Tom Coolidge's "1957 Buick Special 4dr sedan. " album

Tom Coolidge's "1957 Buick Special 4dr sedan. " album http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/ Here's another one from Vince LoBosco and Dave Best. This one's a '57 Buick Special 4 door sedan. Fotki.com http://images.fotki.com/logo3.gif http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/ Dave started with a resin body from...? http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2380-buickcenturyre.html

Dave started with a resin body from...?
]]> http://images55.fotki.com/v1603/photos/4/44285/5449802/2380BuickCenturyResinBody-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:05:46 GMT The body had been modified to have an opening hood. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2346-rooflinefromfront.html

The body had been modified to have an opening hood.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1167/photos/4/44285/5449802/2346RooflineFromFront-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:15:10 GMT The dashboard was usable. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2349-chassisinterioretc.html

The dashboard was usable.
]]> http://images57.fotki.com/v81/photos/4/44285/5449802/2349ChassisInteriorEtc-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:18:54 GMT Dave got a Promolite '57 Olds body for the roof and some... http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2379-olds98body.html

Dave got a Promolite '57 Olds body for the roof and some...
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1210/photos/4/44285/5449802/2379Olds98Body-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:24:51 GMT Dave sorted out what was good or appropriate for the master from... http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2604-surgerybegins.html

Dave sorted out what was good or appropriate for the master from...
]]> http://images42.fotki.com/v1436/photos/4/44285/5449802/2604SurgeryBegins-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:31:16 GMT The promo cadaver. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2618-cuttailsection.html

The promo cadaver.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1184/photos/4/44285/5449802/tTailSectionFromRoadmasterBody-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:43:26 GMT All this Buick/Olds transplanting works... http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2637-oldswithrearfe.html

All this Buick/Olds transplanting works...
]]> http://images46.fotki.com/v1442/photos/4/44285/5449802/2637OldsWithRearFenderRemoved-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:46:37 GMT Almost looks like the Buick fender was born there. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2993-leftrearmockedup.html

Almost looks like the Buick fender was born there.
]]> http://images57.fotki.com/v1356/photos/4/44285/5449802/2993LeftRearMockedUp-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:02:06 GMT The promo cowl and top inner fenders http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/2779-frontendmockup.html

The promo cowl and top inner fenders
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1105/photos/4/44285/5449802/2779FrontEndMockup-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:55:38 GMT Now the decklid and rear fenders have to be shortened a little. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/3135-correcteddecklid.html

Now the decklid and rear fenders have to be shortened a little.
]]> http://images47.fotki.com/v1403/photos/4/44285/5449802/3135CorrectedDecklid-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:10:11 GMT The major rough-in is done. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/3012-firstprimer.html

The major rough-in is done.
]]> http://images46.fotki.com/v1442/photos/4/44285/5449802/3012FirstPrimer-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:16:33 GMT Now the master goes over to Vince LoBosco's bench . http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/4000-newfrontwheelw.html

Now the master goes over to Vince LoBosco's bench .
]]> http://images45.fotki.com/v1424/photos/4/44285/5449802/000NewFrontWheelwellAndMolding-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:25:40 GMT The original resin body gives up the lower front fenders with wheel wells and http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/4001-newfrontwheelw.html

The original resin body gives up the lower front fenders with wheel wells and
]]> http://images59.fotki.com/v791/photos/4/44285/5449802/001NewFrontWheelwellAndMolding-th.jpg Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:42:32 GMT re-scribing the door lines. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/4004-correctedrearw.html

re-scribing the door lines.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1104/photos/4/44285/5449802/4004CorrectedRearWheelwell-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:35:31 GMT It's important to keep one eye firmly locked on the real car. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/4006-comparetoreal.html

It's important to keep one eye firmly locked on the real car.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1179/photos/4/44285/5449802/4006CompareToReal-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:38:50 GMT Vince adds the rest of the side trim using Evergreen half-rounds. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/4010-sidetrimadded.html

Vince adds the rest of the side trim using Evergreen half-rounds.
]]> http://images47.fotki.com/v1404/photos/4/44285/5449802/4010SideTrimAdded-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:47:01 GMT The rib features on the Buick adorn the roof, windows and trunk lid. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/4107-bodyworkcontinues.html

The rib features on the Buick adorn the roof, windows and trunk lid.
]]> http://images41.fotki.com/v1307/photos/4/44285/5449802/4107BodyworkContinues-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:57:16 GMT Looks so simple, doesn't it ? http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/4111-gettingcloser.html

Looks so simple, doesn't it ?
]]> http://images38.fotki.com/v1222/photos/4/44285/5449802/4111GettingCloser-th.jpg Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:02:05 GMT And now it comes to my shop.. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/1957buickspecial074.html

