MrEarl Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 1955 BUICK CENTURY 4 DOOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GaWajn Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 What a nice project! Congratz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Bob,She sure is looking good. Coming along very nice. Can't wait to see more. Matt:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Robert, if you come to get the one Lamar highlighted, contact me. It is just down the road. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I`m talking with the owner.Anyone coming to Charlotte with you that could drive it?Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 I`m talking with the owner.Anyone coming to Charlotte with you that could drive it?BobDamm a little closer and I would have been your man!Kinda out of my way after I get by Buffalo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 How about a 63?It sure is close to me....1955 Buick Century four door hardtop - Kingston Collector Cars For Sale - Kijiji Kingston Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 How about a 63?It sure is close to me....1955 Buick Century four door hardtop - Kingston Collector Cars For Sale - Kijiji Kingston Canada.He's got the prototype for that one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 He's got the prototype for that one!!Yea but that doesn't help me get behind the wheel of an old Buick on my way to the Nationals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Shoot,Stealthbob, you should take a bus trip to pick up the car, then drive down and bus it back. Or hitch a ride, or thumb it, or fly, or..................Matt;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I`m talking with the owner.Anyone coming to Charlotte with you that could drive it?Bob Unfortunantly, no. Unless I could talk my brother into it. Are you serious? PM me. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 (edited) Here you go, Al.Some progress has been made along with other activities going on plus me being lazy.It`s back in my shop and will return it to the restoration shop to install the hood and fenders , later.We took a quick trip around the garage to check the mechanics. All seemed OK.I`m fortunate in having very good part time help with it. Carl, who I call a modern day gypsy, is also my upholstery guy. He lives and works out of a school bus.He did the `54 Landau, `55 Concept and `55 Station Wagon. If you have seen any of these cars, you have seen how good he is.Bob Edited April 10, 2013 by progoofoff (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4 bufords Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 looking great bob,will it be ready for hershey?,4 bufords from ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 He did the `54 Landau, `55 Concept and `55 Station Wagon. If you have seen any of these cars, you have seen how good he is.BobHE IS GOOD. But I swear, I don't know how they put up with each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Progress.video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) Not smart enough to get two videos on the same post.Also changed cameras.Carl at workvideo Edited July 25, 2012 by progoofoff (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 On the way back to the restoration shop for the front clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 LOOKING GOOD, Bob. I had a '55 Special convert back in the mid '60s the same color,green only. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Bob, is that the same green as that 55 Special at this year's National Meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 John, yes, same color.Got it back to my shop today. A few adjustments need to be made on the fitment of the front fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 ProgressHere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Lookin' great Bob! Wish I was able to be doing the same.....I'll get more done over the winter. Can't wait to see this one done and see ya @ Hershey. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I have a feeling this one will wind up being driven, a lot. That car looks like a lot of fun on the open road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Congrats Bob. I'm certain it will come out looking awesome.If any one has any doubts all they have to do is look to your Landau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Bob-Are you showing anything Hershey on Sat. If so witch one?Al StorrsAl,Probably nothing.Only spending about 20 hours a week, the Conv. won`t be finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 More progress. Upholstery, soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 You are such a tease!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share Posted September 28, 2012 I like the way it`s looking.http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v601/cokeresq/?action=view¤t=MOV00113.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Bob,Looking very impressive. You could still be done for Hershey at this rate! hehe. Hope to see you there. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hey Al,Looks like Charlotte in april for the first show.Still waiting on the embossed material for the door and quarter panels.Dealing with SMS, you learn patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Still waiting on the embossed material for the door and quarter panels.Dealing with SMS, you learn patience.Patience is a virtue especially when restoring a car, but not any car. This one is a Buick.Bob, did you use the same restoration shop as with the 1955 - Buick series 68 - Motorama Prototype?The Buick is looking good Bob, I'm sure your proud of it. Edited November 8, 2012 by xp-300 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Hey, not so hard on SMS! When I walked in there last month, unannounced, they pulled my cloth and seat vinyl right off the shelf. Mind you, I got the last of the cloth and the patterned door panel vinyl has not yet been reproduced. When I asked owner Doug Pollock when they'd get around to it, he smiled and said that every new pattern is high priority but they have to keep filling orders, too. For every request for one-year, one-model, one-colour Buick fabric, they'll have ten orders for seats for a 1966 Ford pickup truck, as a random example.While we were talking, he was handed a new request for - you guessed it - '66 Ford truck vinyl. I am a very patient guy and will be happy to receive the special material I need anytime in the next 20 years or so. Might even have the car running again by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter Bird Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 What a beautiful car! I love the colour and the choice of wheels. Really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Rob....Hey, not so hard on SMS!I`m not being hard on anyone. I`ve dealt with SMS for a long time and know they aren`t in as big a hurry as I am.AL...Got the Century emblems, thanks to 38Buick.SMS still owes me the embossed mylar for the top for the door and quarter panels.Carpet is installed and seats are finished but not installed.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Bob Any update on you car?ThanksBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nothing has been done. Still waiting on the material that I ordered over a year ago.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hey Al,Yes, I`m good to go, now and back on schedule for Charlotte in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Bob,When do we get more eye candy? It's been awhile, my friend! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 99% complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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