reverse lens project works out.

It's really awesome to hear that the interest is still there for the front lenes and this will be very important in helping me make the decision of whether or when to take that project on, but for right now I can only deliver the reverse lenes for the 64 & 65 Special / Skylark and GS.

The Skylark and Special used two different sized lenes. I believe the Special lens was shared with the Sportwagon in 65.

I'm sorry if this has caused or created any confusion.

Chris

[sootie007]

Ok I will take a set of teh 65 skylark reverse lenses please...John

[getnbye]

We are ready to ship reverse lenes and gaskets.

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?p=944196#post944196

Thanks to everyone for hanging in there.

I've wrote down all of the names of those with pre-sale dibs on this thread and you are all promised a set at the $36.00 member price.

Thanks again,

Chris

News Break -Next project - Front parking light gaskets :Brow:

Parts Website soon to come also...

[getnbye]

Ok guys.. I'm gonna stick my neck out here and move forward with the 65 Skylark / GS parking lens project.

Here are the details:

I need to sell at least 125 sets in order to make this project work out...

These will be high quality mold injected parts painted and ready to install.

$55.00 per lens / $110 per set plus $8.00 S&H (for the pair)

I've asked my supplier to try and have 30 sets ready in thirty days so I'll have some to sell at the Bowling Green GS Nats.

He's going to try and hit this deadline and says that he can have another 170 sets ready 15 days from then.

Please drop me an email if you're interested.

EMAIL ME - CLICK HERE (Chris@DamnGoodAutoParts.com)

I'd like to try to gauge how close I'm going to get to the 125 set mark.

So... is everyone ready? :pray: God I sure hope so..

Chris

[BuickGS65]

I'm in for 2 sets for sure, maybe more....

(It's an addiction...I know)

[BuickGS65]

Chris -
Here is the old list of people who expressed interest in this type of project "many moons ago":

*****1965 Lens Sets*****

BuickGS65 (Dan) (at least 2)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (at least 2)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)
Bald Menace (Bob) (at least 1)
65gs76limited (1)
JimRamsey (1)
83Stage1 (Greg) (1)
Airy Cat (1)
1970bl20 (John Lowe) (1)
wkillgs (Walt Kilgus) (1)
64 Skybird (Tom Balaz) (1)
Starc Traxler (2)
GKMoz (Gary) (1)
Rusty Davenport (1)
Ponch65 (1)
65SpecialConver (1)
Uncle Pauly (1)
CC65wagon (1)

Total = 31 - 34

[DugsSin]

Chris I'm still in for 1 set. First child going to college so "play" money is tight.:ball:

[kenm455]

i'm in for a set of park light lenses.will email you.

[getnbye]

We'll soon be able to call the 65 Skylark Parking lens project complete and ready to ship.

I took a couple of test shots to the GS Nats for review and all of the 65 owners that I showed them to seem to be really excited about finally having these available and the quality in which we'll be able to deliver them.

"If you seen these in BG, please feel free to provide your honest opinion on them".

We've decided to have them molded in Polycarb instead of the less expensive acrylic plastic. This is the same material that safety glasses (eye wear) is made of and it will last longer and be far better at taking hits from road debris.

We are now working on getting the mold "dialed" in and we are trying to match the silver paint as close to possible as the original.

I should have these ready for shipment in a week or so and We'll be offering these for direct sale at $110.00 a set plus shipping and handling (I still need to weigh a set and add up all the shipping materials).

I've mentioned this before and I don't mean to sound like a whiner, but I have a lot of money wrapped up in the tooling to bring these lenses to you and I'll be selling them on Ebay in an effort to recoup my costs as quickly as possible. I have no idea what these will bring, but please do not bid on them unless you are willing to pay more than the $110 direct price that I'm extending to all my V8Buick.com brothers out there.

Pictures, shipping costs and ship date.... soon to follow... :beer

Chris

[BuickGS65]

I'm drooling on my keyboard!!!!!!!

[BuickGS65]

I'm positng this for Chris....
Here is the most recent list of board members interested in buying your lenses (perhaps you will want to contact them :Do No: ) Just trying to help you out! :TU:


BuickGS65 (Dan) (3)
Mark Ascher (at least 1)
DugsSin (Doug Updike) (1)
Bill Bailey (1)
GS'sRULE (Chad Bolles) (2)
Ray Ackerman (2)
Col. Kurtz (2)
grnlark (Matt) (2)
bigirish (Mike) (1)
Bald Menace (Bob) (at least 1)
65gs76limited (1)
JimRamsey (1)
83Stage1 (Greg) (1)
Airy Cat (1)
1970bl20 (John Lowe) (1)
wkillgs (Walt Kilgus) (1)
64 Skybird (Tom Balaz) (1)
Starc Traxler (2)
GKMoz (Gary) (1)
Rusty Davenport (1)
Ponch65 (1)
65SpecialConver (1)
Uncle Pauly (1)
CC65wagon (1)
kenm455 (1)
sootie007 (1)
jeff strube (1)

[sootie007]

Sootie007 would also like a set of the 65 front parking lenses too. Thanks J.

[BuickGS65]

list from post #170 updated... Did I miss anyone?

Chris - I hope that list helps you out...

[ponch65]

Hi Chris, Put me in for a set of front signal lenses.
PONCH

[getnbye]

After 4 years, 2 months, 13 days that this original thread was started by my good friend Dan Habel (5-5-2003) I'm proud to announce the release date for our new 1965 GS / Skylark parking lenses.

http://www.damngoodautoparts.com/BuickParts/Complete_Package.JPG

http://www.damngoodautoparts.com/BuickParts/Closeup1.jpg

http://www.damngoodautoparts.com/BuickParts/Closeup2.JPG

http://www.damngoodautoparts.com/BuickParts/Closeup3.JPG

http://www.damngoodautoparts.com/BuickParts/closeup4.JPG

http://www.damngoodautoparts.com/BuickParts/closeup5.JPG

As of August 1st, I should have enough inventory to start filling parking lens orders and I'll start accepting your orders then.

I'm currently running about 15 pilot sets on Ebay right now at no reserve. I have no idea what these will go for and please don't "chase" them unless you are willing to pay more than the listing price I'm providing below.

As promised, I'm selling these at $110 a set and S&H will be a flat rate of $12.50 as long as they are shipped inside of the USA.

We also have parking lens gaskets for $13.50 a set and S&H is included if purchased and shipped with the lenses.

The parts are simply amazing and we decided to spend the extra money and have them mold injected in Poly Crab (the same material used to make safety glasses) so they'll have a long life, excellent UV stabilization and high impact rating.

As of Aug, 1st you'll be able to purchase these directly from my website (any major credit card or PayPal) www.DamnGoodAutoParts.com or you can send a money order / cashiers check to:

Chris Horn
2011 Pine Lakes Drive
Lima, Ohio
45801

Feel free to send me any questions that you might have.

Thank you,

Chris

Chris@65GS.com

[sootie007]

Thanks very much Chris for doing this ..I will be picking up a pair. Just a note to other members I have bought a few items from "d.g.a.p." and always been satisfied.

[mrgransport]

Any sets still available? If so, put me down for a set of '65 parking signal front lenses.

[getnbye]

I'll have parts for normal sale starting Aug, 1st.

Just check out my website after Aug, 1st and I'll have all of the click and buy stuff set up.

www.DamnGoodAutoParts.com

I have some lenses and gaskets on Ebay right now, however bidder beware as I have no idea how high (or low) they will go. :Do No:

Chris

[getnbye]

Parking Lenses are in and our website is updated and ready for business...

www.DamnGoodAutoParts.com

Chris

Chris@65GS.com