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my 69's resurection/modification

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by skymangs, Mar 11, 2004.

  1. Darryl Roederer

    Darryl Roederer Life is good

    Looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
    How much re-assembly work did you get done this holiday weekend?
     
  2. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    No re-assembly, mulling over re-clearing or just buffing. I think I am just gonna buff it for a LONG time. I'll make the trip to the paint supply store mid week for supplies, and hopefully have it done for the weekend. Then I'll start to put stuff back together.
     
  3. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    And Tim... On the glass issue. You actually raised a question I (embarassingly) hadn't given a whole lot of thought to. Luckily I have a buddy that works at the local Safelite glass shop. I called him and this is what he says... Eurothane sealer is the only acceptable sealer for a modern car. The inside edges are painted in a special epoxy primer that is matched to the sealer used. Safelite only uses a brand called Seka, of which sealer costs about $5 per tube (1.5 tubes for a windshield) and a pint of the matched primer is $20 (enough for both front and back). However, if you use another product (ie. 3M) use thier epoxy primer. DO not mix brands of primer with different brands of sealer. So, problem solved. Since I'll be buying my new windshield from them anywho... that just makes it easier!!!

    Happy Buick... ing!
     
  4. 69GS400s

    69GS400s ...my own amusement ride!

    Lookin' more and more awsome......I LOVE that color. Paul Cassidy's SportWagon is that color (or similar) and I tried for about 20 min. to get a good picture.....Its Very difficult to photograph.

    While you have the glass out - hears something for you to toss around

    [​IMG]


    A Friend of mine has a couple of laser cutters / etchers .... this was a very crude first attempt with no good pictures or editing software to work with but it still came out decent. Anything you can think up or create (as an image file) is etchable

    Im REALLY glad you're doing this to a '69.....Im LOVING IT !!
     
  5. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    Alan, yeah it is hard to get a picture that shows the true beauty of the color. No matter how hard I try it comes out looking too dark. Thanks for the encouragement, My wife is not too keen on 70-72's, but likes the lines of the 68/69 very well. I chose a 69 because without vent windows, it makes the window area look so seamless... sleek. I'm not 100% sure what (if anything) I am going to do with the glass, besides 35% tint. I like the originality of your idea though... I'll keep it in mind. Thanks again.
     
  6. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    Sanding..................................................................................... And Sanding..................................................................................... And
    Sanding..................................................................................... And
    Sanding..................................................................................... And
    Buffing..................................................................................... And
    Buffing..................................................................................... And
    Buffing.....................................................................................

    Yup... Still Buffing!!!

    Lotta Orange Peel!
     
  7. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    Still Sanding!!!
     
  8. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    Sorry this is taking so long, seems the desert heat is playing havvoc on my buffing attempts. I keep getting hazing (or swirls) because I can't cool the metal enough to let the machine polish do it's stuff. I should have some in progress pics to post tomorrow. :Do No:
     
  9. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    New pics

    Here are some in-progress pics, I am still buffing. (trying to get all the swirls out). Does anyone out there have a set of the plastic retainers that go behind 68/69 headlight bezels? The first bodyshop lost 4 of mine, and they don't seem to reproduce them. I am also looking for the headlight bezel screws, and a nicer backup light lens. If anyone has these things, or knows of someone who does, SELL EM OUT!!! please? Thanks
     

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  10. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    Another
     

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  11. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    Last one. I think it came out pretty straight for a home garage job.
     

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  12. Darryl Roederer

    Darryl Roederer Life is good

    SCHWING!!!!
    Looking Awesomwe!!!!! :TU:
     
  13. Jersey69ragtop

    Jersey69ragtop 69 Skylark

    Looks Great!

    I have been following your posts from the begginning...very impressive job! That car looks great! You certainly do fine work. Anyway, with regards to the screws etc..., did you check MR G's? they make a ton of different screws and inserts.
     
  14. fastest430

    fastest430 Well-Known Member

    Donnie Likie

    Yep
     
  15. Darryl Roederer

    Darryl Roederer Life is good

    SkymanGS-
    I got your email, and replied to it, but it came back as undelivered and delayed... Did you get it?
     
  16. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!


    Who is Mr. G's???
     
  17. Craig Balzer

    Craig Balzer Well-Known Member

  18. skymangs

    skymangs Bad boys drive Buicks!

    Thanks Craig. I'll be in the field the next couple weeks, then building my trailer after that. Probably be mid Aug before I'll get much done to her.

    Happy Buick... ing!
     
  19. Jersey69ragtop

    Jersey69ragtop 69 Skylark

    Mr. G's

    Hey Skyman, Mr. G's is not Mr. Gasket, it is a different company that deals in fasteners/nuts & bolts. They make a ton of different bolts and bolt kits. Here is the link. :beer

    www.mrgusa.com
     
  20. Darryl Roederer

    Darryl Roederer Life is good

    Been a long time....
    Anything new to report?
     

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