[imported_Thriller]

That'd be a pretty gaudy trophy, don't you think Lamar? [img]<>/grin.gif[/img]

I like the description of the truck parts. Good thing I didn't try going through those barricades with my trailer...heck, even my boat might have had trouble.

I've been in one of those situations with the tail wagging the dog. I was with a buddy hauling a GTO with no engine. Of course, that really throws the weight off the trailer hitch. We were coming down a big hill in northern Alberta and she really started going. We're not sure what happened, but you could hear something behind lock up...we got straightened out then and managed to stay out of the ditch. There's a rental shop about half a block from here...I rented their car hauler to get the '56 from Alberta. I should have known when you didn't need a jack to lift this trailer up (actually, the trailer balances so the tongue is off the ground), but I wasn't as experienced with trailers then. The trip with it empty had to keep to a lower speed except on stretches of new road which were smoother. That was a long trip.

Anyway, a Buickman award well deserved MrEarl.

I have had to load motorless 54's up backwards to get the weight proportioned right but it took about 5 tries to get this thing loaded straight on the trailer to begin with and that was with the lady guiding me.(probably could have done it the first time without her) So I really didn't want to unload and reload. I actually think it would have stuck out too far over the tongue and there would have been too much tongue weight then.

Oh and the 30 miles of narrow lanes on I-85 was actually two lanes, each maybe 11 wide. Just wide enough for every SUV AH to fly by me on the left. I basically kept one eye on the left rearview mirror and the other on the right front of the hood. I's still a little wall eyed from that exercise.

And re the having to kick it to straighten her out, I really had no choice. She was about to get sideways and with several cars to rear, left and right that was the only option I thought I had. I am not saying that is the thing to do as I had never tried it before.

Oh and I must give credit where credit is due. At one point the negotiations between me and the seller had broke down. Dyna's hubby then came to BRM's aide and called the lady and after something was said about this being an international transaction and contact being made with the FBI, she finally conceeded it might be a good idea to hand over the car.

[Dyna]

Originally Posted By: MrEarl

Ahhh shucks, it was nothin.

Hmm [img]<>/smile.gif[/img].. I dunno but last time I checked nothin was a lot less miles something like 850 miles less...

Hehe will a RC Buick 54 do? The 54 on ebay is a tad expensive [img]<>/wink.gif[/img]..

[img]<>/smile.gif[/img] -- yes I guess I took a bit artistic freedom with the view from hell, kind of made it a bit more colorful. The mail I got from BRM was an amazing read so it was hard to come up with something good for the Buick forum..

Ah yes have one idea and that is a cape with a trishield, would complement BRM super hero outfit very nicely [img]<>/smile.gif[/img]...

Cheers Dyna

[imported_75RivGS]

Good to hear the Behemoth is in safe hands now. Didn't expect the final hand over of the Wagon would be such a pain.. The seller's text going along with the auction pointed in the opposite way.
I'm still considdering to drive the other 76 EW to Colorado Springs and on to Savannah,GA in July...

Rob, feel free to swing by and see us (and stay over) on your way to Savannah. We're about 1 1/2 hr east of Atlanta which you will likely be coming through on your way there. We can give you good directions to Savannah from Athens, as Rita is from there and we go down quite often. [img]<>/smile.gif[/img]

[imported_75RivGS]

Lamar, thank you so much for your offer. The only thing for me that is definately going to happen is to visit Colorado Springs. After that everything is possible; east or west coast, south)
Hopefully in a a full size 75 or 76 Buick (chasing a few different options now). A rental would be my very last option.
I sure will let you know what will happen. Thanks again!!

[lugnuts]

I would like to nominate Barney Eaton. To all of us who are Reatta fans, Barney has been a fantastic source of knowledge in his role as the Reatta Division's Technical Advisor. He also serves as a source of reproduced parts, and as a rebuilder of selected failed parts. I spoke to Barney on several occasions before I bought a Reattta, and his advice was invaluable. I know others, especially in the Reatta Divison, who respect Barney and are grateful for all he does for Reatta owners.

Barney is also now serving his second term as a member of the BCA Board of Directors. This is a position that requires dedication to the Buick hobby, and often is under appreciated by the membership.

[Thriller]

Hear, hear!

[serb]

Ditto!

[89REATTAJIM]

Three cheersXXXXX Three aren't enough. MANY cheers for Barney. Thanks........ Jim