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Old 06-09-2017, 02:15 PM
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Smile Saving a 1965 ..... Lemans?

We have lift off. Finally getting to start restoring my Lemans. Previous owner started to clone to a GTO, taking it back and keeping it a Lemans, just because you don't see too many these days. Let the restification begin.
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Old 06-09-2017, 04:48 PM
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Excellent....Good luck with it. It looks pretty solid.

BTW - I wish I had a lift like that....color me green.

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Old 06-09-2017, 05:09 PM
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No need to justify keeping a LeMANS, besides they were here before the GTO

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Old 06-09-2017, 05:16 PM
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I did it. Have fun with it - you're right about their rarity: I'm usually the only '65 LeMans at all Pontiac shows, even.

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Old 06-10-2017, 01:54 PM
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I found a really nice car to start with. Florida car, PO had the car stripped and metal work mostly done. It only needed a trunk pan, floor pans only where your foot sits, and both glass channels which was done when i got it. All in all they had alot of the hard stuff done, but hey had welded up every single emblem and trim screw or clip hole. So after i get the frame blasted, i will put the body on the rotisserie and start finding the rest of the holes and drilling them back out. Engine wise, I've found a 389 from a 65 that will be finessed a little and installed along with a 200r4 overdrive and some 3:55 gears. It's a factory air car, so all of that will be going back in too. I'll have plenty of tech questions for the experts, as i bought the car home in boxes. I restored a 66 GTO 20 years ago, so I've got a pretty good idea how this goes, but they're all a little different so i'm sure i'm going to need to buy a vowel of phone a friend multiple times.

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Good luck with the restoration. To clone or not clone? I had the same choice to make with my LeMans and chose to keep it LeMans since the VIN number gives true identity. bt

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Nice to see! After all, what looks better than a 65 Pontiac A-body vert? What are your plans for paint and drivetrain? Best of luck and please keep the pics coming along the way.

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Old 07-11-2017, 10:14 AM
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Been busy the past month. Trying to get the frame into paint so i can get the body onto the rotisserie and free up the lift. Should be painted by the end of the week.
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Looking good! Nice work!

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Old 07-11-2017, 10:19 AM
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Old 07-11-2017, 11:36 AM
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Rich, I will be following your build closely. And, PS, I got those rubber plugs Monday. Thanks again.
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Old 07-11-2017, 01:02 PM
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Hope they are what you need Tony. Do you still need fuel line pics? I took several before i took this apart.

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Sweet, good luck. Glad that you're keeping it a Lemans!

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I think I'm okay. Ordered 3/8 supply and 1/4 return from the Right Stuff along with clips. Should arrive early next week. If I get stuck, I'll let you know. Your frame looks sweet. Is that powder coat?

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Old 07-11-2017, 04:54 PM
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No. Actually that's just the primer. I will be painting it tomorrow. It is the Eastwood Epoxy primer. Paint will be the Eastwood Extreme Chassis paint with the ceramic in it. I'll post a couple pics of that once it dries.

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Looks good. Nice to see another Lemans not cloned. After Cruisin The Coast this year I think I will tear mine all apart and do the same. Keep us posted on your progress.

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Frame looks great Cardo, but I think you're going to need more washer fluid to finish the car.
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Old 07-19-2017, 06:24 AM
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Lol! You caught me... on sale for 48 cents a gallon... couldn't resist. There's 8 more gallons on the other side of the garage.

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Old 09-04-2017, 03:44 PM
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Still plugging away.
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