Today, I started to restore my 1940 Buick Special. There is lots to do, but I'm taking it one day at a time. So follow me along and see how I make out. PLEASE help me when you can.
The old Buick looks pretty solid. Some rot for sure but a lot of the structure is still there. Gonna be fun getting tar off!! Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.
Looking forward to seeing you get started on the Buick. I have been getting over a knee replacement and I've been totally released from the doctor and said I'm good to go. I will be getting back on the Studebaker PU. Cheers Andy
Good morning Andy, thanks for the shout out and the support. Wish I was close enough to give you some pointers some of those repairs will be challenging but nothing you can't handle. Take care. 🍻
Hey Andy that sure is a cool old Buick she just needs a little love. Just got to think of her like the old Jonny Cash song one piece at a time. You got this it's just metal just take your time before you know it you will be on to the next spot. Good luck with it brother 👍🏻
When I started my vehicle, it really helped me to start a fake Facebook account that was used to join a bunch of groups for my model. I really got a BUNCH of info I wouldn't otherwise have.
Hey Andy. It does take more than a fair amount of specialized tools if you are only going to do one car. I would suggest one of the best "reasonable" investments that quickly pays off in dividends is the "shrinker/stretcher" tools. Like those that are available from "Eastwood". If nothing else, these allow you to create "angles/flanges" that can aid in the attachment of new panels to existing ones. I would suggest watching "Marts Garage" if you don't already. He has a limited amount of sheet metal tools and has just completed a similar to yours job on a 1955 Ford Anglia. He's quite ingenious about making and attaching his repair panels. The "patch panels" are a good "start" for someone like yourself or any of us in your position. They may need some "tweaking" to fit but the basic shape is kind of taken care of. I would research if any of the Chevy panels will be able to "substitute" for the Buick repair since the Buick panels likely don't exist of are much more "pricey" if they do. Good Luck. We'll certainly be watching and offering support once you get going. ;o)
Personally I'd patch those floors to the best of my ability. We're not going for a full restoration right? Just get her patched up and on the road so you can enjoy it 😊
Hey BB King. Thanks for dropping by the DogHouse.Yeah, you are right. It's not going to be a show car. It's going to be another toy for me to play with.
You Have All The Tools You Need To Get It Done!!! I'll Show You How To Make That Trunk Area You're Talking About!!! Frank Is Right You Need To Use A "Flexible Shape Pattern"!!! I'll Show You How To Make One Of That Area!!! Also Don't Start Hacking Out Metal!!! Leave It There Until You Get A New Panel Made!!! You Can Do This And We'll Be Rocking And A Rolling And A Rolling And A Rocking Soon!!! Keep Rocking It Out Brother!!!
I use duct tape.2 layers in criss cross.peel off carefully and slit tape to lay flat. Theres your pattern.as you pull metal to close the slits and tack it, hammer and dolly to get final shape. Its what i did before getting my E-Wheel
He Has All The Equipment To Make All The Panels He Needs!!! We're Just Going To Have To Show Him How To Get It Done!!! He Can Do It With A Little Frank And Pat Guidance!!! Looks Pretty Easy To Me!!! I Know With Our Help Andy Will Be Grinding It Down And Making Them Sound!!! Keep Rocking!!!
My Dad who passed 20 years ago had a 1937 Buick at 19 just before he shipped out over seas in ww2. I have a photo of him with it. I have a different project a U.S. Army 1952 Dodge 3/4 T. 4x4 M37 cargo carrier I am doing on my channel LuckyLarry. Come by and take a look sometime. I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the good work preserving history.
