JohnD1956 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 That's what I call excellent planning!!! Except 6 weeks means you may be bringing it home in a mid winter snow storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 OK Buick people: The car in in the hands of the upholsterer for a couple months. Free rent I took it to him to have the top replaced, and casually talked about doing the seats. He said he had some time over the Winter to get it done, and we agreed on that. Today, he called me back with a formal estimate and said he could get working on it in about 3 weeks, and it will take about 3 weeks to complete. So, We are just going to let him go at it.New top and boot, front seats, rear seats, carpet, center console, drivers arm rest...can't wait!!!At least my car won't be around for a while so I can concentrate on Lance's 57.Nice! And I have my garage filled with parts I am selling while the 57 is at your place. It is just a big chain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 So SMS originally sent some pink sparkly vinyl for the seats. We had to cut out a portion of the seat cover and send it to them to match. They finally have the material en route.Other than that, I have nothing Maybe the first of February for homecoming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Smartin, quote,,,,"Other than that, I have nothing", well, YOU HAVE US, the viewers, hehe. we love ya, MAYBE.....Merry CHRISTmas,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I recently discovered this thread and reading the description of this car reminded me of an identical (except for blue interior) one, in the same condition, I drove a short distance back in 1969. I was a driver at a car wash because, back then, there wasn't automatic rollers that would pull a car through; they had to actually be driven by an attendant (me). I'll bet I must have driven several hundred different cars a distance of about 150 feet, while spraying and wiping down the windshield. After the car came through the blowers, I'd have to crawl into the back seat and clean the inside back glass. Anyway, I was driving this white '60 Buick ragtop and immediately noticed that it didn't have any brakes to speak of. I thought " what a pity; this could be such a nice car with a little bit of TLC". I admonished the owner for driving such a death trap, but he just ignored me and drove off into the night, without leaving a tip. Like so many others, I've wondered what ever happened to that car, I just hope it didn't kill anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I would have loved to witness those body panels being stamped out back then.No kidding. My dad worked in a Chrysler stamping plant in the early 60's. Told me some interesting stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Action!New well liner and top pads are on the way.The floor is solid as a rock and not surface rusted at all. There is one spot on the passenger side that looks like it has popped through from the bottom. I'll assess that when the time comes. I am really happy with the condition of the floor, though. Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tommyduncan Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I met a very old man who has the same car but with blue interior. He is basically the original owner and would sell it. It Is garage kept out here In the dry desert but It has not been moved in many years or started for at least a couple. The price fluctuates around the $30, 000 mark. I have no Idea what It Is worth but I wish I was in a position to by it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 White with blue interior...very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Moving right along!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shorttimer Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I dropped by the car today to check out progress, and to inspect the car/possible rust issues in the floor. Surprisingly, it was very solid! There is one perforation on each side immediately outside of the bucket seats. Even the areas at the toe boards where the body mounts are rusty are solid. One less thing I have to weld on!I have been working hard trying to find replacement fenders, but am coming up just short. I know Pete P has one in TX, but I need a passenger side. I was really hoping to find a complete parts car with rust free bits...but that has been an effort in futility, and a waste of a trip to Chicago with a trailer. My heart is telling me to try to get the car painted before Springfield, but it looks like I will be busy with customer projects. I guess I will MacGyver the stainless trim back on the lower front fenders somehow for the time being so it hides the giant rust holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi AdamWatching the progress on your car is making me so envious. I really enjoyed owning my 60 Electra Flattop for 15 years and seeing your car is bringing it all back to me.You car is going to be simply gorgeous judging by the standard of that upholstery.Please keep the posts coming, it is fascinating to follow.Adam.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Here is a photo in "as found" condition that the previous owner shot when he rescued it. Also attached is a photo from Matt Harwood's sale ad for another 4867 in the same color combo - for inspiration purposes . (Mine will also have a white top when it comes out of the top shop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Looks like it was tucked away, and then forgotten. On an unrelated note, I know Buick wants to be an international brand but I sure miss the ole Red White and Blue in the trishield. Without it from a distance the trishield can be mistaken for a VW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 I now have a parts car for the fenders, doors, cowl/mount area, and rockers. Thanks to the powers of Facebook:cool: I drove to Arkansas and picked this up today. Aside from the lower quarters and floor bottoms, it is very solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) I hardly dare say this, Adam. But I actually prefer the look of the 2 door coupe to the convertible !! That would be so nice if it were restored.Looks like it was snowy in Arkansas.Kind regardsAdam.. Edited February 23, 2015 by Alfa (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 It would take a nice parts car to make this parts car whole again, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfa Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Ha ! Yes it looks like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 The verdict is in! SOLID car. I only broke two bolts getting off the doors, trunk lid, and right fender...and a bunch of other little parts I could wring off before it got too dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Chop chop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 nice work Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Are you referring to my handy work with the demo saw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 I think I am about 2 weeks out from getting the car back from the upholsterer. It's been there a bit longer than expected, but he is in the same position as I am with the day job. Patience and free storage are a virtue I'm not sure if I will try to do any repairs to the body before the national or not...I really don't have much time between now and then. I think that once I get started, it will snowball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Good lord I can't wait to get this home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Simply beautiful! I think Atena will take the '60 and you'll be in the '54 with the interior looking that way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Good lord I can't wait to get this home.I can believe that Adam! NICE!I see you are doing the top too. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Yep, fresh new white top. I'm sure it will make the paint look horrendous...but that's on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Some progress...The front seats came back out after we found out the carpet was cut too short by about an inch at the sill plates. Oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Love that interior? I am assuming that is leather. If so could I get a small scrap as a sample and the source for the hides?That is the color that I am looking for to do the interior of my '57 Special restomod. Thanks,Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Yes, but it's more red than the photo shows. I'll have to see if the upholsterer has some scraps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Nice job on that speaker cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks! I was worried about how it would turn out. I had no idea it was aluminum...flimsy little thing. You'd think they would have a stronger material right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I did a drive-by on the car today. He has the seats complete and installed. The top is complete, but there is an issue with the rear top seam that I don't like the look of, so there is going to be some research on what can be done to rectify it.He called me yesterday to come take a look at the console cover, since it was broken...which I knew. I went by to grab it and fix this weekend. I had forgotten how badly it was broken. The lid was broken up pretty badly, and the only way for me to fix it was to fiberglass it back together. Turned out ok I think Obviously, he needs to recover the top of the lid. Also the drivers side door handle needs recovered. This should be done this week, and hopefully I can swap him cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Interior looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Wow! The interior looks beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looks great Adam. Just curious, is the console lid supposed to be tuck and roll, or should it be a simpler pattern? I'm not familiar with this era console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 That's HOT!!!...as in way cool!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Mike, what you see on the console as far as upholstery is original. I think it is just sewn lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Right on. I used tuck and roll in a generic way.Looks bad a$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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