And now it comes to my shop..
]]> http://images29.fotki.com/v334/photos/4/44285/5449802/1957buickspecial074-th.jpg Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:07:43 GMT I've had a few parts ready for this project for quite a while. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01650.html

I've had a few parts ready for this project for quite a while.
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1018/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01650-th.jpg Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:20:19 GMT The first thing I do is make molds of some parts I know don't have to be modified or added to. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01648.html

The first thing I do is make molds of some parts I know don't have to be modified or added to.
]]> http://images29.fotki.com/v334/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01648-th.jpg Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:24:52 GMT I start by making locating tabs. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01694.html

I start by making locating tabs.
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v1032/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01694-th.jpg Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:28:24 GMT Next is screw posts. In the final model, 4 screws will grip/clamp the parts together. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01696.html

Next is screw posts. In the final model, 4 screws will grip/clamp the parts together.
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v1029/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01696-th.jpg Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:33:16 GMT The chassis is a resin copy of an AMT '58 Buick part. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01689.html

The chassis is a resin copy of an AMT '58 Buick part.
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v1031/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01689-th.jpg Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:41:12 GMT The parts get test-fitted often. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01698.html

The parts get test-fitted often.
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v1027/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01698-th.jpg Mon, 1 Oct 2007 19:45:53 GMT 10/02/07. The rear bumper assembly has been fitted with locating pins and the chassis has been shortened at the rear by 5/32". http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01704.html

10/02/07. The rear bumper assembly has been fitted with locating pins and the chassis has been shortened at the rear by 5/32".
]]> http://images27.fotki.com/v1018/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01704-th.jpg Tue, 2 Oct 2007 22:46:05 GMT 10/04/07. The Cruiserline Ventiport mold. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01726.html

10/04/07. The Cruiserline Ventiport mold.
]]> http://images110.fotki.com/v615/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01726-th.jpg Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:17:47 GMT The screw bosses are installed and I've thickened up some flat areas. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01864.html

The screw bosses are installed and I've thickened up some flat areas.
]]> http://images53.fotki.com/v1610/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01864-th.jpg Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:27:17 GMT The chassis, body and bumpers have been fitted together. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01990.html

The chassis, body and bumpers have been fitted together.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1056/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01990-th.jpg Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:33:51 GMT The frame fit next to the front bumper. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01988.html

The frame fit next to the front bumper.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1060/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01988-th.jpg Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:37:17 GMT I can now make a mold for the rear bumper, too. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01989.html

I can now make a mold for the rear bumper, too.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1050/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01989-th.jpg Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:41:26 GMT Fitting the '57 Oldsmobile interior tub. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01994.html

Fitting the '57 Oldsmobile interior tub.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1039/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01994-th.jpg Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:10:51 GMT Making the tub deeper. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01992.html

Making the tub deeper.
]]> http://images54.fotki.com/v101/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01992-th.jpg Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:09:21 GMT There's an extra 3/16" added to the bottom of the tub. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01996.html

There's an extra 3/16" added to the bottom of the tub.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1060/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01996-th.jpg Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:24:49 GMT The promo tub is pretty thin, so I reinforce it. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc01999.html

The promo tub is pretty thin, so I reinforce it.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v1038/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC01999-th.jpg Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:19:22 GMT I love high-tech tools. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02002.html

I love high-tech tools.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1050/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02002-th.jpg Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:22:56 GMT So far, it's been all de-construction. Now it gets built back up. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02007.html

So far, it's been all de-construction. Now it gets built back up.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v1038/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02007-th.jpg Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:01:48 GMT New seats getting converted from '59 Olds parts. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02009.html

New seats getting converted from '59 Olds parts.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1058/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02009-th.jpg Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:41:43 GMT Now I'll fit the dashboard to the body. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02069.html

Now I'll fit the dashboard to the body.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1047/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02069-th.jpg Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:51:39 GMT I've been making some parts one-at-a-time. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02193.html

I've been making some parts one-at-a-time.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1040/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02193-th.jpg Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:24:59 GMT It took a LONG time to make 18 parking light lenses. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02195.html

It took a LONG time to make 18 parking light lenses.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1051/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02195-th.jpg Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:27:27 GMT Fixing the splice where the frame was shortened. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02783.html

Fixing the splice where the frame was shortened.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1097/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02783-th.jpg Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:19:02 GMT Fitting the dash to the interior tub. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02782.html

Fitting the dash to the interior tub.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1120/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02782-th.jpg Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:23:41 GMT Locating the tub at the rear. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02789.html

Locating the tub at the rear.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1101/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02789-th.jpg Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:14:24 GMT Locating the front of the tub. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02787.html

Locating the front of the tub.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1085/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02787-th.jpg Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:17:28 GMT I took the Buick to my model club meeting for critique. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02792.html

I took the Buick to my model club meeting for critique.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1130/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02792-th.jpg Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:22:58 GMT strange chemistry. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02822.html

strange chemistry.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1115/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02822-th.jpg Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:32:25 GMT Gotta have inner wheel wells. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02820.html

Gotta have inner wheel wells.
]]> http://images16.fotki.com/v369/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02820-th.jpg Tue, 6 Mar 2012 04:39:37 GMT It's really tight in the area of the bumper tabs. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02823.html

It's really tight in the area of the bumper tabs.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1144/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02823-th.jpg Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:41:59 GMT First thing is to rough-in the plastic to shape. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02825.html

First thing is to rough-in the plastic to shape.
]]> http://images57.fotki.com/v512/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02825-th.jpg Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:09:23 GMT Then slather it with Evercoat glazing putty. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02865.html

Then slather it with Evercoat glazing putty.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1104/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02865-th.jpg Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:37:41 GMT Then get it to the final shape, checking fit every step of the way. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02867.html

Then get it to the final shape, checking fit every step of the way.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1109/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02867-th.jpg Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:39:34 GMT Now I'll make inner wells for the rear end. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02869.html

Now I'll make inner wells for the rear end.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1121/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02869-th.jpg Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:41:30 GMT This is the maximum inner well I could fit into the rear of the car. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02874.html

This is the maximum inner well I could fit into the rear of the car.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1130/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02874-th.jpg Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:22:43 GMT I'll prime and putty, then prime and wet sand. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02878.html

I'll prime and putty, then prime and wet sand.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1153/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02878-th.jpg Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:24:50 GMT After wet-sanding and polishing it, the frame can be molded. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02896.html

After wet-sanding and polishing it, the frame can be molded.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1118/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02896-th.jpg Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:51:50 GMT Now I can mold the bumpers. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02894.html

Now I can mold the bumpers.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1116/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02894-th.jpg Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:54:40 GMT There is NO rocket science in pouring molds. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02899.html

There is NO rocket science in pouring molds.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1164/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02899-th.jpg Thu, 3 Apr 2008 22:57:41 GMT The chassis is done, now it gets molded along with the bumpers. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02904.html

The chassis is done, now it gets molded along with the bumpers.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1122/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02904-th.jpg Fri, 4 Apr 2008 23:23:59 GMT The freshly poured molds are allowed to cure overnight. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02907.html

The freshly poured molds are allowed to cure overnight.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1155/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02907-th.jpg Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:38:25 GMT The silicone is solid now, so I can remove the cardboard that formed the sides. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02913.html

The silicone is solid now, so I can remove the cardboard that formed the sides.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1166/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02913-th.jpg Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:41:16 GMT I cut little cone shapes out of the mold. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02915.html

I cut little cone shapes out of the mold.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1160/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02915-th.jpg Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:45:29 GMT I recycle the clay. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02917.html

I recycle the clay.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1167/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02917-th.jpg Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:50:31 GMT Next, I goober up the silicone with petroleum jelly. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02919.html

Next, I goober up the silicone with petroleum jelly.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1121/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02919-th.jpg Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:54:51 GMT The chassis gets the same treatment. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02929.html

The chassis gets the same treatment.
]]> http://images24.fotki.com/v770/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02929-th.jpg Wed, 9 Apr 2008 16:53:17 GMT The first of many bumpers. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02937.html

The first of many bumpers.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1166/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02937-th.jpg Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:47:40 GMT The chassis mold is done. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02940.html

The chassis mold is done.
]]> http://images28.fotki.com/v963/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02940-th.jpg Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:23:02 GMT Getting the upholstery started. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02939.html

Getting the upholstery started.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1154/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02939-th.jpg Wed, 9 Apr 2008 19:51:48 GMT Third attempt. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02965.html

Third attempt.
]]> http://images22.fotki.com/v811/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02965-th.jpg Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:28:20 GMT The interior door handles and window cranks are transplanted from kit parts. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02967.html

The interior door handles and window cranks are transplanted from kit parts.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1154/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02967-th.jpg Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:31:28 GMT Parts are starting to pile up. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02969.html

Parts are starting to pile up.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1150/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02969-th.jpg Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:23:36 GMT Parking light lenses. http://public.fotki.com/tomcoolidge/add-another-bus-big/dsc02970.html

Parking light lenses.
]]> http://images21.fotki.com/v850/photos/4/44285/5449802/DSC02970-th.jpg Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:29:01 GMT