1950 Buick 56C Moscow

[Ivan76]

Hi everyone.  I'm new to the forum. I'm starting a new project on restoration of a 1950 Buick Super Convertible. Unfortunately we have very few of these cars. I will be glad if you can help with advice and recommendations. A couple of photos before shipment to Russia.

[Mark Simmons]

Welcome Ivan 76. Be sure to join the Buick Club  of America. There is a lot of good information in the once a month Buick Bugle they put out. There is also a wealth of information to be had on this forum from the Buick members here who are ready  to help with all phases of your restoration of this good looking Special. Looks like you have a really good car to start with. Good Luck with your project.

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

That looks like  the one John Hemingway sold in Ames in 2010.  If the same one it is a pretty solid car.

 

  Ben

 

  

[Ivan76]

Mark, thank you. I hope that the project will be interesting. At the moment, are seeking parts that will need to change. I want to order Carpet Here:

https://www.ewebcart.com/3055/cart?o=355957259&s=HlvtNoM7UbM.RzWLw3pBhJE_Jipv160g4aSK.M5NXAM&t=ATUDYYWLTLLEC&return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stockinteriors.com%2FCSCarpet.asp%3FItemid%3D9019%26MakeId%3D3%26ModelId%3D39&_uetsid=_uet572ca4a7&la=u&p=cart&callback=&ac=view&fmt=html

 Tell me please there is a good quality?

Another problem, I broke the handle and bracket of the top. Handle  I've found  on ebay but with the bracket problem. Tell me please were i can find it.

[Ivan76]

20 minutes ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:

That looks like  the one John Hemingway sold in Ames in 2010.  If the same one it is a pretty solid car.

 

  Ben

 

  

I bought it in Illinois last year.

[Elpad]

Welcome Ivan. Nice looking rag top, I hope it stays here. I have a 50 Super car parts, if you need anything just holler. Unfortunately is a sedan and can't help you with convertible parts.

Edited January 29, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history)

[Ivan76]

On 29.01.2018 at 6:35 AM, Elpad said:

Welcome Ivan. Nice looking rag top, I hope it stays here. I have a 50 Super car parts, if you need anything just holler. Unfortunately is a sedan and can't help you with convertible parts.

Thank You. Unfortunately Top in poor condition. Will have to order a new one. From parts at the moment, need 4 steel original disk and the floor ( plate) on the transmission system and the headlamp rim . I want to clarify, I have lights made in France "AUTEROCHE" this is the original or should we look for others? And I have found two odometer in miles and in kilometers.

[Ivan76]

Please tell me where is switch to operate the front seat? If possible take a photo please.

[Elpad]

Not sure about those European headlamps, I would think factory equipment would be made in USA. My car sports the old General Electric brand but could have been replaced at some point. I have an extra set if need be but they are widely available. As far as the “rim” look at headlamp illustration, are you looking for the headlamp door trim? Also when you talk about disks do you meant wheels, tire rims? If so I have a set from the donor car as well as the tranny hump cover if this is what you need have to check condition since I have not pull carpet yet. You can PM for details. Hope this help

[Ivan76]

Disassembly started. And photos of the Volga.

[RiKi5156B]

Good looking Ivan. I’ve used Stock Interiors carpet on two cars now and am very impressed by the quality and fit. Go get em