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  1. Just to confirm what Dave is saying, My two Limited's have all the air ride parts on them BUT the air bags. Sadly, the lines and rear leveling mechanisms are rusted badly which means the system was converted a long time ago. The inside over ride cable is located under the dash (glove box at the trany hump). Sorry for the poor picture but it is where the bit of silver (bracket) shows through the steering wheel.
  2. Congrats with your '58 Buick ownership! Here is what someone else did on the fenders before I bought my car (Roadmaster). While they looked OK (?) as a driver, I removed them as the inner panels were rusted to the point the fenders actually flexed some. I have found good fenders that will eventually go back on (when I have the money & time - sigh). You have nothing to lose by trying your efforts at a repair. All depends on your ability. Good luck with your project. Keep us posted (with pictures naturally).
  3. Hello Jim & Welcome! Nice collection of 50's cars, especially the Limited! If you don't find the missing hash (quarter panel) strips try Cars Inc (I think). They have reproduction sets and are a bit thicker than the originals but most people wouldn't notice that unless a 58 Limited guy. Do you have the stainless rear window trim? It would be great if you can get her running. Keep us posted.
  4. I wanted to chime in on the In-Line Tube issue too. My neighbour has been doing several cars in the last 15 years and while they look stock from the first on look, they have been updated mechanically (modified) but to a degree that you truly don't know it until you open the hood. He also used SS brake lines from In-Line and even though it was a 1969 Camero, just didn't quite fit. He did some tweaking to get there (which was difficult being SS) and from then on has purchased regular steel lines. What I wanted to add here is that once he gets them to fit right, he takes them off and clear coats them. As he doesn't drive them in the winter but stores them, the thinking is that they will not start to flash rust even if getting caught out in the rain and parked. Just thought that makes some sense. I have a set of In-Line brake lines for my '58 Special and even with laying them out under the car, will be expecting that they will have to be tweaked to fit after reading about yours and others experiences.
  5. As you've demonstrated on this Forum before, NICE WORK! I'll guaranteed be in contact with you when I dig out my Limited quarter sweep!
  6. Thought I'd chime in..... my (Canadian) 2 cents worth. I like what Jay has shown with Firstborn's suggestion! My experience with paint/patina has been with an old car trunk. I started out just trying to polish the nickle plated hinges, clasps and corners which soon led to the faded/scratched paint. Using some 000 fine steel wool with metal polish resulted in this. I know, it's not a Buick, but thought it might support what some time (albeit a lot) and effort might show. Guess it all depends on what you want as a finished result.
  7. Brian, Check out Ebay. There is a used one currently listed for Buy It Now @ 35.00 with pics in Minn. There is also a Ph# listed to RPM Motor Sports: 1-888-2231-1864 for any questions.
  8. Brian, Sorry to say my offer to help with the fuse box is a bust! Clearly it isn't useable in it's present condition. My guess is that you might be able to salvage yours? Or...I'm sure there is another one out there.
  9. Scott, I'm following your thread with great interest (see my signature and you'll know why). I wanted to chime in and concur what MrEarl said, you got a great deal there! Even at 2008 prices, you could have doubled your money for what appears to be a solid rear bumper alone. Good useable lower bumper rails go for premium bucks let alone none dented ends etc. (ask me how I know) [ATTACH=CONFIG]223053[/ATTACH] Also, the fact it is a standard shift is awesome too. I have never actually seen one in person all my Buick (antique car) ownership and will be curious to read when you get us up to 'once you got to actually drive her'. Can't wait for the next update.
  10. Well Brian, Maybe I can help after all. I believe I have the 'Fuse Box' saved from my old Limited but.. give me till this weekend to get into the garage and look for it unless you find a new one sooner and closer. "directional signal connector bodies" - Do you mean the plastic plug connectors?
  11. John, I'm glad it wasn't a heart attack either although it sure made me think about many things! Seems I must have fully landed on those tongs which are made of stainless steel and pushed my upper rib cage inward which stretched the muscles some but no broken bones. Thank heavens for our medical system in assessing the situation before I went off the deep end! It sure has let me know I've done something though while having had to work this week! Seems I don't bounce like I used too! I will be OK but have more determination than ever now to get things moving along with the cars (and few other things....)!
  12. Geez Brian, Sooo sorry to hear of your problem! It truly made me shudder when I read this as I had the same problem (not really sure what the problem was then) with my Special when it was my everyday car back in the early 70's! Not going to be much help for you here but can only relate to the feelings you must have felt at the time! Mine shorted out to the point the starter was engaged and I didn't have the presence of mind in the moment of panic to disconnect the battery (which is what the Fire Department suggested I do)..... let alone have a fire extinguisher (back then).......... My insurance covered the cost then to have a shop replace both the harness under the hood and under the dash (although used) plus check the body and trunk wiring. My only hint at a problem was that the parking lights came on without being turned on about a week before the issue became almost a fire under the hood! Again, not much help, but I feel your pain! Keep us posted.
