I have completely fallen in love with this 50 Buick Roadmaster Convertible I saw built and I just have to build one for myself.





I am looking to do a 49’-53’ Buick convertible build but not sure where to start. I have heard of people using the lower frame, engine, trans, and rear of an older crown Vic police car I have a few n00b questions if anyone could answer I would be grateful!

What are the positives and negatives of using a crown Vic lower and slapping the Buick body on top?

What years crown Vic interceptor should I be looking for?

If I kept the buick stock frame what's a good engine/trans to use in there assuming I just find a shell of a car.

What air ride system should I put in the ford crown Vic lower car (not to hop but just a nice fluffy ride) I can lower and raise in case of speed bumps.

What air ride system should I use if I stay with the stock Buick lower?

I want four wheels disc brakes which ones should I look for to give me great stopping power?

What's the best way to get power windows fitted?

Power top as well?

I would also want Power Steering if i kept the Buick guts.

What exhaust for a nice quiet ride but might have some balls when you really push it

My plan as of yet is to figure out what year crown Vic I need and buy one then drive it a bit and slowly fix things up that need done so when it's time to do the swap the crown Vic will be purrin like a kitten. Anything I need to watch out for when buying an older crown Vic police vehicle ( still not sure what year to look for )

If I stay with the stock frame of the Buick what should I look for in terms of cracks etc to make sure it's safe.

If I do the lower crown Vic and upper buick what do I register it as with the state? I am in Florida.

I'm sure I have a TON more dumb questions so I will add more when I think of them thanks so much to anyone that can help and if you see a 49-53 buick convertible two door for sale let me know I want that nice natural aged patina barn find style I'm going to keep the exterior just like that but make the interior show quality ( if I can )