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South San Francisco, California, United States

1957 Buick Century Convertible The LA Times says, “The convertible is the American Dream in motion,” and nothing demonstrates this better that this exquisite 1957 Buick Century Convertible. Travel back in time in this exceptional sunshine yellow stunner. This was a full Off Frame restoration and the following have been completed: Removed body from frame, welded X frame to inside of car to prevent twisting or warping of body. Completed all of the following: Media blasted body and frame with walnut shells (no sand blasting). Powder coated frame and inner fender black. Body work done by Abel & Sons, Hawthorne, Ca. And all rust removed, filled in and finished for paint. Paint color by House of Colors, Huntington Beach, Ca. Paint done using two stage. Color is yellow with two coats of clear. Wheels sand blasted and powder coated Tangerine Red. All nuts and bolts were Cadmium plated for installation. Body mounts were purchased from Steele Rubber. Body painted on same color on both sides and underneath. Engine rebuilt to original factory specifications by Vellios Machine Shop in Lawndale. Transmission was rebuilt to factory specs as well. Brakes and brake booster were rebuilt, and new brake lines were added. New Shocks were also added. All Stainless was removed and straightened and polished as well as hub caps. Chrome was also removed and re-chromed including bumpers, headlight bezels, door knobs, and tail lights. Steering box and pump rebuilt by Long Beach Hydraulics. All new rubber throughout car, including the glass, around the doors and trunk light bezels, headlights, tail lights, door handles, hood, door stops, etc. All new leather upholstery in two colors as well as new canvas folding top in tan from Fast Mfg. Dynamat installed under floor, hood, and in trunk. New coil springs in front. New carpet on floors and trunk. Exhaust replaced, non rust pipes, dual exhaust 2-mufflers, and four resonators put in. (Exhaust comes out the bottom of the bumper.) Gas tank removed in restoration then cleaned outside and opened inside and treated with material. All belts are new, starter; fuel pump and compartment box are new. Speedometer and gauges by 55 Speedo, Whittier, Ca. Quartz Movement Clock rebuilt. Five new Tires--2 3/4 inch Radial White Walls.
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