The engine and trans have been installed in the car. You’ll notice the crankshaft pulley is now correctly painted black.
Based on many recommendations I purchased a new exhaust system from Waldron’s ( http://www.waldronexhaust.com/ ) instead of Kepich (also known as the KlassKollection). After just having installed Kepich/Klass systems on two other 59 Buicks, Greg Cook advised that the Waldron system was made far better and pretty much fit right on with some minor adjusting. In contrast, one of the Kepich systems required so much cutting, welding, bending, and grinding that it would have been impossible to install without a torch and welder. After viewing a number of pictures of brand new 59 Buicks, it appears that the exhaust tip did not extend below the rear valence. I’m doing it the same way so the tailpipes will not be visible when looking at the car.
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~ Tom Sidoti
1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible