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I'm looking for a trunk handle for a '49 Super Sedanet, Model 56S. Either NOS or excellent used. '49 Buicks used 3 different trunk handles, depending on model and also early/late production. The differences were in the length of the shaft. The shaft length I need is 5-9/32" according to the Buick parts book. Here's the Buick part number needed: Part #4150105, Group #12.246 Thank you

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65 Wildcat dashboard assembly that was unbolted from the body of the car. Color: gray Missing parts: -Padded dash panel -Radio -Heater control -Fresh air vent controls All other parts are on the dashboard, including the two large instrument pods and the complete dash wiring harness still plugged in. No clock--This car was not equipped with a clock. $50 I will have this dashboard at the Buick Club National Meet, in the outdoor swap meet beginning on Wednesday.

Two plexiglas 1973 Cadillac showroom wall signs Each sign measures 46" tall x 19" wide Both have the Cadillac crest Both read "Cadillac 1973" 1. Calais 2. Fleetwood $200 for the pair Chicago Western Suburbs Pick up-will not ship Note; I can deliver this fender to you at the Buick Club National Meet in Lisle, Illinois, on June 25, 2022, or a few days before that.

NOS Right Front fender from what I think is from a full-size 1969 Pontiac. The front edge of a '68 and '70 fenders are different than this fender. This fender is factory drilled for the small rectangular side marker light, along with holes for a side trim piece running back from the side marker light to the rear edge of this fender. In factory black primer. No part number on this fender, but stamped on the inner area near where the hood hinge bolts on is: "B2 14 M" $100 Chicago Western Suburbs Pick up fender-Will not ship-Will not deliver Note; I can deliver this fender to you at the Buick Club National Meet in Lisle, Illinois, on June 25, 2022, or a few days before that.

Two plexiglas 1973 Cadillac showroom wall signs Each sign measures 46" tall x 19" wide Both have the Cadillac crest Both read "Cadillac 1973" 1. Calais 2. Fleetwood $200 for the pair Chicago Western Suburbs Pick up-will not ship I might be able to deliver to the 2022 Cadillac Grand National Meet in Chicago (Lombard)

NOS Right Front fender from what I think is from a full-size 1969 Pontiac. The front edge of a '68 and '70 fenders are different than this fender. This fender is factory drilled for the small rectangular side marker light, along with holes for a side trim piece running back from the side marker light to the rear edge of this fender. In factory black primer. No part number on this fender, but stamped on the inner area near where the hood hinge bolts on is: "B2 14 M" $100 Chicago Western Suburbs Pick up fender-Will not ship-Will not deliver

I previously spoke with Melanie about this group photo months ago, and she thought that it would be a great idea. Yes, I remember George and Larry from years ago. I hope that they can be at the National Meet. If you have a way to contact them, encourage both to be at this show! Gary, BCA #1955

I'm a former member of the Chicagoland Chapter BCA from the 1970's. I'd like to take a group photo of anyone alive and attending the 2022 BCA National in Lisle that was a member during the early years. The Chicagoland Chapter was founded in 1971, and I know that there are several early members that are planning to be at the 2022 National meet, a couple of them with 3-digit BCA numbers. A small reunion to take a few photos on Saturday during the show would be nice. Details will be announced during the days leading up to the Saturday show. Gary Klecka, BCA #1955

Hi Steve, Yes, your memory is correct! I dressed for the occassion, and was wearing an original Buick Salesman's sport jacket, complete with a beautiful embroidered Tri-Shield on the front pocket. I bought the jacket at one of the early BCA National Meets. It is in perfect condition, barely used, and it fits me perfectly. My guess is the jacket is from the 1960's. The photo here was taken on July 26, 2003 before the banquet. Gary 1955

Lamar, Here are what the 2003 Banquet and awards presentation tickets looked like. Due to the high number of people attending, the banquet was outside under large tents. The awards presentation was inside in the auditorium. I still have these tickets as shown in the photo. Gary BCA #1955

Here is a photo that I took at Hot Rod Cafe in Post Falls, Idaho, of Brian's beautiful '59 Electra Flattop. This was the first night out of Seattle with a caravan of Buicks heading to Flint in 2003. I'll add to what Brian mentioned in another posting, that this week was a Buick lovers dream come true!! I sure wanted to buy the '55 Buick couch that was in Hot Rod Cafe! They also had a '56 Buick couch, and the front end of a small series '55 Buick on the wall above the bar!

60Flattop mentioned the 1956 Buick chassis on display at this meet. The restoration work was very high quality, and I still think about that chassis to this day, and what model '56 body will be reinstalled on the chassis. What is the status of that chassis nowadays? Is the body back on the chassis? My guess is that the Century pedal car seen in one of these photos that I took at the meet in 2003 was a prediction of what the real car was going to look like once it was completed. Gary Klecka, BCA #1955 1955 Roadmaster Riviera

On this day, July 26th, in 2003, the BCA celebrated the 100th anniversary of Buick Motor Division with a national meet in Flint, Michigan. It's hard to believe that was 17 years ago! What a fantastic show that was! I brought my '55 Roadmaster Riviera back "home" again for the 2003 meet, covering over 9,278 miles roundtrip to attend that meet. The Fireball V-Eight engine ran like a champ. I drove the entire length of the Alaska Highway during that trip. The whole trip was from July 6, 2003, to August 9, 2003, with a few stops in Seattle and Chicago. That road trip and BCA meet was the "Thrill of the Year" for me! Buicks are meant to be DRIVEN! Gary Klecka, BCA #1955 1955 Roadmaster Riviera

In 1977, I attended the BCA National Meet held in Strongsville, Ohio. This meet was held at a Holiday Inn in Strongsville. I just looked at my 35mm Kodak slides I took at this meet to confirm that the 1977 show was at a Holiday Inn. Does anybody know if the 2021 BCA National Meet at the Strongsville Holiday Inn is the same Strongsville Holiday Inn used for the 1977 meet? Gary Klecka, BCA #1955