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Congratulations, I love that color combo. Hope to see it somewhere ?
1916 Maxwell touring (w/parts car)--1926 Buick model 27--1938 Buick special--1942 Buick 47A--1950 Buick special--1950 Cadillac model 62--1962 Corvair Monza convertible.
Debut at GoodGuys Show at Del Mar, CA on 9,10,11 April. It will be inside one of the buildings at the fairgrounds.
Thanks,
Bill
Bill, to put it simply - FABULOUS!!!!
Keith Bleakney
Club affiliations: Lambda Car Club International , AACA, BCA #11475
1967(3517) Special Deluxe Hardtop AACA/BCA Sr - Blue Mist/Arctic White
1972(46667)Centurion Convertible - Flame Orange
1988 Reatta Select Sixty - Black
Subaru Outback L L Bean H6
We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty,and some are dull.Some have weird names, and all are different colors. But they all have to live in the same box.
Certainly an inspiration to folks like me....
Great work...you must be very proud.
Robert (Bob) LeBlanc
BCA#44892
1954 Roadmaster 76R "Shelby" (In a state of extreme restoration)
1954 Roadmaster 72R "Harriet" (Soon to be delivered)
2012 Enclave CXL1
Calling all 1954 Buick owners to register their Buick(s) at the 1954Buick.com Registry
Good Luck Bill !Originally Posted by Madden
I'm sure you'll bring home some hardware. Look forward to the pixs.
Les St. George
53 Super 56R running
53 Super 56R not running
Bill, good luck with the first official showing. I am proud to be included in your "Buick Gang". I am sure the others are as well.
Good luck Buddy.
Stevo
1983 Riviera Convertible,
1946 Super 4 Door Sedan,
2011 LACROSSE CXS
2012 LACROSSE Premium 3
ROA:
BCA:
Niagara Frontier Chapter BCA,
Upstate NY Chapter BCA,
Buicktown Chapter BCA,
BDE BCA,
PWD BCA,
AACA:
Lake Erie Region AACA
Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible Excellent work Bill. She is indeed a beauty. What most don't realize is that Bill had some serious health issues during this restoration but never let it get him down enough to stop the process. I wonder if perhaps it was actually good therapy. Look forward to a report from the Good Guys show.
Cheers from a fellow Buick Rascal,
1954 BUICK - THE BEAUTIFUL BUY
1954 Roadmaster 76R, 2 DR HT - DoraB
1954 Roadmaster 72R 4 DR - Buttercup
1954 Century 66R 2 DR HT 3 Speed - 54MUSCLE
1954 Special 46R 2 DR HT "TEXAS PETE"
1954 Special 41D 4 DR Deluxe Sedan-The Blue Bird,
1993 Riviera 4EZ57 - Black Beauty - sold ;-(
Lamar in Athens, Georgia BCA- 39474
I want to thank everyone for their great comments. Lamar, I just talked to Les awhile ago. Need to bring the car home today from the show. Took lots of pics but some need cleanup b4 posting. Had acouple great chats with Gary Ghoulson. That was the highlight of the show for me. Got lots of raves on the Buick. Gawd, that makes me feel good! Will do more later......
Bill
As always Bill, a pleasure talking with ya this morning.
Good to hear you & Anne are enjoying the show & getting the "thumbs up".
You deserve it, a stunning restoration!
Looking forward to the pixs !
Les St. George
53 Super 56R running
53 Super 56R not running
Bill, I enjoyed meeting you yesterday and getting a first hand look at your spectacular 53. Although this show was mostly rod/ custom/ modified cars, it was exciting to see the crowds around your original Buick.
It was all very inspiring . . . I cant wait to get started on my 53.
Buick Bruce
BCA #3651
1940 Buick Special 41C
1953 Buick Roadmaster 79R
1969 Manx VW Dune Buggy
More pixs from the Buick's first car show at Del Mar Goodguys.
Bill, I just went back to the beginning and looked at the pictures of the '53 from when you first got it. Wow, what an accomplishment when you see it all at one sitting. Just a beautiful automobile and so much patience.
Dan
Bill, congratulations, she looks lovely. Though I'm biaised of course!
You have done a wonderful job. Love the alloy dress up parts.
Cheers
John
John
1947 Chrysler Windsor Highlander Club Coupe
1948 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special
1953 Buick Riviera 56R
1965 Buick Riviera
ROA#12461
Just some purty interior pixs.......
Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible Hey Bill,
I looked at your car from your link in your email. I've joined the club but could not get it to recognize your name to give you the credit for referring me.
Your Buick looks get!! You do superb work. I'll probably be picking your brain from time to time, hope you don't mind.
Right now I'm collecting the parts I need for my restoration/custom rebuild. "Petiful Pearl" my 1952 Buick 2 door HT Roadmaster Riviera (76R)is in sad shape. In the future I'll probably have a lot of parts to sell. I'm replacing the drive train and maybe the complete frame to make it very fun drive.
Let me know if you have anything extra that you think I could use in my build.
Really hope you get your car finished soon so you can enjoy this summer.
Bill,
I feel really stupid! Guess I didn't get all the way thru your Postings. To my surprise your car is done and loooooks Fantastic!!!
I have a inside mirror hanger for convertible or hardtop and a pair of vent window deflectors, in excellent condition. Anyone need?
Bill
Last edited by Madden; July 18th, 2010 at 11:17.
Re: 1953 Buick Super 8 Convertible 'Before I'm gone'..... I better mention Dick Sweeney also helped install the engine and debug a few things. There! you happy now Dick.
Sure is a nice shirt to wear to an engine installation!
Mike Middleton
BCA#23750
Midtown Restorations Austin,Tx.
Regional Co-Director South Central Region BCA
Vice Director Alamo Chapter BCA
Assistant Chairman BCA Driven Class
1955 Special 2 dr. sedan (BCA Gold Senior Driver)
1955 Century convertible (Updates at Me and My Buick http://forums.aaca.org/f163/55-centu...ct-272999.html)
1955 Century Estate Wagon (Driven Hard and Fast)
1931 Model A Ford (Flathead powered, Traditional Style Hot Rod)
...and still able to hold a coffee in one hand at the same time!
Adam MartinBPG# 1358BCA# 397651958 Buick Roadmaster Four Door Riviera
Who knows that's coffee. You notice he's hanging onto that cherry picker awful tight!!!
"may the wind at your back not be your own".......
Getting back closer to stock. Original valley cover back on with draft tube.
Looks great Bill.....get out there and put some miles on it
Les St. George
53 Super 56R running
53 Super 56R not running
Bill, it was a real thrill to see the car at the Good Guys show.
Beautiful work!
Doug Cook
Msgr. Douglas Cook:
1996 Impala SS taking too much time and money from my Buicks;
1954 Super Riviera 56R, 65k miles and still counting;
1954 Special 48D under restoration;
1924 Buick 34, 4-cyl roadster.
Too bad about that valley cover Bill. It was quite unique. But it's still an awesome Super.
John C. De Fiore BCA # 3757
56 Super 56R: acquired September 1974
69 GS 400: Convertible Added in 2003
69 Electra Limited 2 dr. bought 1995 or so. Sold March 2009!
78 Estate Wagon: added 10-2008
95 Riviera Supercharged: added May 1998. Sold September 2006
06 Lacrosse CXL Purchased July 4th 2006.
"Yes! I'd really rather drive my Buick!"
Member of the UPSTATE NY CHAPTER
check it out at
http://unybca.com
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