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Onsite quote and inspection
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Fits 8-10 people @ a drive-in
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Channel lock suspension
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Like so many restos - Boxes of parts
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Previous undercarriage work that will be redone
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Parts
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More parts
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Chrome already done
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Car will be very "special" when complete
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Shop arrival
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Shop arrival
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Chips from sitting in storage
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Chips to be fixed
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Not shiny enough
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Now it's shiny enough
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Million mile reflections
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Now that's a bumper
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Prefitting chrome - checking previous body work
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Figuring out what and where
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Before repairs
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After repairs
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Parts blasted and ready for repaint
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On lift for complete inspection and photo documentation
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Repairs will be needed
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Tear down within 2 days
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Easy access
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We have lift off
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Engine removal
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Blown apart
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Frame tear down
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Begining of "correct" body repairs
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Dash disassembly
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Bare necessities
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Repairs needed
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Around every corner
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H.D. glass coverage
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Perfect Fit!
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Rear end cleanup ready
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Chips/wear from sitting
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Looks like the previous shop missed a few spots
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Vintage washer pump
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Washer glass jar
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Begining of power steering conversion
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Post body work guide coat
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Pre-fit to A/C conversion
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Original washer pump
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Genuis at work
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Too cool
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Chrome prefit
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Now that's a nice rear end!
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Serious bright work
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Previous bondo fest - that has to go
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Coming together
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Tranny gears - good shape
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Rusty tranny case
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Bill Hirsch "Correct" color engine paint
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Engine sheet metal prep
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More panel repairs
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Final skim coat
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Guide coat
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Engineering in process
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Engine prep for final paint
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Engine ready for install
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Existing transmission - missing pieces
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Torque tube
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Frame to body
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Going up
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Disc brake conversion
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Backing plate template
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Back plates fabricated
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Disc brake upgrade installed
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Body drop
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Carefully closer
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Contact!
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Prefit and assembly
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Looking better all the time
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Custom made A/C brackets
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A/C prefit
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Power steering detail
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Power steering cleaner
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Radiator mods to accomodate A/C
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Road hard and put away wet
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Show quality chrome
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Now that's shiny
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Rear end exploded view
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Transmission overhaul
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Rear brake assembly
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Nice rear!
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Trans-formation
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Carb - Good as new!
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Unavailable special tranny plugs needed - had them made
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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The ever elusive torque ball assembly - complete
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Vent window addition
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Glove Box Instuctions
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Dash Vents Before
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Dash Vents After
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Interior Parts
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Painted Parts
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A/C Prefit
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Custom Bulkhead
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Exterior Bulkhead
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A/C box painted & ready to go
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Secret A/C & serviceable
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Fits "like a glove"
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Dash board details
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Lots of patience
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Tail light assemblies ready for install
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Getting a handle on the chrome
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Front bumper assembly - Has been known to eat imports in the way
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Dash assembly preassemble
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Body and frame seperation
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Prefitting stainless before paint
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Getting ready for paint
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Starting to look mean
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Gas tank obviously used for a trampoline
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Gas tank rejuvenated
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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(Underwater) seat motor
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Better send this one out
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Proper seam sealer application
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Deck lid prep
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Headlight upgrade - one bright Buick
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Time for electrical
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Rewired and ready
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Buick Special lighting
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Firewall Prep
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Final prep of door jambs
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Tedious electrical work
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Underside hood prep
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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ID and prep of stainless for buffing
1956 Buick Special Model 41 Restoration |
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Hide-a-vent
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