retirednow Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Finally got some more de-greasing in today after a LOOOONNNNGGG winter. Going to be away much of April, so I won't get back into it again til the end of next month:mad: Edited March 28, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Dave,Looking good!! I'm jealous! I haven't turned a wrench in months. I've been freezing my butt off over here in Michigan! I have a nice, big garage with plenty of work space....but it's EMPTY. Good news is that we'll be going back to Georgia April 5 to pick up my cars and tools and drag them back up here. And not a moment too soon. I'm going stir crazy here!! Looking forward to seeing more progress when you get back. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Good to hear from you, Robert. Beginning to fear the worst! Looking good, Dave. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys! Robert, I'm glad your cars are getting to their new home soon! Am so glad this winter from hell is finally over!! Global warming, my a@#....Anyway, glad I'm getting back into it! Edited March 29, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Not much to report lately. Did pick up these repro mirrors from a company I never dealt with before. Good quality and reasonable ($35 for the pair of peeps and $24 for the day-night rear-view less the mounting bracket) Free shipping too Edited June 17, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Nice score on the mirrors Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks John. They have more available. If anybody needs, just pm me and I'll send a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Dave, I bought one of those side mirrors for mine. They look really nice. Mine has been on there for about a year and still looks great. Only complaint I have is that the screw inside the bracket that holds the arm to the bracket comes loose all the time so the mirror droops. I solved the problem by taking it apart and putting a few dabs of BLUE Loctite on the screw. The blue stuff can be removed if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Thanks Robert! I can certainly see those screws working themselves loose. I will use the blue Loctite for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 ....those screws ...Dave, I just wanted to make sure you knew I was talking about the SINGLE screw that holds the mirror arm to the door bracket. NOT the TWO screws that hold the bracket to the door frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Got it, thanks Robert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) Got all of the bolts out to remove the remaining 3/4 nose. Will pull it next time my step-son is here. More drudge work today-hot as hell out too. Will spend the rest of the afternoon underneath doing yet more scraping and de-greasing Edited July 3, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) I'm a happy camper today. Snagged a decent mustache off of e-bay today for $65 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1952-buick-super-2-dr-hardtop-hood-nose-trim-/251581573281?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123 Now, just gotta find that elusive trunk pan... Edited July 7, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 After some sanding, found the frame number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Spent another couple of hours underneath today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Looks like it's coming along Dave. How soon before paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Congrats on the EBAY find Dave. Those things are hard to get ahold of. I looked for one for almost two years before I snagged one. I paid a bit more than you did though. You got lucky there my friend. Now I just hope the seller packages it well. I've heard some horror stories about that. Let us know when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Thanks Guys! John, want to get the floors squared away before paint, so it's going to be quite some time. Robert, I really lucked out on the mustache. I got one of those e-bay e-mail alerts and jumped right away, especially because it had a buy it now price. I know what you mean about the mustache being fragile. I told them that and to pack it extra careful, According to Fed-ex, it will be here today. Edited July 10, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Mustache arrived safe and sound. Seller did an excellent job packing (backed w/ wood slats, styrofoam, then bubble wrapped and put in a well marked box). Took me almost 20 minutes to unwrap it lol. Edited July 11, 2014 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 On 7/11/2014 at 7:58 AM, retirednow said: Mustache arrived safe and sound. Seller did an excellent job packing (backed w/ wood slats, styrofoam, then bubble wrapped and put in a well marked box). Took me almost 20 minutes to unwrap it lol. How long do you think it took the seller to pack it?! Glad you had a good seller pack it well. I have received 2 very nice 54 ones over the years that were broke to pieces by idiot sellers. Stupid ^$#%^(^@#^& think peanuts is all that's needed, I'd like to stuff every orifice of their body with them. I am currently pulling one for a 54 Skylark and do not look forward to packing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 After careful consideration, I have decided to sell this project. I will post tomorrow in the for sale section w/ newer photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 It's all good John. Just going in a different direction for now (Cascada) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Car is sold and on its way to its new home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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