Can a 65 be to nice ?
Just registered and was checking some previous threads on 65 GTOs and came across this thread. This is a car I recently purchased. I see there are some mixed feelings and opinions about this car. I do agree with some of the things that were pointed out and they are easily fixed. I would love to have this car 100% perfect and would encourage any and all critiquing. It is a special car in my opinion , mainly because of the factory original black/parchment color combo as well as a true tripower 4spd #s matching vehicle. This site seems to have a lot knowledgeable people that are very willing to offer any help and that's what will help me get this car perfect. There were some questions that were being asked in this thread and I would be more than happy to answer them. Thank you
From the thread back in April.
ey Paul.I saw this one yesterday and called the guy in Utah.It was restored by Thorton's,and as one can see,an original 3x2 4 speed but,I feel the Starlight Black,Parchment is the big selling point.I love black,w/parchment and so do many in the hobby.Of course we can't find out how many,but ,in 24 years in the hobby,I haven't seen many original A-coded cars.
It is over restored,to be sure.I noticed that there were some mistakes on originality.Two oil caps -one per valve cover,carbs way over dichromated,I asked him if they were painted with Eastwood's Carb Renew(it looks like it to me)but he insisted not.hum... oil filter not painted engine color.and that's a cursory glance.He says and confirms "Gold Awards" in Concours,but,that is sloppy research and needless point deductions in IMHO. But....it is purdy!! Larry B..
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