Started by the end of November last year, now it is almost time for the the nicer part; re-assemble Only thing that is left is painting; had the idea to do it myself, but with nowadays prices of paint, a much more experienced friend will do that part. Electra now has received its second layer of primer (incl a sealer) Choose another shade of green than the original Buick color (was Lime Mist poly. New paint will be more like the '72 Hunter Green; the Electra already had a repaint in almost that color) The only rust I found was on the lower driver's side wheel well; cutted a small piece out and welded a new part: Dis-assembly started: To get the passenger's rear 1/4 straight again was a real PITA; it had a few very little dings from the inside of the trunk, but due to that large surface it was too much noticable for me: In the mean time I rebuild the TH400: and more minor things: added rear defogger, pwr trunk release, made the rim blow steering wheel work again, new front bearing seal. Still on my wish-list: CC, new clutch for the AC (but who needs an AC here anyway?? ou: ).
Nice work Rob.:TU: I remember when you picked that car up in southern California and drove it through the Rockies. Great to see the big barges get some loving.:beer :beer That body style is slowly growing on me. BTW, did you ever get that bumper shipped over to you??
Looking good Rob. Keep up the progress. :TU: Glad you were able to use the Rim Blower steering wheel.
@Tom: thanks .. I was lucky to find another (re-chromed) bumper in the US. It will arrive here in about 2 weeks; just in time :TU: @Rob: the reason I first was thinking to replace the rim blow steering wheel was it really looked messy with that dry rotted 'horn pad'... found :Brow: another, like new RB steering wheel through that site I PM-ed you. Wrong color, but I was able to get the 'pad' out and put it on my steering wheel.
Repaint came out great! Added fender monitors (thanks for the templates, Keith (my3buicks)!!) and replaced the clutch of the A/C compressor and cleaned the engine bay. Only waiting for the rechromed bumper to arrive. Container already passed customs, so hopefully next weekend (if the weather cooperates) I can make a few photos outside.
Made the last improvements (suspention, engine bay detailing etc) last month, so now is the time to enjoy the (smooth) ride. A few photos and a video: <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/s2jbg2hRE-g&hl=nl_NL&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/s2jbg2hRE-g&hl=nl_NL&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>
Super fine ride you have! I have had quite a few early to mid seventies Deuces and Parks. Love em, no room to have that big stuff anymore. Cruise in style!
