65-70 Full Size Interior Tech Forum

hutch400 · hutch400

alright so i need a new carpet.......... few questions though if someone can help out. 1. I have a 65 parisienne........is that the same carpet as the 65 impala? 2. Is there any difference between the 2 door and 4 door carpet? 3. is the mass backing carpet worth the extra money or is there a type of under...

Hotrodharry · Hotrodharry

I am in the painting stage of a frame off restoration on my 65 parisienne convertible. The paint is Regal Red and the interior is parchment. I am not sure on the colour of the top. I have looked for GM colour combinations on line but haven't found what i need. Dose anyone know if GM used a white top or did the...

koolconvertible · koolconvertible

hi all, i have a reverb unit and wish to wire it up. not sure on year though but definately 60s. The controller is pictured. Anyone got amy wiring diagrams? Seems to be one or two little wires on the circuit board come adrift. I have a radio bulletin book for 65 chev but doesn't have reverb. Suspect later mo...

koolconvertible · koolconvertible

anyone have a photo of where the radio reverb unit fits on a 65 parisienne convertible? In the boot somewhere or just behind the rear seat somewhere? Thank you. -- Edited by koolconvertible on Monday 25th of April 2016 04:37:57 AM

hutch400 · hutch400

so i had the typical steering wheel on my 65. pitted, cracked, chunks missing, etc........ after having a mild stroke while pricing out aftermarket wheels and excellent condition originals i figured i'd take a stab at refinishing mine. I used some 2 part JB plastic weld that i had at the shop along wi...

luppy · luppy

Hi All Was wondering if anyone knew how rare or not the '66 Fuel Gauge with the low fuel indicator might be? It was mentioned in Ken's write up in this months Feature Car. I have only ever seen one. Luppy

Brelan · Brelan

The rear window on my 68 Beaumont leaked destroying the rear cardboard sill plate, I cant seem to find a parts shop that list this item. Any one know of parts store or do I have to get one made up from an upholstery shop

Custom sport rag · Custom sport rag

Got my hands on a 65 cs console and my car has a 64 impalla console , so will it bolt in my 64 and will the wireing all plug in? Or at east lights

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

Hi Guys Got a question The original dash switch on my car is unhooked I suspect a previous owner had trouble with it??? And a good quality 15 amp togle switch is mounted under the dash it works fine My question , when this was all original was there some kind of safety system that only let the top operate wh...

Mavros · Mavros

Hi all hoping for some advice. I would like to convert my bench seat to buckets in my 68 b body, I have the floor brackets from an ss impala to weld in. What other vehicles would be compatible to use bucket seats from if I can track some down? Can you purchase new frames to install. Have just gotten so much con...

Oshawa65SS · Oshawa65SS

Hi, I have 65 standard front belts by Dominion in my 65 Impala SS convertible. I have pics of the 66 standard and deluxe versions, but have been unable to find what the 65 deluxe version looks like. Thinking the buckles are all chrome, but I really can't remember. -- Edited by Oshawa65SS on Saturday 6th o...

Mavros · Mavros

Hi all, looking for some bucket seat rails. The seats are b body from a mid 60s buick I am led to believe (see photos) Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- Edited by Mavros on Wednesday 6th of December 2017 05:12:06 AM

rbm67 · rbm67

looking for a good place to get replacement vinyl covers as close to oem as possible

4SPEED427 · 4SPEED427

I picked up a 66 Impala tilt from Teich. Dano mentioned they are not the same at the dash area. I did this 35 years ago when I put a Caprice tilt/telescopic in my Grande Parisienne and I knew I had to saw the collar slightly where it meets the dash. I think Ken (66GrandeGuy) mentioned he had tried this and giv...

cdnpont · cdnpont

I had bought a spare 67 Borg dash clock a while back, intending to send it in for a quartz conversion. I remember a post from long ago where someone actually was able to breath some life into a clock by themselves. Anyone ever get one going? Can I attempt it? I cant even figure out how the adjustment knob com...

