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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #15 on: December 05, 2019, 01:31:23 PM »
My stall is about 5800 via the stomper pedal ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:  Bill
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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2019, 12:41:22 PM »
Yes ! Great options! I wish the 2.93- 3.23 were available new for these cars! Couple pictures of the rear! Got to finish painting , New seals,axle bearings,fluid,backing plates, brakes and lines!

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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2019, 02:33:37 PM »
Got the transmission back! Needs a little detail! It's the original one for the car believe it or not! Note the 65 ,nk, and 106 on the tag!

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Nice to have the original! (Re: Black GS convertible restoration!)
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2019, 03:49:51 PM »
Hi Jon and mid-60s Buick restorers,

Got the transmission back! Needs a little detail! It's the original one for the car believe it or not! Note the 65 ,nk, and 106 on the tag!

I'm glad you managed to hang on to the transmission that came with the car!  Our cars are vulnerable to swaps after 50 years.

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2021, 10:49:06 PM »
Got a little time in on the convertible! Drilling out spot welds on what is left of the front floor braces that attach to the inner rocker! Also the lower firewall! New braces and new toe pans going in! Then a new floor from the rear brace to the front seam! I laid the toe boards in for fit!, Not bad but got to keep the weld seam straight and I will have to make a football patch for the tunnel! Lots of fitting, welding and grinding!

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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2021, 09:19:12 PM »
So got more time in on the convertible! If nothing else it felt good to beat something with a hammer! So removed the rest of the floor that butts up against the kick panel and removed remains of the body mounts! Did a test fit with the boards pressed tight to the firewall and kick panels! Not bad!

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Thanks! (Re: Black GS convertible restoration!)
« Reply #21 on: June 06, 2021, 02:22:09 PM »
Thanks Jon for the update and the pics! 

Glad to see the progress!

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #22 on: June 16, 2021, 02:31:16 AM »
Finished up with the remains of the body braces that attach to the rear of the rocker! I had to switch the type of spot weld cutter! Went with the solid auger type the metal really flies with this tool! Also started with pounding out larger dents! I will have to use the pull pins for the rest! Going to be a learning experience as I have never used them!
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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #23 on: June 16, 2021, 09:48:47 AM »
Could you post a couple pictures of the spot weld drilling tools your using.
I’m still doing my (now black) GS resto. Cutting out rusty metal and welding in new panels was the most rewarding part of the project, everything else just seemed to drag on.
Your certainly off to a great start, looks great.
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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2021, 07:56:24 AM »
I will have to use the pull pins for the rest! Going to be a learning experience as I have never used them!

Hey Jon, this is a nice accessory to use with the stud welder pins. The lever gives more control over using the slide hammer, especially for the lighter pulls.
https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/product/steck-stud-lever-20014/car-dent-removal-tools

Amazon has it for a great price, presently under $24.
https://www.amazon.com/Steck-Manufacturing-20014-Stud-Lever/dp/B002Y0756Q
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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2021, 12:11:54 PM »
I will get some shots of the three different ones for ya! Wow I have seen a few similar to that but they were junk! That looks like a very decent tool and very helpful! Lacking experience I probably would over pull with a slide hammer! With that tool I could be more precise and not over pull ! Thanks for sharing that! :occasion14:

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Re: Black GS convertible restoration!
« Reply #26 on: June 21, 2021, 12:46:14 PM »
Here are a couple shots! One with the toothed cutter,one with the auger style! Also use the Blair cutters ! Will get a shot of that one also!