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Forum: Technical & Restoration 10-10-2019, 02:36 PM
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Posted By BrettS872
Forgot to update this. With a total of...

Forgot to update this.

With a total of probably 10 man hours into this - from start to completion, it was a successful project. Not to mention one of the biggest PITA projects the layperson will...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-07-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,166
Posted By BrettS872
I was able to get that nut off and the box out...

I was able to get that nut off and the box out without removing the heater control or drilling any holes.

I used this ratchet with a shorter socket and was able to get it loose. I did the rest by...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-05-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,166
Posted By BrettS872
Thanks! I keep you posted.

Thanks!

I keep you posted.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-05-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,166
Posted By BrettS872
Leaving the whole heater control intact is a good...

Leaving the whole heater control intact is a good idea. I didn't think of that. I wonder if the Buick set up will pull through to the inside of the dash.

That will make things much easier.
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-05-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,166
Posted By BrettS872
Rick, Thanks for the reply. It's...

Rick,

Thanks for the reply.

It's actually my '70 Stage 1 and to be honest, I'm a bit overwhelmed. Also, depending on the condition of all the inside stuff, I'd like to clean up the box, seals,...
Forum: Technical & Restoration 08-04-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
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Posted By BrettS872
A-Body Heater Core Replacement

Ahh, yes - you guessed it: the dreaded chore of replacing a 50 year old part that's buried in the car.

I'm about halfway through it (definitely had to walk away a couple times) and have that...
Forum: Member's Rides 03-06-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Talking The automotive archeology is half the fun! I...

The automotive archeology is half the fun!

I have one of the very early owners digging around for more old pictures and any documentation he might have held on to.

I'd make a run at the wheels...
Forum: Member's Rides 03-06-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Thanks!! It's been a fun couple years.

Thanks!!

It's been a fun couple years.
Forum: Member's Rides 03-05-2019, 11:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Further conversation with (who I thought was) the...

Further conversation with (who I thought was) the 3rd owner revealed the car had actually changed hands NINE times in 11 years, all the while remaining in Lebanon, PA.

I constructed a timeline of...
Forum: Member's Rides 01-26-2019, 11:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
I had to fork over a kidney for that passenger...

I had to fork over a kidney for that passenger side tri shield mirror! And from what I've seen, I did well in terms of price.

The old holes are under that gasket. I used the factory template to...
Forum: Member's Rides 01-26-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
The gentleman who ended up owning it the longest...

The gentleman who ended up owning it the longest took those and the ladder bars off when he bought it, which means they were installed for at least 3 owners.

Oddly, the car never left Lebanon but...
Forum: Member's Rides 01-26-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Thanks! Original M21.

Thanks!

Original M21.
Forum: Member's Rides 01-26-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Thanks Rick! I still have a few clamps and...

Thanks Rick!

I still have a few clamps and hoses to add that'll bring the engine compartment back as close to original as I can but it's been a blast owning, driving and sharing. Especially after...
Forum: Member's Rides 01-26-2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Will do!

Will do!
Forum: Member's Rides 01-26-2019, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Thanks Dan! I'm very lucky.

Thanks Dan!

I'm very lucky.
Forum: Member's Rides 01-26-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 20,395
Posted By BrettS872
Thanks, gentleman! Incidentally, while...

Thanks, gentleman!

Incidentally, while waiting for this thread to be created, the 3rd owner sent me some more pictures from the mid 70's.
Forum: Buick 01-12-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,567
Posted By BrettS872
Thanks! I'm very lucky to be able to own...

Thanks!

I'm very lucky to be able to own and share such a cool piece of Buick history.

Come on spring!!
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