65 skylark convertible

Discussion in 'Wet behind the ears??' started by Bradley Jermyn, Aug 26, 2021.

  1. New here , but it's nice to have a Buick in the garage again. The quality of the build and thickness of the sheet metal is much nicer than the Chevys or Dodges I also own.

    First car was a 65 LeSabre, second was a 52 Special. Would ultimately like to get back to a 65 LeSabre or Wildcat convertible. But for now, this 65 Skylark convertible is in my care.

    Bought it from Board Member Uncle Pauly. Nice car, very little rust for a convertible, original floors and trunk. Sheet metal seems all original. Amateur repaint, but I don't mind . I posted a want ad for interior parts. I appreciate you guys helping me out on that.

    Car has a 71 leSabre 350/4 in it with a two speed auto. Goal is to get it back on the road with minimal effort and just enjoy the crusin'. Maybe one day, go for an original drivetrain..... Or.....sell/trade for LeSabre/Wildcat.

    Oh.... Got it running tonight, been stagnant since 2007 or so. Uncle Pauly stripped all of the original harness and bought a replacement after-market harness. He completed enough of the wiring to get it to crank over. I adjusted and filed the points and changed the coil and it fired up with some starting fluid.

    Pauly told me the car never had a name. I name all my cars. How about some suggestions? Build third week of December 64, Red with ivory interior, Cobbled together, but solid. Here it is, next to the Dodge. Second pic is from 2004-2007 IMG_20210826_123611447.jpg 65_Buick-2007.jpg 65_Buick-2007.jpg IMG_20210826_123611447.jpg 65_Buick-2007.jpg 65_Buick-2007.jpg

    -Bradley
     
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  2. PCUB

    PCUB PCUB

    Welcome from Oregon; good luck with the repairs and parts hunt.
     
  3. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Welcome from WA!
     
  4. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Welcome - Nice car!
     
  5. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Welcome from Florida!

    Keep us posted on your progress with that one
     
  6. ssmock

    ssmock Well-Known Member

    Welcome from Kansas City!
     
  7. philbquick

    philbquick Founders Club Member

    Welcome from the Tampa Bay area. I have 3 65s, 1 conv and 2 post coupes.
     
  8. gokitty

    gokitty Platinum Level Contributor

    Red? 3rd week of December '64 build? Rudolph!
     
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  9. Dragdoc

    Dragdoc Well-Known Member

    I second Rudolph! Welcome from Chicago
     

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