Smartin Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Why do I do this to myself? The opportunity came up at an inopportune time to buy this car, so in my head, either this or the 58 Roadmaster has to leave. But I think I’ve come to the conclusion that we will try and keep both cars. Factory colors on this car are Blue Mist with a Polar Mist top. Blue interior, of course. This is the same color combo as Hobart, my old Limited…which might have aided in my decision to purchase 😬 The current color is terrible…but I’ll have to live with it for a while. Chrome is in surprising my good condition. Interior is serviceable. It needs…a lot. But it starts, runs, and drives. I need to go through the brakes, carb, and a couple other mechanical things before I can really drive it. It’s currently getting a new exhaust system front to back. Every car I buy needs brakes and exhaust work. Sheesh! I’m excited to have a Limted again! For some reason, the photos posted upside down, so I had to screenshot them from my phone. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 After the 55 Buick Century, this is my 2nd favorite car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 WOWWW I love this model 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Smartin said: Why do I do this to myself? The eternal question! Can't blame this one on me though 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Holy cow - another '58!?! They seem to be popping up like cicadas! Looks pretty clean underneath despite the NY registration; I wonder where it was originally sold. Can't wait to see Kermit! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Very nice find - good eye. Will be following this transformation. Whats your secret to finding the time? (Maybe that’s another in the book of eternal questions?!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX54 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Sharp! Appears that the Flight Pitch transmission has been replaced with a Twin Turbine? PNDLR vs PNDRG? Hope you have many years of enjoyment with this, my second favorite Buick! -JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 In order for me to have time for my stuff, I have to put in a full day on everyone else's stuff. Then I can work second shift on my stuff. Yeah, I am happy, yet disappointed, that it has a standard dynaflow. The Roadmaster still has the Flight Pitch, and it works well...but leaks pretty good too. I have Jim Hughes building me one to swap in over the Winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 A great find, Adam! Will be excited to see this one improve over time. The Buicks of this era are very special cars, and I've observed a tremendous uptick in interest in these during recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 4 hours ago, EmTee said: Can't wait to see Kermit! Might be a good name for mine! Thanks for the idea. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 I was thinking more Oscar 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Smartin said: I was thinking more Oscar 🤣 The car was definitely dirty enough when I got it to look like it was living in a garbage can. He'll be happier like Kermit soon, 🙂 especially after a get-together with Miss Piggy and Gonzo. What a sight they'd be all lined up! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 I’m sure that will be in the cards as soon as they’re all running again! Piggy’s interior, Kermie’s engine, and Gonzo’s exhaust are all laying all over the floor. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Here's a preview... 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 He’s back from the exhaust shop. Sounds as good as it can with a crappy tune on a tired carburetor. Parts are on the way. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 New system or repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Brand new front to back. It was a totally rotten old deal. I think the driver side manifold is also toast too, but exhaust guy rigged it to make it work for now…so I can swap it out when the time comes with no problem. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 Two weeks later, and I still don’t have a ship date from CARS for parts. Odd that if you order from their eBay store, everything ships within a day or two. But it’s like pulling teeth to get them to ship within two weeks or more if you order directly. I did some shuffling the other day and shot a video with the new exhaust…also a couple shots from the same day with all 3 58’s in attendance… 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
364nailhead Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Man, they look good but, not as good as '57's... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
364nailhead Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 I do love the 57's but the 58 bug bit me a long time ago. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 I did what I could with the paint this evening...decided to take a tour around the car in lieu of taking photos. Hopefully the video loads better than 360p. I think it's still processing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 A little chrome cleanup this evening.. seemed to help a bit. I think most of the crud that was on the car was from the first leg of the trip here. Driver went through PA where they had some previous snow, and the roads were full of slush and salt. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Looks great! I'd say most of that chrome has been redone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 I agree. I imagine it was done at the same time that it was painted muppet blue. The previous over did absolutely zero with it, except drive it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Driver front power window was not working, so I figured I would start a project on Sunday evening for fun 🤪 I found that there was no continuity from the switch to the motor for the down position. So I immediately looked in the door jamb for a broken wire, and found several. I removed the harness from the door and pulled it into the car as much as possible. This has been done previously, as the harness was cut and spliced in that spot with those crappy plastic snap together connectors. So I just cut the whole thing off and redid it. Why is this thing suddenly loading half of my images upside down? I never used to have that problem. Screen shot time… 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 I tackled the torque ball reseal job this afternoon. I'm in the middle of uploading 8744 video clips to my computer, then editing for ye olde YouTube. Will post when I get it wrapped up. It leaked pretty significantly when it was parked, but when I put it on the lift and unloaded the suspension, it dripped once every 5 seconds. Really bad leak. I got it done, but haven't refilled the trans yet. I'll likely put some leak-b-gone in, similar to what I did on Piggy. Hopefully will slow any other leaks it has down there. The whole bottom end of the car is a grease ball along the entire driveline. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Smartin said: The whole bottom end of the car is a grease ball along the entire driveline I prefer to think of that as rust prevention. 😁 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usnavystgc Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thank you for sharing that video. I learned a ton. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 x2 - very helpful video (and free)! I have to say that Gonzo is really clean underneath given that he came from NY. Must have been down-state (Long Island?) or not driven much during the winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 10, 2022 Author Share Posted January 10, 2022 Thanks guys. That was about 6 hours start to finish, with no “while I’m at it” moments. I am also impressed with how clean the car is underneath. It’s only got rot in the typical spots like front edges of rockers, below headlights, and quarter panel doglegs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 +2 on a great video and learning much. Thanks for doing this for our community @Smartin. Sure would like to live closer to you to have you do some stuff on my cars. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 If I made that video , it would be 4 hours long if I'm lucky GREAT JOB !!!! Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Brake hoses and wheel cylinders was the game this afternoon. And I don’t know how I did it without this awesome fluid extractor. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 12 hours ago, Smartin said: this awesome fluid extractor. Would you be kind enough to share source? Its a toy I don't have and I want it... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 13 hours ago, Smartin said: Brake hoses and wheel cylinders was the game this afternoon. And I don’t know how I did it without this awesome fluid extractor. Tell me more about the fluid extractor. Do you now deem it essential for one-man bleeding? I may have to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) Amazon “brake fluid bleeder” This is the one I have… LIYYOO 2L Vacuum Brake Bleeder Pneumatic Fluid Extractor Tool Kit with 49 ft Long Silicon Bleeding Hose, for Automotive Car Truck Motorcycle and ABS Brake Systems https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MDSSYB4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_11GX59ND1C1W4T37VYQ3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I see it says 49 FEET long hose. It’s more like 49” Edited January 16, 2022 by Smartin (see edit history) 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 That 58 system won't bleed by gravity? As long as the MC is higher than the lines, gravity should work. But it can make a mess when it dribbles down the insides of the backing plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 It's much faster than gravity bleeding...and I trust that I've run enough fluid through each line to flush completely. I've used a pressure bleeder on these, but it's hard to keep a good seal on the MC. Plus it makes a mess at the MC if you're not careful. I'be also done the mity vac at the bleeders themselves...it's a giant PITA. This pneumatic one is pretty sweet and FAST compared to those other two methods. If you're a one-man-show, this is the way to go. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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