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Old June 13th, 2008   #11
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

Bill,

Everytime you post the pictures of your progress I want one just like it!

Keep up the great work.

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Old June 22nd, 2008   #12
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

Dash back in car. Can hardly wait to hook up all those wires!!
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

After a summer of congestive heart failure I am just now getting back to the Buick!!
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

Whew! Hot hot hot!!! That is looking so good. And glad to hear you're feeling better too. Planning to take it to Colorado next summer?
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Old October 19th, 2008   #15
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Lovin that chromed out Nailhead. Glad to see you jumped back on with both feet it looks like. I knew you would. Keep up the good work.
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

Bill,

Great progress photos!! It makes people like me have a goal to work toward.

Question: Where did you get the material/piece that attaches directly onto the interior side of the firewall? It's like a thick fabric type material...I have no idea what it is called, or where to find a new one. I need to get one for my 58. (eventually)
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Old October 21st, 2008   #17
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

Adam,

They are called 'firewall insulators'. I purchased mine at:

http://www.quietride.com/firewalls.html

You can expect something over $200.00
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Old January 24th, 2009   #18
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

Hello Bill,
I am delighted to see your restoration of the 53 buick. My first car was a 53 Buick Super convertible, in 1959 I was 16 years old, and the Buick Super convertible was the color you are painting your Buick, Cream with Red leather seats.

It brings back many memories.!

Your quality of work is astounding, Please stay healthy and finish your beautyful car, Thanks for the memories.

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Old January 25th, 2009   #19
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Bill, just lookin at that buickful engine again. Every once in awhile on eBay there will be aluminum thermostat covers. Though meant to be painted, they look pretty good when highly polished.
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Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible

Still feel poorly, but have made progress, with the help of my buddies Tim Brown and Dick Ponce. Hoping it won't be long before the 'new engine/tranny' are tested.
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