My winter project

[Guest 75RivGS]

Started by the end of November last year, now it is almost time for the the nicer part; re-assemble

Only thing that is left is painting; had the idea to do it myself, but with nowadays prices of paint, a much more experienced friend will do that part.

Electra now has received its second layer of primer (incl a sealer)

Choose another shade of green than the original Buick color (was Lime Mist poly. New paint will be more like the '72 Hunter Green; the Electra already had a repaint in almost that color)

The only rust I found was on the lower driver's side wheel well; cutted a small piece out and welded a new part:

Dis-assembly started:

To get the passenger's rear 1/4 straight again was a real PITA; it had a few very little dings from the inside of the trunk, but due to that large surface it was too much noticable for me:

In the mean time I rebuild the TH400:

and did more minor things:

added rear defogger, pwr trunk release, made the rim blow steering wheel work again, new front bearing seal.

A rechromed front bumper is on its way now from TX

Still on my wish-list: CC, new clutch for the AC (but who needs an AC here anyway??

[Thriller]

Looking good Rob.

[Guest 75RivGS]

Repaint came out great!

Added fender monitors (thanks for the templates, Keith (my3buicks)!!) and replaced the clutch of the A/C compressor and cleaned the engine bay.

Only waiting for the rechromed bumper to arrive. Container already passed customs, so hopefully next weekend (if the weather cooperates) I can make a few photos outside.

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

Rob, a job to be proud of. Beautiful!

Ben

[Smartin]

Very nice, Rob!!

[serb]

Rob,

Great job. Hopefully your weather will be as ours is suppose to be later this week. 70F +/-

Looking forward to more pictures taken outside with great scenery. (not that there is anything wrong with the inside of your shop)

Stevo

[Guest 75RivGS]

Thanks all.

I hope I can make a few nice, outside photos with a Chinook or Apache helicopter in the back ground next week. Think that makes a nice scenery.

Tonight it was the last time till after Eastern I could work on the Electra. Picked up the re- chromed bumper. Still some minor things to do: put the nicer set of Buick wheels back on (used an old rusty set during repaint), add emblems.

Today I also received a package from a good friend who is rebuilding a 72 Estate Wagon into a 2 door with sheet metal parts of a 72 Electra 2 dr. Very interesting project which I hope to see 'live' in August: 72 Estate Wagon Limited Sport Coupe - V8Buick.com

He shipped some parts of the 72 which he won't use; chrome and pot metal are in a better shape than mine... so still some work to come (rear bumper has to come off again).

[MrEarl]

Lookin good Rob. Love that color. Keep up the good work. (And the pictures, we enjoy pictures:D)

[Guest 75RivGS]

Made the last improvements (suspention, engine bay detailing etc) last month, so now is the time to enjoy the (smooth) ride.

A few photos and a video:

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She (?) drives like new just from the factory 39 years ago; no sqeeks / rattles or whatsoever

Edited May 29, 2010 by 75RivGS (see edit history)

[Guest gunjeep444]

Looks brand new, thanks for sharing.

[Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel]

That is a handsome car, very classy. congrats

[Thriller]

Very nice Rob.

I've been working on my the paint on my '75 this week, so really appreciate the lines. The deck lids look very similar, if not identical, at least in style, if not dimension.