[tarheeltempest]

I have a 65 2 door post three-on-the-tree, red, two door sedan with 8 lugs. Project car, no motor and needs TLC. I noticed that you are in Georgia. I'm near Charlotte, NC. PM me if you want more info or call (704) 450-8932.

[Deadhead]

^^^^ AHA! THAT sounds like a cool project to me that is exactly what you are looking for.

[Hitman]

If I was looking for a project that would be a fun car. The reason I got rid of the 63 was the cost of the motor, to build it and the money to put tlc into it. I'll be going thru Charlotte tomorrow on my way to Winston Salem. If I change my mind I'll drop you a line.

[Engine-Ear]

Originally Posted by 63gpman

Those are fighting words!!

[AROWHED]

The factory weight of a 2 door Catalina hardtop changed 2 pounds from 1964 to 65.
Grand Prix is another story though, the 65 gaining over 300 pounds.

http://www.oldride.com/library/1964_..._catalina.html
http://www.oldride.com/library/1965_..._catalina.html

http://www.oldride.com/library/1964_...rand_prix.html
http://www.oldride.com/library/1965_...rand_prix.html

[Jerry H.]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I went from a 3 on the tree to a four on the floor in my first pickup.

I left the original column in place and cut the "nub" off where the shift handle was. That was a perfect place to mount the Sun tach (to cover the hole).

I pinned the column in place so that it would not accidentally drop down and prevent me from getting the key out.



Mark is right: if you are not trying to be authentic then it is as easy as cutting a hole in the floor and bolting the shifter on.

K

That's the way we used to do it back in the day.

[Greg Reid]

Man, that '64 is a great looking car. If it was summer I'd suggest buying a one-way flight and driving it back. It really looks like it would make it.

[justaguy]

To switch it to the floor would require only the hole in the floor, culumn, and to find a shifter and linkages that would work with the 3 spd. The shift delete should already be there as its already a manual car. I you decide to buy it and convert it let me know...I may be interested in the linkages/column. I am restoring a 3spd on the column car. Actually putting it back to on the column. No I don't have a floor shifter though.

[bdk1976]

Based on your other threads, I would hold off on buying until you find the car you want instead of going after whatever happens to be for sale at the moment. These cars aren't that rare and you will find what you are looking for - probably at a price you can live with - if you are patient and persistent.

[marxjunk]

i agree...youve made a strong statement you really want a 65..and if you give it some time and be ready to jump you will get the right 65 for you...they are literally everywhere...and i am a fan..but many are not and dump them when they get them..

get on searchtempest.com enter your zip and mile range and just stay on it.you will get the car you want

[Engine-Ear]

Originally Posted by marxjunk

i agree...youve made a strong statement you really want a 65..and if you give it some time and be ready to jump you will get the right 65 for you...they are literally everywhere...and i am a fan..but many are not and dump them when they get them..

Yep. Looks like 99 Helens agree.

Originally Posted by marxjunk

get on searchtempest.com enter your zip and mile range and just stay on it.you will get the car you want

autotempest.com, actually.

[marxjunk]

no..searchtempest actually..i use it daily...autotempest is a shoot off..but..on the classic site theres more search or section searches performed..much more thorough..im on the classic site 10 times a day...actually..

actually

[Hitman]

The 64 I can't do so that's out. The Bonneville was nice but it just didn't get me excited. So I'm back to square one. I found a 66 Bonneville on the POCI site that I've inquired about so we will see. These cars are not a dime a dozen around here. I wish they were. I looked at the 65 Cat that is local and it is a mess. That 65 Bonneville was the closest thing around and it was 377 miles one way. Yesterday was a long day in the car. It's a good feeling that I'm ready to buy but the right car has to come along and it will eventually.

[Engine-Ear]

Originally Posted by marxjunk

no..searchtempest actually..i use it daily...autotempest is a shoot off..but..on the classic site theres more search or section searches performed..much more thorough..im on the classic site 10 times a day...actually..

actually

Interesting; I wonder why they then push you to autotempest.com ...

[63gpman]

I like the classic site also, but have been using www.searchcraigslist.org for the way it searches the country and can be sorted by date. For items like a Pontiac 421, there are not that many returns and gives me the search I want there. For local items I just use craigslist and click search beyond the area. To each their own

[63gpman]

The more I look at this one, the more I like it. Not a fan of the top color and If I owned, it I would likely do a black vinyl top, but sure looks like a clean one.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5460840875.html

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by 63gpman

The more I look at this one, the more I like it. Not a fan of the top color and If I owned, it I would likely do a black vinyl top, but sure looks like a clean one.
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5460840875.html

Ooh, that's nice.

[marxjunk]

ive been watching that 66 for a while...

such a nice car

[Hitman]

Too much and too far away. I found a 66 Bonneville that I really like. Two problems, no power steering and had either a couple bad lifters or valves.

[Ben M.]

Originally Posted by marxjunk

such a nice car

Yup. That's one of the best priced deals out there. If I was in the market...