http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Junkyard.jpg from this site: http://atomkabeeh.blogspot.com/2011/07/fender-vintage-hot-rod-stratocaster.html
ugh...and it's a Roadmaster! That hurts... Look at those nice rust free bumper bars and ends. That bumper alone is worth $500 as it sits.
Adam: Check this out in Oklahoma. http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/...hotosel=auction_images/86/fullsize/142W_2.JPG Dan
Interesting...here is the verbage for the auction... you are bidding on a 1958 Buick 4dr Hard Top. It is pink in color. Glass is broke. The interior is rough. V8 and automatic. Lots of cool trim for a 1 year model. This vehicle is for project or parts or rod. It is part of the Whitely collection auctino 10-22-2011 in WEstville, OK. You may strip your parts and leave the body. Buying AS IS and all sales are final. REmoval within 15 days. No loading available, please prepare accordingly. Payment due in full immediately after winning bid. Bill of Sale. For more information on this vehicle and more auctions www.vanderbrinkauctions.com or call 605-201-7005.
From what I understand: You are welcome to either strip the car and leave the body shell with the seller, or to pick up the entire car. He just warns that there are no loading facilities available.
Adam: One more time, Pete Phillips on AACA forum... http://forums.aaca.org/f115/older-buicks-auction-oklahoma-sat-oct-314136.html Dan
Well, since I last posted on this thread, I've had the engine running...and it runs very well! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZBkTKWTXFwk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Other than that, I haven't done much of anything to the car itself. I have been able to get my garage fully insulated and drywalled, though. :beer :beer :beer :beer I have also been polishing stainless trim for a few folks. Currently working on some trim for a 55 Special 2 door hardtop. I hope to have all of that done by the end of this weekend so I can get started on stripping the exterior body shell on the 58.
No need for the heater today...it was nearly 60 degrees outside! I started stripping the body shell this week, and today was able to get the majority of the passenger side done. I have some spots to touch up, but this is good enough to move on to the top tomorrow. I realized that I never posted the underside of the car before it was put back on the chassis...so, here ya go.
Looking good!!! You are tackling such a monster, does it ever (or ever not) feel overwhelming? :beers2:
It can get overwhelming, and it does nearly every time I do any substantial project on the car. I just have to keep remembering that it's just one step at a time...no need to hurry. I am halfway through stripping the drivers side quarter panel, and I have half of the roof stripped. I've buzzed through two wire wheels now...time to hit Home Depot again.
Regarding the youtube startup video: Do you have the complete exhaust system installed or just running a pipe to the outside? I ask this because it sure sounds quiet. If you do have the exhaust system installed, then who did you end up going with for the system? NOS or completely stock look-a-like? Or?
I have the exhaust installed just past the mufflers...it is fitting nicely. I didn't go any further because I was trying to locate the rear bumper exhaust hangers...which I have now. I bought it from Kepich Exhaust...as it was half the price of the competition.
The body shell is stripped and nearly ready for primer. Some small corners and edges I'll need to do by hand. Then seam sealer and primer!
