Resurrection of our 62 Le Sabre

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by 62buickfreek, Jun 29, 2022.

  1. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    So my dad and I have a 62 LeSabre it's been sitting since 2013. We decided to pull it out of storage and get some work done to it at my friends shop, American Custom and Classics in Hollister CA. What we though was going to be a tune up and some small work turned into a full engine, suspension and brake rebuild.


    The engine had low compression and a broken exhaust valve. The brakes were shot and the front end needs new bushings and a center link. 677536763.jpg IMG_2857.jpg IMG_2900.jpg IMG_2928.jpg IMG_2835.jpg IMG_2921.jpg IMG_2922.jpg IMG_2924.jpg IMG_2926.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jul 14, 2022
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  2. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    awesome!!!
     
  3. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Were you able to locate a center link?
     
  4. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Is that the original paint?
     
  5. BrentDM

    BrentDM Active Member

    That's one interesting project!
     
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  6. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    Its being rebuilt by Rareparts.com
     
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  7. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    Not original paint, its on its third paint job, the original color was white that went bad then it was forest green and the clear coat went bad due to a bad paint shop. we had it painted in 2000, but I think we are going to repaint it again.
     
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  8. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    Engine is out and on its way and the cleaning has started.





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  10. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    Brake Master cylinder has been rebuilt and sand blasted some engine parts and painted some, engine bay is almost ready for paint. Rims were sand blasted and painted and tires mounted. 215/75-15 tires for the front and 235/70-15 for the rear.





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  11. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    Engine bay


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  12. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    Engine bay has been painted. First picture is pre paint.


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  13. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Looks great
     
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  14. 62buickfreek

    62buickfreek Well-Known Member

    Back on four wheels and now the fuel system will be checked out and waiting on the engine to be rebuilt. IMG_3640.jpg
     
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