Thanks for the advice guys, I'll go for a new housing ..

My area has some pretty solid Mopar resources for an 8-3/4. We have salvage yards and enthusiasts, from drag racers to 1-of-1 trailer queens. I put the word out that I'm looking. My favorite salvage yard is an hour away, he's got several '65's ...and I know another closer yard with a 65 Satellite with reasonable prices.

Both these yards are "pick your own parts" ... so I'll call and hope they have something not too buried in the mud...

Then there's Mopart's own "Budman" in NJ who parts out a lotta '65s... I'll try him too.
I'll update ya, include some fun salvage yard pics if I go that route.

Cheers,
- Art

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