6219_Rules Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I was reading through the various posts on the Buick and Packard forums, enjoying the various experiences with the other owners of old iron as they prepare their cars for show, road and just general use. So I thought "What the heck!" and decided to keep a record of my own work on the 6219 that has captured my heart.I need to gather together the few pictures I have but it is a start. The car was found in Conneticutt and is in a good number two condition, although it is not original. The exterior has been painted a good two tone of white with a dark, metallic blue top. That is not far from the original which was a very light grey bottom, with a dark grey top. The car has minimal options: EZeye glass, Wonderbarr radio and electric antenna, fog lamps and heaters. But that sits just fine with me. I rather like having roll up windows, manual seat adjuster (that is stuck in the maximum position, also good for me <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ). Most of you know I have another 6219 that is blue and maxed out in options my son is working on now. But he realized that it would take a very long time, years in fact, for him to get that car into driver shape, so he went out and found this white sedan that is a perfect driver.So far, I have been polishing the chrome and interior pieces, cleaning up the seats and dash. The seats are in good condition with a few small tears as the material is old. The dash is in excellent condition and needs minimal work, and the dash pad looks new. Even the rather utilitarian dark grey carpet is in good shape but for the heel dug hole at the bottom of the excelerator. Most of the work is going to be cleaning and freshening the vinyl panels, headliner and putting the seats back together so they are tight and straight again. The front seat needs a little more work as the cushion is crumbling from dry rot underneath. Not bad at all.Ok, so now the car, Noxima, is at Rickenbaugh's in Denver getting a little help from their craftsmen. They are working on the heater valve to see if it is stuck, straightening out a snarl of wiring so the headlights work correctly, and giving her a once over to be sure there are no hidden meanies waiting to pounce. I drove her down the other day and had a wonderful commute. It felt so good pulling up to the urban Cadillac-Volvo dealer and honking her horn to be let into the service area. I hope the pictures come out OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Another picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Yup, another picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 And here is another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 And finally, the car is delivered. Here she is the day I picked her up.This is a thumbnail, but it was the only one I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_CarFreak Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Randall,Looks like you are going to have a lot of fun this summer. It is great to have something to drive while you are still working on your other car. Enjoy!!!!CarFreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Congratulations Randall. A great looking car. Mine was supposed to be like that but we kept finding more rot and more rust and gunk in the motor. So from those of us still in extended overhaul....happy motoring Randall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 Yes, that is what happened with the last car we bought. That 6219 was a beauty with all the trimmings....except of course that it was trashed inside and barely ran. sigh. So I sold my 1947 6269 so I could start the restoration on the Blue car. But as things have worked out, the money was too little to do anything and after some 'not so good wheeling dealing', we had even less. So Jonathan bought me the white car for Christmas so I would finally have something to drive and enjoy before I die. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />When I get the car back, I will start taking pictures of the points I am going to fix. Now I have it on good authority that there is at least one good badge that I can have within my fiscal reach for the front of the car (YES!) and that is a big improvement. Now I want to polish the wheen covers and repaint or colorize the badges in the center. As with much else on the car, they are worn. And there is some sheet metal work to do under the front fenders. To be honest, I am not sure if there is a lot of rust there or not. The whole plan is to clean it up, make it as nice as possible for daily use and then wait (haha) for the Blue car to be restored. Then I will take it on, and leave the White one for restoration or parts. Kind of a shame though. I rather like the clean, uncomplicated interior of the White car. I may just keep it and sell the restored one, if in 10 years or so we can even HAVE internal combustion engine cars. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Randall, So you got the white car to get a badge? Kidding of course. Kind of worked out though didn't it? I agree about the simpler cars that can be just as nice or nicer than some of the more expensive ones. I think that you have the right mind-set for the white Cadillac. I do the same thing....have to make everything too perfect. Sometimes a nice driver is enough. We don't have to "AACA" all of them. Besides, there are enough cars that became "couches" and "trailer queens" already. We need some road-ready classics!!!Keep up the good work Randall. God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfarmer Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 helloI have a triple green 4 dr ht 56 here in sweden in my garagebought it in colorado last year............regards stig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 And it is a beautiful one too, Sig. It looks like a Senior winner from that photo. Does it have all the options? My Blue two tone 6219 has all of the bells and whistles but I do not think it will hit the road looking as good as yours for many years. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxops Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Stig, I like the garage too. What a beautiful Cadillac. Tell us about your antique car events in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfarmer Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 hellowell I dont know whats standard or not but it hasps,pb,pw,pantenna,foglights,pseat,ac,trunkremote,headlight up/down,radioeldorado horn if the call it that on 56?,tw,also im sure some more that I cant remember just knowopps bought sabre spokes for it this winterwill paint them gold because guld makes the car look beeter then std silver onescould send more photos of it if someone wants thatand swedish carshows........puuuh takes days to describe themil get some linksIm expecting people from the american t-bird club to sweden this summercarl heller will wisit worlds bigger car show...Big Meet in Vasteras + wheelswings in varbergregards stig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfarmer Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 more photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfarmer Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 okheres the last for tonightit was the color combination that turned me on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Truly beautiful. That is like the Blue one with the light blue gabardine and blue heather cloth. Very nice indeed. And fully loaded; from what the authenticity manual tells me, your car is authentically outfitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6219_Rules Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 OK I got my car back from Rickenbaugh's in Denver. They have been wonderful, very welcoming and careful. I am so thrilled that the heater now works and the lights are working as they should. Plus they told me of some things that will need work soon. The antenna is apparently dead. So I will be looking for a good deal on one as well as rewiring the power to the up and down pins on the radio. Work will begin on the interior as the weather warms, as well as a detailing of the engine compartment. I won't pull the engine but I will try and clean her up and painting the pieces that look a wee-bit grungy. Then new decals. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />Pictures to come!The attachment is a BEFORE picture. (I wish I could post in the body of the message. Just have not figured it out yet.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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