Our Buicks Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 With the help of a small forklift....... I'm usually by myself so I just made a small sling for the hood and lifted the forks of the lift just slightly to take the weight off the cowl attach points. 1 bolt on each side outside the car and then 2 more bolts on each side under the dash just above the kick panels. Hinges still attached to the hood. went pretty easy.......but I was afraid the hood when disconnected would swing into the windshield.........it didn't and it just hung there. Next up I gotta figure out how to get those doors off. Mike 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 If you’re doing the doors yourself use your engine hoist and a couple 2 inch ratchet straps.Open the door fully. One around the front one around the back,jack it up till you have LIGHT upward pressure and unbolt it. Once free you can back it out. Done and one person can do it. You might also want to blue tape the edges to protect the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) which screws or bolts do i go after to remove the door? mike Edited January 31, 2018 by Our Buicks (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick man Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 … good job but when I read the header I envisioned some photos of you just grabbing the hood and tossing it into the corner of the shop …. - dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
195354 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Mike Good job on the hood l like your strap idea on the hood did you remove the hood springs or cage them before you pulled the bolts for the hinges? The doors are straight forward, hammer impact driver with a Philips will loosen the 3 screws per hinge on the A pillar. I recall one screw head on top and bottom hinge being covered by a weather seal that is held in place with a metal retainer, has small Philip's screws. Then the wires and hydraulic hoses will need pulled through one way or another. Next the door stop needs attention Philips also but the spring loaded door stop will bite you be careful. I use a hydraulic table for lifting doors, roll it under the door take the weight of just a tad remove the screws and roll the door away. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 7 hours ago, buick man said: … good job but when I read the header I envisioned some photos of you just grabbing the hood and tossing it into the corner of the shop …. - dave lol Dave!! the days of me lifting anything heavier than my morning coffee are over..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 3 hours ago, 195354 said: Mike Good job on the hood l like your strap idea on the hood did you remove the hood springs or cage them before you pulled the bolts for the hinges? . Thanks Steve! I started with the hood in the up position so the springs were in an unloaded state.... they didn't even move a bit when I pulled the bolts......they just stayed in place with the hinges Thanks for the tips on door removal............I do have a small roll around hydraulic door adjuster tool around the shop somewhere...........I usually use it to pull the front or rear bumpers off or hold them up to put them back on the car......I'll use that for the doors..........boy I hope those big Philip head screws don't break....... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Our Buicks said: lol Dave!! the days of me lifting anything heavier than my morning coffee are over..... I resemble THAT remark! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi wondered what model your 53 is? Interested as I have a 53 convertible , not good at identifying, usually look for portholes , but none visible in your photos . good luck with restoration. You have some serious kit ? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 50 minutes ago, Pilgrim65 said: Hi wondered what model your 53 is? Interested as I have a 53 convertible , not good at identifying, usually look for portholes , but none visible in your photos . good luck with restoration. You have some serious kit ? cheers This car is the Skylark.......Rusty......bad floors, crunchy trunk........but car is complete. This is the Slattery auction car from Wisconsin........I probably paid too much but it looks like its going to be a fun restoration. http://www.wyoderauction.com/catalog/111235/car-collection-of-jack-slattery-saturday--nov--4---10am/ My goal is to make a nice driver out of her........ Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 53 skylark!, My favourite Buick lucky man. From what you paid, you have plenty of flexibility on what you invest into her , I suppose much depends on what you can restore yourself and save on labour costs . As the car is complete , you’ve already saved a fortune. as your starting with appears a blank canvas , interested to know what original colour scheme was and what you plan for her. watch with interest as you progress, going to be envious ? cheers pilgrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Pilgrim65 said: 53 skylark!, My favourite Buick lucky man. From what you paid, you have plenty of flexibility on what you invest into her , I suppose much depends on what you can restore yourself and save on labour costs . As the car is complete , you’ve already saved a fortune. as your starting with appears a blank canvas , interested to know what original colour scheme was and what you plan for her. watch with interest as you progress, going to be envious ? cheers pilgrim Thanks Pilgrim, Body tag says Reef Blue......blue & white leather interior......... and I think a black top...... I was wondering is the black top on a Blue Skylark unusual?? Seems like a white top would look better. I have a Dresden Blue, 1955 Cadillac convertible with a white top.....and the car looks pretty good. But for the Skylark, I think I'll stay with the body tag info.... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Our Buicks said: Thanks Pilgrim, Body tag says Reef Blue......blue & white leather interior......... and I think a black top...... I was wondering is the black top on a Blue Skylark unusual?? Seems like a white top would look better. I have a Dresden Blue, 1955 Cadillac convertible with a white top.....and the car looks pretty good. But for the Skylark, I think I'll stay with the body tag info.... Mike Sounds great , but agree with you , I think the white top would look better than black with blue , caddy sounds nice Edited January 31, 2018 by Pilgrim65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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