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These barn finds just keep on showing up, when will it end, hehe. Dale in Indy

Amen to NOT liking FAKE vents, louvers, scoops, etc., Dale in Indy

It's been awhile since I used some if these. that' s a bargain if you need such. Dale in Indy

I don't understand your comment that NO 500 race info was on TV or RADIO. I don't know where you live, but WONDER how thousands of folks from all over the world heard of this HUGE event? 350,000 plus fans didn't come from just INDY or the state of Indiana. Crowds have been smaller the past several years, as has been the case for lots of sports. Folks have more choices these days. It still is the largest race in the world. Dale in Indy

You could FLAT FINISH IN POWDER COAT. A tool and die maker in the 60's taught me, scribe your line, but NEVER cut down the center of it, leave it showing so you can dress up to it. As you have stated, I know you know this, hehe. I don't use my plasma cutter much, did build a rolling water catch cart for it. I like your holding jig for the header system, what works, works, huh. Your build is one of those where it's best NOT to look at the entire process, but ONE STEP AT A TIME. Had I thought of all I had to do in the 1100 hour model build, well, I might have given up. I'm like a turtle, slow but steady, I also like to STARE, kind of like an owl, fast eyes see little. Wishing you well, Dale in Indy

Yep, most folks wouldn't understand that the holes you cut in the header AREN'T perfect circles, they are, but only when looking at them at the proper angle. I wonder if you considered cutting with a plasma cutter, I have after making a 1/4" plywood pattern, using worm clamps to hold in place, then cut most of the circle, then moved the clamps to finish. Not having a milling machine, I often have to make do, hehe What coating will be on the finished headers? Dale in Indy

Looking good, I'm guessing you are enjoying the THOUGHT process. I know when building my modified 41 Buick limited I really enjoyed the thought process. I just finished building a 1/5th scale of the 1925 Miller Indy car out of solid walnut and copper. Piece took over 1100 hours, and is on display in a ADVENTURES IN WOOD show/contest as I write, not a kit, no drawings, no patterns, just from looking at pictures. 30" long. I'm just starting on a 1/4th scale of the 1910 Buick bug, it will be my most detailed piece. I love this thread, keep on keeping on, Dale in Indy

So WHEN is the transport truck delivering it to the FARM? You could even HAUL parts in it, take out the back seat, and packem in. Dale in Indy

But, But, don't forget the SCALLOPS. hehe I don't know if Ben's VISOR would fit, it may be available, just maybe, YOU might ask him. He is building a HOT ROD straight eight engine, might need some extra funds, don't know though. Dale in Indy

I see the exposed outer fender panels like the 54 Skylark, the rear fender tops like 59-60, and the subtle sweep spear, and maybe more, like the front fender tops like the 58's, but I'm a dreamer, hehe And like you said port holes, the rear bumper is like a former Buick concept. Dale in Indy

You know you can be arrested for indecent exposer, 'YOUR NUTS ARE SHOWING'. Nice, looks like semi-gloss red primer, is it? Dale in Indy

The bike looks so nice, a few weeks ago,YOU couldn't even spell RESTORER, now you are one. I have cleaned chrome too, but you will need to keep an eye on the work, it is prone to spot rust again, but it is controllable. IMO Keep up the tasks of bringing the Buick back to life. There is a ton of good info bits & pieces on this site. Dale in Indy

Looks like interior is WHITE, Dale in Indy

They look nice, if pictures are of your work? Dale in Indy

Ben, YOU didn't offer him your visor did ya? I'm betting NO! You didn't answer my crankshaft weight question, don't ya like me, I like YOU. Dale in Indy

The MOST asked question,,,,,,,,,"WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?". Sad, Dale in Indy

That there chair needs SCALLOPS, scallops, like painted SCALLOPS, Dale in Indy

That is MY DREAM car tooooooooooo! I wouldn't paint scallops on it, FOR SURE. . Best wishes, Dale in Indy

I'm thinking COPPER scallops, but FOR SURE,,,,,NO VISOR, sorry Ben I couldn't resist. hehe Dale in Indy

Isn't it WONDERFUL we DON'T all like the same things???? I think so, how boring that would be, Dale in Indy

Nice looking front wheel drive Miller, the bride and I are going to the Miller Milwaukee, Wis. reunion late in June. I will be taking my 1/5 scale 30" long 1925 model with me to show some of the Miller guys. My model is in an art show right now, I will get it back around the 7th. of June. Nice job, Dale in Indy

Trust me,,,,,,,there are a lot if interior shops that can and do better jobs than the original. Just attend one of the large car shows, EXAMPLE: Lousville, Ky nationals, and see for yourself. Paul Aikins name comes to light, there are MANY more, Dale in Indy

Very nice, if only the stance was an inch or so lower. I have always noticed BMW cars have great stance, NOT that I'm a lover of their cars, just like their stance., Probably not an easy thing to do, at least the right way. Dale in Indy

Red & Burgundy are neat color together, contemporary look. I have seen Nomads with those colors, and I liked. Dale in Indy

It says MIRROR FINISH, that means polished to mirror finish, NOT mirror red, IMO Dale in Indy