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Don Vaughn 1947 Buick
Customizing on this Buick had started in 1949. The windshield was chopped and Hall made the padded top on frames grafted by Barris.
The 1948 Cadillac rear fenders where sectioned three inches to fit the Buick Body, and where fitted with 1952 Cadillac taillights. The bumpers front and rear are also from a 1948 Cadillac.
The cut down grille has the parking lights intergrated and comes also from the 1948 Cadillac.
The hood had a lot of work done to it. The front lines where reshaped to end at the center point just above the grille. And the latch mechanism was removed and replaced with units just behind the grille. Paint is a deep Purple mist lacquer.
The interior was done by Gaylord in two tone leatherette. and the steering wheel and shift knob where made of clear acrylic plastic. A very unique feature back then. Appleton spots, Caddy Sombrero hubcaps anda aperfect stance make this one and all time favourite.
The car was later sold to Jim Collins of Gardena California.