redranch....sorry to hear your sad tales on your 65 Bonnevilles. My advice is that if you are not going to be actively involved in the restoration of your cars, you best best is to buy one already restored and driveable. You are learning the hard way about the restoration business. Get what you can out of the current two by selling them and if you still want a car, buy one already done. You will be lots of dollars ahead to the good!
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1966 Bonneville Convertible, 421, 4spd. (in progress)

1966 Bonneville 4 Dr. Hdtp. (survivor)

1999 Trans Am Hatchback, red, 6 spd.