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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #165 on: November 30, 2014, 11:41:15 AM »
wow as always the car and your work is amazing ghost thanks for the updates ! ;) 

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #166 on: November 30, 2014, 12:15:05 PM »
The fenders are looking good, you mentioned the arch of one of the opening's was different is that common in a lot of the older cars? I'm putting a set of 265/60/15 under the rear of my 32 hope they will fit and look right, will find out tomorrow.
« Last Edit: November 30, 2014, 12:18:36 PM by 62131 »

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #167 on: November 30, 2014, 05:31:18 PM »
Or you can go the other way and get some 13" wheels with gold spokes, chrome knock offs, and tiny tires with skinny white walls. But then you'd have to invest in a lot of hydraulic stuff.  ::)
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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #168 on: November 30, 2014, 06:10:11 PM »
Ghost, the fenders and especially the top look great!!
 
Sixball's right, maybe you could get those 22" wheels with the real thin sidewall ;D
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #169 on: November 30, 2014, 08:05:50 PM »
Thanks guys, but the wheels and tires are gonna have to do for awhile especially since the rear set was free. I will look for the right tire and wheel combo when my windfall comes in. I once reduced the wheel opening on a 32 chevy coupe by using the outer skin from a late 30s chevy and ford. it wass cheaper than buying new wheels. I spent the day trying to get three damaged buick front fenders I had for the car to look like a good pair, I think I have done it. pictures to follow. Picture of the chevy coupe fenders.

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #170 on: November 30, 2014, 08:22:20 PM »
Here are a few pictures of the front fenders I am trying to bring back to life for the buick.

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #171 on: November 30, 2014, 08:32:09 PM »
3 front fenders made into a matching pair, looks like its working out pretty good.

mike  8)

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #172 on: November 30, 2014, 08:45:01 PM »
As always your work is impressive, they are looking good.

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #173 on: November 30, 2014, 11:23:58 PM »
Man, You're good.  :)
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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #174 on: December 01, 2014, 12:51:06 AM »
Look'n good ghost!!   That's going to be a good looking ride when your done. I'll sure be glad to get back to metal work myself. :)

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #175 on: December 07, 2014, 08:47:43 PM »
I went digging around in my shed for the buick hood and radiator today, and I found a set of splash aprons I forgot I had. They had written on the back of them 32 chevy? I decided to see if they would fit on the buick.  I think with a little massaging I can get them to fit. I also cut apart all three of the hood hinges because they were so damaged, and I am not gonna use the sides. I also think I will make the hood a one piece unit. With all the pieces starting to go on the buick it's starting to look a little long, and I already cut 6 inches out of the body and frame. I hope I don't start feeling like Cruella deville while driving it.

 (Huh the pictures wont post right now)
« Last Edit: December 08, 2014, 06:40:21 PM by ghost28 »

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #176 on: December 07, 2014, 09:09:31 PM »
Sounds like a plan, GHOST. After seeing what you did with the fenders, that splash apron doesn't stand a chance ;)
« Last Edit: December 07, 2014, 09:25:04 PM by chopper526 »
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #177 on: December 07, 2014, 09:13:11 PM »
Sounds like a plan, Moose. After seeing what you did with the fenders, that splash apron doesn't stand a chance ;)
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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #178 on: December 07, 2014, 09:24:03 PM »
Holy shi#!, there's something wrong with me, I think I have a brain tumor. I gotta delete this !
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

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Re: 1926 buick roadster
« Reply #179 on: December 07, 2014, 09:26:35 PM »
Ha Ha!! A quick edit, Tom, and I half redeemed myself ::)
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

 


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