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Monthly Archives: March 2010

Engine Clean Up

60Buick.com - Restoration of a 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible Posted on March 14, 2010 by Dave StrombergerMarch 14, 2010

Marty brought home some “yellow soap”, a hard-core industrial grease-eating soap that works wonders for cleaning engine compartments. After a good soak in this stuff, Marty pressure-washed the entire engine compartment getting things pretty darn clean. After that I took … Continue reading →

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Archaeology

60Buick.com - Restoration of a 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible Posted on March 14, 2010 by Dave StrombergerMarch 14, 2010

The cowl tag on the Buick indicates that the car had a green convertible top, but clearly it had been replaced long ago with a white one, which is now again in need of replacement. Of course, I’d like to … Continue reading →

Posted in Evaluation, Misc | 2 Replies

First Drive!

60Buick.com - Restoration of a 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible Posted on March 7, 2010 by Dave StrombergerMarch 7, 2010

After adding ATF to the BONE DRY transmission and strapping the battery down with a bungee cord, it was ready for a test drive! There are lots of things to do still, like new belts, hoses, flush the radiator, rebuild … Continue reading →

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Brakes

60Buick.com - Restoration of a 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible Posted on March 7, 2010 by Dave StrombergerMarch 7, 2010

After removing the brake drums to rebuild the brakes, it was evident that the brakes had already been re-done shortly before the car was parked. The shoes were in good shape, but the drums should be turned, however for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Chassis | 8 Replies

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