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Pete, I think the car was a 78 series. The seat frame is shorter than my Roadmaster convertible seat. I can get measurements for you if you like. I have the seat track in the garage I believe. The seats are being stored inside a 76S shell outside. Matt

BTT How about $100.00 o.b.o. I can bring it to Hershey........................Matt

Front and rear bumpers from my 48 Oldsmobile. Chrome peeling off, but are decent cores. $200.00 delivered to Hershey, if you like. Thanks Matt

Hershey special. $300.00 delivered to Hershey. I also have front and rear bumpers and other odds and ends. Matt

When working on the sheet metal, your best bet is to use the butt clamps that are available "everywhere". Harbor freight even sells them. keeps the sheets very close together. when using mig welder, take your time and work in small areas at a time. Stitch it together. Hirsh sells a nice product to put on the floors after you have repaired the panels. Similar to POR. Many people are using fiberglass over their pans to "seal" them and I don't see anything wrong with this practice either. You'll never see it anyways. Feel free to see my pans in my thread on my convertible. I did a little work on the floor pans there. Hope that is some help. Matt

John, Sorry I couldn't make it up. Just am still in catch up mode since my health problems started. I'm trying to get Hershey by me before I set up my surgery because I really don't want to mess up that week. I promise we'll meet soon and I'll be there with the convertible next year, if I can get back to work on it and finish her up. Matt

Keiser, You have a great postman.

Beautiful car. Your father had very good taste! And greater yet, you are continuing the legacy with this wonderful Buick! May your father R.I.P. and please stay tuned in to the board and consider becoming a BCA member and attending meets, if possible. There is a wonderful group of guys within the several clubs in Australia! Matt

Just to think...............cars were a lot cheaper then, but they were still able to give away so many cars every year! Matt

Mark, Welcome aboard! You have a really nice car there and I commend you for restoring her, but also warn that you keep motivated and we here on the forum can help you stay motivated! Feel free to ask any and all questions you might have. Almost all of us have threads about the vehicles we are or have restored. Most have nice, detailed instructions or pictures to see progress. Good luck. Matt

lookin great, Anderson! Nice work and attention to detail. You're coming along very nicely with the job on the convertible. Matt

Tadaaaaa. That's what this forum is all about. Good job guys and Welcome to the Forum Dan! You might want to check with the Buick Club of America section of the forum. There is a "World" of informative people and just about any and all questions can be asked. We also "Love" pictures. Welcome aboard. Matt

Marc, First off, if you've wanted to go, and have the chance now, by all means GO! I have been going for the past 4 years and have thoroughly enjoyed myself every time I go. I only live 2.5 hrs from there and haul my family and camping trailer to a local campground so the family can have a good time while I have my GREAT time. I take the time to visit with people from the car clubs that I am affiliated with, look for "Whitaker Cable" automobile stuff and 47 Buick Convertible parts. I truly don't think I have any more fun except when I'm working on my car. I don't know what it was like 30 or so years ago, but the show, for me is a "cannot miss" Just my humble opinion. Matt

Tom, The car I parted out, this trim was really destroyed and has since went to the big yard in the sky.......I saved what was salvageable. I'll keep my eye out though. Matt

Bernie, You shouldn't have any problems getting the upholstery back on your seats correctly. Hey, if I can do it, so can you. It especially helps if you took of the old stuff.....Matt

BTT $400.00 anyone??? Make me an offer. Thanks Matt

Thanks Lynn. A friend and I are getting the spots together. I got the form, just need to make sure we get this done. Thanks Matt

Not mine of course, just passing along the love for someone else............... Buick : Other painted pin stripe, remains of the original in Buick | eBay Motors Matt

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$400.00 anyone??????? BTT Matt

Thanks Anderson. I put two of the rims on the car and it looks much better sitting at the correct height.......my kids helped break the lugs loose and jack up the car. hehehe Matt

happy for you and hug him and shake his hand from all of us. Matt

I'll know more around the 9th of August. Thats when I meet with the surgeon to schedule everything. Still won't have my car done.............Oh well, there's next year. matt

Well, I'm still here, just can't do anything to my lil' lady. This really sucks because I wanted to have her painted before cooler temps come in the fall. We'll have to see..........Matt

Lookin' good lil' buddy! Matt