[color:"blue"] The "BUICKMAN" Award

Faster than a GSX Stage 1, More powerful than a Hellcat Tank, Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound --- 'Look, up in the sky,' 'It's a bird,' 'It's a plane,' 'It's BUICKMAN....' "

This thread is for recognizing and telling others about fellow Buick owners that they feel have gone beyond the call of duty in helping out another Buick person. Whether it is for being a longtime devoted Buick person, helping someone find an elusive part, diagnosing a difficult mechanical problem, taking time to research and help others with problems or whatever. If you feel a fellow Buick person deserves a pat on the back, let?s hear about it.[/color]

I?d like to kick this thread off by recognizing fellow BCA forum member ROBERT BUDD. Recently upon Robert?s hearing that my computer had crashed and that I had lost all my Buick files including all the pictures of my projects, Forum pictures (Girls on Buicks especially) and Lord only knows what all else Robert emailed me and told me to pack the computer up and send it to him. The Best Buy Geeks had told me the Hard drive was fried and that they could not retrieve anything from it. Well, I packed it up, sent it all the way across the continent and about 3 weeks later received not only 99% of my (non retrievable) files but also a totally rebuilt computer. When I asked what I owed, all he wanted was the the shipping costs back to me. I of course wouldn?t have that and hopefully we?ll see what ol Budd spends the money on on eBay.

But not only do I recognize Robert for this great ?favor? but also for his dedication and time he spends on his 56 Buick web site and his love for his 56 Beuick. http://www.agentbudd.com/56Buick/index2.html

Yep, I certainly think Robert deserves this prestigious ?Buickman Award?.

Anyone else have anything to add regarding ol? Robert, let?s hear it.

[my3buicks]

Well, I think high on this list would be Joe Taubitz - been around the BCA almost as long as they have made Buicks - always conducts himself in all the ways that are good for our hobby, and is and would be there to help anyone that needs his help or input

[BUICK RACER]

In the Buicktown Chapter, we have a "Joe Taubitz Award" that is highly coveted, brings tears to the eyes of the winner every year at our Christmas Party! That award goes to the B'town member that extemplifiys the things "The Old Guy" does for the Buick Community! He is our HERO! And is at the BDE National in Bardstown, KY this week, so we won't hear from him till he get's back! Took the '72 GS455 Convertible with the 200R4 transmission. What a ride with the overdrive!

Lamar, as Budd did you a great job, he also is a great Buick Guy, TOO!

Hope to see you all in MN!

[Dynaflo2]

First off, Lamar, this thread is a great idea! Thanks for the opportunity to hand out some pats on the backs.

I would like to nominate Jim Hughes. He rebuilds Dynaflow transmissions for fun and profit. Several years ago the tranny went out on my '51. I bought a rebuilt Dynaflow from Jim and had it installed a few months later. There was a problem with the torque ball seal and Jim took a half a day off work and drove 150 miles to fix it. He also took my old tranny back to Toledo with him, saving me having to make the trip. Trading in my old tranny was part of the deal, ya see.

A couple months later when there were problems with the transmission itself, he made the same long drive to check it out and diagnose the problem. He also brought my original transmission (He had rebuilt it.) back with him in case the one in the car needed to be swapped out. As it turned out, the tranny I had bought from him had to be replaced, so Jim stayed the weekend at my house and he and I made the switch. I was very impressed with his knowledge of my car, but I was even more impressed with his willingness to stand behind his work. It's been about five years now and the gearbox is working just fine. I have only seen Jim a couple times since then, but have heard others say similar things about him. I would like to reccomend him for a Buickman Award. You won't go wrong getting a D-Flow from him.

I must be off...

[BUICK RACER]

[Glassesguy]

Amen on Joe. He's right up there with Greg Field and John Gerstkemper as what this club is all about. Amen to John's nomination on Jim Hughes. Jim is our Assistant Director and is right there to help on mechanical anything. He takes great pride on his Dynaflow work, so it didn't surprise me when he traveled distances to make sure things were right. By the way a Flight Pitch doesn't faze him in the least as it may do to some other rebuilders.
Great idea Mr. Earl.

[imported_Budd]

Thank you for the kind words Lamar. I am happy to have helped-- your particular situation is something I can handle. Now if'n it was a power steering leak on one of your 54's, you'd be SOL having me as a sidekick <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

There are many, many other men an women within the BCA, the Buick world and frequenting this board who deserve a mention on this thread. I am constantly impessed by the depth of Buick knowledge that is so willfully given by the community.

Good thread Lamar!

Cheers,
Budd

[BJM]

Cecil Miles in Houston Texas chapter. My first Buick a 56 Special 2 door hardtop - 1992. Cecil and some of the other members were very friendly and the laid back nature of our get togethers helped to build belief that the club was all-inclusive - unlike Paul's comments in the last Bugle.

Cecil built his 39 Special convertible up from the ground up I believe in his driveway "back in the day". His encouragement and advice are always appreciated.

[53Nailhead]

Lamar, what a nice idea! Robert Budd is a great candidate (as are many others). I have forwarded 'Agent Budd's' web site to many over the years & lurk around it as well. There are sooooo many people on this site that are deserving...this is going to be along thread(maybe as long as the 'Girls on Buicks'thread). I think the guy who started the 'Girls on Buicks' should be given the award...now who was that guy... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />