Thanks for the feedback. I think that it was a pewter silverish color, it wasnt gloss, but it wasnt flat. Kinda like brushed aluminum, but not that flat. What are you doing in terms of power? Mine came with a 200 inline 6 (which actually was, sadly, an upgraded motor - it came with something smaller). Im ditching that in favor of a 351 Cleavland. Looks like a rebuild is my best bet, and cheaper. I dont think the 351c's came out till a few years later, so i might encounter a few mount problems. Also im looking to ditch the auto, but the manual trannys seem rare for a 65. Know anything on that 1? thanks

-Mike