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I was talking to a relative I have in Escondido, his father and mother died within a week of each other last month, and he wants to sell his father's '65 Buick Skylark.
I'm going back down on Wednesday to check it out. I'll take some pics and post them in this thread. From what I understand this thing is bone stock, original paint, straight body with all of the trim, etc.

Anyone from SoCal (or anyone from Escondido) interested in this? Let me know. We can meet at his house.

Dano

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Check out Route 66 next weekend, it's been reborn out of the ashes of San Bernardino's bankruptcy, in downtown Ontario.
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Dano I want first dibs on that Buick, let me know when you are going to look at it or I can go look at it and I will relieve them of it.

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Sorry to hear of your relatives loss. My neighbor has a 65 Skylark Convertable, nice cars. Dano that might be a keeper.

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You got first dibs, Wednesday I'll let you know the details. I'll take plenty of pics...

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This weekend, Friday and saturday, is the San Bernardino Route 66 show. It is being held at the 66'ers baseball stadium. (San Mauel Stadium) We will also be autocrossing on saturday at the show. Come on and join the fun. Info is on the San Bernardino chamber of commerce web site. Show registration is $50 for both days and the friday night cruise in dance. Friday 3pm to 10 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4pm

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Went to the dyno today.

Made 368hp and 345 ftlb torque at the rear wheels. Gained 70hp after a jet change.

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thats great Randy!! pushing over 400 at the crank. cant complain about that
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Nice, that'll rip the tires!
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I've got a bit of a traction problem well into 3rd gear, something I'll need to work on.

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I am absolutly appauld, and disgussted by this sheer blanent attempt at showing off. LMAO!!

Cant even type this with a straight face LOL, Randy thats seriuosly impressive and very cool. Im tripping at the 70 hp gain with a jet change? Heck I need to change mine in that case.
Very cool.

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aww come on dan we dont get to see the pics too
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Yep, here ya go!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps02c996a5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps1653526f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psad2f6718.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps05b5b896.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psdfcdd318.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps5da8433b.jpg

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Oh man! That's pretty nice! Always liked those under appreciated b.o.p cars.
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I wish I knew something about them. All I know is CHEVY.

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That looks like a nice one to refurbish and drive .

Those old Delco R-6AC compressors suck up a fair goodly bit of HP but , driving in The Mojave Desert with 62* F inside is always nice and easy to do with that setup .

The B.O.P. V-ates are much stronger than Chevy SBC's .

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You mean all you know is GM. Not too much difference, I think you can do it.
Besides its not a Ford and you always have us to pick our brains. Cant let that one go Dano

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I have a few pieces to take out of my doors but the doors themselves (empty shells and stripped glass) are free if anyone wants them.

The bottoms are rusted out so they need some love but I really don't want to put these in the dumpster.

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http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...psd98cad78.jpg
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in casr you havent seen my thread. we are having a little meetup this saturday at the early rodders meet in la crescenta. i know its last minute but so far theres 3 of us meeting up early sat morning at the united artist theater in la crescenta. the meet goes from 7-9 so be there early. i nade a thread about it. so if anyone wants to join us is welcome!!
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Hi guys,


I'm new here to the forums from So. Cal. Here's a pic of my '78 C10. I'm hoping to gain a lot of knowledge here and to learn a great deal on how to fix it up and make it a good reliable truck. I never learned nor was taught how to fix up cars so I really hope to get that jump started quickly. (See what I did there) Ha ha! So far from lurking everybody seem so cool and friendly so I'm excited to join the forum!

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/1586/fi5t.jpg

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Cool stepper. Welcome , most of the guys here are pretty cool. Lol. We have a good group of guys always willing to help. What part of social are you in?
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Dangit ! .

Here you alls finally have a Meet & Greet right near me in La Crescenta and I'm 3,000 miles away =8-^ .

I hope it was fun , those guys meet there every weekend and are not always interested in old trucks .

InitialBoss , WELCOME ! that's a nice looking stepper you have there , first things first : it needs a HOT oil & filter change then it needs greasing , lots and lots of Zerk fittings under there to shoot full of grease , the wheels must be off the ground for proper greasing .

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you havent missdd it Nate. its this saturday. i go all the time and everyone has been real coool with me. never had anyone mention anything neg about having my truck there.
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I'm in the IE. All your guy's trucks look so clean!!
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I'm in the IE.

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I'll keep an eye out for your truck ItsRandy. I don't see too many around grand terrace. Or I could be wrong.

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I still don't have a new windshield ~ they called me and cancelled , apparently they refuse to work on " old cars " even though it's the same job as any Mercedes.....(they have rubber grommets too) .

In any case , I have to take SWMBO to Nevada early to - morrow morning .

The folks there never said anything , they just turned their noses up at my old '49 3100 that IMO looked pretty good .

Many of the Road Rallies I go on , use that parking lot as a jump off place becuase it's free and clean , bathrooms , coffee and even brekkie if you want it , all right there and a gas station there too .

Have a great time , please take and post some pictures .

-Nate

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you cant miss randy's truck now thats a clean truck!!! not too many in thay area nice as his for sure

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remember a dew of us are meeting up in the morning tomorrow in la crescenta for whoever else wants to meet us. its at 7 am at the united artist movie theater.

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Looks like I wont be cruisin to any shows like i planned. I pretty much sold my 65 c10 but just waiting for new title to come in the mail cause Dmv has issues with old one. Truck is going to Japan. It was fun while it lasted But time for something alil newer so I can get to where I am going in life and when I am settled in somewhat I can buy another 60-66 c10. Thanks fellas for your hospitality.

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Truck looks nice! Is there a big US truck scene over in Japan? Good luck with your future plans!

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Not sure about truck scene but there is a love for hot rods and custom oldies there. Thank you

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the guys from japan that buy old american cars and trucks usually pay a pretty good price to get what they want. so ill just say congrats on the sale

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You can always spot the Japanese and the Swedes at almost every Pomona swap meet. They pay cash with a clean title ready to sign over. I've had a few ""very" attractive offers on my C10 and my 65 Vette.

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.......And England, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and........, to name a few more.

Yes, they pay good real good money (I know), :) But, unfortunately once there gone they are not coming back, :( in a dozen years or so we might have to go overseas to see an american classic truck/car show. :confused:

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very true theres already a huge american car scene all over the world. gotta keep most here!!

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Im going to have to say for the right price, they can ship mine to TimBuckToo. LOL

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You can have my clapped out rusted to swiss cheese truck after you pry my cold , dead fingers off the steering wheel and not one moment earlier .

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