57Century

After the adjustment was done it was send back to the paintshop. They have started the final fitment, hopefully it is only a few weeks and it is painted.

Decklid, doors, hood and fenders are on. Now it is detailed adjustment.

Yes, the ones below the body was in good shape, the front under the radiator support was bad and the 2 fronts on body mounts was bad. All in all the car was in very good shape. No accidents, minor rust, etc.

Hi Jim, Let me see what I can find. I think I know what you are looking for.

Huge respect for the work you are doing. I can only imagine the amount of work needed to do the body and paint work yourself, but the satisfaction when you piece by piece eat the elephant must be good. All projects have to go through the valley of despair, keep chipping away. Huge respect.

Thanks. Yes those are the originals. Cleaned and galvanized.

Finally we could pick up the body at the paint shop. And a few days later the body was back on the frame after 16 years, that is crazy. Never thought that it would take that long. Really happy about the notes I took back then.

Thank your for responding to my question concerning the interior headliner “bows” for a 57 66R. I have several bows for cars that I have parted out. Most were 4 DR HT’s bit at least one was a coupe. I’m trying to confirm that I have a set from a coupe. Do you have a picture of the interior, especially the headliner, before you started your restoration! If so I would really appreciate a copy! Also if you could measure the width and the height (distance of the bow when placed on a flat surface to the crown of the bow). Would really appreciate any info/dimensions that you can provide. Got some measurements. Bow1: Width = 51 31/32in Crown = 5 3/4in Bow2: Width = 53 5/16in Crown = 8 21/32in I could not find any pictures.

Hi Gary, Sure, I will get some measurements for you. I will look for a picture, don't remember if I have one, but I will look. No, I have not met Joern and yes there are a good numbers Buicks in Scandiavia. Thanks

Hi Don, Yes, I know that site and have used it several time. A lot of good information. Very good to get ideas on the color combo. Thanks, I really hope it looks like I imagine 🙂 but time will tell. Thanks.

Thanks.

Choosing the color combo was so difficult. Still cross my fingers that is looks great on the body. I had samples of the 5 blue colors that you could choose between in 57. And looked at many, many pictures of diff color combo's. Saw some combo's with grey and that looked interesting. So looked into the Castle Grey. Got a sample and found that the Castle Grey on top and Starlight Blue below would look awesome. I know the car was original single color Dresden Blue, but it needed to be two tone. So now the paintshop is on it again. Hopefully I can get it home within the few weeks so I can get it back on the frame. Get fenders, hood, etc. mounted.

Hi Gary, The model 63 and 66R has 2 roof bows and the 69 has 4. To highlight the interior of the new Riviera bodies as it says in the 1957 Facts Book. I have attached a picture of my roof bows. /Kasper

Yes, there are more ways to solve this issue. When mine cracked, I welded it and had a machine shop mill the surface on both manifolds. No leaking, no issues what so ever and remember to use the french lock (like on your picture), so bolts don't get lose.

Thanks. I will look into that.

Thanks for responding on my questions and ask for parts. I got a lot of help. Thanks

Made some progress on distributor, paint markings, radiator setup. Body is ready for oxide red in the bottom and paint inside.

Thanks Jim. Amazing job you have done. Looks great. Lots of good information I can use. Much appreciated.

Thanks. My car was mostly original when I purchased it. So many details I have. But there is some things missing. Thanks for the input.

Thanks. Yes I have some trim pieces with pretty OK paint. So I will do the same as you. Thanks.

Thanks for the phone numbers. I will try them. I got the steeltube that runs from oil/vacuum pump, however there is also one that runs from the fitting on the intake manifold in front of the carb. The wipermotor gets vacuum from 2 sources - the oil/vacuum pump and intake manifold. Yes, I could do a one my self, however I would like an original one.

Sorry. Too clarify, it is the steel tube for the windshield wiper motor. Thanks.

Hi I'm doing a frame off resto on a 57 Century Model 66R I need some help on various issues. First I'm missing the steel tube that connects to the brass fitting in intake manifold making vacuum to the brakes and windshield wiper motor. Any one who has one for sale? Second issue: The color code for the tangerine coler on the steel wheels and in the sweep spear? Here is a pic of my progress. Any help is very much appriciated - Thanks.

Thanks for the info. I remember it as being steam and not oil smoke. When I fired up the engine again after the rebuild with new pistons and head gasket it ran without any issues. Same oil/vacuum pump.

No. Not to my knowledge. The engine shop did not mention anything.