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

hi guys car is 67 Parisienne convertible wondering were exactly the fresh air enters the heat defrost unit had a mouse nest in the passenger side vent took it all apart and cleaned it up still have a mouse maure smell wondering if it's just lingering stink??? or did I miss some nest?? nothing is shooti...

cdnpont · cdnpont

CP, I'm looking for one used Strato Bucket seat cover. Bottom and back. Just one is fine. Doesn't have to be in particularly good condition, just good enough that I can take it apart to use as a general pattern, and to see how it's built. The plan is to actually build my own covers using nos material, rep...

ABC123 · ABC123

After trying to nurse my arm rests back to health I decided to order replacements. They are very brittle and turning to dust. The problem is that I can only find the new 18 inch armrests in black so that's what I bought. 12 inch are available in all colours. I am not the best with paint but I ordered the corr...

Leo2+2 · Leo2+2

After a couple of years of searching and searching over a month ago in the top sponsor add by Ebay there it was: somebody selling a tilt column from a 67 Impala! To make a long story short, the price was reasonable and I bought it. Had to lube the lower bearings, open it up and tighten the 3 bolts holding the t...

SGS Welding · SGS Welding

This car is a non ac car. Well went for a drive last night and the heater core started leaking! Im 43 years old and this is my first heater core! (interesting fun fact) The question is are replacement cores good quality? Or is it smarter to rebuild the original?

