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Post by mrmike on Sept 18, 2021 11:02:48 GMT -7
I am trying to get myself out of a rut with this build. I haven't done anything on a build in a month. This is a '87 Buick Grand National that has been sitting on the shelf for many years untouched and unloved. My plans are to paint it Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red with the current gray and black interior. Plans call for the engine to be wired, chrome bumpers, some repainting and touchups. It will be known as a Buick Regal T-Type since I have removed all of the GN decals, but the car will be a Grand National underneath. First stop, the kitchen sink for a bath!    More Buick to come... |
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Post by leon on Sept 18, 2021 14:23:33 GMT -7
Sounds like a great project Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 19, 2021 7:17:04 GMT -7
Thanks leon! The Regal and parts are drying having been bathed.    More Buick to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 23, 2021 7:42:09 GMT -7
I've been working at the T-Type for a few days. I finished the interior.  The chassis is partially complete. It got me to wondering about certain mounting points on the rear suspension. I compared the T-Type with my GNX and the GNX has a Panhard bar and a rear axle stablizer and the T-Type doesn't have any. Which came first the Grand National or the GNX?  The front and rear bumpers were seperated from the grille and rear panels, cleaned up and are ready for some Alclad II Chrome paint.  More Buick to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Sept 23, 2021 16:55:04 GMT -7
I frickin' LOVE these cars!! You got any T-Type badging for it Mike?
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Post by sharp on Sept 23, 2021 17:11:41 GMT -7
Nice project Mike. Very nice work on the interior.
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Post by mrmike on Sept 25, 2021 6:17:19 GMT -7
I frickin' LOVE these cars!! You got any T-Type badging for it Mike? I do not have any T-Type badging or scripts for this. Just going to build this minus the scripts and call it done! Thanks Joe and Mike! |
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Post by mrmike on Sept 26, 2021 13:45:05 GMT -7
I painted the Regal T-Type today with Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red and chromed the bumpers with Alclad II Chrome paint.    More Buick to come... |
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Post by poet on Sept 28, 2021 8:44:03 GMT -7
Looking sweet!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 29, 2021 7:26:51 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis!
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Post by mrmike on Sept 30, 2021 9:15:39 GMT -7
I got the front and rear panels ready for assembly along with my license plates. The blob of glue on the rear license plate was removed after the picture was taken. The engine compartment was masked off and painted with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black.    More Buick to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 1, 2021 3:51:15 GMT -7
Good progress so far. Color looks great!!!! License plate's a nice touch as well.  |
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Post by mrmike on Oct 1, 2021 9:46:28 GMT -7
Thanks Joe!
I have completed my Buick Regal T-Type and it is posted in On The Road. I would like to thank those who have viewed and commented on my WIP.
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