PROJECT GETLOW layin frame on a 57 buick

I started work 4-5 months ago what do you all think still have alot of work to do but its getting there


also looking for color ideas got any

 

wow, that's pretty low. Lets get some pics of how you set up the rear links and rails

 

more pix

 

That is gona be sweet when its done. Nice work

 

40 lashes and a week in the stocks in the HAMB town square to the first guy who suggests flat black.

Candy Apple red with snow white interior. Vogue whitewalls with the gold stripe on Caddy wires. Nosed, decked, door handles shaved and stop there, if it isn't too late.

You are the caretaker of one of histories true naural mild customs. Please treat it right.

 

Finally somebody else that knows how to mount sleeve bags and knows their benefit towards a nice ride! I always get beat on for using 9000s.
What front clip is that?
Work looks great so far. Keep us up-to-date with pics. I want to see the tubs and floor work.

 

i ALWAYS suggest sleeve bags to my customers when they buy a kit. lots of would be "experts" like to spread the rumor that they are not as strong as the double convaluted type which is B.S. sleeves are plenty strong enough and do indeed offer a far superior ride. i've installed and used them on many trucks that pull heavy trailers as well as in the rear of many heavy 50s and 60s era cars.

cool Buick BTW. how does the rear suspension travel with the upper bars at such an extreme angle?? does it bind up at all?? seems like it would but i've never tried it.

 

Wow! nice work! I am fixen to bag my 62 Buick, but not going to that extreme.

 

hey (Kustombuilder) I got my kit from you worked out good

I got about 7in of travel more then the bags go up no binding goes up and down smooth articulates smooth seems fine to my had some others look at it before final welds they all said it should be fine

 

Wow, now that's my kinda ride. I really dig it man, you're doing a great job. I too applaud you for using sleeve style bags, a great choice. I was curious about how the rear works with the upper bars at such an angle, how does the pinion angle react? Is there much change through the range of motion? I totally agree with Chili Phil, he nailed the look I'd for, especially the vogues with the wires.

 

There's nothing wrong with chopping the top 2-1/2"
like I did on my silver frost 57-is there?
TwoChops
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God I love tri-year Buicks! They have to be one of the best looking cars ever made. I throw in my vote for a nice understated white. Simple and clean baby!

 

reaally like that style

 

Bitchen, You got it back on all fours.

Gus

 

Dark metalic candy greens come to mind, maybe two toned with black
below trim and very top.
or black and turquoise??? Cool ride with any color

 

been thinking about painting it flat white with turquoise wheels for now till I can afford to redo the interior the stock head liner is in pretty good shape and its a nice turquoise color so thats why I think Im going with white and turquoise later down the road I can change the colors to something I like a littel better and I can afford

 

looks great, keep the pics coming. A very interesting project.

 

Looking good little bro.

 

excellent!

 

been thinking about putting some 55-56 packard taillights on her anyone have a set with bezels

 

Little update motor mounts and trans mount are done will post pix soon going with a 350-700r4 for now I cant afford to rebuild my 425 right now but it will have a nailhead in a couple of years when I repaint it still up in the air what color the paint it now Im just going to do a quik job so I can get it on the road

 

god DAMN that's a purdy custom

 

Awesome, awesome, AWESOME!!!!!!!

That's a really cool Buford...and you're making it killer...I can't wait for a ride!

 

I don't see any Ford parts on it? So what's making it a Buford?

 

Pearl white don't take much more than flat white

 

Really? Cuz man that looks like a Mustang 2 based front end to me....

Cant compliment someones car or work on this site without someone else nitpicking every last word you type.

 

Let me know when your ready to do the same thing to my 56. Excellent work man! I look forward to seeing it complete.

 

update shocks are done started to make the wheel wells Im using some trailer fender I picked up will post pix soon

 

looks good. this is what we did on my 58 buick. sorry for the ugly colors but every thing has been painted now. suspension was set up for a little shorter tire than what is on it now

 

58SLEAD, tHAT IS LOOOOOW!