Your sick in the head... Do you still have the GSX to? I found your videos before i got on the board and I cant wait until I can build a garage\barn\warehouse\palace like that...
I had 3 GSX's I sold them within the last 2 years...I decided to just do the 66's first love what can I say...the GSX's have a great hom and I can visit them anytime I want...so thats cool... yip im totaly sick in the head... now go find me one in your town I know theres one there...lol
So now I am a robot? That's the thanks I get for finding you the midnight blue 4 speed as soon as it was listed and before Dan got to it? :moonu: :laugh: No Dan, he doesn't get up early and scan the listings every morning, I usually do that for him. :beers2:
Man, you guys truly subscribe to the one-who-dies-with-the-most-stuff-wins philosophy. I think I just got a glimpse of my future...scan the web/newspaper for more cars, buy more cars, build a barn for my cars. Oh, this is gonna be fun.:laugh: How do you decide which car your gonna drive for the day?
I dont drive them as much its like looking at fine art when I go out in the barn and just drool all over myself
Really? I must have a big check coming then for all of the 66's I have found, when are you sending it? ou: :beers2:
Thanks for the numbers, Jimmy! You know you relly need to post more Youtubes... Is it me, or have you gotten all of your cars in as nice a shape as they look at present? Aside from my first car, I have preferred getting them in fixer-upper shape, and bringing them back to glory. Part of it, is feeling that I saved another from the crusher. Too, I like knowing that there are no hidden problems when I am finished. If I fixed it up, it is MINE, and I don't have to consider myself as a caretaker for the last guy's years of care. When I drive them, I don't worry about spinning those original bearings, or having an old brake line fail. I don't drive them hard, but know it's all there when I want it. Back before I had a "reputation" to protect, my 4-speed only lost 2 races (against a nitroused Challenger, and a '70 455 H.O. 4-speed GTO). Among the cars it beat were a 67 427 Fairlane and a '67 390 Mustang, and a '70 GTX. These cars had the looks, and the juice to back it up. My Stage 1 never lost a race, and there were some hot cars out there, but my '66 always FELT quicker. Maybe it was the way the whole car shuddered and bounced with each bang-shift, or the gowling exhaust, that was somehow more smooth in the 455. Either way, if offered a choice of only one car to keep, it would definitely be the '66. I understand completely why you sold the GSX's and stuck with the '66's. The Stage is cool, but not as cool as a Blue mist '66 on the parkway and neon diner light. Dan
Hey Dan, Yeah I gotta make an updated you tuber!... lets see... 4 of my cars are original paint... so they wont get restored... my Conv..I did a nut an bolt restoration..the rest of them have had just a repaint.. and 3 are on thelist to get done...and next weekend it will be 4...lol I dont run my cars hard anymore...I love to just drive and know its there too.. although I tend to push the accelorator down more on the L76 car...just cuz it pulls so good with the stock 3:55s Yeah ..I'm glad I sold my GSX's... 2 went to my best friend so thats cool... the other is in a collection... but your right..there is nothing like the 66 parked at a diner with the blue neon!!!!.. when I look at thelines on a 66..I just melt..I'd like to thank the guy who did the clay mold jobs on that car..
Hey Jimmy! I just visited your VERY NICE website and found out you include 65's as well...HOW SAWEEET is that? I am relatively a newbie to the 65 era and will need some help/input, THAT IS,.., IF & WHENever I can find the $$ and time to restore my 65 GS Vert 4 speed. ray: ..anyway, speaking of input...I believe RAY ACKERMAN lives south of me in in Naples Florida, right? Over the years, I've tried to reach him but fail to do so...Do you have any contact info on him? :TU: Wheelz, Tampa Bay
From White Pages...... Raymond R Ackerman Jr 136 Heather Grove Ln Naples, FL 34113-8328 (239) 774-1196 <TABLE class="age_range helpful_info"><TBODY><TR><TD>Household: </TD><TD>Jes H Ackerman, Helen Ackerman</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Jimmy, I'm sure you know this...How many Verde Green 66 GS converts made? Mine is a factory 3spd on the floor. I would love to know. Thanks Mike
Hey Mike, 147 Verde Green convs funny..I have a verde green 3 speed conv too...but its in piceces...I dont even count that as a car...lol someday i plan on doing it.... you should have some pics of your conv on your site.. Jimmy
WOW ! THANKS JIM:eek2: Is that 4speed gs's only or all conv's.? I Guess mine is the only one to ever leave the states?:Brow: Dan,
Thanks, Jim. My verde green GS sounds a lot like yours! In pieces but I have most everything. Its a black top and black bucket seat interior. The car needs everything. The original engine is long gone, but I have a 66 401 for the car with 65,000 original miles. I also have a date correct T-10 4spd that I will substitute for the 3 spd. I think production #'s for 3spd cars is 136. Is that correct? Would you happen to know how many verde green 3spd convert GS were made? Thanks, Mike
hi Mike, Nope dont have the numbers and breakdowns of colors for 3 speeds,4 speeds,and autos...and yes 136 is correct...they are rare with a 3 speed...I have all the parts mines is a power bench seat 3 speed ..black top black int..the only thing missin is the original 3 speed shifter...I dont have it.. so I have been looking for one... as i recl I have only seen one other conv 3speed car..it was red and was pullled out of a barn in WV..the nose wasnt on it.. so..they are rare for sure..not very popular..but...then again its a buick
