1970 Stage 1 Diplomat Blue- with commentary from the original owner

Thanks Brett!

 

White split bench with white vinyl top….

 

Thanks Brett! I remember around 1978ish I went to a local upper level products camera, radio, watch, pen etc..store that had been in business since probably since the 1920's named "Jon Allen's" in Brookline MA. Family owned and well known before the big super stores destroyed it.
Long story short, I brought in this same ad that I think was a little bigger than the Hot Rod Mag size because I ripped it out of a Life magazine.

I wanted a poster size copy of it and the older gentleman looked at me like I had 2 heads.
First probably because it was just a pic of a old car that was a Buick but I wanted it in color like it was and at that time it would of been easily $100 or more to make it in color.
Wow times have changed..

My theoretical dream car would be without the vinyl top,
but honestly the white or black top both look great.

Are you planning to put the vinyl back on?

 

Eventually, the car WILL be restored. Not this year or next… I want to drive it to the Nats next year… When I do restore it, YES, a new top will go on…

 

Oh Ok, I went back to the first pics and saw the white top and and then you pealing it back

 

I will eventually change the belts…

engine head gasket part number

 

Had Brett swing down today- thank you for the package tray!!!!

I will let him chime in on his thoughts….

I have sound deadner on the way, have the carpet, seatbelts have been cleaned… just need an upper seat back cover or complete upper back seat and the interior will just about be complete!!!
-need to bleed the brakes
-remove and repair the head

 

One thing Bill (original owner) told me was that he put the original stage 1 heads “in the trunk” when he sold it… They were not there when I purchased the car…
I called the previous owner and asked about the heads… “yup, still have them. Was going to use them on another engine… which I am never going to do… so, if you want them come get them!”

So, the car will now also have the original heads!!!!!

 

George's car looks great. So does yours. Mine? Eh. Mechanically, mine may have started out better than either but...

 

and, the really intresting part is, this car is a huge thing for me mentally, i struggle with alot, and have been head over heals about this car, and its the reason for my overall happiness at the moment, and hearing all you say how incredable this car is, brings me joy, thank you to everyone who's helping and soon i will get to see the car in person for the first time!

 

It's truly an awesome car. I highly encouraged your Dad to get it. Glad to hear you're doing well!

 

Im with Brett,.. being how solid and true it is,..I would get some lacquer and burn it in to the original there on the body peak and try to just preserve and doll it up

 

Nice find George. Someone sent me this link for a patina preservation product. Looks interesting.
https://poppyspatina.com/

 

Did you get the Idaho barn dirt washed off George???

 

Almost!!! Although I expected it to remain on the farm for 4+ YEARS… lol
It’s coming along quite nicely, Mike! Thank you, again, for your roll in this!

 

Carpet will be cut to match the original today…
Will lay down sound deadner today
I bought an upper seat back (thank you Bruno!!) and dyed it- I think it’s a very close match to the seat bottom…
The original WG’s polished up very nicely!!!!