sebastienbuick Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hello everyone, here are some pictures of the advanced work :).despite the cold setting and the night falling very quickly I could find a moment to work on it.I finally have almost finished removing all the blocks, you can see the picture of the support of the block go to the floor of the safe.the driver side support is aesthetically clean but the passenger side is very sick, it is perforated by rust at various locations.we can also see from the inside of the box at the level of the support block, that the sheet is already well attacked. it will be necessary at the moment that I redo some pieces of sheet metal at this location.I then cut out with the hole saw two holes above the bolt that is housed in the support of go block and once cut, the small support that was supposed to hold the bolt of the block sill held nothing ^^ , there is a lot of rust, I understand better why its turn in the emptiness now.and for the other side, the same thing, full of rust: /. the white paste that we see is the body seal that I put a little while ago to consolidate the support of the block block, to prevent it collapses over time.now that this is in sight, tomorrow (normally) I dismount the last two silentbloc in the trunk.I'll put another picture when it's done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 It appears that you'll have some work to do in these areas! I owned a 1971 Buick Riviera with similar rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 hello, yes indeed there will be work to do.Normally I start doing this this weekend.the riviera 71 is a very beautiful model ; ) .it's been a long time since you sold it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I sold it a little over a year ago. I wasn't looking for one, but this car showed up and it was too good a deal to pass up. I purchased it out of long-term storage and made it roadworthy again. Shortly after that, someone came along and made a great offer to buy it, so I sold it and made a few dollars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 hello, ok;)you could enjoy this pretty models at least;)I have a friend who owns a buick riviera gs 1971 (white), she is beautiful.it has completely restored the original identity (3 years of restoration). she's like new, it looks like she just got out of buick factories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 Hello everyone, here is some news from the buick :).this weekend, I disassemble the rear lights and the tank.I then with the help of several people, lift the body of the chassis.once the chassis remove, I go back the rear wheel.as can be seen in the previous photos, I had sandblasted the front of the chassis.So I continued to sand where I stopped. I then painted in phosphatant to prevent it from rusting in the week.next week end I continued sandblasted and I will dismount the rear deck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Great looking work. I enjoy following your updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 thank you GARY F ! I will continue this weekend, I will put another photo Sunday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Wish I could get some time (and weather) to work on my projects. The frame looks much simpler than I imagined it would be. I'll assume that makes it easier for you to repair. You certainly have the skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 hello, thank you zipdang yes indeed once the chassis is outside, it's easier to work on.and as his I can sand all the chassis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hello everyone, here are some pictures of this afternoon I sanded the other side of the frame and applied a phosphating paint.we can also see the state of the sill block (rubber).I will continue to sandblast tomorrow.good evening to all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hello everyone, here are some late pictures from last Sunday.I finished sanding the left side of the hunt (2h sandblasting) and application of phosphating paint 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Looking Good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Are you going to replace the mufflers and the fuel/brake lines along the frame? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 A question please: I have never done sandblasting, seeing a tarp under the frame, are you able to reuse the sand? Is it possible to filter out the rust / paint particles therefore saving sand costs? I really appreciate your detailed restoration pictures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 18 hours ago, zipdang said: Looking Good! hello thank you zipdang! 16 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Are you going to replace the mufflers and the fuel/brake lines along the frame? the exhaust lines are new (they are 3 years old).on the other hand yes I will replace the fuel pipe and brake along the frame . 2 hours ago, dei said: A question please: I have never done sandblasting, seeing a tarp under the frame, are you able to reuse the sand? Is it possible to filter out the rust / paint particles therefore saving sand costs? I really appreciate your detailed restoration pictures. thank you dei with a large tarpaulin, yes we recover a lot of sand.using 2 bag in the afternoon, recupére almost 1 and a half bag.and with this method I can reuse filtered sand 3 times.it requires a very fine filter, I use a kitchen mixer to be filtered and its very good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hello everyoneI did not have time to work much this weekend on the buick but here are some pictures.I also received pieces that I ordered :).this afternoon I continue sandblasting the right side of the chassis to the wheel.I then painted it phosphating.I will continue next week end 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 Hello everyone ! here is some news from the buick, so I finished sanding the frame for the moment.I then finished applying the phosphatant paint.I then disassemble the fuel and brake pipe along the frame, and then I sandblasted at the location of the pipe on the frame.I then apply the phosphatant paint.after doing that, I applied some primary paint (dark gray).the next step (the next weekend) will be to dismantle the rear deck with the arms that lie to him to be able to sand them. