Mudbone Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Wow, nice job!!! Are you able to put the column on over the steering shaft with the gear in place? I had to assemble it all together. Amazing job, and thanks for detailing in video. It is one thing to do it all. It is another to stop and record the fact.I hope so? That's how I took it apart. (There might be another video if I can't with some Bleep, Bleep editing) Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Here are two reasons you should detail the underneath of your car. Just saying…… Mud Edited December 2, 2013 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 ...and remember to put on clean underwear every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 ...and remember to put on clean underwear every morning. Or keep a fresh pair in the glove box.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 I finally got the T out of my garage yesterday and into storage. Now I can keep going on the Buick. Good thing too, we have 4” of snow on the ground today. I hope to set the engine in by the weekend. Then I will have some floor space! Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 I made a little floor space today. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I made a little floor space today. Mud Thought someone must have given me an early Xmas present..........Went running up to my shed excitedly expecting to see my 55 sitting there with it's engine in and all nice and shiny......but nothing there..........RATS!Looking spectacular Mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Mud, you are meticulas in your work. Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Mud, you are meticulas in your work. Looking good!Photos and videos can be deceiving. From the quality I have seen at the Buick Nationals, I’m just trying to get close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 MUD, that big lump of green kind of looks like it belongs there. Bet it feels good. When to we get to see and hear first fire, in the chassis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Congratulations, very impressive detailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 MUD, that big lump of green kind of looks like it belongs there. Bet it feels good. When to we get to see and hear first fire, in the chassis?Lets see..... Radiator, milk crate, a little hot wiring and maybe go for a ride this spring....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts_DG8 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Photos and videos can be deceiving. From the quality I have seen at the Buick Nationals, I’m just trying to get close!I think your being more than modest there. I and maybe many others that follow your thread/progress and are restoring their own project(s) hope that they can turn out something as nice. It looks great. Scott... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelnut Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Red and green... just in time for Christmas! Looking very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted December 29, 2013 Author Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks to Mr. Earl I have the draft tube completed and installed. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 You cleaned the dirt dobbers nest out I presume. Looking good Mud!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Photos and videos can be deceiving. From the quality I have seen at the Buick Nationals, I’m just trying to get close!Yes, photos can be deceiving but meticulous work includes assuring mechanical items are functioning as designed. Bench testing. Use of pressure gauges while testing, etc. The attention to detail such as the yellow mark on the PS unit. The paint work looks excellent from where I'm sitting. Looking forward to seeing this 55 rolling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 I pulled the drivers door out of the basement last week. I ordered some door hinge bushings that measure very close to what I need. Won't know until they get here. Ran a long block over the door. It is not as perfect as I thought. When I get the bushings I can mount the door and see what fits and what don't. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Looks like it is about as good as it gets. Gently tap down the high spots and use filler. The 55 Buick sheet metal is fairly thin and has some temper and is very easy to stretch...then you have a real mess on your hands. The techniques you developed on the Model T's mostly will not work here. With that said, go ahead and show me how to really do it .Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Looks like it is about as good as it gets. Gently tap down the high spots and use filler. The 55 Buick sheet metal is fairly thin and has some temper and is very easy to stretch...then you have a real mess on your hands. The techniques you developed on the Model T's mostly will not work here. With that said, go ahead and show me how to really do it .Willie I know when I'm over my head. I had my left 1/4 panel worked on by a Pro. If I can't get it right I will not hesitate to call him. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) It looks like I am getting the cart ahead of the horse. I have rust repair on my front fenders to take care of. Before I get to worried about getting the panels flat I will have to make all my repairs and then test fit the whole front clip. This is gonna take a while. Edited January 12, 2014 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 No point rushing now, after all you've already done. It's gonna be a show stopper soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Started making a patch for the fender. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 So far so good. However I have been known to screw things up at the last minute! Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 ...makes it look easy or easy if you know what you are doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 ...makes it look easy or easy if you know what you are doing!I was having trouble holding the welder tip at the right place when spot-welding. Sometimes I would get a good weld in the right place and sometimes not. I cut a piece of copper water pipe, split it then put a notch in it. That way I can put it in place and just pull the trigger. The welds are way more consistent than before. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) I wonder if you could duct tape a piece of copper to a magnet that would hold the copper under the spot to be welded. Just thinking. I know the tape would burn/melt off, but still the magnet should hold it in place, maybe.Keep on keeping on,Dale in IndyP.S. Ok, I see what you are doing now, I was thinking you needed copper back up to prevent burn-through. Doesn't the sleeve around the feeder adjust up and down, mine does, and this greatly aids in control of distance on mine. copper Edited January 17, 2014 by smithbrother (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I wonder if you could duct tape a piece of copper to a magnet that would hold the copper under the spot to be welded. Just thinking. I know the tape would burn/melt off, but still the magnet should hold it in place, maybe.Keep on keeping on,Dale in IndyP.S. Ok, I see what you are doing now, I was thinking you needed copper back up to prevent burn-through. Doesn't the sleeve around the feeder adjust up and down, mine does, and this greatly aids in control of distance on mine. copperYes I could, but this way I can still see the wire and place it right over the seam. Anyway, it really helped. I wish I would have thought of it before I did the rockers. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) I finished the welding. Now for some filler. Mud Edited January 19, 2014 by Mudbone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I started on the front of the fender this morning. It was rusted above the headlight bucket. It took a lot more work to get it right than expected. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Something looks familiar here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Something looks familiar here?Yes, anyone who has ever restored a fifty’s car has most likely done this same repair. When I went to get my driver’s license in the family car (1956 Buick Century) it did not pass the inspection. One headlight was out. My mom drove me back home and I pulled out the headlight to find that is was so rusty it would not make a ground for the headlight. I had to run a wire from the headlight bucket to the inner fender so the light would work. The headlight bezel would not screw back on as the holes were all rusted out so I duct taped the bezel on so we could drive back up and get my license. You have to do what you have to do. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Those were the days... when a boy could fix his mom's car before he was allowed to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yes, anyone who has ever restored a fifty’s car has most likely done this same repair. When I went to get my driver’s license in the family car (1956 Buick Century) it did not pass the inspection. One headlight was out. My mom drove me back home and I pulled out the headlight to find that is was so rusty it would not make a ground for the headlight. I had to run a wire from the headlight bucket to the inner fender so the light would work. The headlight bezel would not screw back on as the holes were all rusted out so I duct taped the bezel on so we could drive back up and get my license. You have to do what you have to do. MudJust got back from giving my 56 a kiss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I was eluding to the donor piece Mud. I sent one to someone a long long time ago, is this it. If so, did I send you the wrong side? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I was eluding to the donor piece Mud. I sent one to someone a long long time ago, is this it. If so, did I send you the wrong side? :confused:I'm not sure where it came from. It very well could be from you. Maybe I repaired the wrong fender! Yikes, I better go down and take a look at the other one. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I'm not sure where it came from. It very well could be from you. Maybe I repaired the wrong fender! Yikes, I better go down and take a look at the other one. Mud It looks like I have enough material to fix the other fender. Mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Heck, a car has two fenders.............a right one and the other one......... Or, is it a left one and the other one............shoot, I can't remembers anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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