[serb]

Bill,

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

Keep up the great work.

Stevo

[BillMadden]

Dash back in car. Can hardly wait to hook up all those wires!!

[BillMadden]

After a summer of congestive heart failure I am just now getting back to the Buick!!

[imported_JohnD1956]

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?

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.

[Smartin]

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)

[BillMadden]

Adam,

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

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

You can expect something over $200.00

[gomuncy]

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.

Gary

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.

[BillMadden]

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.