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Got the grille parts for my 51 special. Looking much better than before. Thanks for working with me on finding the correct parts.
Look at Sahara Tan for late model Jeep or Chrysler. Another good one is vanilla shake.
Thanks D2 Willys, I kept the ammeter as is but ran the 12v to it. So far so good.
I have installed an alternator and 12V battery on my 51 Buick. I needed a new gas tank and sending unit. The sending unit instructions said it...
Welcome from fellow VA (central) Hamber. Need to know more about the paint job on the 48 please. Looks good from what I can see in the thumbnail.
Welcome from Virginia (it's going to be 55 degrees here today) Are you a native ND'n? My mother worked in the "skyscraper of the prarie" about 60...
Welcome from Virginia.
Welcome from Virginia, Lots of good iron in ND. Back in the day, farmers lined them up and used them as windbreakers.
Lane, Were you able to get to your private messages?
What qualifies you to be an old man? Here are some choices: Born before 1950 worked 30+ years rather go to bed at 8:30 than stay up all night...
Lane, I'll send you a private message.
Thanks to all, I've wondered about that car for a long time. I'm sure it's in good hands. Gary and I worked together at Louviers. I really liked...
My Friend Gary Bostdorf who passed away about 15 years ago? I believe He left his unfinished 50 Merc to a guy named Layne. I think of Gary when...
Welcome from Virginia, I sent a private message re Esquires.
Welcome from Virginia; I was sad to see the Mouse out of it's banks again. I was there in 1969.
There is a listing for a fuel pump rebuild on e-bay in the 51 buick catagory. It was $90. Good to see you continue to make progress.
Thanks for the info. How about an update with photos????
Buick looks good. Won't be long now. I was wondering what paint and primer you sprayed? How much paint does it take to cover that much car?
Had the exact same issue with carpets for my 51 Special from another carpet supplier. They made it right. I thinks the patterns they use are for...
Looks good! Let me know if you need floorboards. I can recommend a guy here that will fix you up.
Why not come to Hershey or Carlisle or Charlotte? Lots of great cars, car stuff and good people.
Welcome,Tell me about the 51. Is it a driver?
If your Olds is like my 51 Buick, I think the glass and gasket needs to be removed. The clips and SS trim are supposed to come out with the glass....
Nice Buick, Let me know if you need floorboards. I can recommend a guy in South Carolina that makes replacements. (not cheap but they fit good)
If you reconize that quote,you probably can guess my age, plus or minus 5 years. I was around when ALfred E Newman was part of the mainstream...
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