lancemb
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@Pete Phillips Just saw this ad...I take it you aren't making a deal?
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5 hours ago, Walt G said:
Lancemb, thank you for your comments and observations - you obviously like 1957 Buicks! One could probably live with the "improvements" correct or not but for far less $ considering the work still needed ( ie the rust repair) and as mentioned it would make a great driver level car.
I do have a liking for 1957 Buicks, for sure. The interior is done in good taste and the only part that doesn't look correct is the fabric insert, and the puffy dash pad. These are easy fixes. The trunk is a different story.
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Look at this one being auctioned next week. Less than 3k miles and untouched practically except for a boogered-up paint job on the top of the engine. Lord only knows what someone was thinking.
https://www.raleighclassic.com/vehicles/943/1964-buick-electra
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One more thing, those NOS baffles will rust quickly (at least on surface) resulting in rusty water blowing onto your bumper openings. You can paint them with silver POR-15 to keep them from rusting, and this will also make the exhaust residue wipe right off. You'll still get some on your bumper on the edge of openings but at least it won't be rusty condensation.
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Not sure on this, but the only 2 possibilities I can think of is possible contact/interference with the baffle when it vibrates, or to minimize blowback/enhance exiting of exhaust through the baffle. I've used 2" pipes without issue; I personally would not bother.
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I spent part of the day doing a few odds and ends. I applied the jack sticker (which I had to make as CARS just sent me an oversized print on cardstock instead of a decal as ordered).
I also applied the last piece of waffle paper in the rear of trunklid; the funny shape was modeled after the piece on my model 75, which is still in excellent original condition.
I then fished the trunk light wire back thorough and hooked it up to test, then unplugged it since I'll be having the trunk open a lot in the near future.
I then took the hardware off of the door that is needed to mount the Trailmaster spot light and have it soaking in Evaporust currently.
I got a better look at the upper door panels and discovered that they are rotted worse than I thought. I don't think the area at top of door where the windows meet sealed very well and damage resulted. I am getting a pair from Smartin from the 4 door we parted (same car dash came from), and will probably use those to make a good 2 door set.
Finally, I removed the service stickers from the original door. The one on top is in decent condition and the service markings still legible so I wanted to transfer it for posterity. The one on the bottom is not as good and has no visible markings remaining, but if I can flatten it out I may reapply it and use it to mark when the rebuilt engine was installed. This car only traveled about 16k miles after it was serviced in 1962 per this sticker, until it was parked. Using mileage through 1962 as a run rate, it was probably last on the road in 1964.
First, I applied clear packaging tape over the top label, then used a razor blade to carefully remove it. I then used 3M trim adhesive (spray kind - awesome stuff) to reapply it in the exact same spot on the new door.
Things will slow down for a bit now as I'll have less time for awhile.
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It's likely there is also rust on front inner rockers. That is the second favorite place for these to rust after the spots you can see in the pictures.
The actual mileage is probably still fairly low. The front seat had some wear before, but wasn't beat to hell and I believe the back half of the car is original paint.
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This guy bought this car around a year ago for around $10-11k. He did a few things to it, including replacing a few chrome pieces, and redoing seats and trunk with incorrect materials. The odometer didn't work either so mileage not accurate; not sure if it does now.
There were also about 2,800 of these made, not 1,600. Still, very low production and the 76A is a great variation.
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So cool that this car was saved! I love the grille on the 38. The following year in 39 they had my least favorite grille.
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I finished the trim today, attached fuel door, and started on the trunk (more on trunk later). I also have a list of things to tweak after it's all together this spring as time allows.
I am pretty happy with how it's shaping up! I drove it around the block a couple days ago and am very happy with the power from the engine and transmission, and when the master/booster working really well. There are very few things that are not new or rebuilt on this car so when all done I hope to have replicated as best as possible the experience of driving a new 1957 Roadmaster.
I couldn't get great pictures in my garage, and don't plan to take it out again until I am finished with the trunk and I pull it back in frontwards.
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2 hours ago, Smartin said:
I even reamed the holes out before I laid on the paint...hopefully it wasn't too bad to open them back up again.
No, just needed a lot of care handling the file. I added some putty at every hole too to help seal it off and prevent rust forming where bare metal may have been reached.
There is just NO leeway the way those clips fit, and if you force them the emblems won't go on without pounding, which is not good!
I wonder if they had to do this when new even...
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52 minutes ago, 57Century said:
I have been searching for the correct paint code for Tangerine Red but has not had any succes. Since you are matching from the original I guess it's not available?
No it is not, but it's pretty much identical to Spectramaster RS675.
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12 hours ago, Jimmiv said:
Looking for the roof rack that can fit the ‘57 and ‘58 Buick…also a set of stock 15” wheels with the 5 on 5 bolt pattern.
I probably have the remaining 3 wheels after the 2 that nwclassic has, and possibly the whole set. PM me with interest.
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Most importantly, it was never smoked in. I think this seller has a sense of humor.
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I've been working on putting trim on, and for the most part it's gone well. It looks like I'll have enough clips to finish without buying more. I'd already gathered up all my used clips I'd stripped off other 57's over years and had them ready to go. Some I'd had cad plated, some I stripped and painted. Here is a row of the large ones OEM I'd refurbished that are used for sweepspear behind the door. Overall more than half the clips will be OEM.
I got the hood ornament and letters on yesterday.
I am now working on the sweepspear and emblems. I matched the paint on an original Tangerine Red wheel for the sweepspear inserts.
The Clips for the side emblems fit very tightly in the holes, so the holes must be filed out a bit after bodywork in order to get them to fit properly. Here is one side after clips have been inserted, prior to pushing the emblems in.
Tomorrow I hope to finish the trim and emblems.
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On 11/20/2021 at 7:15 AM, EmTee said:
I'm wondering about the cutout in the fender behind the rearmost ventiport? Does it provide access to something associated with the radio antenna?
I can find no good reason at all for this. I was studying this today while working on the car and there is nothing of consequence to be accessed there as far as I can tell!
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PM sent on antenna
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On 11/9/2021 at 6:50 AM, EmTee said:
Beautiful - it's clear now that those wheels need refinishing!
Don't worry, I will not leave that stone unturned...
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Safely back home! Next week I should have a couple days to start adding trinkets. I probably won't get interior done until late winter or early spring, but have trunk, trim, power seat track and some small interior items and preparation to do before then.
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On 11/17/2021 at 11:06 AM, Dennis Hagen said:
I have the identical car in my possession, it is dissembled with extra parts all in storage. Car is in Mn. Ran well when restoration started, owner passed before title was transferred.
Buy this one as a template
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6 hours ago, B Jake Moran said:
This one is a nicely preserved example but the price is way too high. It helps that it has those nice cast aluminum rims. I was never a fan of the faux wire wheel caps that were in vogue from the late 70's until the industry went to all aluminum wheels.
I would be proud to take this one to the National meet in Lisle and show it. But not at that price.
Yeah, it's a little high, but not crazy high. If it was a coupe I'd be damn tempted to go after it.
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So sad to see this car in this state!
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Both sold for $500!
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That's a little higher than I see these advertised for, but it looks like an exceptional example! Really nice color, too.
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For Sale: 1950 Buick Roadmaster 2-door Hardtop - "Older restoration" - Oklahoma City, OK - Not Mine - 11/28 Pending - 11/30 SOLD!
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I believe so