Saved a 1965 Daytona

[Scott]

Well, here is my newest acquisition. It was for sale as a parts car, but aside from a couple external rust-through spots (driver's door mainly) the car is very solid. The floors and trunk are solid and the rocker panels are even intact. Of course the front valance is crunched, as usual. I'm planning on getting some good 195 75 R15 tires on it changing the oil and make an attempt to start it. Well, actually I'll have to have the machanics try it. It hasn't run in years and years, but the engine isn't stuck. After that it'll be parked for the winter while I get a new title for it and keys (both lost).

It could be a parts car, but don't you guys think this would be better as a basis for restoration?

[53k]

quote:...It could be a parts car, but don't you guys think this would be better as a basis for restoration?

Absolutely. It will make a nice car and there aren't that many of them out there.

[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/64%20Daytona%20Convertible/Copy%20of%20DaytonaConvert7-20-06.JPG[/img=right]

Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[53k]

quote:...It could be a parts car, but don't you guys think this would be better as a basis for restoration?

Absolutely. It will make a nice car and there aren't that many of them out there.

[img=right]http://www.frontiernet.net/~thejohnsons/64%20Daytona%20Convertible/Copy%20of%20DaytonaConvert7-20-06.JPG[/img=right]

Paul Johnson
'53 Commander Starliner (since 1966)
'64 Daytona Wagonaire (original owner)
'64 Daytona Convertible (2006)
Museum R-4 engine

[Dick Steinkamp]

Air conditioned too [8D]!

You might have a tough time finding those 195/75/15's, but 205/75/15's are common and seem to fit and look just fine on these Larks.




Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[Dick Steinkamp]

Air conditioned too [8D]!

You might have a tough time finding those 195/75/15's, but 205/75/15's are common and seem to fit and look just fine on these Larks.




Dick Steinkamp
Bellingham, WA

[Scott]

Here are pictures of the trunk. The paint is not good under those tires, but the sheet metal is great. Notice the back bumper was put on upside down? That'll be fixed first thing.
The shop I work with put light truck tires on my 1966 Cruiser. They are LT something or other, but are the same as 195s. They have more and I'll put them on this, too. They are 6 ply and came off of mail carriers. At $15 each I can't go wrong!

[Scott]

Here are pictures of the trunk. The paint is not good under those tires, but the sheet metal is great. Notice the back bumper was put on upside down? That'll be fixed first thing.
The shop I work with put light truck tires on my 1966 Cruiser. They are LT something or other, but are the same as 195s. They have more and I'll put them on this, too. They are 6 ply and came off of mail carriers. At $15 each I can't go wrong!

[arkiejazz]

Scott, that's a very worthy looking car. Was it red?

steve blake

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[arkiejazz]

Scott, that's a very worthy looking car. Was it red?

steve blake

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[Roscomacaw]

COOL CAR![] FACTORY A/C even! Good find - GREAT SAVE!!!

"Parts Car", my rump!

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[Roscomacaw]

COOL CAR![] FACTORY A/C even! Good find - GREAT SAVE!!!

"Parts Car", my rump!

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle!!

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

[JBOYLE]

Probably a stupid question...
Is the exterior color a faded red (once matched the interior) or has it been repainted?

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[JBOYLE]

Probably a stupid question...
Is the exterior color a faded red (once matched the interior) or has it been repainted?

63 Avanti R1 2788
1914 Stutz Bearcat
(George Barris replica)

Washington State

[N8N]

Is that a Sports Sedan? Certainly at a glance it looks too nice to shoot in the head.

nate

--
55 Commander Starlight

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel

[N8N]

Is that a Sports Sedan? Certainly at a glance it looks too nice to shoot in the head.

nate

--
55 Commander Starlight

http://home.comcast.net/~njnagel