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Old 09-14-2017, 11:00 AM
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I was helping a friend work on his '65 and even posted a couple of threads for it. Well, I ended up buying it (have a case of buyers remorse, but also wanted a C2).
It's in pretty good shape, paint is nice but has a couple of small rock chips, BB w/aluminum heads, Holley double pumper, headers, 4 speed, 3.36 posi, nice wheels.
Interior is in good shape also, small tear in the bottom leather seat, carpet looks pretty new. Needs new wiring, couple of gauges, headlight bucket work, etc. I'll be relying on you all again for help just as I did for my '59, which is running great right now.
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Looks like a great and fun car. Congratulations! Dave
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Looks like a nice car, why the remorse?
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Originally Posted by KC John
Looks like a nice car, why the remorse?
I always get that way when I spend a lot of money without justification.
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Originally Posted by 59BlueSilver
I always get that way when I spend a lot of money without justification.
Good looking car!

Justification? My ex wife used to say did you really need another one of those? I said no but I WANTED another one. No justification needed. Ask them if they needed another pair of shoes?

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Old 09-14-2017, 02:16 PM
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Another sweet silver
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Looks great You will enjoy the way that big block pulls.
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Great colors!! Love silver.
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Nice looking.
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what I noticed is that the battery was on the drivers side, and no AC...correct or not, looks like its has the potential to have originally been a big block 65!! that would make me happy.
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Best decision you ever made!!!!
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Love it and nice color combo! How can you go wrong with a 427...
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Originally Posted by bluestreak63
Love it and nice color combo! How can you go wrong with a 427...
Thanks, but it's a 454, or bigger. Decal is wrong.
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Originally Posted by midyear
what I noticed is that the battery was on the drivers side, and no AC...correct or not, looks like its has the potential to have originally been a big block 65!! that would make me happy.
I wish! A PO put the battery on the left side, cut away part of the wheel well, then installed a f/g or plastic cover that has a part # stamped on it. Never seen this before. Don't understand why, just one of the mysteries of getting an old car. The cables are taped together and draped over the back of the engine, one of the reasons I need to redo the wiring.
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Originally Posted by 59BlueSilver
I always get that way when I spend a lot of money without justification.
As far as I know.....money in the bank doesn't do us any good when we're 6' under.

Nothing better to spend your money on, and enjoy it for the short time we're walking the earth!

Nice car!

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Is the battery mounted with the posts parallel to the frame rails?

I think it's mounted sideways.
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Originally Posted by Mark Lovejoy
Is the battery mounted with the posts parallel to the frame rails?

I think it's mounted sideways.
Yes, it's mounted sideways. Does that matter?
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Originally Posted by 59BlueSilver
Yes, it's mounted sideways. Does that matter?
No, enjoy your 'new' 65. Only the real **** will notice.

I'm sure it pulls like a bear!
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If your remorse gets too much to bear...send me a PM...
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