421-6speed Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Mirko, Your work is astounding. I am glad your were able to work out the glass refund but what are you going to do to remady the issue. Many of us are confronted with the same issues in this department. I guess the best bet is to use your original glass as paterns and have it custom cut and that only if it is flat glass. The windshield is a whole nether story. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Mirkois this the same car I posted on the forum, for sale, about 2 years ago? I can't remember, but it looked a lot worse then what you are working on. It had factory buckets, etc, if I recall. You get more done in 6 months then I do in years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Hi guysMeanwhile, Happy Holidays to all.the side windows I made them do in Italy and I have already installed the chrome frame and the enclosed seal side, then put the photos.the company that had given me the glass I refunded the side windows, the windshield unfortunately you can not do anything, the distance is great, but it could happen in any case that arrives broken.a friend of mine was in the USA and took him and brought him to the windshield in wooden boxes at the port of New York is now traveling by ship with a 49 Caddy I bought.This Buick I took nine months ago, the first that I bought was really expensive and bring ariginale so we have created a sofa...thanks for the compliments thi is the old 59 Buick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mirko 73 Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have also repaired the radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Good morning, there are pre made wiring for sale? Can we help me?thanks Mirko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 http://www.riwire.com/http://www.ynzyesterdaysparts.com/pdfs/Buick.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Very thanks. Mirko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Good morning, some works in this timeSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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buick840 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Stunning work Mirko.I remembered that you started with a car that needed a lot of work but I had to revisit the start of this thread to remind myself of just how much work was needed.May I suggest you post a before and after photo just to show the transformation...............SPECTACULAR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Truly magnificent work! And dedication too! Thank you for posting this update Mirko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austingta Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Beautiful work. *Subscribed now* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
421-6speed Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Outstanding workmanship and dedication. I would have to go back and look as it has been a while but, does this car have the early metal back bucket seats? That in my opinion would put it over the top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanZverina Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I was wondering what happened to you! Welcome back and keep sending photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Più bella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 This would have to be the most enjoyable part of the restoration process.......I can't wait to be able to do this my 55...........great work Mirko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 And others moldings are installedSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Inviato dal mio iPad utilizzando Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper1961 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Mirko!I have only one word - OUTSTANDING! Good to see you back on the forum again, this car really going to a TOP of the LINE Buick as they were. The really Grand Final would be to take it to US for the yearly Buick meet. That would be a trip for the life..... Edited December 22, 2014 by Topper1961 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Very thanks, i hope that will be end in May, for the new season, but Buick meet..... I hope.Thanks MirkoInviato dal mio iPad utilizzando Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanZverina Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi Mirko,If I may ask, how many hours do you have invested in this very fine restoration? Surely your pictures make it look easier than it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziz Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Hi Mirko ,WOW this is absolutely awesome and a total credit to you !!!Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 And also the front bumper is ok, see the glass, we have made news molds and are perfects.Inviato dal mio iPad utilizzando Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Now a questions to you, i don't now the tyre measure, can we help me?Inviato dal mio iPad utilizzando Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 My most favorite Buick...EVER! She is looking great and will be nothing but pleasant to admire. I'm envious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Absolutely incredible work Mirko! If I could say that in Italian I would. Fantastico! You should be extremely proud of your skills! What a great car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadmaster75 Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 MirkoAccording to my 59 Buick sales brochure…. the correct tire size for your car is8.00 X 15 mounted on 15X6 wheels. It's looking GREAT!mike<script type="text/javascript" src="safari-extension://com.ebay.safari.myebaymanager-QYHMMGCMJR/f0ec25bc/background/helpers/prefilterHelper.js"></script> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotWheels Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Mirko,Fabulous work...love your every update!Regarding your tire question: I went with Coker 820 X 15 US Royal 2 3/4 White Wall which was the closest I could find with the correct white wall width and a "brand name" that was available in 1959https://www.cokertire.com/tires/brands/us-royal-tires/u-s-royal-wide-whitewall.html Edited January 17, 2015 by Electra 59 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks to all, but a question for Mr. Sidoti, why 820x15 and no 800x15 that are in stock?thanks Mirkohttps://www.cokertire.com/800-15-coker-classic-3-whitewall-tire.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotWheels Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Thanks to all, but a question for Mr. Sidoti, why 820x15 and no 800x15 that are in stock?thanks Mirkohttps://www.cokertire.com/800-15-coker-classic-3-whitewall-tire.htmlMirko,I went with the US Royal 820 X 15 with 2 3/4 whitewall as a compromise. I considered the 800 X 15 Coker and decided against it because my research seemed to indicate that whitewalls between 2.3 and 2.5 was the correct size whitewall (after installation the bead took about 1/4") and "Coker" was not a tire brand in 1959. In my (maybe warped) mind I thought that the size of the whitewall and the tire brand were more noticeable and counted more than the slightly larger width. You certainly could not go wrong with the Coker tire in the correct size.I spoke more about this subject on my restoration website on the page titled "1959 Buick Tire Size and Wheel Colors"Keep up the fabulous work! Edited January 18, 2015 by Electra 59 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Another question, in my car there wasn't the battery tray, can we send me photos of this parts?thanks Edited January 18, 2015 by Mirko 73 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotWheels Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Mirko, Do you mean the battery hold down clamp? My car is in storage but I hope this old restoration picture helps. If your looking for an "original" battery you can find them here: http://www.antiqueautobattery.com/batteries.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotWheels Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Mirko,I see you edited your post to say "battery tray". I found these two pics from when my car was being disassembled, I hope they help! Edited January 18, 2015 by Electra 59 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes, is this. Thanks mister Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 The B-side is okInviato dal mio iPad utilizzando Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirko 73 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 And also this is perfect.Inviato dal mio iPad utilizzando Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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