Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto

[dsags]

Doing a great job Dan. It’s not how long it takes but the results that count.

Dan

[Rollaround]

Looks great Dan, you are meticulous in your work.  I’m still claiming bragging rights to the slowest paint job.

[elagache]

Dear Dan, Jim, Chuck, John, Dan, Kevin, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

I did put the car back into a total blocking and more paintwork after I damaged the front fender in my shop.
I was not happy with the original finish and talked my friend into putting it into his booth. This has turned into the worlds slowest paint job since I started working on cars for customers it just has not been productive to work on mine. I am still working on the interior pieces and will hopefully show more pics soon,Dan

No matter who is doing the work, restoring these cars always takes longer than we want.  Indeed, quality is worth the wait!  Keep pluggin' and you'll eventually have a car that everyone will be envious of! 

Cheers, Edouard 

[gssizzler]

Looking Great! Keep up the good work! Always takes longer and cost more than we think!

[schlepcar]

New pics

[schlepcar]

Posting some interesting pics of what I believe will show that GS grilles are not the same as a skylark. That small dimple actually creates a spot for the Gran Sport emblem to rest against when tightening it to the grille. I lucked out because this one was originally in my trunk and I was not thinking there was anything unique until I started cleaning my other one. My only question is rather or not the small emblem cars had this grille. This could be a good indicator if a GS had been damaged because it is likely a separate part number from a skylark.

[GS66]

Looks great Dan! Did you paint the black area on the grille?

[elagache]

Dear Dan, Jim, and mid-60s Buick restorers, .  .

Glad to see the progress! . . . 

Posting some interesting pics of what I believe will show that GS grilles are not the same as a skylark. That small dimple actually creates a spot for the Gran Sport emblem to rest against when tightening it to the grille.

Definitely nothing I would know about . . . . . Anybody else know about this?

Cheers, Edouard 

[schlepcar]

Looks great Dan! Did you paint the black area on the grille?

I taped up my skylark grille to paint and just happened to notice that spot that looked like a defect in the chrome on my other grille. It looked like it had some worn off black paint so I kinda put 2 and 2 together and figured it must be an original GS piece. After I had almost finished taping the skylark grille....I decided I better use the dimpled one. It was then another do-over because apparently that is how I like to work. It is now blacked out properly matching the headlight bezels. I am still waiting on the do-over front bumper and the do-over seat tracks. Two or three do-overs on the tail lights,and only one do-over on the dash pad(thanks to Loren it actually looks right).

[Rollaround]

Do overs! I understand do overs. It’s looking very nice Dan.

[GS66]

I need to paint the black on my grille, sure looks good that way and I know that it is correct.

[cwmcobra]

Nice work, Dan.  And interesting observation on the dimple in the grille.  I've got a NOS grille here for a Skylark and I'm picking up my rechromed grille for my restoration this week.  It will be interesting to compare them.  And to see if the one from my GS has the dimple.  Both of them will need the black paint treatment, as well as the silver on the lower apron.

I'm trying to avoid do-overs, but I haven't totally succeeded.   

Cheers!

Chuck

[schlepcar]

The black is not a terrible job on the grille. It is a little more tedious on the bezels. I started out just using fine line 1/4 inch tape,but ended up using regular 3/4 and it seemed easier. If you line it up evenly on the lower part of the chrome then slowly fold it over the edge,you can use a razor knife in the crease to get a nice line. That worked better for me than trying to eyeball the tape on straight. I used black satin on the rocker trim and grille and it really brings out the detail.

[GS66]

I will have to get out there again and see it in person!

[Armstrong]

The amazing energy drinks benefit is not a terrible job on the grille. It is a little more tedious on the bezels. I started out just using fine line 1/4 inch tape,but ended up using regular 3/4 and it seemed easier. If you line it up evenly on the lower part of the chrome then slowly fold it over the edge,you can use a razor knife in the crease to get a nice line. That worked better for me than trying to eyeball the tape on straight. I used black satin on the rocker trim and grille and it really brings out the detail.

Love that Gran Sport sign. It sends chills down my spine every time I see those letters. Rreally well done restoration so far!