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05-18-2025, 03:07 PM
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1965 442 Post Coupe - Motor Wheel Spyders + UPDATE
I posted late last year about my acquisition of a nice set of "14 Motor Wheel Spyders and if they were appropriate for my recently acquired '65 442. After a lot of research and deliberation for a tire choice I finally opted for the Firestone Wide Oval Redline tires. GR70-14. Part #55290. Unlike the Goodyear Polyglas radials that look more like a truck tire, these are a very close look to a true bias ply. Ride quality is as expected excellent compared to the older than dirt Mickey Thompson bias ply's that served well for over three decades.
As a side note I took it to a friend's open house yesterday for his classic car business 45 miles away and the old girl performed perfectly without a hitch. Surprisingly thrifty on gas too. Used roughly 5 gallons on the trip. 3.23 gears and no freeway driving. Some before and after pics to share. I'm pleased with the look and I highly doubt these is another '65 442 with Spyders on it (I've never seen one with them.) Thanks to all who responded to my original post. Yenko.net is my go to page and has been for many years. Goes well with my morning coffee!
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1971 Nova SS BBC and 3 Pedals 1965 442 Post Coupe 1987 Buick Turbo T ex GM High Tech Performance Magazine project car 10.45 @ 128.71 '87 Buick Regal Turbo T Stock 48,000 miles 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat 5400 miles 2014 F150 Supercab Ecoboost - Livernois Motorsports tuned Formers: '67,69 and '73 SS Chevelles '65 Biscayne 427 '66 Caprice 396 '72 LeMans Y code 455 VIN 007 6 GN and Turbo T's, 2 Wildcats, GS, 2 Skylarks ...and a partridge in a pear tree. 
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05-18-2025, 03:54 PM
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perfectamundo!
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05-18-2025, 04:31 PM
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Looks killer!!!!!! Awesome!!
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Dave Dykstra 1968 Camaro Palomino Ivory/Ivy Gold interior -Delivered to Courtesy Chevrolet, Los Angeles, CA 2013 Corvette Grand Sport 60th Anniversary Edition Arctic White/Diamond Blue interior -Delivered to Bill Jacobs Chevrolet, Joliet, IL NCRS#66003 Speed has never killed anyone. Suddenly becoming stationary, that’s what gets you. – Jeremy Clarkson. Dykstra Motorsports
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05-18-2025, 08:27 PM
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----That is one great looking 65! I'm not generally a 65 442 guy, but this 2-door post really bumps my heart rate up!. Hope I see it somewhere in the Detroit area tis summer....Bill S
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05-18-2025, 09:08 PM
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I love those wheels. Great finishing touch!
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05-18-2025, 09:41 PM
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1971 Nova SS BBC and 3 Pedals 1965 442 Post Coupe 1987 Buick Turbo T ex GM High Tech Performance Magazine project car 10.45 @ 128.71 '87 Buick Regal Turbo T Stock 48,000 miles 2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat 5400 miles 2014 F150 Supercab Ecoboost - Livernois Motorsports tuned Formers: '67,69 and '73 SS Chevelles '65 Biscayne 427 '66 Caprice 396 '72 LeMans Y code 455 VIN 007 6 GN and Turbo T's, 2 Wildcats, GS, 2 Skylarks ...and a partridge in a pear tree.
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05-18-2025, 09:50 PM
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----I should just get my sorry ass in gear and rearrange my lazy ass schedule. I'll contact you with enough time to make it happen. Thanks for the jumpstart!!!....Bill S
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05-18-2025, 09:58 PM
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Yes, they do look right at home on there, very nice.
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05-18-2025, 09:59 PM
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Looks perfect
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05-18-2025, 10:01 PM
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WOW! That looks amazing.
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