Gary W Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 The Buick now has the garage to herself in preparation for restoration. I started last night, removing the bumpers, hood, head and fender lamps, radiator support rods, horns,grilles.... So, what is the proper sequence to remove the front fenders and front "clip"? What order are the parts properly removed. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS VEGAS DAVE Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Please post some pictures as you go as this would help anyone wanting to do this type of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 I got it this far in two days. It seems I have to remove the front of the fender from the forward fender support iron, and remove the rear fender support from the frame, then a few more bolts? But is this the correct order? Remove the fenders first, then the clip, or is there a way to remove the clip without removing the fenders? It seems the radiator has to come out regardless. Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAS VEGAS DAVE Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Sure is a nice looking car, why are you taking it apart? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I think that pages 20 and 21 of this 1991 Torque Tube Issue will help... Volume_IX_Issue_7_(May_1991).pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27donb Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 14 hours ago, LAS VEGAS DAVE said: Sure is a nice looking car, why are you taking it apart? My question exactly, why is such a nice car being restored? I WISH my car had beautiful paint like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'd like to add a few photos of the car so you can see why I want to restore it. There are some safety issues, as the car is very original: The wiring is all completely dry-rotted and I disconnect the battery every day for fear it may start a fire. The brakes are leaking fluid and the whole system needs a thorough and proper restoration The spring leaves are cracked and need replacing. The Steering box (or somewhere in the system) has a "clunking" high spot that needs addressing. She runs warm The fuel gauge does not operate (either the sending unit or the gauge....) So, the first thing is safety, and I am addressing those issues one by one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Then the "cosmetic" stuff: The paint is completely shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gary W Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 The running boards are dry rotted, as are the motor mounts and body mounts. So....I have my work cut out for me! Hopefully with help from this forum, the job will go fairly smooth. I am open to any ideas, suggestions, helpful hints and "If I did it again, I would be sure to......." Thanks Fellas! Gary Wheeler, NJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 How do I remove these trim clips prior to sandblasting / painting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27donb Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Still a beautiful car! And pictures explain everything! That's why, we love pictures here! Thanks for posting them Gary. Sorry I can't help to answer your questions, but I am following the thread to see more and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 You can remove those clips using needle nose pliers and squeezing the base of the clip where it goes through the hole. If you dont want to go thr "right way" and have the running boards re vulcanized with new rubber, you can fake it by sanding them down and then filling the bad spots with bondo. It is a heck of a job. Then you can use a Harbor Freight pickup bed liner paint thinned down with acetone to spray them with. You'll end up with a fairly tough surface that will look pertty good. Mine were lots worse than yours and came out like this. As I said, they are OK and i did it for about $50 and LOTS of time and sanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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