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I purchased my 65 440 4 dr sed in Philidelphia in 2017 and trailered it home to Michigan. The fuel tank sprung a leak on the trailer as I neared my house so, I lucked out not driving it home! I went through the entire car, rebuilding the 318, 727, front and rear suspensions. Pulled all 4 doors apart, cleaning and lubing the regulators, prepping and painting all the jambs, cutting out new plastic liners, and rebuilding the front hinges.
I installed new carpet, scrubbed the door panels and had the fabric replaced on the seats. Built a mini console to hold a new FM/CD player, cup holders, a digital volt meter, and a box of tissues.
The car had new brakes, tires, battery, and ball joints when I bought it so that was covered. Then I replaced all the rubber body seals and bumpers. I had the speedometer rebuilt as well. I added a oil pressure gauge in the clock area on the dash too.
Since I started driving it (no winter/salt) It has been a lot of fun. I get "thumbs up" everywhere I go and I have driven it over 14,000 miles so far.
Mike
Looks beautiful Mike... you did a good job on it.
That is such a nice 65!
(10-22-23, 06:13 PM)Piper Wrote: [ -> ]That is such a nice 65!

Thank you, fellas! I've got about $7,500.00 invested, counting the $3,000.00 I paid for the car. I get 18/19 MPG on the road too.
Mike
I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.
(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote: [ -> ]
(10-22-23, 06:13 PM)Piper Wrote: [ -> ]That is such a nice 65!

I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.



See Andy... you ain't the only old fart around here Smile
That 65 is so sweet, you really did a nice job overhauling it and keeping it so original. You get my thumbs up too.
(10-22-23, 10:28 PM)67440Dodge Wrote: [ -> ]
(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote: [ -> ]
(10-22-23, 06:13 PM)Piper Wrote: [ -> ]That is such a nice 65!

I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.



See Andy... you ain't the only old fart around here Smile

60 years old working and playing like I`m 25, try and keep up Mike.
(10-23-23, 12:00 PM)67r/t4speeder Wrote: [ -> ]60 years old working and playing like I`m 25, try and keep up Mike.

I'm trying, but Max has such a fat ass it's hard to pass him on those narrow roads in Hickville, Idaho
(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote: [ -> ]I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.

Not any more... you just a SmallĀ  Block now.. keep posting and you can hang with the big motors Smile
(10-23-23, 12:50 PM)67440Dodge Wrote: [ -> ]
(10-22-23, 07:34 PM)493mike Wrote: [ -> ]I like that I'm a "junior" member! I'll be 74 in January.

Not any more... you just a SmallĀ  Block now.. keep posting and you can hang with the big motors Smile

I do have another 65. It is a Belvedere though but, it is a big block. A 540 all aluminum.
Mike
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