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09-25-2007, 02:49 PM
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Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
I flew up to Minneapolis and helped Mark Ascher get started re-assembling his '65 GS this past weekend. He has been in the process of a frame-off nut and bolt restoration for many years and the paint job on the body was finished this summer. As of now the engine, transmission and alot of the wiring and related stuff is installed under the dash.
I also got the privledge of meeting John Eagel who was in the area for the weekend--he has done some great work getting the GS registry organized and up to date and is a wealth of knowledge for anyone out there restoing a '65 GS.
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09-25-2007, 02:55 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
Beautiful...
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09-25-2007, 03:21 PM
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09-25-2007, 11:21 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
cant wait till mine looks like that
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09-26-2007, 08:13 AM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
Buick GS Resto-$$$$$$$$$$$$
Rebuilt, freshly painted, sweet looking Nailhead -$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Installing said engine into said car with a friend(s) and a couple of MGD's- Priceless   Looks nice
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09-26-2007, 10:18 AM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
Nice. Is Mark's car seafoam green? I can't wait to see that car done...in fact, I'm mad at myself for not being able too see Brians car at the Charlotte show! Great Job!
 PS Brian, would you like to come up to Cincy to help me put my 4-speed together? 
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09-26-2007, 11:10 PM
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Beautiful X 3.
That type of photo documentation is the impetus for getting my butt motivated into tearing into mine one of these days. 
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09-27-2007, 01:40 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
The car is Champagne Mist in color with the roof painted Regal Black. Although it has none installed at the moment, the interior is Black.
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09-27-2007, 02:11 PM
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SWEET! awesome job! keep it up.
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09-27-2007, 03:36 PM
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09-27-2007, 05:45 PM
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Here we go again with one of those *clean* garages.
Sicko.  Beautiful car though!
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10-01-2007, 01:04 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
Brian,
Thanks for the posting the pics, and thanks again for spending the weekend with us. I had a great time working on the car and your assistance was invaluable. Your welcome back anytime! Thanks for all the positive comments as well. Very nice to hear after the years of hard work on this car. A lot of the inspiration to forge ahead came from many members of this forum - THANKS! I'm going to post a few more pictures in the next day or so. Mark
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10-03-2007, 09:53 AM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
More pics
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10-03-2007, 10:33 AM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
And a few more
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10-03-2007, 10:36 AM
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That is a great color combination, as well a a 4 speed....very, very nice!
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12-05-2007, 06:14 PM
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WOW WOW WOW!!!!
1st in line if this masterpiece ever becomes "for sale" !!!!! 
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12-05-2007, 11:54 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
 Mark,Good going on that GS. She is a beaut. Glad you are getting it on the road. Take care Mark, Biill Bailey
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12-07-2007, 12:47 PM
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Dan,
"Masterpiece"?? I'm blushing! Thanks for the compliments! When it's complete, my 64-65 peers will be the ultimate judges. If it turns out anywhere near what Ted Nagels cars look like (Mr. Stone and Mr. Guida as well) I'll be one happy guy. Bill, good to hear from you! Hope things are well. Whats the status on your GS?
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12-07-2007, 02:08 PM
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jeez now I'm blushing! Your car is awesome, it would be wicked cool to see it at the GS nats next year!
It is cool to see any '65's.
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12-07-2007, 06:14 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
Mark, Thanks for asking, I have been driving it for the last 18,000 or so miles off and on, I have the interior all done custom and dual 6 way power seats, and the paint is House of Color Snow White Pearl done in my garage by a good friend and myself. This new computer so far won't let me use the Kodak Easy Share to upload pictures, but I will send them when I get it figured out. Thanks for the parts I got from you. I am still trying to find the wheel well moundings and lower rocker mouldings. I just received the rear backup lends and gaskets from Chris @ Damn Good Parts and they look perfect, I will put them on tomorrow since it is raining cats and dogs here in Kingman Arizona at this time. Take care Mark, Bill Bailey
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12-07-2007, 10:10 PM
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VERY SWEET
Your car gets a TOPCAT "seal of approval" Hope to see you and you car in Flint this summer..... Peace WildBill
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12-07-2007, 11:06 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
Mark, whose redlines did you use?
Mike
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12-10-2007, 12:29 PM
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Re: Assembly of Mark Ascher's '65 GS 4-speed car
Mark,
Looks terrific! It's all downhill form here bro'! You'll be driving her come Spring! Wish I had time to fly out and help final assy. This is the fun part! Pat
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12-10-2007, 01:02 PM
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Ted, I think your Wildcats are the coolest. I've seen you post photos of your work on the forum for awhile now, and it always looks top-notch. Not sure if it's going to be done this summer, but it's going to be close.
WildBill, this car wouldn't even be possible without some of the pieces I've bought from you! Thanks for "Seal!" See above on car completion. If the car isn't done by summer, my goal is to have it finished over the following winter and be ready to make the GS Nats, BCA Nats, etc. in 09. Mike, the redlines are F70-14 Firestones from Coker. I have the stock 65 chrome wheels, but they really need to be rechromed and I don't know anyone out there to do it. There was a guy listed in the GS X-TRA last year, but I don't know who it is. How's the wagon coming? Bill Bailey, I want to see pics posted when you get the upload figured out. The wheel opening mouldings, and decent rocker mouldings, are tough to come by. Mark
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12-10-2007, 01:06 PM
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Pat! Just caught your post. I will definately be driving it come spring. I'll need to get it broken in and work out any snafus. If your ever in the midwest, you have a place to stay!
I'll post a few more pics around the holidays, I'll have a little time off to get some things done. Mark
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