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Still have the 2-corner glass available.

Still have a lot of good parts on this car.

Still have lots of parts available.

These have been Sold.

Still have lots of parts on this car.

I'm headed to the chrome shop in the morning. Picking up a bunch of stuff that is in copper and ready for me to block out. Then dropping off my rear bumper parts ready for final plating along with the rear taillight housings and front bumper ends that I will get back in copper. Here is the center section all blocked in 320. I think the final product is going to look great...

I have a very nice set of original chrome 1957 Buick front bumper donuts with nipples for sale in Western Washington State. 350.00 plus shipping. 36O-5O9-8182

Glenn, That is exactly what my point was, next time around. It is obvious your way to far down the road to revisit that issue. Your work is first class all the way. Really like what your doing. Your car is just one more example of first class craftsmanship. Can't wait to see the final product. Keep the progress pics coming.

Hi Nick, Great project you have there. Hope you dad is on the mend and the project is moving forward. What a great way to spend time with your dad. I look forward to seeing your progress. I also have a parts car and some extra parts.

I just went over to Richmond Gear and used their calculator. RICHMOND Street Performance Calculator I With a 30" tire if I use the 2:56's @ 60mph 1720rpm, 2:87's @60mpr 1928rpm, 308's @60mpr 2069rpm and 3:42's @ 60mph 2300rpm. I need to do some research and see what the 1st and 2nd gear ratio is on the 66' sp400. Anyone know?

I am kind of leaning toward the 2:56's or 2:87's. Russ Martin thinks I need to use the 3:42's but like you I am thinking "Highway", mileage and ease on the engine. I am running a 30" tire so I may be able to go to one of the lower gear sets. Idealy I would like to be under 2000rpm @ 60mpr. The front tracking width on the C4 is 59-1/2" and so is the 57' Buick. What is the front tracking width on the 54' Buick?

I have not made my mind up on the rear ratio yet. I have every gear set that was manufactured for the 9.3 though. 2:56, 2:69, 2:87, 3:08, 3:23 & 3:42. I need to do some calculations with tire size. I am running a Elco 3X2. I recently read your thread on your Skylark. I like what your doing as well. Very cool car...

I have a 1960 Pontiac Ventura I am parting out. Nice bumpers hood fenders 389 and trany. In SW Washington. Thanks Dan 36O-5O9-8182

Shorty, Thanks for the complement. Looks like you have a pretty Smoken car yourself...

I just read through your thread and what a great job your doing. I am going to agree with the others as to the powder coating. The cost is penny's in comparison to paint and the durability and finish is far superior. Great job. I will be watching this build with enthusiasm of the next progress...

I got the nose on. Nothing is adjusted yet.

Center glass is sold just have the 2-corner glass left. 235.00 for the pair plus shipping.

Console is sold.

Ball Joints are sold. Still have control arms, spindles and hubs 125.00 for everything.

It is complete but has some rust in the floors and trunk. This car will help in the restoration of several other more worthy cars so, in spirit it lives on...

I have a 1957 Buick Special I am parting out. Nice grill, front bumper, hood, fenders, sheet metal, dash, rear bumper & bumper ends, moldings, glass 364ci engine and trany. Lots of other parts. In NW Washington. 36O-5O9-8182

Okay I found a gas tank for my 57' Super. I picked this 57' Special up today. The tank looks good I just hope it is. It has lots of good parts on it and I will be posting it in the parts for sale area.

Thanks Chris I appreciate the complement. I just try and do the best of my ability.

I know other early 60's GM vehicles equipped with 4-speed use a extension panel to cover up the hole in the floor board. Then the shift plate attaches to that (see pic.) This is the one used in 61-64 full size Chevrolet. The second pic is the one in my Bel Air and it was modified on the back side as it needed to be moved back 3" to accomodate the transmission I am using. If you do not have one for your car I would bet this one would fit perfect and make a much cleaner install. You can buy it new here. www.show-cars.com - 60, 4 speed transmission in 0001 Looking at your early pics before the floor boards were removed it looks like there was a extension panel under the carpet.

This chassis looks like chassis black paint to me and not powder coated as powder coating requires heat to temps of 400*F to activate the thermal catalyst. Then that same 400* temp has to be maintained for several minutes to allow the powder to cure. No powder coater would ever do a complete chassis because all the bushings in the control arms would be going up in flames as well as the differential lube and wheel cylinders, springs would be sagging. I am not trying to rank just hope you didn't get taken. Good Lick with your project.