hello- 1990 Buick Park Avenue 'Ultra' restoration
 

Hey everyone, there does not seem to be much support for this particular body style of Buick so I thought I would join this forum.

I just purchased a 1990 Buick Park Avenue 'Ultra'- it seems to be a well equipped model as it has the astroroof, Bose Stereo system and security system.

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my long term plans is to make a nice driver. Unfortunately it is a tad bit more rusty then I expected, but for an Ontario car you can't expect perfection. I have listed the various problems that need to be addressed below.

1. The dreaded ABS light is on- I am a virgin to the 'Teves' braking system, I hear repairing can cost thousands.... pic below of master cylinder currently

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2. the sunshade had apparently been taken off the car or has disappeared into the roof..... ya kinda of weird

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3. headliner is failing

4. seat controller (in the middle) is dis coloured and the buttons dont all work correctly. the steering wheel is also discoloured.

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5. gas tank is leaking.

6. rocker panels are a bit rusty

7. clear coat failing

Good news

1. leather interior and rugs are in good shape, especially the rear seats

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2. drove it 200 km and it performed fine

3. digital dash works amazingly well.

let me know what you guys think, I am super excited about finding this car but I know that it really isn't worth that much....if it turns out to be a rust bucket should I just not bother?- its saftied/certified now so even if it is rusty I will drive it to the ground.

Welcome to the forum! Looks like it'll be a great project! What part of Ontario are you from?

Welcome to the forum

Overall Colin the PA looks good. oh &.....Welcome to GMForum!
Nothing but a little TLC & /JY parts and some wrenching..& U will be good to go!
Have you considered a steering wheel cover for starters?

Welcome! I would like to see pics of the digital dash. I wonder if the seat controls were exposed to the elements. With ABS, you will want to check codes to see why the light is on.

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rjolly87- the seat controls were exposed to Tobacco tar.....you see those little cup holders- former owner had the bright idea to use them as an ashtray.- not sure what to do about the controls restoration wise.

2k2cse- I am located near London/Woodstock....brr...

soft ride- I always find steering wheel covers tacky- the leather seats need some attention so I am going to call up the mobile leather repair/staining guys to see what they can do for the seats + wheel ....if the steering wheel starts to go bad again then I will consider a cover.

its been bitterly cold outside so I can't do much of anything, I might starting soaking some of those rusted bolts/screws in WD-40 to loosen them up and put new ones in. The interior will have to wait to April at least.

Brr is right! haha I have family in the Cambridge area..always wanted to visit, but never really had the time

That nice neighborhood looks very familiar... are you in K/W Colin?

Welcome to the forum! Nice looking P/A! The headliners in those late-model GM's always fall....they're known for that. What the heck is that seat thingy in the center of the seats? I've never seen anything like that before...

1redcav- my headliner is not that bad yet, its falling down a bit at the back- I hear 3M headliner glue is what works best?

that seat 'thingy' :)- is part of the 20 way seat control that was exclusive to the 1989-1990 'Ultra'. My Buick came with the regular 6 way power seats on the armrests- the centre control controlled the 14 other directions.- it also apparently lights up in the dark which is pretty neat.

I will look up in the forum about headliner repair and post some before/after pics