hey got this december 2010 finally stated tearing into it a little just to see where i stood i only have $500 in it motor turns by hand just put fresh oil and filter($71.95 total for filter, 10quarts of straight 30, and zinc additive) in it saving for a 6 volt battery so i can see if she will run need a carb though too.checkout the pics let me know what you think
here are few more pics took out alot of bondo i hate body guys like this no wonder the guy went out of business. if anyone has leads on parts cars let me know
You have a long row to hoe to kid . Yea , some bodymen should not bother if this is the kind of shit they are going to do . But hey a lot of these guys have been doing this kind of stuff for years . Its all about the benjamins man . They want what you have in your pockets and they will make your car look good again for cheap on their end but not cheap on your end . Cut it all out as you are and weld in new metal and you will have a Kool Kustom when your done . Even with your issues your still way ahead of me by the looks of the rest of the body !!! Andy..
I bought a rust free 47 super sedanette in 1975 for 50 bucks then looking for some parts I bought a rust free 48 Roadmaster Sedanette in 1976. I figure I spent close to 50 G's in storage and moving of those two cars for over 35 years. Just gave both to my son who plans to build the roadmaster with a turbo diesel, not my first choice (I put a 401 nailhead in it 30+ years ago and never got it on the road) but I respect his right to be different
I played with the idea of a 4bt Cummins for the gas mileage but I love the sound of gas motors always hated the way a diesel sounds.
Hey Kid, That car is cool the just way it is!! Just lower it a bit, and wide whites, maybe fix up the body and shoot some black on it and your done! Good luck with it and keep posting your progress. How about some interioir picts. Paul
I agree, My son thinks the cummins is closer to the straight 8 sound than a v-8, thinkS he can pull mid 20's on milage with 600+ HP
Should be able to with the right boost/turbo set up..... (no really....600 hp with 20 mpg is already being done.....)
Read an article on a 72 chevelle with a twin turbo duramax, 1200 horse 1800 torque got 30 mpg no way it happened at the same time but with diesels stuff like this is possible.
I put fresh 30 weight in it along with 2 bottles of zinc additive just for good measure. Takes 9 1/2 quarts to fill it when you drain the pan and filter 8 1/2 without filter so my total came out to just under $100 for an oil change. Here are the interior pics.
Yea besides needing rockers really bad, the floor is in great shape needs a patch in the driver side foot well and the trunk floor towards the center. Love that pic james d thanks.
Those arm rests on the back seat make it look more like a couch. It will be way cool when you are finished. Keep it up....
Nice old Buick! Keep the straight 8 and drive the hell out of it! Interior could be spruced up cheap with some old seat covers. If you're interested in something old & plaid PM me.
Great project car. Not too many around but they sure do attract a lot of attention. In the older automobile past Buick was a premier car builder. Normbc9
Sadly I've sold this finally got to pissed off about not being able to get a title for it. Went through the legal process with as much info as i could and got told that wasnt good enough. So life goes on gonna look for something with a clear title!
Yea it was I've located another complete besides back glass for $1500 with a clear title and in alot better shape. Problem is its in Kansas, 1800 mile round trip.
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