56 Buick Special
(Something Special)

Owned by Kevin Hamilton.

56 in current condition - note 4 wheel disk brakes

Exterior paint & body completed

Chrome front suspension and steering

Checking IRS computer design drawings with mock-up

Mock-up of IRS installation

Original 322 CID engine with old 3x2 bbl.

 

Body off frame ready for paint

Original car circa 1970 in Boise Idaho.

This car has been near 25 years in the process of rebuilding.  There has been no expense spared.  Where necessary, fixtures were manufactured to get the chrome "right".  Some of the items on this car were cutting edge when the project began 25 years ago ... like an IRS, 4 wheel disk brakes and 5 speed trans in a 56 sedan.  Here's a few facts on the car.

Original owner: Dr. & Mrs. G. Hamilton 1956 Buick Special 4 Dr. Sedan
Engine Front Suspension
- 322 CID bored +0.090 - Stainless Steel disk brakes (hard chromed rotors)
- Isky special grind cam - Stock (chromed w/ stainless bolts)
- Balanced & blue printed Rear Suspension
- 364 Big block heads - Independent
- 6x2 bbl. - Inboard coilovers
Trans - Stainless Steel disk brakes (hard chromed rotors)
- DNE 5 speed Body
- Hayes clutch - 4 stage candy & pearl bluegray