Seeing some progress FINALLY...65 Resto

[vinnie]

Dan, i think it is going to be hard to remove the foils from the one you have and still have them useable. I removed a set from one I had and by the time i was able to get them off they were used up. I ordered a set from Cars to replace them. Now I have a spare that looks as good as new.

[65GSConv]

This seller on ebay has foils that very closely match the originals (I think):  https://www.ebay.com/itm/265509011739?hash=item3dd192011b:g:IGgAAOSwnXFgtnX~

Is your broken hood ornament repairable (as opposed to removing what may be fragile foils)?

[schlepcar]

The broken ornament is not all there and mostly just the half of a circle and trishield area. I have had some success removing the trishield emblem in boiling water. I have one that looks excellent and one that is slightly faded so I will likely try to match them both back to non faded shape. I also may order that replacement set to compare the coloring to see if mine is at the correct shades. When I was saving parts for my project I ended up with an extra ornament that I think I will restore for a spare.

[elagache]

Dear Dan and mid-60s Buick restorers,

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.

If you decide you can't rescue the foils, here is the source for the reproductions on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265509011739

Also there is this thread on restoring hood ornaments.  The painting service is no longer available, but there all sorts of other good info in it.

http://65gs.com/board/index.php/topic,2709.msg17347.html#msg17347

Cheers, Edouard

[schlepcar]

I just put on the last piece....I had a few original foils but I bought the eBay set and they are excellent. Thanks to Loren and everyone else that has helped on this site I am happy with the project and its originality. I was attempting to put the car back as original as possible and everyone has been remarkable in their input and expertise. Dan

[Aussie Skylark]

Well done Dan, your car looks amazing. I look at yours and think mine will be there soon, yours helps me because our cars are the same exterior colour. I have the same foils for my bonet emblem,  they look much better installed compared to being in a box.
Thanks again for sharing.
Marcus.

[GS66]

Looks great Dan! Nice job!

[red65gs]

Those foils look good. Really finishes the car and gives it the refined muscle look.

[cwmcobra]

Great job Dan.  Amazing how long these restorations take, but it's a fun and rewarding journey.

Now, ahem....last piece?  These cars didn't come out of the factory with bare steel wheels did they?     What wheels will be on the finished product?

 

Chuck

[35chevcoupe]

Looks great Dan . I forgot you were doing a convertible .  Spring will be here in no time and you'll be able to cruise around with the top down .
Maybe if you get some time you could give us photos in the engine bay and the interior . Looks nice though .
I'm little envious , looks ill be the last one to the finish line .

[schlepcar]

Thanks Everyone?..
 I still have the oem wheels on it,but I am in the process of restoring a set of Buick road wheels with original style tires. I had them on the car but I was not happy with my original bias tires so I am opting for a set of the correct whitewalls. I want to put it on an alignment rack as soon as weather permits before the new tread.   Dan

[option B9]

  Looks fabulous Dan, All the hard work does pay off when complete. Those foils look great ! It really gives the finishing touch.

         Tony   

[gssizzler]

Looks Great Dan ! Congratulations! So great to be at the finish line!