Dave39MD
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I am sorry for your loss. It looks like he was making good progress.
You would probably get the best price if you put it together and got it running even if it is not finished. There is a big loss in value for a non running project car since the buyer will presume the worst. More pictures and details would help.
I would also ask over on this site dedicated to Chevrolet's https://vccachat.org/ubbthreads.php/forum_summary.html
Good luck
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The only thing you might consider is adding a separate ground wire for the sender if there is not one already.
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Sent you a private message with needs.
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Thanks Oldtech I am leaning that way, the only other choice would be hideum similar to what is at the back.
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No suggestions or photos? I would think 56s, 66s, 96s would have been the same. Maybe 29, 30, 31, 32 the same?
I found a picture of a 27 and that is not the same the center "soft top" runs from drip rail to drip rail.
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The rubberized fabric covered top my coupe is still in pretty good shape and the soft center section has been replaced. I am concerned it was not finished off properly. At the rear is the original hidum and at the front the aluminum crown molding that folds over like Bob's cm-291. My idea is that a strip of crown molding is missing from each side where you can see the sealer. There is a slight bead on each side of the original top material where it butts up to the soft cobra material.
Does anyone know how this should be done? Pictures of the tops seem to be hard to find.
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This would be a good thread to read. Karl is the tool go to guy but his stuff stays packed for Hershey so I am going to follow up next fall.
If you had pictures of known original tools or a reference book of sorts you maybe able to find some on your own. Is there a reference book on automotive tools? The parts books list them, I think the section 8.818 is a good place to start , 2.273 for the plug wrench. I have not been able to find jacks and tire tools yet so if anyone knows that group please pass it along.
I found most of my tools were model a and franklin.
Dave
This is the thread in the General Discussion section, about page 3. I am sorry I couldn't post a link.
Tool kits for vintage cars
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They look pretty good on the outside, maybe they will just need to be cleaned to get it running?
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I could not find anyone who would touch my Cabriolet windshield which was filled with pits and cracked in places. Sherman's plating in Sacramento agreed to look at it. The quote was breath taking high but he explained why. Each pit had to be drilled to good metal and filled and welding was difficult. The windshield that was in the weather for 50 years turned out beautiful. When I asked if he would give a discount for cash he politely said he lost money on the job and no. They really took their time on it.
Not sure if the the same crew is there but they are
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From the bridge of the Missouri looking towards the Arizona memorial.
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The company I worked for signed General Yeager as our spokes person before the book The Right Stuff came out. He was a great spokes person and when ever I saw him he was very gracious and engaging.
He once told a story about getting his old Chevy truck going and he described the AC plugs as diamonds in a goats XXX. Needless to say he kept about a thousand sales people entertained for days.
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What a life he lived, a great guy.
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The process I heard described at a particular lead recycler site was when the battery cores were processed there were two big guys in rubber aprons busting the cores open with axes.
I found it interesting at the time that the epa not only went after the site but all who ever sold them cores.
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I still have this
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Oh, now I see at least two vehicle manufactures made a K 10 truck. Obviously the Chevy stuff does not apply.
Sorry for the confusion but it was posted in the Chevrolet forum.
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I have a 1977 K 10 but have never heard of a fast express or coupe express. I may have missed it so more info or a picture would help.
I did not look through this but if they were made you should find it here; https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits/Chevrolet-Trucks/1977-Chevrolet-Truck.pdf . The link is for 1977 but you can find the site and pull up your year.
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Thanks Karl, good information.
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Walt, Thanks for the info on Karl's expertise, sounds like I need to make a trip to Hershey and get the right tools!
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No shooting here, which ones are Model A? I agree on the tools being swapped around, lost and added and I think I said so in my first post.
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From under my seat; The tools to the right of the hammer are most likely later replacements. I left the jack and tire iron under the seat, they are later replacements. If your Buick is like mine the long metal tool at the bottom left will be important to find or come up with a substitute like Str 8 Dave did in the post above. I tried all my spark plug tools and it was the only one that would go into the head and fit the plug. There probably should be an oil can included and a hub puller (mine is one of George's).
Good luck
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Look in or around section 8.816 there is a tool list in the 16-32 parts book. I see I forgot grease gun and tire pump!
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Tools would have been with the car when delivered. There would have been a jack and tools to change a tire and a wrench for removing the hub cap if required and a hub puller. In most GM cars of the era there would of been assorted open end wrenches, a long (for Buick)spark plug socket type tool, flat wooden handled screw drive, pliers, adjustable wrench and a small ball peen hammer. I found most of the tools on my 31 coupe under the front seat. There was also a rim jack for changing the tire on the rim. The problem is I am sure in 90 years some have been lost and others added so I don't know what is original. I will attach a picture of the tool roll that was used for the smaller tools and if I get a chance take a picture of the others. The parts catalog may have a listing for the tools but I have not found many.
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I would be interested to know which chrome shop you are going to use? I have used Dallas and it has been okay except for the last batch.
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Please help ID this truck
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That is a great picture, thanks for sharing! Not sure what it is.
Dave