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Offline Weldar

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #75 on: December 19, 2015, 07:23:31 PM »
It has been a while but finally got back to it. Don't think the trunk turned out too bad considering the level of repair required.

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #76 on: December 19, 2015, 07:29:03 PM »
Looks great, Dwaine!  Which trunk paint did you use?  Zolotone?

A big  :thumbsup:

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #77 on: December 19, 2015, 07:48:31 PM »
Great job !! Glad you are getting back to it.

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #78 on: December 19, 2015, 07:53:10 PM »
Looks great Dwaine! Nice work!
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #79 on: October 28, 2016, 07:32:18 PM »
Still plugging away.........
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Glad to see the progress! (Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration)
« Reply #80 on: October 28, 2016, 09:39:24 PM »
Dear Weldar and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Quote from: Weldar on October 28, 2016, 07:32:18 PM
Still plugging away.........

That's all we can do ya' know!  Glad to see more progress.  Perhaps with the cooler weather, you'll be able to devote more 'luv to your Buick!  :love4:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #81 on: October 29, 2016, 08:50:55 AM »
Looks good! Is it going to be white with a red interior again?
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #82 on: October 29, 2016, 11:07:57 AM »
That is a very nice car. I have not seen any 50 year old shells that looked that good with the paint stripped.We have ran into some nightmares here in Michigan once the topcoat is removed. That looks like you can have it ready to paint a little quicker than most of us. Keep it posted,I am putting mine back to white and should be done painting in the near future.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #83 on: October 30, 2016, 10:07:04 AM »
Quote from: GS66 on October 29, 2016, 08:50:55 AM
Looks good! Is it going to be white with a red interior again?

Jim - Will be keeping the red interior but i am undecided on the exterior. The original color was arctic white body with black top. I remember buying the car in 1976 and that black was flaking off. Went through a couple of repaints in the 80's which were all white. I now also own a 4sp which is white with black vinyl top. Have been thinking hard about darker silver exterior. How would that look with the red interior?

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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #84 on: October 30, 2016, 10:12:08 AM »
Quote from: schlepcar on October 29, 2016, 11:07:57 AM
That is a very nice car. I have not seen any 50 year old shells that looked that good with the paint stripped.We have ran into some nightmares here in Michigan once the topcoat is removed. That looks like you can have it ready to paint a little quicker than most of us. Keep it posted,I am putting mine back to white and should be done painting in the near future.

Well, most of the car is in very good shape. Quarter panels were toast as was part of the trunk pan. Also had to correct some damage to the rear around the taillight area. Getting very tired of sanding but do see the end in sight now. By the way what is your first name?

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Re: Glad to see the progress! (Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration)
« Reply #85 on: October 30, 2016, 10:13:54 AM »
Quote from: elagache on October 28, 2016, 09:39:24 PM
Dear Weldar and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Quote from: Weldar on October 28, 2016, 07:32:18 PM
Still plugging away.........

That's all we can do ya' know!  Glad to see more progress.  Perhaps with the cooler weather, you'll be able to devote more 'luv to your Buick!  :love4:

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

Edouard - It is a labor of luv for sure. Struggle sometimes with loving something when it can't love you back.

Dwaine
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #86 on: October 30, 2016, 10:22:23 AM »
Silver looks great with red or blue interiors. I really like the Buick red interiors.
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #87 on: October 30, 2016, 12:00:55 PM »
This is a photo of John Egel's silver convertible. It has a red interior. Nice combination.

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The car has ways! (Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration)
« Reply #88 on: October 30, 2016, 12:44:09 PM »
Dear Dwaine and mid-60s Buick caregivers, . . .

Quote from: Weldar on October 30, 2016, 10:13:54 AM
Edouard - It is a labor of luv for sure. Struggle sometimes with loving something when it can't love you back.

Oh I wouldn't say that . . . . just wait until you can actually drive the car!  :glasses9: That's when the car will love you back!  :love4:

Cheers, Edouard
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Re: Wyoming 65 GS Restoration
« Reply #89 on: October 31, 2016, 12:53:32 PM »
Looking good! It's nice to see a bare body to understand and appreciate the amount of time,money, and effort required to get a nice looking car! Remember it's your car so paint it what you will like! But it is  always good to ask for advice ,opinions,and help. The advice and help I have received from the members on this site is priceless! :headbang:
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