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  1. 05-26-2012 11:55 AM #1
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    Smile 1965 Biscayne/Don Meyer

     



    At the age of 73 I purchased a X- DRAG CAR(65 Biscayne). Altho I can no longer do all the work by myself I still love to go to the garage & do what I can.

    I installed 350 W/A 4 SPD. I installed a 59 dash, dropped spindles, cut 1 coil off all 4 springs, replaced the rusted out frame , installed T-bird seats & painted it my favorite color(next to blk).

    Hi to all my old friends.......Don
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  3. 05-26-2012 12:09 PM #2
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    Way to go! 65-68 Biscaynes are near and dear to my heart. Love what you are doing with it. I am looking for a 59 dash to put in my 54 Studebaker wagon, they are also among my favorites. Keep us posted and let's see it on the road!

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  4. 05-26-2012 02:02 PM #3
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    Nice car Don, and that dash gives it a really unique look!!!! Very well done.

    I think Pat is probably remembering an old drag car!!!!!!
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    Hi Don, very nice job so far on the Chevy and I too like the dash in it. I gotta remind you, the speedo may read 73 but the engine is still running at 8000 rpm happily. Oh we need more photo's of the beast to please.
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    Yes the dash dose look great in there
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    Good to see ya again Don....

    Like that dash, looks right in there. So, what color you going to use for the stripe(s) to separate the two tone?
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    Biscaynes nice and light, good drag cars keep the photos coming. Building cars like that keeps you in the right frame of mind.
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  9. 05-27-2012 03:33 AM #8
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    Hi Bob......I am trying to decide on a separation strip color. I am thinking a dark red.
    Any sugestions.

    It's good to talk to you & Dave again.

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    I'm thinking black would be the best contrast and dark red would be more subtle. BTW, beautiful car.
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    I'm with Ken on the stripe color. Black is an easy choice, though Burgundy would work well too and be a little richer looking. It depends a little on interior color.
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    Black stripe for sure.

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    I like it as it is Don! Maybe take a little black electrical tape and tape off a small space and then send another photo on here. My imagination never is as good as a mockup! Nice car too by the way!
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    Outstanding Don! Don't know what I like most: The car or the fact that you're 73 years young and still turning some wrench. You're an inspiration to us all!!

    Great Job Don. Keep the pictures coming

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    Don, I've followed your escapades since the early Rolls Royce days and consider you to be a master fabricator. Nice work my friend.
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  16. 05-28-2012 08:31 AM #15
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    Hi tech, yep we have had quite a few conversations thru out the years.
    I have enjoyed your wealth of knowledge.

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