  13. In an effort to move a bit further along with the organizing of my Buick collection..... much to my wife's delight, spent the evening looking through boxes and wrappings in the basement with hopes, once cleaned up, of possibly using it this Xmas Holiday Season. Most of this will be for my Special when I decide to repaint the car. While I know (in my mind) what is (should be) there, moving things to a designated area, pictures and labeling them can only help my boys (and my wife) should something happen that I don't finish what needs to. I often think of a fellow antique car guy who didn't plan on leaving this world and when that happened..... way too many heartaches. Guess it might have something to do with my coming up the stairs on my deck recently and finding myself looking through the screened door on the floor thinking, WHAT? Didn't feel any pain only embarrassment till about 4am when I rolled over and my chest hurt. Seems the lower wood tread came loose sending me forward with the plate of steaks flying on the floor and the BBQ tongs in my hand got jammed between me and the floor! Fortunately the pointed ends were in the wood but the other end caught me in the upper ribs about center!!! Nothing is broken but feels like someone hit me with a sledge hammer! Guess I have reached that Ben Gay age (sigh) and.... that step has been replaced!!!!
  14. Hi Willys77, Glad you are enjoying the read. I'm enjoying putting down the history and pictures of my lifetime with these cars and as a printed version of what has been told and told and told etc. but sometimes takes a twist at times. See, I print out a copy every now and then, give it to Mom to read for Dad and every now and then he comments on some bits that either I didn't hear before or just "did not get that quite right". However, he loves that it is on the Forums and when he hears what I've posted only reinforces his decision to have passed them on to me. Only two cars that got away? LOL The 1920 Overland Cloverleaf would have been a nice "keeper"! The only Cloverleaf Overland I have seen (or remember seeing) is this one parked next to our Overland back in 2004. I think it was a 1917 but.... with those wire wheels and that two door body, was really appealing! Wish I had a better picture of it. As to the fenders... I have not sold anything of the extra parts Dad gave me. I took some time to download a few pictures tonight as with outside work and the winter closing in, just have been busy. There is only one front passenger side fender, And both rear fenders. These are off a 1928 Whippet model 96 four door sedan he came across and used some of the brake parts and universal joints. The balance of the car was bad, wood wise and had been under a tarp outside for some time so it went to the scrapper as there was no motor or tranny. There are all four doors available too and a few other bits and pieces. Let me know what you think.
  15. So another car season is (has) come to a close and there is still much to do outside before the snow starts to fly and the days are getting shorter ........ However, making the best of it with my boys and a Sunday BBQ while the Limited sits for another winter.... waiting, waiting, waiting......
  16. Further to my post #35 - Dad's 1966 Corvair convertible..... While this car will be going to my sister & her husband some day, thought I'd share here just what has been my inspiration regarding cars. As the picture states: Dad did his best in 1984 to repair and paint the car (not unlike the Whippet) with only one household income and raise three kids and deal with all that life can give you. And.... with the help of my 24 year old son, has got her this far. To me here is the star of the show (still hard at work) regardless of the end results! I know I have some BIG shoes to fill!
  17. At this point curious only regarding the 1978 Mercedes 450 SL: Condition? Price? Pictures? Thanks
  18. You should look at Shadetree (Robert's) work on his 1952 Buick Special Deluxe trunk emblem he touched up by painting it. If you can access your centers with a brush, maybe you could save yourself some money, especially if the chrome is good on all four centers? Nothing to loose but an evening effort right?
  19. My son bought this car this past summer as an everyday vehicle and so far..... He used our 1993 Buick LeSabre Custom while in High School and after for a bit and really wanted another.
  20. While not a family car.... My oldest boy this past summer needed a dependable car and came upon this, Seems he liked our 1993 Buick LeSabre custom when he was just out of High School so much he was keeping an eye out for another one. It's not too bad with 273,000 km's (163,000 miles) on it and appears to be the original paint which is starting to peel like they all did then otherwise clean interior and everything seems to be working fine. For 800 bucks and the licensing costs don't think he will be sorry.
  21. Thanks Bob for the suggestion. I was in hopes to match this type as the other side has the top section missing but would consider new if available.
  22. Hi Mike, Could you PM me with some details please?
  23. Looking to buy / leads for this type Trunk latch w/key lock. ANYONE?
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