chuckfmtexas Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) So the hard work is done and the 67 Buick Sportwagon GS 400 clone is ready to drive and enjoy. Newly rebuilt 400 BB and T-400 now have about 100 miles on them and so far so good. In our 95-100 degree weather the engine temperature is 190 -200 degrees, I tried the factory A/C several days ago for 3-4 miles at 30-45 MPH in urban setting going back to my house from downtown and it worked well but engine temp climbed to 210. I spent 4 long days working at the interior shop to get all the folding seat hardware put back together using all the special nuts, bolts, screws, etc. then added seat backs, and finally put the seats and hardware back in the car with shop personnel help. Interior Shop: re-covered the 2nd and 3rd seats, (front bench seat and carpet already done), made new side and odd shaped filler panels out of a dense black board and then covered them with the correct vinyl to match the seats, recovered the wheel well humps and spare tire cover, made new carpet to go between back of front seat and up behind the second seat, all the flat metal pieces that are on the back of the 2nd and 3rd seats recovered in new carpet new carpet on all other floor panels including the storage compartment cover and side panels. I had previously refinished all the metal in black and had 8-10 pieces powder coated in black. Installed all newly refurbished seat belts from Ssnake Oyl. Then had the red pinstripes painted on. I still have some minor odds and ends to do but car should be ready for the BCA meet in Brookfield, Wisconsin July 5-8Black is hot but sure looks good when cleaned and dusted Edited June 21, 2017 by chuckfmtexas (see edit history) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Awesome! Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Nice! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Looks real nice Chuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'd be smiling like a fox in a hen house every time I was driving that. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanZverina Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Outstanding. If I only had the extra garage space, a Sport Wagon like that would be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Absolutely stunning Chuck! That is one tough wagon! Hope to see it in person someday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Beautiful buick and very nice work! I wish you a good road aboard this beautiful buick;)Do you have pictures when you go to the exhibition on July 6th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckfmtexas Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 I will be taking pictures in Brookfield on the show field in the modified class. With all the bad weather hitting the midwest I have decided to trailer the Sportwagon instead of driving it. I have a 24' enclosed Pace and it will give me a sense of security if we run into high winds and wet weather or worse. When you spend a decent amount of money and lots of time on a project you would hate to see it damaged by lousy weather. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckfmtexas Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Thanks for all the positive comments, hope to visit with many of you in Brookfield. Chuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieBuickNut Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 That car is smoking Chuck. In my opinion the 67 is the real deal in sportwagons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caballero2 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Now that's how to "let's go places"! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Love the red stripe, makes the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Saw it at the national meet this week....awesome car, Chuck! Great to meet you, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 That is one impressive car - nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckfmtexas Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share Posted July 12, 2017 Thanks again for the positive comments. I was overwhelmed by the positive comments about the SportWagon at the BCA meet in Brookfield even to the point that several folks told me it was their favorite car at the meet. That included a gentleman who, while I was drying off the car Friday morning introduced himself and his 14-15 year old son and said " I just wanted to tell you that my son says your car is his most favorite car at the meet, and likes it better than mine!" We had a good laugh and I shook the son' s hand and thanked him for coming and enjoying the cars. Had several folks come by who wanted to talk about growing up and having a station wagon in the family and their experiences. To see all the cars at the meet, whether archival, restored, modified, or drivers, etc. plus meeting and talking with folks was well worth the trip from Texas. The SportWagon was trailered up and back and other than having to buy 4 new tires for the trailer after a blowout in Oklahoma, the 2200 mile round trip was uneventful. Wife and I look forward to BCA in Denver in 2018 and in Oklahoma City in 2019. Chuck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Are you going to bring it to the Regional in September ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckfmtexas Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 I plan to Bill, see you there. Chuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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