Buicknutty Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Nice gift there! Great work on the defroster fan, it looks like new. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Buicknutty said: Nice gift there! Great work on the defroster fan, it looks like new. Keith Thank you very much Buicknutty ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Hello, I had the bodybuilder on the phone, and the Buick is going to the bodybuilder / painter in early February ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I can hardly wait -- so you must be really excited! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 22 hours ago, EmTee said: I can hardly wait -- so you must be really excited! Thanks EmTee , yes I can't wait to see the painted Buick ! . I went to see the garage on Friday that is going to paint the buick, and they almost finished an 80's BMW and they almost finished a very nice 90's Dodge Viper too . Normally they will finish the BMW and the dodge this week and the next, and then I'll take the Buick . I'll put pictures when she gets there 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Good evening everyone, the Buick will soon be painted and on Saturday morning I took to the saddler some items that were to be restored . There will be things to do : On the back of the rear seat : - redo the green / blue fabric of the outline which is rusty -remove for sandblasting of the reinforcement, then painting -cleaning of fabric and imitation leather -checking the springs / foams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 On the seat of the rear bench : - redo the green / blue fabric of the outline which is rusty -remove for sandblasting of the reinforcement, then painting -cleaning of fabric and imitation leather -repair the imitation leather which is tearing in the corner -checking the springs / foams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Then the rear shelf and the two sides that go down between the rear seat and the rear doors : -repair the cardboard as originally with the speaker holes, ... - redo the fabric of the rear shelf with a small green / blue band -repair the imitation leather on the two small sides Then to finish, redo the headliner I am also working on a friend's 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. We restore the body. So here it is or in its works for the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Good evening everyone, here is the rest of the work . I recovered the frame of the back seat that the saddler had to remove Sanding of the backrest, before / after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Sanding the seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Before / after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Sandblasting of the central armrest hinges of the bench seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Sanding completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Application of phosphating primer on the backrest and seat of the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Then on the hinges Then application of glossy black paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 And the same for the hinges Then to finish, the screws of the hinges We do not realize it in the photos but the sanding on the bench is very long with all these springs, rods, frames, place not accessible, ..., and painting is not easy too Then I took all this to the saddler on Tuesday evening 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Good Lord, Sebastian, is there any nut or screw on your car you haven’t touched and restored? You’ll know more about this car than anybody once your done. Bravo and keep plowing ahead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 17 hours ago, valk said: Good Lord, Sebastian, is there any nut or screw on your car you haven’t touched and restored? You’ll know more about this car than anybody once your done. Bravo and keep plowing ahead. Thank you very much Valk , it's true that working on the Buick I know every little corner of the car well, I know how it is made Thank you ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Hello everyone, here's some news from the Buick I picked up the upholstery last weekend. The roof lining cardboard was repaired then a new coating was applied On the bench, once they had removed the cover, I had sanded and painted the frame as we can see a few posts above, then they redid the returns which was also of blue / green origin, repaired the imitation, padded seats as well as the installation of a canvas to prevent the springs from being in direct contact with the foam and cleaning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Then the small pieces in imitation and fabric that put next to the bench and the rear pillar (sorry for the protective films, they were well put and I preferred to leave them) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Then to finish, the rear deck which has been completely redone. The original cardboard box was too damaged to be reused (curled, torn, ...) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Then I realized that I had forgotten to work on the hinges of the engine cover So sandblasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Then application of phosphating primer Then white primer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Then uncorking the Buick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Because today is the big day !! It goes to the bodybuilder / painter ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Here it is on the trailer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Then we attach the Buick to the trailer and load the truck with the hood, trunk, wings, hood hinge, ... Then arrived at the painter bodybuilder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Then then I put the Buick in their garage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 With an American friend nearby , a very nice Ford Thunderbird convertible being restored So here it is for the news , the Buick is in painting and I will have to reassemble everything else when it is finished. Here is 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Congratulations! The finish line is in sight where you get to see the pay off from all your hard work. Cheers, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 5 hours ago, sebastienbuick said: Because today is the big day !! It goes to the bodybuilder / painter ! I am so excited for you. It's been great watching you restore this car. I cannot wait to see the final product. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 8 hours ago, dmfconsult said: Congratulations! The finish line is in sight where you get to see the pay off from all your hard work. Cheers, Thank you very much dmfconsult ! , the bodybuilder will give me a delay of about 3 months (they will have other cars to work too), I will be looking forward to seeing it finished 5 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: I am so excited for you. It's been great watching you restore this car. I cannot wait to see the final product. thank you very much JohnD1956 , I'm glad it's at the bodybuilder / painter and I can't wait to get it back when it's finished Once I have reassembled the interior, the biggest will be done and I will have some elements left 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Fantastic! Congratulations! We're all looking forward to the continued progress. Thank you for sharing your adventure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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