59ELEC

Hi, my name is Mark, aka 59ELEC from Sidney, Ohio! (yes, Ohio, not Australia) I have had many Buicks throughout the years but didn't discover Buick love until I met my 59 Electra. I had never seen one before and could not get over those gorgeous curves! Fins coming and going, absolutely awesome! Now bear in mind that this car is a basket case that spent the last 30+ years sitting in a corn field, but the body is intact and that is all I need. I have the ability to see the finished product through the rust and crud. My vision is a wild custom, fully modernized including the frame and drive train. But I will not alter those curves or chrome! I have read a lot of posts here and think I will fit right in.

I'm new here, but will toss my opinion in as well. I have been in body repair for 35 years and today all I do is classic cars. First of all, Let's forget about the "anchor to a tree" idea. That is how we straighten demolition derby cars to run one more time. It works, but not very accurate. Secondly, a come along would probably break and then we would be discussing how to fix a different type of body all together! Hydraulics and a digital frame rack is the way to go. The floor pots work, but again, accuracy and multiple simultaneous pulls (recreating the collision in reverse) would be key in dealing with something this severe. I would also like to add that the "it'll never be the same" adage is incorrect. I tell my customers that if you can tell where I made any repair, if it drives differently, squeaks, rattles or dose anything that it did not do before the collision the repairs will be free of charge. The whole point is to return to pre-collision condition or better. It's not years of experience, it's caring about quality and a love for all things on wheels! Now, all that said, if I were to repair this car (I say "if" to stay on topic) I would take JohnD1956's advice and use it as a donor for another car. However, if the car has a significant or sentimental attachment to you repair it, I always say anything can be repaired, the question is should it be?

FOR SALE; Complete rolling low mileage (65K) chassis/drive train. 401 Nail Head, two speed Dynaflow, all suspension, good drums, etc. Located in Ohio

i may be new here but as a custom car builder I must chime in. I'm reminded of the sign on the wall of my shop that reads: "Anyone can restore a classic car, but it takes a real man to cut one up!" But seriously, if the customer wants a custom build, the customer gets a custom build, regardless of the vehicles rarity. Restoration or custom, I can appreciate the effort or creativity that went into it. The only original parts of my '59 Electra, once finished, will be the body and trim.

You know, I hadn't considered that. The originals are made of Unobtanium! There design holds water so they all rusted out. since I'm going custom I may just run the exhaust tips through the openings.

Hi, I am looking for the front edge of hood trim and back up lights

Hi, I am looking for the back up lights and front edge of hood trim