1970 Gs Stage 1 Rag Top

[gsjo]

It Begins.........

[Tony Rocha]

WOW you got your work cut out for you::eek2:

[Mister T]

Wow is right, and a four gear car to boot...:eek2: :eek2:

That one will be worth it.:TU: :TU:

[staged70]

Wow red Stage 1 that somone painted green. What a great car to start with I assume its going back red?

[JSteele]

Thats going to be an awesome car!!!!:TU:

[jimhirt]

Tell me more:TU:

[Marco]

Joe,

Please inform the owner of the stage1 registry :Brow:

Thanks! :beer

PS - what options are on the car?

[jj455]

I haven't stopped drooling over the Aqua Mist 455 four speed. Now this one! I better get a bib!

[gsjo]

I fully intended to photograph it ,while it was still intact.I guess I got overzealous! Anyway it's a bench seat ,pwr drum,pwr steering car,with a ralley wheel and gauges.Off to the stripper soon ,more pics to come.Joe:3gears: :3gears:

[kevin mcculloug]

Crazy combo dash-wise. Idiot lights and tach????? I've seen idiot lights and blanks, or idiot lights and clock , but I had never those two.

[gsjo]

Let me clarify,gauges,not lights(idiot lights.Kevin we need an update sir!Joe:3gears:

[kevin mcculloug]

Let me clarify,gauges,not lights(idiot lights.Kevin we need an update sir!Joe:3gears:

Gauges and what's on the other side ? Clock, tach, or blank? I'm thinking the combo is odd, whatever it is. Sorry about the bad info. My update is nothing of note , picturewise. Soon enough though. Looks real pretty , just won't stop. I'm doing some mechanicals, brakes, tuning etc.

[kevin mcculloug]

Here are a few more before pictures.

[gsjo]

Some real headway will be made after vacation.Still at the blasters anyhow!

[dl7265]

Some real headway will be made after vacation.Still at the blasters anyhow!

Painters get a long vacation !


DL

[gsjo]

My bad.Actually I'm very bad about tracking projects progress on my personal cars.But thanks for the kick in the pants,PICS on Monday!And I will stay on top of it,I promise.Joe:TU:

[73-462GS]

My bad.Actually I'm very bad about tracking projects progress on my personal cars.But thanks for the kick in the pants,PICS on Monday!And I will stay on top of it,I promise.Joe:TU:

Looking at those first few pictures I remember why I don't do that any more. Whew!! Peace, Mike D.

[kevin mcculloug]

My bad.Actually I'm very bad about tracking projects progress on my personal cars.But thanks for the kick in the pants,PICS on Monday!And I will stay on top of it,I promise.Joe:TU:

"Let's go.While we're young!" (Al Czervic):bla:

[dl7265]

"Let's go.While we're young!" (Al Czervic):bla:
I guess he did not specify "which Monday"


DL

[gsjo]

Ok here is the update.............

[gsjo]

The pics show the body on a roller frame .I like to have the body rigid while working it then after all body work is done it's back to the rotisserie.The pics of the lft side are after 1st priming,not to much rot damage.Rt side shows bad areas cut out and but weld repaired using donor patches panels.More to come.

[JSteele]

Joe, are you using a mig or tig?

[gsjo]

Jude ,everything I'll be showing here on this job will be mig.Have a great Holiday,
GOD BLESS AMERICA!:3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears:

[N360LL]

So this begs the question. Is anyone ever going to reproduce Buick out wheel houses? You have using donor car parts. I used donor parts on my last one too.

What if I need them on the next one as well?

[staged70]

thepartsplaceinc has the outers

[gsjo]

I am basically in need of very small pieces and figured i would not chop a brand new piece.Also working my way through years of Arizona donor parts ,mostly 4 door donor parts at that.But the repro pieces do work well.Joe

[gsjo]

Here is another update......

[gsjo]

Pic#1 shows how I stop the rear body panel seam from imploding into a cracked piece of mess.I totally remove it.You can see the piece I remove ,see how the 2 panels are joined from the factory?Get rid of it make it one piece,weld it solid inside & out.Pic#2 Rr panel in work.Pic#3 in first stage of priming.Pic#4 Qtr dogleg done.Pic#5 Qtr.Rr of w/o repair.Left fender is not repaired yet,holes from old dent puller need some love.Doors and and rt fender in primer.Joe

[EK70GS]

Making any progress on this?

[Lon Bauer]

Joe..looking good. I like the way you take care of that rear seam. My convertible has these cracks from years of torque/flex. I'm always looking at restored convertibles seeing the same crack starting again. Some put a channel like the hardtops but you can see the crack in the channel. Have you had any other problems with your fix?
Lon

[gsjo]

"making any progress on this".Yes, but lots of priming and block sanding don't make for nice photos and conversation.:TU:

[gsjo]

updated pics

[gsjo]

and more pics

[gsjo]

and more pics.....again

[jj455]

WOW! You do good work. A real 4 speed Stage 1? Looks like Marcos' car.Thanks for posting the eye candy,keep it up.

[staged70]

From the first pic I thought it was a red car? Is Sherwood the originl color? Nice work!

[gsjo]

Thank You,yes original sherwood,black interior,white hat.Joe:beer

[Lon Bauer]

Nice!!!!! I'm jealous.......
Lon

[EK70GS]

WOW! Looks great so far. You and I might have to discuss my project sometime:grin: Seriously, I'm usually out your way on Friday's and Saturday's.