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Looking good. I follow all your post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 thank you GARY F ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Great progress! I sure wish it wasn't so cold here right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 thank you zipdang ! yes winter is here, but there are still some days with the weather but there are some parts of France that already have snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 good evening to all, here are some pictures of the continuation of the work.so for the rest, I dismount the 4 arms of the bridge, the springs and the bridge.I then sanded element by element and then proceeded in the same steps as the rest (phosphating primer, dark gray primer, anti grit and black finish paint).after several reflection I have in fact the test the silentblocs of origin simply because it is in very good state (to check by the garage of American and mechanic colleague).so I painted like the rest of the silentblocs a thread necessarily ^^I ordered the two small rubber of the "small link" which connects the plate corrector to the arm.I then finished sandblasting the frame by finishing the part hidden by the bridge, I then painted it by phosphating and ... (like the rest), I also did that on both elbow of the exhaust Because they were rusty, I do not think there is a lot of heat in this place (I would see).I also sanded the small part of the arms that was hidden, and then prepare like the rest.Then I took care of the bridge, after disassembling the shock absorbers I protect with good tape and tarpaulins which are a bit afraid for sanding, I then applied the same product as the rest. Then before finishing the painting, I will first empty, change the joints and refuel the bridge, and then I paint it.normally I take care of that next weekend 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Keep up the nice good work. Looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 thank you GARY F ! I will continue this week end normally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Great progress! We're currently freezing and under snow here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hello and thank you Zipdang ! the snow is beautiful but it's cold ^^in many parts of France there is also a lot of snow, there is even a place in France where there is snow cable that there is the road surrounded by walls 12 meters high ! : / .but here in the south of France in Montauban, we have good weather, a little rain but overall it's good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Hello everyone, here is some news from the buick :).While waiting to receive the joints for the rear deck, I start the work on the floor of the trunk.When I bought the buick in 2013, me and a friend had to temporarily fix a small part of the trunk by welding a piece of metal and putting the paw on it.now I cut this pieces to make something cleaner and stronger.it can be seen that this part was rusting and puncturing.I have with the cardboard redone several piece then reproduce them in metal and solder them together.once the new part finished, I sold it to the original one which was in good condition.I then sand this piece. I will put the following pictures tonightnormally this weekend I finish some finishing on this piece and I weld it in the trunk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sligermachine Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 That is dedication!! -- Kyle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 thank you sligermachine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Bravo! I need you as my next door neighbor! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 thank you zipdang ! if I live to quote from you, I will help you with great pleasure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Sebastianbuick, Simply outstanding ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 thank you verry much RivNut ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Very nice looking work! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 thank you Buicknutty ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hello everyone, here are some pictures of this weekend :).After sandblasting and applying the phosphating paint on the piece I made, I did some adjustment and cutting.I also saw that around this piece in the chest there was repair to do.part is placed on the cross, so I detach and cut this piece to be able to remove it, we can see the cross below.I then redid this piece, next week end I grind the welds and I finish some finishing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Wow that's some tedious work. What are you using to cut out those tiny pieces? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hello , thank you wndsofchn06 for cutting I use a dislodger and a small dremel for the small place 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Hello everyone, I just recovered my triangles with new rubber and kneecaps! I'll just have to finish painting them to be ready 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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