AACA Forums - Me and My Buick http://forums.aaca.org/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 22:10:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.aaca.org/images/misc/rss.png AACA Forums - Me and My Buick http://forums.aaca.org/ Good Bye 15 Year Old Radials http://forums.aaca.org/f163/good-bye-15-year-old-radials-351755.html Wed, 22 May 2013 22:04:50 GMT 1997 doesn't seem that long ago, but that was the date code on the tires the PA arrived with. and they were lumpy. Over the winter I had found 4 NOS wheels the same as mine, still in the boxes. Out of the boxes today!
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I put 4 new 215-70X14's on the car:
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Now when this set is 15 years old I'll be about 80. The car just turned 51,000 so I figure I just put on the third set. If I have to put on another set after 15 years, I'm going to stretch an extra 5 years out of the fourth set.
Bernie
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]]> Me and My Buick 60FlatTop http://forums.aaca.org/f163/good-bye-15-year-old-radials-351755.html Coffee at the Diner http://forums.aaca.org/f163/coffee-diner-351607.html Tue, 21 May 2013 00:17:33 GMT So I went up to town this afternoon for coffee at the diner. Attachment 194039 (http://forums.aaca.org/attachments/f163/194039-coffee-diner-002001.jpg) You... So I went up to town this afternoon for coffee at the diner.
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You wonder a bit when the Mr. Rooter guy and the septic cleaner advertise on the coffee cup. While looking away and wondering you spot a Buick convert in the parking lot. Now, when was the last time you saw one of those?
It's just a magical little town.
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]]> Me and My Buick 60FlatTop http://forums.aaca.org/f163/coffee-diner-351607.html 1948 Buick adventure http://forums.aaca.org/f163/1948-buick-adventure-350700.html Wed, 08 May 2013 17:38:43 GMT Another big Buick adventure is about to start. I'm leaving Texas on Friday morning, with empty trailer in tow, bound for the southeastern tip of South Dakota to purchase, pick up, and resurrect a 1948 Super 2-door fastback, model 56-S. It has been stored in this barn for many years, and if all goes well, will see the light of day sometime Saturday afternoon. I'll try to post updates and photos. It's a pretty maroon car with standard shift, 55,000 actual miles, not running due to long storage, and of course will need some work. I've only seen it in photos, but it looks very solid and straight. I'm psyched for the trip. I think I heard about the car on Craig's List. Can't wait to see it in person.
Pete Phillips, BCA #7338
Leonard, Texas
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]]> Me and My Buick Pete Phillips http://forums.aaca.org/f163/1948-buick-adventure-350700.html Took delivery of my new 1954 Buick Roadmaster 72R...finnaly! http://forums.aaca.org/f163/took-delivery-my-new-1954-buick-350669.html Wed, 08 May 2013 01:08:25 GMT I actually took delivery last Saturday, and what a day it was. I was of course very excited but there were some disappointments. First off, it has... I actually took delivery last Saturday, and what a day it was. I was of course very excited but there were some disappointments. First off, it has had a full repaint so survivor is gone. Also the repair guys used a colour gun to pick the roof colour....and 60 year old white paint with blue underneath will show blue right?

My roof was painted a soft blue and not white????

Anyway, it is all over and the good news is that this car is in great shape and should be on the road as a reliable driver in weeks. The front seat covers were super crispy and torn and falling off so I will remove it and cover with a throw cover for now. The only thing I see why I can't drive this car is the tires and a bad oil leak from the valve covers....easy fix for sure. The other issue is the seat I believe is closer to the wheel that my other Roadmaster 2 door, unfortunately I honk the horn with my belly every time I reach the radio. Yeash, just one more indication I really have to loose some weight.

So I have to just go through the car with full checks, desludge the engine, check breaks ect ect ect and I'm on the road.

Some neat things...the delivery tags that are on the controls at the dealership were in the glove box along with other neat docs. There was a picture of Harriet (the only other owner) and her car in the glove box. For the engine correctness geeks the fuel lines are painted on this one and all the clamps are still the old high top ones.

In the end it was worth it all, I have a nice driver with a neat story. Hope to have it in South Bend with Dad in the passenger seat!


The family all ready for the first ride to the drive in!





]]> Me and My Buick stealthbob http://forums.aaca.org/f163/took-delivery-my-new-1954-buick-350669.html 55 Special - runner http://forums.aaca.org/f163/55-special-runner-349933.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:12:48 GMT Got this delivered about a month ago. Took a couple more weeks to get the paperwork in order, but it worked out. Will be a bunch of fixes and... Got this delivered about a month ago. Took a couple more weeks to get the paperwork in order, but it worked out. Will be a bunch of fixes and improvements, but the idea was to have something to drive. Not for the purist, but someday I hope to have Buick power back on board...

55 Buick - quick cruise 1 - YouTube

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]]> Me and My Buick Eric W http://forums.aaca.org/f163/55-special-runner-349933.html need help http://forums.aaca.org/f163/need-help-349863.html Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:35:53 GMT what color of red is on the moulding of a 57 buick what color of red is on the moulding of a 57 buick ]]> Me and My Buick LBarnes944 http://forums.aaca.org/f163/need-help-349863.html