buick840 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm glad to know this, LOL. Sure wouldn't want to offend a 50's owner and call his car a Tourback. Love this site, really, I do,Dale in IndyIt' virtually impossible to offend Stuart (50 Jetback) believe me I have tried and tried 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 It's been a while since posting, thought I'd throw some pics up of the history of this car...The car was originally bought in NC I believe and brought to California, after 1 year the second owner purchased it and was in their family until I bought it last year from his daughter. By 1982 the car needed some TLC and he did some chrome plating and body work, here are some of the pics at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Here are some of his notes and invoices for that work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 This car appeared in two movies.The first movie this car was in was "Shadow of a Doubt" a made for TV movie released in 1991. Here are some of the articles on the movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Previous Owners commission checks for using the Buick in the Shadow of a Doubt movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Some pics of the car on "the set" of the movie "Shadow of a Doubt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The previous owner of the Buick with some pics of him and the lead actors from the movie "Shadow of a Doubt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The next movie the Buick appeared in is "Inventing the Abbotts" (1996) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Letter to previous owner regarding the movie and the check stub for commission payment to use the car in the movie "Inventing the Abbotts" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Pics of the Buick on the movie set of "Inventing the Abbotts" (1996) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Very neat to have all that history of your car. Thanks for sharing.Also, love that body style!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelnut Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Cool background history on the car! Nothing against the car, but the plate would not have been period correct in the "Shadow of a Doubt" scene. A good set director should have spotted that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Cool background history on the car! Nothing against the car, but the plate would not have been period correct in the "Shadow of a Doubt" scene. A good set director should have spotted that.That's funny, as it clearly the plate the Shadow of a Doubt movie people put on it for the movie, removing the black Cali plate that the car has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelnut Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 OK. I was just going from the only picture that has the plate visible, which appears to be the California black plate. Pic must have been taken before they replaced it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 OK. I was just going from the only picture that has the plate visible, which appears to be the California black plate. Pic must have been taken before they replaced it.sorry, i was thinking the other movie pic, inventing the abbotts. you may be right, seeing it was a made for tv movie, maybe their continuity people weren't that good!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelnut Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Or maybe it's not noticeable in the take that was used. I worked in a film a few years ago, "Leatherheads", that was placed in 1925. The directors were fanatical about period correctness for most of the props and wardrobe. But there were scenes with a lot of '20s cars where some things on the cars themselves were incorrect. I think they count on most people not being able to spot those inconsistencies, or that the camera doesn't dwell on them long enough to pick them out.Unfortunately my time in the film industry has ruined me for watching, as I can't help but pick every scene apart instead of just enjoying the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat0366 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Did you change the master cylinder? If so, what type did you use? What was the bore size?Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Did you change the master cylinder? If so, what type did you use? What was the bore size?PatNo I didn't change the master cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Here's one of the original pink slips for the Buick from the 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 The deconstruction begins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Reviewing your Facebook photo's I noted the trestle in the background. It reminds me of this one I just completed. Enjoying your build,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 driveline out and sold to a couple of great guys (SonOf2Buicks) who will be putting this into their 49 sedanette... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model56s Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I'm looking forward to this build - great thread!GeoffMissouri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Frame off!The frame is solid, no rust, just a little dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin Borich Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Guys - Love the Buicks - I'm a new owner of a 1950 Special Sedanette - some say its a Jet or Fastback - Love the look of Dale's and what you're doing to it mate.Mine needs some work - I'm looking for a rear Bumper Bar - Chrome - I think they're called Fenders in the U.S.A. - any Idea's where I can Get one.Cheers to All from me - kev in QLD Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin Borich Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Dale - I need a rear Bumper like what's on that beauty - any Ideas - cheers kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 frame is now sandblasted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 24 oz of WD40 later...[ATTACH=CONFIG]295781[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Ford 9" sandblasted before and after... Edited February 24, 2015 by 1950_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin Borich Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hi Dale - I'm a "Down Here" guy -> Queensland Australia - I was salivating overyour Buick and in awe of your restoration as I was in search mode for rear Bumperand overiders on my Fastback that's in need of some restoration. Trolly aroundI saw your Facebook page with extensive photo coverage of all your amazing refitsV8 etc - I don't have the capacity to go that far - just would like it to drivesmother = steering- maybe brakes -- was that your facebook page? tried to have anotherlook the next day but it wouldn't come up - have you taken it down?Kev in Queensland Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the compliments. Probably was my Facebook page and it's still up. (see my signature line at the bottom of my posts)There are some cheaper ways to do steering and brakes - if you check ebay there are some kits you can get. A high quality hub to hub mustang ifs is from jw rod garage at the best price out there that is US made (not chinese crap). Go to http://jwrodgarage.com/speciality.html - the 1939-51 GM, "B" as in Buick, P (pontiac) and O (Oldsmobile) for $1,795 and you can upgrade the steering rack to power steering for $100 more.It's a great option.They also give you the instructions on installing it - http://jwrodgarage.com/tech/38-53%20Buick%20JWRG%20M2%20Instruction%20Sheet.pdfObviously it will cost more than the $50 for shipping to Aussie... but they are great guys to work with and I'm guessing they will probably help you out. Edited February 24, 2015 by 1950_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kevin Borich Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Mighty nice of you for taking time to word me up about on those kits. - I may knock on your experience for info from time to time.I'm a pro Musician down here, so mechanical talent isn't my game, but have the love for that Fastback - to have it so itsnot such an effort to drive is my intention - All the Best. kevin Borich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Testing the travel on the Bags with the angle of the driveshaft (Slam Specialities Bags SSF6, 8" bags) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Pic from the back with the 4 link in place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 A pic from the front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Had to rework the plates for the bags... wasn't happy as I noticed some flex, out with the old in with the new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Ford 9" is in with 4-link, custom driveshaft hoop has been added that'll work with the airbag system, and first part of the frame is boxed now to start on the front end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Some more work in progress shots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilf Sedanet Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Cool car!There are pro's using the Scarebird vs Wilwood: Refurbish costs. They're off the shelf, as where Wilwood is more expensive. Furthermore, Wilwood makes great racing brakes but not all are good on the road (omitted dust seals). Why did you choose to swap the L8? Probably power & efficiency, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1950_Buick Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Cool car!There are pro's using the Scarebird vs Wilwood: Refurbish costs. They're off the shelf, as where Wilwood is more expensive. Furthermore, Wilwood makes great racing brakes but not all are good on the road (omitted dust seals). Why did you choose to swap the L8? Probably power & efficiency, right? Thanks! I hear ya on the tradeoffs i.e. scarebird vs wilwood. As for why I chose to swap the engine as well as upgrade suspension, is while I appreciate the value of keeping a car original, and respect those views of those who adhere to that, my dad being one of them, my view is a little different. I love the styling and look of the 1950 sedanette and want to maintain the integrity of the look, both interior and exterior, however, I want this as my daily driver. The car's performance was designed for road and driving conditions of 60+ years ago and not today. Therefore, that is what I want and I figure, hell if you are going to upgrade the engine, you might as well make it a serious upgrade! So in essence, I want to keep this car a long time and therefore want the driveline/suspension to be fit for today and tomorrows demands I will put on the vehicle. Edited August 11, 2015 by 1950_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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