95Cardinal Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Matt, It was a very fun day; thanks for visiting! And thanks for lunch! Joe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 Love the 58 Vette! Best year of that generation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Moulding clips soaking in vinegar. Sorted all of my side trim out and removed clips to polish the trim. Quite a bit came off in first hour. Will see how they look tomorrow 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Watch it! Any acid will destroy those clips. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Polished one set of side trim tonight 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Great looking work Matt! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 And still more stainless……. think I am going to start painting the dark blue soon so I can rest from reworking/polishing stainless 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 Trying to make room…..Installed all of the roof clips tonight. Still have to massage the trim so it lays flat on roof. Then seal all of the moulding clips where they go through the roof, then nut them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Hey Matt: It's really coming together....before you put the headliner in, can you take a shot of the underside of the roof showing the clips and nuts with the 3M caulk strip applied. I'm repairing some roof rot on my Cabo and (eventually) will be removing/reinstalling my roof strips too. Non sequitur: Years ago I had a rear sway bar made for my '57....now corners VERY flat. If you want photos, let me know and I'll take some. Thanks, David Daggett Santa Cruz, CA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Beautiful ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Test fitting a few pieces down the side of the wagon 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Great work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Fill those holes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Gee....This might make a good Jeopardy question: Q. "This is the number of trim holes on a '58 Buick" A. "What is _____trim holes? Anyone care to fill in the blank?🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 47,552 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I'm guessing it'll take a 20 lb. bag of speed nuts and a 100' roll of 'dum-dum' to attach all of the shiny bits to this Buick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 There are 64 moulding retainers just on the 9 roof strips. I’ve got 200 10-24 sealing nuts on order. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Man you're rockin' it. All you guys that get all this done in your home garage are amazing. I spend so much time whining about needing a bigger shop and chasing after it, that I don't get much done to the cars. Nice work! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 When installing the trim, especially on the roof, I wrapped each fastener with cord seal and used a 10-24 nut with a rubber seal to prevent water from entering the car. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Thats a good idea. I like that cord seal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Matt: Thanks for the trim/fastener/cord seal photos....they'll be helpful when I do my (leaky roof) '57. Have been watching Fitzee YT videos to master "cut and butt".... hope to begin next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 On 5/4/2023 at 5:56 PM, jackofalltrades70 said: When installing the trim, especially on the roof, I wrapped each fastener with cord seal and used a 10-24 nut with a rubber seal to prevent water from entering the car. I have also always used the putty around the trim. These cars don't hold up to corrosion the way new ones do, so it's an easy source of peace of mind, even if it's rare they'll see rain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 Progress is progress……. 45 sealing nuts white cord rope seal roof rails installed 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Went and got my old girl out of storage so i can stretch her legs and enjoy some driving instead of constantly working on the wagon. Drives like a dream 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 Working on installing the drivers side trim. Love the snap in moulding clips. Position and snap! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 21, 2023 Author Share Posted May 21, 2023 Less holes 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmaster_56 Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Trim is so straight and shiny....looks like NOS.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Beautiful ! , good work ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 Started on passenger side tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 22, 2023 Author Share Posted May 22, 2023 Thought I was done….. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 And a little more tonight! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 23, 2023 Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 Scored these last week 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 A little more stainless installed 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastienbuick Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Beautiful , Good job ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Looks great in the sunshine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Last week or so, been masking off the car and parts to start painting the darker blue in the trunk area, seating area and trim. pretty happy with results so far…. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 More pics later. Watching paint dry at the moment 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Great looking progress Matt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 Really happy with the paint match with the vinyl. Smooth 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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