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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by G V Gordon, Jun 11, 2016.

  1. G V Gordon
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  2. Roothawg
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    Sweet. Get it finished for the HRH is Sept
     
  3. G.V. Gordan.I am glad to hear that. Bruce.
     
  4. UNSHINED 2
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    Boy do those cars look strange without the glass in 'em...... looking forward to seeing this one done....
     
  5. G V Gordon
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    OK, not really an update, more of a teaser.
    Had been trying to figure out a tailight treatment other than the big round "pope hat" stockers and then I saw a picture of a '61 Dodge Polara, and the angels started singing and sun shone all around...

    Seriously though as luck would have it tailfin here on the HAMB had a nice pair for sale in the classifieds and themoose was nice enough to do a quickie photoshop for me.

    Soooo... Whadaya think?

     
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  6. straykatkustoms
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    Very kool idea, I'd do it.
     
  7. belair
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    Very smooooth.
     
  8. 55Deso
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    While I do really like the stock taillights, I've gotta say the '61 Polara taillights would be a pretty slick treatment!
     
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  9. Those lights do it!
     
  10. Grandadeo
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    image.jpeg Not the best picture but one of my favorite '60s.

    Lee
     
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  11. G V Gordon
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    Looks like the brakes on this have been rebuilt. Drums look clean shoes look unused. New dual master and booster arrives next week and should get it stopping. So far so good.
    1469847489514.jpg 1469847513404.jpg

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  12. G V Gordon
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    BOOOORING! But one step closer to to driving it out of the shop.
    8" aftermarket booster and dual master cylinder.

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  13. Chrisbcritter
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    Great idea on those taillights; frankly, they look better on the Buick than they did on the Dodge!
     
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  16. 51 mercules
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    I like Buicks. Here's a pic of Bob Whitakers 60 Invicta.
     

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  17. gatz
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    the tooling for those front fenders must've been EXPENSIVE !
    wonder how many progressions were required to get that final shape
     
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  18. 51ChevPU
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    I'm working on my 1960 Invicta convertible that I'll be converting to an open drive. Would you be willing to share how the rear suspension was modified in your car to go to an open drive ? By the way, it looks like you're doing a great job. Thanks for posting .
     
  19. G V Gordon
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    This car has been put on a '64 chassis. Fixed everything. lol

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  20. Dangerous Dan
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    60 buick (2).png 60 Buick.png If anyone is interested this on is for sale Graham Wa. The phone numbers on the sign are good and it has been sitting for about 4 months. The gentleman who live there must not know about Craigs list or the internet as I have been looking to see if it is listed anywhere. It's not.
     
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  21. G V Gordon
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    [​IMG]

    Stealing a play out if the Hub Harness playbook. Should give a nice transition for the Polara taillights (after I shorten them abou 5 inches).

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  22. G V Gordon
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    OK, may have freaked some of ya' ll out with the previous photo. This should make you feel better[emoji6]
    Cut out the mounting flange and poked the bucket through the back. Give a better idea of overall proportions.
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  23. dukbuttz
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    Going back a little where did you get the master cylinder and booster ? How difficult was the install it looks great in the car.


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  24. G V Gordon
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    It's an after market bought off Ebay. 8" dual diaphram booster. Most retailers sell them.
    Installation was pretty straight forward. Had to slightly enlarge the mount holes.
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  25. G V Gordon
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  26. I have some '60s Fairlane bucket seats. If you want to pay for shipping, they're yours. Oh, I just saw the date of your post. Oh well, if you still need them, let me know.
     
  27. G V Gordon
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  28. Are they done yet?
     
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