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	few carpet questions (Preview) alright so i need a new carpet.......... few questions though if someone can help out. 1. I have a 65 parisienne........is that the same carpet as the 65 impala? 2. Is there any difference between the 2 door and 4 door carpet? 3. is the mass backing carpet worth the extra money or is there a type of under...	hutch400	2	1776	Mar 13, 2018 by norontcan
	65 parisienne colour combinations (Preview) I am in the painting stage of a frame off restoration on my 65 parisienne convertible. The paint is Regal Red and the interior is parchment. I am not sure on the colour of the top. I have looked for GM colour combinations on line but haven't found what i need. Dose anyone know if GM used a white top or did the...	Hotrodharry	18	2593	Mar 7, 2018 by Pritch
	Reverb box and controller connection (Preview) hi all, i have a reverb unit and wish to wire it up. not sure on year though but definately 60s. The controller is pictured. Anyone got amy wiring diagrams? Seems to be one or two little wires on the circuit board come adrift. I have a radio bulletin book for 65 chev but doesn't have reverb. Suspect later mo...	koolconvertible	8	2311	Feb 23, 2018 by koolconvertible
	Reverb unit mounting position (Preview) anyone have a photo of where the radio reverb unit fits on a 65 parisienne convertible? In the boot somewhere or just behind the rear seat somewhere? Thank you. -- Edited by koolconvertible on Monday 25th of April 2016 04:37:57 AM	koolconvertible	4	2412	Feb 18, 2018 by koolconvertible
	a little steering wheel repair and paint....turned out pretty good ( 1 2 ) (Preview) so i had the typical steering wheel on my 65. pitted, cracked, chunks missing, etc........ after having a mild stroke while pricing out aftermarket wheels and excellent condition originals i figured i'd take a stab at refinishing mine. I used some 2 part JB plastic weld that i had at the shop along wi...	hutch400	29	5784	Feb 8, 2018 by 4SPEED427
	Fuel gauge with low fuel indicator (Preview) Hi All Was wondering if anyone knew how rare or not the '66 Fuel Gauge with the low fuel indicator might be? It was mentioned in Ken's write up in this months Feature Car. I have only ever seen one. Luppy	luppy	8	2378	Feb 5, 2018 by norontcan
	Rear window sill 68 Beaumont (Preview) The rear window on my 68 Beaumont leaked destroying the rear cardboard sill plate, I cant seem to find a parts shop that list this item. Any one know of parts store or do I have to get one made up from an upholstery shop	Brelan	2	1176	Feb 4, 2018 by NOS
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	65 cs console questions (Preview) Got my hands on a 65 cs console and my car has a 64 impalla console , so will it bolt in my 64 and will the wireing all plug in? Or at east lights	Custom sport rag	17	2172	Jan 21, 2018 by Custom sport rag
	67 Parisienne Convertible Roof Switch (Preview) Hi Guys Got a question The original dash switch on my car is unhooked I suspect a previous owner had trouble with it??? And a good quality 15 amp togle switch is mounted under the dash it works fine My question , when this was all original was there some kind of safety system that only let the top operate wh...	SGS Welding	4	2431	Jan 14, 2018 by 409Safari
	Advice Needed - Bucket seats for a 68 Parisenne 4 door (Preview) Hi all hoping for some advice. I would like to convert my bench seat to buckets in my 68 b body, I have the floor brackets from an ss impala to weld in. What other vehicles would be compatible to use bucket seats from if I can track some down? Can you purchase new frames to install. Have just gotten so much con...	Mavros	13	1602	Jan 12, 2018 by 4SPEED427
	Pics of Canadian 65 deluxe seat belts needed please ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi, I have 65 standard front belts by Dominion in my 65 Impala SS convertible. I have pics of the 66 standard and deluxe versions, but have been unable to find what the 65 deluxe version looks like. Thinking the buckles are all chrome, but I really can't remember. -- Edited by Oshawa65SS on Saturday 6th o...	Oshawa65SS	26	4234	Jan 9, 2018 by Oshawa65SS
	Wanted - Seat Rails 68 Parisienne 4dr (Preview) Hi all, looking for some bucket seat rails. The seats are b body from a mid 60s buick I am led to believe (see photos) Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks -- Edited by Mavros on Wednesday 6th of December 2017 05:12:06 AM	Mavros	7	1826	Dec 7, 2017 by 427carl
	replacement seat cover kits (Preview) looking for a good place to get replacement vinyl covers as close to oem as possible	rbm67	13	3301	Nov 9, 2017 by 4SPEED427
	66 Impala column vs. Pontiac column (Preview) I picked up a 66 Impala tilt from Teich. Dano mentioned they are not the same at the dash area. I did this 35 years ago when I put a Caprice tilt/telescopic in my Grande Parisienne and I knew I had to saw the collar slightly where it meets the dash. I think Ken (66GrandeGuy) mentioned he had tried this and giv...	4SPEED427	0	1296	Oct 17, 2017 by 4SPEED427
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	67 Clock. Can I get it going DIY? (Preview) I had bought a spare 67 Borg dash clock a while back, intending to send it in for a quartz conversion. I remember a post from long ago where someone actually was able to breath some life into a clock by themselves. Anyone ever get one going? Can I attempt it? I cant even figure out how the adjustment knob com...	cdnpont	15	3813	Oct 15, 2017 by 4SPEED427
	Heater blower ?s (Preview) hi guys car is 67 Parisienne convertible wondering were exactly the fresh air enters the heat defrost unit had a mouse nest in the passenger side vent took it all apart and cleaned it up still have a mouse maure smell wondering if it's just lingering stink??? or did I miss some nest?? nothing is shooti...	SGS Welding	4	4378	Oct 13, 2017 by SGS Welding
	Used Strato Bucket Cover. Wanted. (Preview) CP, I'm looking for one used Strato Bucket seat cover. Bottom and back. Just one is fine. Doesn't have to be in particularly good condition, just good enough that I can take it apart to use as a general pattern, and to see how it's built. The plan is to actually build my own covers using nos material, rep...	cdnpont	5	1602	Oct 9, 2017 by NOS
	Does anyone have tips on using Dye (Preview) After trying to nurse my arm rests back to health I decided to order replacements. They are very brittle and turning to dust. The problem is that I can only find the new 18 inch armrests in black so that's what I bought. 12 inch are available in all colours. I am not the best with paint but I ordered the corr...	ABC123	14	3461	Oct 9, 2017 by cdnpont
	Finally found and installed tilt column (Preview) After a couple of years of searching and searching over a month ago in the top sponsor add by Ebay there it was: somebody selling a tilt column from a 67 Impala! To make a long story short, the price was reasonable and I bought it. Had to lube the lower bearings, open it up and tighten the 3 bolts holding the t...	Leo2+2	15	3064	Oct 1, 2017 by seventy2plus2
	67 Parisienne heater core question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) This car is a non ac car. Well went for a drive last night and the heater core started leaking! Im 43 years old and this is my first heater core! (interesting fun fact) The question is are replacement cores good quality? Or is it smarter to rebuild the original?	SGS Welding	25	5478	Sep 29, 2017 by 4SPEED427
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