2011-04-26 56X BUICK

Post date: May 15, 2011 3:20:11 PM

Volunteers - Jim Baker, Mike Ball, Al Batts, Bob Boorsma, Jerry Bush, Del Carpenter, Connie DeJong, Les Dewey, Ron Elzinga, Don Feutz, Don Mayton, Art Meidema, Dick Saddler, Chuck Snow, Phil Zuidema.

The set of photos which follows starting with photo #1 (last photo above) shows the restored chassis with the steering gear box in place. Then following photos # 2, 3, 4, & 5 shows the sequence of dropping the restored Nail Head 322 engine into the restored chassis. A big crew worked together to get this done from start to finish today, April 26. Working as a team were Mike Ball, Del, Ron El, Don Feutz, and Phil. Of the team had to sort out things as part of the transmission mounting bracket was missing. It was finally found and the job completed.

The engine installation continues here again starting with photo #6, 7, 8, & 9. Photo # 10 is of the underside of the body that received more primer after Art and Connie did some additional repair work. Mean while Bob and Chuck ran wiring for the new work bench in the shop where the hoist is located and then installed outlet plugs and a work bench light . Dick Sattler has completed the letters. The only thing remaining to do on the letters is the final attaching silver soldering and then these will be shipped off to the chrome plater.

Don F. completed the preparation of the wire wheel spinners and their center mediallians for the chrome plater. Dick Saddler also worked on these. Don then packaged them for shipment to the chrome plater. Today they were shipped.

1929-55X BUICK - Les is finishing up some 1/2 moon trim pieces (special French Head Nut) that had to be made from scratch that hold wood trim pieces to the convertible top irons. Jerry completed the silver soldering. These also will be shipped to the chrome plater.

The 1929 upholstery work is coming along. The inside seats and door panels, kick pads, and other detail are almost complete. Next will be the top.