Strange Agent
09-21-2009, 06:47 PM
Well guys, here's my 1957 Buick Super. It's a 56R model, which is pretty rare. The car is also highly-optioned; (i.e. Factory A/C, Power Brakes, Power Steering) I have all the chrome, much of which has been replated.
The body is very straight, and super solid. The trunk, however, is rusted out, due to the trunk seal rotting long ago. Other than that the car is super solid and rust free. Just a note, the discoloration on the bottom of the doors and rear quarters is not rust. It's where the car rubbed on the trailer.
All the curved glass is in immaculate condition, side glass has some lamination, and the driver's side rear-quarter window has a few indents from a BB gun, but all glass is there.
I have both front and rear seats, they are in ok condition for driving, but not show quality. I also have all the interior panels, but they are currently out of the car.
I pulled the 364 Nailhead and Dynaflow transmission out of the car, condition is unknown. I didn't plan on using that motor anyway, so I didn't worry about it. Motor and trans. are included.
Basically the car is complete, just disassembled at this point. Comes with clean Texas title.
I want to do a full custom, and I'm a bit hesitant to cut into such a nice car. Putting it up here for those who are braver than I. Has a lot of potential to be an awesome custom, or a good restoration candidate if that's your thing.
Pretty firm on the price, I'm not dying to sell it. If I don't get any great offers I'm going to start the project. I'm also willing to trade. Let me know what you have.
817-846-5242
UPDATE: Took some mock-up pics to show you guys what a killer custom this thing could make.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=158047
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=158046
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=102361
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111558
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111561
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111562
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111559
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111563
The body is very straight, and super solid. The trunk, however, is rusted out, due to the trunk seal rotting long ago. Other than that the car is super solid and rust free. Just a note, the discoloration on the bottom of the doors and rear quarters is not rust. It's where the car rubbed on the trailer.
All the curved glass is in immaculate condition, side glass has some lamination, and the driver's side rear-quarter window has a few indents from a BB gun, but all glass is there.
I have both front and rear seats, they are in ok condition for driving, but not show quality. I also have all the interior panels, but they are currently out of the car.
I pulled the 364 Nailhead and Dynaflow transmission out of the car, condition is unknown. I didn't plan on using that motor anyway, so I didn't worry about it. Motor and trans. are included.
Basically the car is complete, just disassembled at this point. Comes with clean Texas title.
I want to do a full custom, and I'm a bit hesitant to cut into such a nice car. Putting it up here for those who are braver than I. Has a lot of potential to be an awesome custom, or a good restoration candidate if that's your thing.
Pretty firm on the price, I'm not dying to sell it. If I don't get any great offers I'm going to start the project. I'm also willing to trade. Let me know what you have.
817-846-5242
UPDATE: Took some mock-up pics to show you guys what a killer custom this thing could make.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=158047
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=158046
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=102361
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111558
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111561
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111562
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111559
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=8460&pictureid=111563