1967 buick special wagon

[gottattooz]

I replaced both lower rear control arms. The left one was bent from the wreck.

I got two 6 foot lengths of 2x2x1/4" angle iron and made sub frame connectors to minimize flex when I cut the roof off. I welded nuts to some old lawn mower blades and slid them into the front sub frames to secure the angle iron

Josh

[gottattooz]

I measured from the back seat frame to just under the a-pillar and marked it. Then I cut out the b-pillar and the roof and remeasured. The picture I posted is after the cut. So far, nothing has moved. I'm happy with that.

Josh

[gottattooz]

I spent the morning rummaging through a few local junk yards. I found an a/c line that no one makes anymore, a few brackets and a pair of 2010 cadillac cts tail lights. They're close enough to the size and shape of the quarter panel.

Josh

[gottattooz]

I replaced the radiator and both upper and lower hoses. I also replaced the a/c line from the condenser to the evaporator that was broken in the crash.

I finished removing the trunk sheet metal and the driver's side Rocker panel. Now to cut the floor out of the wagon

Josh

[gottattooz]

I started tearing into the wagon. Someone caulked all around the windshield and then stuck the stainless trim back on. The whole windshield frame is rotted out. Luckily, since it's the same parts on a chevelle, they make replacement pieces to repair it.

I pulled the grille and front bumper with no issues.

Josh

[gottattooz]

I went back to the junk yard and found some different cadillac tail lights that fit the profile of the quarter panel of the wagon better. These are dts lights.

I pulled the front clip and set if on the g8 to see what is in the way and what works

Josh

[gottattooz]

I pulled the brake booster, wiper motor, a/c blower box, evaporator box and dash assembly.

Josh