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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #120 on: April 01, 2020, 11:36:05 AM »
You are probably closer than you think. Once the body is on and paint done it goes pretty fast. My problem is that I do other cars from insurance companies and my own car is the last to get any time. It reminds me of when I was younger....I bought a house to fix up from a well-drilling company. The guy had lived in the house and drilled wells for a living,but never hooked up the toilet or sinks in his own house. I also drive an old diesel truck that needs bodywork that will likely NEVER get done before it sees the scrap pile. The Buick definitely gets priority when time allows,and I am glad to have a place to hide for awhile to work on it. You need to post some more pics of yours because I have not seen it lately  and not likely to for awhile, Dan


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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #121 on: January 13, 2022, 02:44:50 PM »
I put off all the details last winter and now I remember why....little stuff takes the most time apparently. I used 15103 SEM to duplicate original color for the factory arm rests that I had from Loren. I ordered some parts last year from emblemagic for rear emblem.

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« Reply #122 on: January 14, 2022, 03:45:59 PM »
Dear Dan and mid-60s Buick caregivers with an eye for details,

I put off all the details last winter and now I remember why....little stuff takes the most time apparently. I used 15103 SEM to duplicate original color for the factory arm rests that I had from Loren. I ordered some parts last year from emblemagic for rear emblem.

Thanks for sharing!  The door interiors look like they just got off the factory floor and the rear emblem is absolutely beautiful!  :love4:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #123 on: January 15, 2022, 05:41:58 AM »
All looking good, Dan.  It appears you're getting close to the finish line.  Is it just interior work that's left?

A great weekend to all!

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #124 on: January 15, 2022, 09:10:11 AM »
Thanks guys,
  I took it out for a ride around the yard as I had done last year. My brake pedal was hard as a rock and I could hear the booster leaking. I found that a little strange since it was fine the last ride. I took it back apart and waiting for a replacement but still fighting a front bumper alignment issue. The rear was so easy that it literally was up to Edouard and Chuck standards on the first fit. I have one more bumper that I think I will try and see if it fits better. The one on the car looks great but just doesn?t seem to line up as it should. Other than that and a good amount of clean up?.pretty close to complete.

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #125 on: January 16, 2022, 10:04:53 AM »
Looks great Dan! The rear emblem really turned out great!
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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #126 on: January 16, 2022, 10:08:53 PM »
Third front bumper was a charm...it?s a shame that companies take so little pride in craftsmanship. I will just say this bumper was done by the same company that did my back bumper. North Star Plating did an excellent job on both of them. Other places that do not deserve conversation will not be mentioned here. Listen to other members and be sure to rough fit your old bumper before plating and do not look for a bargain on chrome work. I literally spent thousands on this mistake and it will not happen again so learn from others mistakes and life is easier.

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #127 on: January 17, 2022, 09:08:58 AM »
I agree on North Star!
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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #128 on: January 17, 2022, 10:52:28 AM »
All

Great to hear North Star is still doing a great job.

They also have no problem with customer coming in to tour their facility in the past any way.

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #129 on: January 19, 2022, 01:59:01 PM »
Fits and looks great

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #130 on: January 19, 2022, 03:36:06 PM »
Looking great! :headbang:

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« Reply #131 on: January 20, 2022, 05:37:36 PM »
Dear Dan, Jim, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Fits and looks great

That's great news!  I'm sure you would have sweated whatever it took to make it fit, but this problem is now solved!  You can move on to the next detail!

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #132 on: January 21, 2022, 09:39:40 AM »
Oh let me tell ya....
Not fun and partially my fault because I ASSUMED that people were selling me what I purchased. I found that they are not necessarily lying they just don't know or care about their merchandise. I did however follow your lead on the hood ornament and it looks very good from Custom Plaing. I will call it a live and learn because this car was partially disassembled when I got it and I should have made sure the bumper fit. Fit was not my only issue......some platers should probably go into public sector jobs where you can simply show up and get paid.....lol

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« Reply #133 on: January 21, 2022, 11:50:21 AM »
Dear Dan and detail-oriented mid-60s Buick restorers,

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I did however follow your lead on the hood ornament and it looks very good from Custom Plaing.
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Glad to hear that your hood ornament turned out nicely!  A friend of mine called the hood ornament the "crown jewels" of your car and while a bit of a exaggeration it is a real focal point.  Are you all set for the Tri-Shields foils?   There are some reproduction foils still for sale on eBay if you need them.

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

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Re: Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto
« Reply #134 on: January 22, 2022, 01:00:46 PM »
 I was pondering that avenue myself. I have a broken ornament with unfaded foils....I am going to attempt to reuse them. I am not sure if it will work yet.