65 Skylark Down Under Restoration

[Aussie Skylark]

Bend in heater housing, Tilly says Hello.

[Aussie Skylark]

Cut AC lines

[cwmcobra]

Marcus, I have some AC parts. i'll PM or email to begin discussion.

 

Chuck

[Aussie Skylark]

Marcus, I have some AC parts. i'll PM or email to begin discussion.

 

Chuck

Hi Chuck,
Thanks mate,
Talk soon
Marcus

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Buick Carers,
Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings, and an American Buick landed in a panel workshop in Australia. My Skylark is finally in the workshop and work is underway. The guy who is doing the work is fairly quick so hopefully I will be able to keep you all posted with progress shots.
Here is a photo of the shell leaving my driveway
Marcus

[Aussie Skylark]

Skylark and bodywork in workshop

[elagache]

Dear Marcus and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Yesterday marked the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings,

Yes indeed, I spent a lot of time yesterday thinking about it.  My 92 year old mother shared her memories of the feelings of hope she and her family felt even if they were in the south of France and wouldn't be liberated for months.

and an American Buick landed in a panel workshop in Australia. My Skylark is finally in the workshop and work is underway. The guy who is doing the work is fairly quick so hopefully I will be able to keep you all posted with progress shots.

Thanks for the progress photos.  It reminded me of my wagon being repainted in 2011.  It was something of a difficult time because the work went so slowly, but eventually, it was a period of great joy as my wagon finally came back to life.

Edouard

[cwmcobra]

Great progress Marcus! The long road to restoration has just gotten shorter. Enjoy!

Chuck

[Jim]

Yes hope any delays are short ones, second motor i got for my project after a months delay seems to be good  for rebuilding first one had a broken rod . Jim

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Guys,

I dropped in to see progress on my Skylark on Tuesday (its Friday here now).

Work was moving fast, new floor welded in LHS, RHS was removed ready for new floor.

I'm dropping in this afternoon to see what's developed this week.
Marcus

[elagache]

Dear Marcus and mid-60s Buick restorers,

I dropped in to see progress on my Skylark on Tuesday (its Friday here now).

Work was moving fast, new floor welded in LHS, RHS was removed ready for new floor.

Definitely good news!  Glad the work is progressing swiftly.  That is more the exception than the norm.

I'm dropping in this afternoon to see what's developed this week.

I hope there was additional progress!

Edouard

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Buick Crew,
I dropped in on Friday to check out the Skylark. The guy working on the Skylark was away however he has made progress.
The floor is 90% complete, small patch to go in rear LHS foot well, and final work to be done on firewall.
The section that was welded in previously below the front windscreen was slightly out of alignment and the side trims didn't fit correctly, he has cut and shut the side trim to make it fit.
It's all stops out now sanding the body back, identifying high and low spots in the panel work. I sandblasted and etched the hood hinges on the weekend.
This is my first every nut and bolt restoration, I find it a little amusing how I waited years to get into the body shop thinking I was ready. Now the car is in I realize what still needs to be completed. I guess Rome wasn't built in a day.
Another week of sheet metal work ahead, rotisserie on standby for when he is ready to roll the shell over.

Regards
Marcus

[cwmcobra]

That's great progress, Marcus! After being in body shop limbo for so long, it must feel great! Going to energize the rest of the project for sure!

 

Chuck

[Aussie Skylark]

Hi Guys,

Few more photos on progress so far.
Sheet metal work is close to finished, it's almost time to start hammering the Skylark straight.

Marcus

[GS66]

Always good to see progress!