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We went over to Edmonton this August to visit my wife’s sister. I on the other hand looked up Matt and Jim at Strongs Garage on the spur of the moment. Knock on their door and explained I was from Vancouver. Though they were busy the gave up over two hours of their time to talk about the garage, their plans, caters, etc. Wonderful guys and very gracious! Then I went over to “Cold War Motors” also on YouTube.

I was thinking along those lines.

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Hi all, I seldom post here but love to glean what I can. I have a wee bit of a problem... on a spare header for my ‘47 Buick 56C I couldn’t get the latch mechanism to work so I thought I’d explore. Took the handle off as the little set screw wasn’t threading into the handle. Once I got the handle removed I found that the latch pin could not slide in or out but could rotate. So how do I get it to slide so it catches the locking hole? Again this is for a spare from a top mechanism I got for $25 at a swap meet and I’d like to experiment with it before I tackle th one on my car. Thanks in advance...

I thought Jetback was Pontiac's take on the fastback styling?

I've seen that fellows work before and it is incredible. I have way too many car projects to get too plus I have over 110 model kits in th attic I've picked up along the way. I thought about making a period Shell Station to display some of my completed kits in and around would be cool. I'd also would like to build a classic high end showroom for the various classic era models I have kind of like the Nethercutt display area. One day, one day...

Looks good. Is there a dedicated sub forum though?

I was googling dioramas and a pic showed up with a caption AACA Dioramas. Is there a sub forum here dealing with scale model dioramas?k

I'd love to have them...can I PM you on details?

First let me say that your '49 is a real beauty! Secondly, thanks for the tips regarding the top. I haven't even started on th ecar yet but I like to do research well in advance of any project. My particular car has an aluminum trip piece which I believe goes over the the last top bow though most of the cars I have seen don't have them.

The reason I asked is that when I purchased the car it came with a new white vinyl top. Now I'm no "Mister Big Bucks" so I may use the top I have as a pattern in a different fabric or have it dyed and use as is. What is the correct material anyway? If anyone has a strong opinion againstusing the vinyl top as is or dyed PM me and I'll give you my address so you can donate to my restoration fund!

Did Buick offer a white convertible top in '47?

Just read this old thread. Great story and info but no pics! Ewing, is there any way to repost or revive the pics? Especially interested in the Calvert and Canterbury blue shots as I have a '47 56C and my favourite colour is blue! Thanks...

Keep those pics coming. Any news on the inner rocker? Lawrence

Okay then. Well it looks like I'm going to have to scrap a little mor Ethan I had hoped. Don't have room to save everything for that guy who's looking for it. Little stuff I'll keep and hope to pass them on to someone who could use them. Let me know about the rear seat bottom and those inner rockers. Thanks Matt. Lawrence