1959 Buick HT

[72 Charger]

Thanks for that Steven that's a good idea . I think I will try that

[StevenGuthmiller]

Thanks for that Steven that's a good idea . I think I will try that

Just a little visual aid.

 

Steve

 

[vintagercr]

Can't wait to see it finished

[72 Charger]

Should be in primer tonight and with a bit of luck paint tomorrow  (fingers crossed)

[bisc63]

" After applying the foil, but before cutting it, lay a piece of blue painters tape along the edge that you want to cut. It will give you a nice straight line & the edge of the tape will give you a guide for your blade to ride against while cutting. Also, the blue tape will give you a color contrast so that it's easier to see what you're cutting."

 

Another tip that works well for me: color the tip of your blade with a black sharpie; it lessens distracting reflections.

[72 Charger]

Well fresh out of the paint shop . Still have to add foil to the scripts then back in to paint for top coats and clear . Air brushed #7 nail polish lavender and #7 white pearl roof .

Comments welcome

[StevenGuthmiller]

Looks very cool, from what I can tell.

I hate to be a buzz kill, but the photos are horrible!

The color looks closer to hot pink in the pics.

Looking very nice & smooth though.

Nice job Dave!

 

Steve

 

[Ramfins59]

Same here Dave.  The pictures are not "in focus" and it looks more Pink than Lavender.

[72 Charger]

Sorry guys - I will try to take some better ones!!!

[72 Charger]

Is this any better?  Still looks pink, but it is lavender

[DumpyDan]

Awesome, like this a lot.  How long have you had this car?

[72 Charger]

Not to long Dan Ebay find . I really like the 59 Buick.  The styling is great much nicer than the 59 Caddi IMO

[StevenGuthmiller]

Is this any better?  Still looks pink, but it is lavender

That's much better Dave!

Still looks pretty pink but it looks good none the less.

Colors like this were pretty popular back then.

I love them myself!

I have several 50s builds in my collection in various shades of coral, lavender, purple, etc.

Something about those colors, & of course aqua, just screams 50s to me.

 

Steve

[72 Charger]

Yes I think their cool , My next build I think will be in Aqua

[Ron Hamilton]

I want to see more of this. I like what I see so far.

[72 Charger]

Well after a long while I did finally get around to the foiling on the Buick . Unfortunately the Buick has stalled as I don't know what to do with the interior? Do I go with all white or lavender ? Or a bit of both like stock trim. I'm also not sure if I should go with the stock wheels or custom?

Comments welcomed good or bad

Edited May 28, 2016 by 72 Charger

[DeeCee]

I'M REALLY LIKING THAT COLOR COMBO MATE, VERY NICE.

I would stick with the white interior myself, with some chrome hi-lights where needed.

Edited May 28, 2016 by DeeCee

[72 Charger]

thanks Dale I was leaning towards just doing white and chrome

[MrObsessive]

Dave I vote for the stock wheels as I'm biased that way towards stock as a stone vehicles.

I did one just like yours years ago with the stock wheels, and if you'd like, you can take a peek here. '59 Buicks are one of my favorite GM '59 offerings. I used to see them quite a bit as a kid in the '60's and yeah-------they always appeared to have a mean, scowling look to them!

BTW, I want to add that you painted yours in a BEEYOOTIFUL color! In hindsight, I wish I had painted mine in something other than I did. The copper isn't bad, just that cars of this type scream for flashy colors as their body shapes dictate that. 

Edited May 28, 2016 by MrObsessive

[72 Charger]

Thank you Bill I have got to paint the rear valance under the rear bumper as I forgot to do it. I cant remember what the colour is but its a nail polish.

Plus I am sticking with the stock wheels .

I have painted the underside red oxide primer but looking at yours you have it black . Should I repaint mine ?

[MrObsessive]

 

I have painted the underside red oxide primer but looking at yours you have it black . Should I repaint mine ?

No, I'd leave it as is. When I built mine I wasn't worried so much with underside details as this was just a curbside, and not one of my superdetailed efforts. Red oxide primer would be pretty much correct for a GM car during this era.

[72 Charger]

Thanks Bill

[StevenGuthmiller]

Now we're talking!

Amazing how a little foil can bring a build to life.

I know what you mean about the interior!

What color would be appropriate?

I labored a little over that when I built mine.

I finally went with a "multi-tone" look with lavenders & white.

Not the best looking interior I ever did, but it looked ok.

From what I've been able to find, (which is very limited) a common interior color for the "Lido Lavender" paint would have been a sort of gray, black & white combo.

 

Steve

 

[72 Charger]

Thanks Steven I think I will stick with white  That's not the nicest 50's interior ive ever seen is it

[1930fordpickup]

Looks great the way you have it. Wheels and color spot on for my eye. 

If you want to do anything but a white interior maybe some matching  body color highlights.