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1953 buick project

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by eetsht70, Feb 13, 2004.

  1. eetsht70
    Joined: Jan 31, 2004
    Posts: 5

    eetsht70

    Hey I've got a 1953 buick special two door hard top that I recently picked up. I want to turn this into a semi-kustom but keep the majority of the car stock as far as drivetrain/suspensions are concerned. Some of the things I want to do include lowing the car as much as possible via dropped spindals/kingpins/cutting coils, getting a split intake/exhaust manifold for the straight eight, and I'd love to find some bubble fender skirts that follow the lines of the trim on the side of the car. I was just wondering if anyone that has had some experience kustomizing these old buicks had any advice, suggestions, pictures, anything to help me decide how to go about starting this project. Thanks.
     
  2. Barn Yard Chevy
    Joined: Sep 11, 2002
    Posts: 333

    Barn Yard Chevy
    Member

    Good Name to Make Friends With....

    The first question you gotta ask yourself is:

    "Do I wanna built a Kustom or a Custom?" [​IMG]

    BYC
     
  3. fatassbuick
    Joined: Jul 6, 2001
    Posts: 1,078

    fatassbuick
    Member
    from Kentucky

    Nuttin' here but us shiteaters.
     
  4. TP
    Joined: Dec 13, 2001
    Posts: 2,023

    TP
    Member
    from conroe tx

    I did a 53 hardtop last year. Had a 263 with the split factory exhaust and 3x2 homemade in take. I made my own bubble skirts out of glass.I put 56 caddy dagmar bumpers on it too. I have pictures but don't know how to post them. TP
     
  5. TP
    Joined: Dec 13, 2001
    Posts: 2,023

    TP
    Member
    from conroe tx

    Mike where you bean?TP
     
  6. [ QUOTE ]
    Nuttin' here but us shiteaters.

    [/ QUOTE ]
    I resemble that remark. [​IMG]

    Well first thing I'd do is paint it purple, stranger.
    The I'd off the buford and put a 307 in its place, with a powerglide.
    Gawd why do I feel like a possum right now. [​IMG] [​IMG]

    Now on a lighter note, I got away with posting without an intro for a real long time, but I think everyone took a look at my name and figured I was an old fart. They were right of course, these guys got a lot of insite.
    So, I won't hammer ya,but lets know a little about ya. Other than your handle that is.
     
  7. fatassbuick
    Joined: Jul 6, 2001
    Posts: 1,078

    fatassbuick
    Member
    from Kentucky

    [ QUOTE ]
    Mike where you bean?TP

    [/ QUOTE ]
    Tryna move my ass a little further south. How've you been?

    [ QUOTE ]
    Well first thing I'd do is paint it purple, stranger.

    [/ QUOTE ]
    Excellent idea.
     
  8. Gee Fat,
    We must me made from the same dough.
    (excuse the flub, musta hit the wrong keys).
     
  9. fatassbuick
    Joined: Jul 6, 2001
    Posts: 1,078

    fatassbuick
    Member
    from Kentucky

    Except for the 307 part (which must represent walnuts, which don't belong in cookies), I think you're right!
     
  10. buzzard
    Joined: Apr 20, 2001
    Posts: 4,335

    buzzard
    Alliance Member

    What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
     
  11. Hellfish
    Joined: Jun 19, 2002
    Posts: 6,785

    Hellfish
    Member

    hey eetsht, I know someone with a dual intake for that Straight 8. if you're interested in buying one, email me
    hellfish122@yahoo.com

     
  12. GRADY
    Joined: Jun 23, 2002
    Posts: 442

    GRADY
    Member

    African or European?
     
  13. 53choptop
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
    Posts: 1,205

    53choptop
    Member

    Hey TP can you email me those pics? I'd love to see them and I can post em for ya PM'ed ya my address
    rey
     
  14. TP
    Joined: Dec 13, 2001
    Posts: 2,023

    TP
    Member
    from conroe tx

    Rey, the car is in Austin now.It's black with purple flake below the chrome. A guy named Chris bought it and he works at the Harley shop.I'll email you the pics when I find them. TP
     
  15. 53choptop
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
    Posts: 1,205

    53choptop
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  16. Rocky
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
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    Rocky
    Classified Editor

    I'm not dead..............
     
  17. fatassbuick
    Joined: Jul 6, 2001
    Posts: 1,078

    fatassbuick
    Member
    from Kentucky

    [ QUOTE ]
    I'm not dead..............

    [/ QUOTE ]
    I'll bet you aren't even sick.
     

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