2012-11-06 56X buick

Subject: 56X BUICK SESSION NOV 6 2012

Volunteers: Jim Baker, Al Batts, Bob Boorsma, Jerry Bush, Del Carpenter, Dick Chambers, Connie DeJong, Ron Elzinga, Don Feutz,

Don Mayton, Art Meidema, Dick Saddler, Chuck Snow.

Visitors: Nels Hansen, Paul Prinzing, Al Scholten.

Photos #1 through 4. Those working on putting the color coats on the deck lid include Dick Chambers, Art Meidema (not shown) and Connie DeJong. These custom colors were created by VP Bill Mitchell and we were very fortunate to find these colors on the car in an area that the colors would have never been comprimised by the sun. The colors were matched at a local paint store in Zeeland, Wyrick Products.

Photos #5, 6, and 7. These photos show the work being done by Chuck Snow on the rear console. In investigating these consoles on other 1950's GM special modified production automobiles as well as Concept Cars the consoles were fairly simple with padding on the top covered with the same upholstery material that was in the remainder of the car.

Photo #8 shows preparetary work for chrome plating being done on the small trim that goes on the deck lid separating the two blue colors.

Those are the hands of Don M.

Photo #9 shows Dick Chambers as he continues to do final sanding on the left front fender.

Photo #10 shows Don Feutz's hands as he prepares the "Century" script that goes on the rear 14 panels.

Photo #11. Wow, that bumper that Dick Saddler is working on is really starting to shine.

Photo #12. Here is Ron Elzinga's hands as he get closer and closer to getting the bumper bombs ready for plating. Because of all the

repairs including lead work on these bumper bombs (Dagnars) we plan to send these to the plater for a coat of copper and then return them

so we can see if more work is needed.

What was not in the photographs was just as important but did not get photo recorded.

Jim Baker continues to work on the swivel bucket seats making a shell to cover the working part of the drive mechanism.

Bob Boorsma just back from helping his son, who is a house builder, do the final trim and custom cabinets on the house. Bob built a stand

in order to hold the instrument panel so he can start the assembly process.

Again, great work to continue the photo documentation.

Don Mayton