[gsjo]

Eric ,give us a call 440 353-0323.Thanks,Joe

[dl7265]

Joe,
you have been working hard! I hope we will see this beauty at Bowling Green ?


DL

[gsjo]

The push is on.I think it'll make it.Columbus Stag:TU: e 1 reunion for sure!Thanks

[bigblockbuick70]

Wow, your resto is really moving on. Looks excellent.:TU:
I´m still working on the body...:ball:

[gsjo]

almost done with the exterior

[John Stevens]

This car is the same color combo. as the '70 GS vert. I'm working on right now, except this one is a 455, with manual floor shift 3-speed. Only picture I have right now, it is a little farther along now.

[gsjo]

John,
That would be 1 rare ragtop.Keep up the good work.We are done with ours, pics soon.

[Lon Bauer]

Wow...two manual trans 70 GS converts with the same body color getting restored at the same time 40 years later....Sweet!!!!

John..I'm with Joe ....more pics...
Joe...is your convert going to BG or do I need to ride into Ridgeville?

Good job guys!!!!!:3gears:

Lon Bauer

[gsjo]

Lon,
It's going to Bg. You can be it's bodyguard if ya want!:3gears:

[kevin mcculloug]

Wow...two manual trans 70 GS converts with the same body color getting restored at the same time 40 years later....Sweet!!!!

John..I'm with Joe ....more pics...
Joe...is your convert going to BG or do I need to ride into Ridgeville?

Good job guys!!!!!:3gears:

Lon Bauer

Hey Lon ! Get off your butt and head out to the shop. Looks incredible in person. I saw it 1 week ago. Simply amazing. Pics don't do it justice.

[gsjo]

here are the last group of pics.

[Bob Smith]

WOW Joe, it looks great. This is good motivation for me to get going on the '67.

[kevin mcculloug]

Yea. It looks OK, I guess.:rolleyes: Looks alot nicer in person.:TU:

[Lon Bauer]

Very, very , very nice!!!! Got to love a original 4-speed bench seat convertible........with a Stage 1:3gears:

Nice job Joe........ It looks so straight........ I wish mine looked as good as this when it was cruizing around in the early 70s.

You know I'll be in BG to keep all the touching and drooling off this little baby as long as Lance doesn't have any hidden plans...:Brow:
I think he's bringing his 4-speed too....:3gears:

Lon

[gsjo]

The more bright shiny bars p:3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: :3gears: rotruding from fresh crisp carpet the better.

[jj455]

Let's see mmmm......sell both my cars, and a kidney.....yea that's what I'm gonna do! Bad to bone!

[gsjo]

Jim,
If I take both your cars,whataya reckon a kidney will fetch?:pp

[Lon Bauer]

Joe,
$70-80K...... http://kidneykidney.com/

but I think its illegal........

Lon

[jj455]

Joe,

but I think its illegal........

Lon

Oh well....I'll just have to suffer thru with what I have. :3gears:

[gsjo]

I bet you will.......Poor unfortunate sole.:beers2:

[jj455]

Joe,
$70-80K...... http://kidneykidney.com/

but I think its illegal........

Lon

You know what's sad is .....I actually looked at this. All BS aside this car ranks at top of my desirable list. Joe does fantastic work. I have admired his cars for years. Keep it up Joe. You better pack a bib to BPG, in case I forget mine.
:beer

[N360LL]

Congratulations o a job well done. It's great to see another one of the cars in a condition that is by all accounts better that it was new. The level of craftsmanship is a testament to your passion for the margue. Thank You.

[gsjo]

Thank You very Much ,to all who appreciate and love these fine automobiles.Also lets realize how lucky we are to have a place like 'v8BUICK' to to talk about & see em!Thnx,Joe:TU: By the way to all ,stop by the car at the BPG,and have a cold one w/us.

[Lon Bauer]

Jim,
I was just messin with you and Joe but I could see why you would actually think about it. Joe does excellent work and I have seen a few of his "finished" cars. Joe likes them 1970 Stage 1 cars and yours are right up his alley. I've seen your automatic at BG last year and Norwalk this year. A very nice well documented car that runs great for sure. I'm sure Joe was thinking it over in his head too..... Anyway, I still buy mylotto ticket every now and then just in case.....

Enjoy that 4 speed....:3gears:

Hope to see you guys in Columbus....and it sounds like Joe is buying:beer

Lon

[v8regalowner]

Id really love to see this car in person in cbus, my 70 vert is a sherwood green white interior white top and ive been torn about what im doing with it. maybe seeing one in person would help.

[jj455]

Jim,
I was just messin with you and Joe but I could see why you would actually think about it. Joe does excellent work and I have seen a few of his "finished" cars. Joe likes them 1970 Stage 1 cars and yours are right up his alley. I've seen your automatic at BG last year and Norwalk this year. A very nice well documented car that runs great for sure. I'm sure Joe was thinking it over in his head too..... Anyway, I still buy mylotto ticket every now and then just in case.....

Enjoy that 4 speed....:3gears:

Hope to see you guys in Columbus....and it sounds like Joe is buying:beer

Lon

Lon, I wished you'd stopped by to say hello and have a beer. It is meeting new people and making new friends that make those Buick events memorable.
Joe stopped by to say hello and I enjoyed that immensely. As far as Joe thinking it over.... I haven't heard anything....yet. :beers2:
Jim

[gsjo]

Hear ya go Matt,Thanks Joe