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Category Archives: 53 Buick Restoration
Engine Removal
The last few weeks involved more disassembly with the most significant item removed being the engine. This, like most of what I’ve done so far, was a first for me. So, after researching on the internet for a few days … Continue reading
59 Years of Grime
Ever wondered what 59 years of road grime look likes? Well today I got to find out. After my parents let me borrow their pressure washer I hooked it up to the hot water in my garage and went to … Continue reading
a LONG TERM project
Yes, you are correct – It’s been a little over a year and eight months since I got the car and this is my first post since that first month. I told myself when I started that this was going … Continue reading
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A Lesson Learned
Workbench Frame This past week provided me some time to build a workbench for my garage. I wanted a sturdy one that would hold up to all the beating and banging that it is bound to receive and also large … Continue reading
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A Few Tidbits
I found out a few interesting facts about the car this weekend. This is a Model 76R – 2 Door Hardtop Coupe that seats 6 people. 1953 was the first year Buick introduced the V8 engine, a 322 cid V8, … Continue reading
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What Have I Gotten Myself Into?
Whew, this may take longer than I thought! My wife says the car doesn’t look as good in person as it did in the pictures. I think she may just have a tinge of hard feelings because she lost her parking space … Continue reading
'53 Buick Roadmaster 