Elpad Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Fresh coat of Rust-Oleum gloss black on newly installed floor. Might do second hand with Por15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Fuel ⛽️ tank installed. Will install in line fuel filter tomorrow for start up 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerczar1976 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Referring to Post# 115. My '50 Special also has plastic turn signal lenses up front and glass in the rear. My thought would be susceptibility of glass up front to rock damage, so Buick/Guide was smart enough to spec. plastic... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 Installed the new plastic lenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Still at it! Door bottoms fabrication 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Painted the letters and hand polish this full hubcaps from the donor car. Originally I was going to install dog ? dish covers with trim rims but will try these first to see how they look on the car. They are pretty straight except scratches around the letter “I” probably done when tires were removed on multiple occasions placing the hubcap upside down to collect the fasteners. I never done that but some people don’t care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 We have been under rain for almost two weeks now and Tropical ⛈ storm Alberto has not made it any better. That’s why I left some minor jobs for a rainy day. Disassembled doors, cleaned and lubricated all parts to reassemble once the car is finish and painted. Problem: drivers door took me about 4 hours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 One more door bottom, this was the worst door since previous owner repaired with fiberglass that have to be removed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Elpad, with what are you welding? And how are you able to do so with no helmet? Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Ben I’m not the one on the pictures. My friend Carlos learned the trade in Cuba when he was a teenager now he is in his 40’s. He welds with rebar tie wire and oxygen/ accetelyne with ability to cut at the same time. Don’t know why he does not uses at least some goggles but can tell you he has a steady pulse and knowledge to heat and shape without warping the material. There is a bunch of vintage car people requesting his services. Funny thing he does not this for a living. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Ben this is what I’m shooting for. Not sure about a visor! Edited June 4, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) Rear glass is out, all edges in good condition, no major rust, just a ton of dirt and debris Edited June 5, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 On 6/4/2018 at 8:05 AM, Elpad said: Ben this is what I’m shooting for. Not sure about a visor! That bottom picture is mine in front of the shed in which it sat for 37 years. The house is where the original owner lived.; I bought the car from a Grandson who had bought the farm from the heirs. Went by and took him for a ride after the Charlotte Nationals. He is now passed on. Ben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 I know it is your picture, kind of borrowed from your profile. Beautiful farm and setting. Would love to live there. The 50 is super nice, I would like mine with 2tone shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 19 minutes ago, Elpad said: I know it is your picture, kind of borrowed from your profile. Beautiful farm and setting. Would love to live there. The 50 is super nice, I would like mine with 2tone shoes Then you probably know the signature pic is the one I bought it from. I was VERY lucky to have little rust besides floors. And it had ww then! You just cannot see them. LOL Turned them around later. Looking forward to the finish of Toby. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 6, 2018 Author Share Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) Getting there, still needs a lot of work. you were lucky about the rust, as you can see my has undergone extensive metal repairs that I decide to do cause the car was given to me by a collector friend that have to vacate one of his properties. Still got to find the history, all I know is that he bought it locally from a wholesale car dealer, had a previous Miami owner and originally came from Ohio. Found lots of service & repairs receipts from a Mr. Miller and one of the split glass sported a BCA decal. i asked this question at the beginning.... is there a Mr. Miller in the House? Benyour car is an exceptional “Shed” find. Edited June 6, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Ben, This is what I’m really shooting for but in black color, ? I posted the Hometown Buick picture of the Special model 41 instead of the Super model 51. Yours is a Special isn’t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Yes it is. One of the things so "Special" about it. A Fordor Special with Standard. Most folks would have passed on it. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: Yes it is. One of the things so "Special" about it. A Fordor Special with Standard. Most folks would have passed on it. Ben I like more doors cars, these days you rarely see a coupe anymore, besides they bring extra $ at ? ? weddings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Got enough ventiport trim to fit a Roadmaster plus but only have a Super. If anybody is interest in the extra trim, let me know.Another rainy day down south perfect wether to work on small stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Sunday dose of Buick metal work repairs. Last door bottom fab, next will be door skin panels so we can move up front to the hood. At least less work than when we started. No light yet at end of tunnel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Need to start playing harder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Door skins fabrication Edited June 17, 2018 by Elpad Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Two doors left to do 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 Handmade Inside panel tabs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Next to last door skin panel fab 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Happy Fourth of July! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Stripping Interior door frames to be painted, the windlace channels are missing a small section that rotted away, will try to make them work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now