BUILD THREAD 81 Buick/Olds Turbo Wagon 02/15/2024 More Parts!

[liquidh8]

Quick video starting up the engine and working on the idle tune.

 

[liquidh8]

Another video, got the tune real close for idle anyhow, and a short walkabout. The car is dirty and sh*t still ain't done, but...

 

[ssn696]

WOOHOOO!!!! IT'S ALI I I I IVE!

First post on this build thread was 2011?!?

 

[liquidh8]

WOOHOOO!!!! IT'S ALI I I I IVE!

First post on this build thread was 2011?!?

Yeah, it's been a long time coming! Between military, family, life, etc, this turd has taken forever!

 

[Blake442]

Very cool, Jim!

 

[liquidh8]

Very cool, Jim!

Thanks, I'll be making some progress over the next 2 - 3 weeks to get it to the paint booth. Man I can wait!

 

[Longroof79]

I'm anxious to see it in color, Jim. 😉

 

[liquidh8]

Progress has been nonexistent for me this week. I have been cleaning up the property and all for my Mothers surprise birthday party we are hosting. My washer also took a sh*t and threw a wrench in my plans.

 

[liquidh8]

Well, the party went off without a hitch. My property was in dire need of some spring cleaning, which this party forced me to accomplish.

My washer won't be here to Wednesday.

I did manage to get the tailgate stripped found some rot by the hinges, and torn sheet metal at the spot welds holding the hinges in the gate. Sooo, this will add some time to address these issues.

I did get more work done on the passenger side fender, welding holes shut, cutting out some rot on the bottom, filling the antenna hole, etc. I have to strip this, and take the stud welder to a few dents.

Hopefully this coming weekend I can get started on tucking the bumpers, I really want this car at my buddies shop for the last bit of body work and paint by June.

 

[Blake442]

I feel your pain.
Our washing machine took a sh*t right after Easter.
Should have the new one next week...

Can't wait to see you start cutting up my bumper! lol