Super 56

[super56]

Here she is...

 

[maverickmk]

Awesome, I love old Buicks [dr

 

[Tripper]

Sweeeet... but we're gonna have to see that motor!!! [ddd[ddd[ddd

BoB

 

[Sam_Fear]

Yep, gotta love a big ol Buick!

 

[super56]

more pics

motor pics

 

[Dr Crankenstein]

A late welcome to RRR.

Great Buick! I've had a soft spot for them since I saw the movie "Cobb".

See it here, fast forward to 3:50. Warning! Harsh language and whiskey drinkin'!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQzTLEzU6e4

 

[Stretch's56]

Great looking old buick those are cool cars. So what are the plans for it?

 

[sawzall]

Great car! keep us posted on your progress.

 

[super56]

Great looking old buick those are cool cars. So what are the plans for it?

gonna rat rod, stretch, pull, twist, every part that I can. Santa (my wife) asked what I want for Christmas and I said stuff for the car... Welder, sheetmetal, leading tools. No bondo going into this car, Im gonna try and teach myself to lead. Leading seems like the only permenant way to do it, and just better all the way around.

 

[Old Iron]

The ol nail heads just look kool

Jim

 

[bmc010]

id love to get my hands on one of these. ill be watching with interest! cant wait to see your steps through teaching yourself lead, ive always wanted to learn but no one to learn from.

 

[super56]

I unfortunately dont have anyone to learn lead from either. Gonna be trial and error. Luckaly there are a few videos on the web about it.

 

[super56]

think Im gonna paint the inside of the ports red, or maybe green. Dunno yet.

 

[38fordtruck]

looking good keep at it

 

[Sam_Fear]

I did lead for the first time on my Olds. Way easier than plastic filler in my opinion. Sanding Bondo is right up there with finishing drywall in my book. Next time I will go with the leadless soldier, so I don't have to worry about health hazards and I can comfortably finish sand it. No 'beat the clock' or 'unhardened' nightmares either, just keep working it until you get it where you want.

Bought a kit from Eastman's and used a propane torch. There was a DVD of tutorials and tips, and I also found some info on the net. I thought it was easy to pick up. Definitely give it a try!

 

[super56]

I got quite a bit done today...

 

[super56]

I know I probably did a no-no by painting over chrome... The side chrome is spotless but the front pieces are pitted really bad. Sanded the grill piece down, 4 coats of white primer, 4 coats of florecent green.

 

[super56]

grill piece is in

 

[maverickmk]

Wow, you are getting right at it. Looks good, I like the progress so far.

 

[super56]

Thanks mav. Its just rattle can, but I LOVE the change...