Earl B. Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I had wanted a car that I could get out and go in. I had the bright to get one of the cars like my father had. I posted some pictures of them, with me as a child and found out the years they were. I knew they were Buicks. The only one I really remembered turned out to be a 1955 Super. I remembered it was blue and white. So, the search was on, but I really preferred a Roadmaster, but, in a pinch, a Super would do. I've looked and looked as well as many of the posters here. I thank everyone for their help, but, the search is over.I'm the proud owner of a 1955 Buick Roadmaster. I found it in NC, and it was supposedly originally sold in Charlotte. I'm the fourth owner. The paint code is BPP-1. I'm just going to drive it and enjoy it, do little to it right now, and get some other cars finished, then, I'll tackle the Roadmaster. It shows 24,000, and I wonder if that is correct. I'll post some pictures now, and when I get it home, I'll post whatever anyone requests. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) Let me be the first to congratulate you "B". This may sound beyond belief but right after my last smart *** post I checked Craigs List and found this. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/3721680142.htmlNo mention whatsoever that it is a Roadmaster but the chrome seat surrounds said it fully. I came back here to post it to the old thread and found this. Congrats Earl, it would not surprise me if it is indeed an original 25K mile car. The paint and the front bumpers look to be original. If so then sir you stoled this car. I am not sure why they even said "needs restoring". Edited April 12, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 It looks better at a distance than up close.... But, nothing serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Hey Bob...wanna race????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Heck yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Actually I need to retract my above statement re the paint looking original... in your other thread you were asking about the paint code BPP -1. If it were BPP then the bottom underneath the sweepspears should be Cadet Blue also. But who knows, perhaps the original owner had the dealer repaint it. It is a drop dead beautiful car PERIOD. My absolute favorites of the mid fifties are the Roadmaster Rivieras. And now you got you one. Can't wait to see it. Can't believe this car was so close to Bob and he had not gotten a whiff of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 There's them original -1 Cherokee Red wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Got a picture of the data plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 And here it is..... The interior code is blue, white, silver.... what was which color? Any explanations greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Actually, after cleaning my glasses, the color looks more like Gulf Turquoise. I'm just gonna shadup now....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) I lied, I can't shadup when someone has a new baby like this...494 = Blue and Silver Nylon with Beiger Cordaveen. Looks correct to me. But then I'm just a 54 guy... Edited April 12, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 and the ACC S = 4 way power seat adjusterand your car was built in Kansas City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 This is the upholstery in the car now. Is it Buick? The front seat has a cover on the seat part, so I'm guessing it's rough. The seat back on the drivers seat is torn in places too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 It has BK 2100, What is the actual body number? Packard started at a high number for 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Buick offered seat covers as an accessory, maybe that is what is still on yours? Not familiar with cloth seat patterns of 55's enough to say for sure but it looks to be of the period. BK = Kansas City 2100 = sequence build # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 So, it's body 2100? Is that Roadmaster body 2100 of all Roadmaster 2 doors, or 2100 cars from Kansas or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Nice Find. :cool: Love the 55 Road Master. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I had wanted a car that I could get out and go in. I had the bright to get one of the cars like my father had. I posted some pictures of them, with me as a child and found out the years they were. I knew they were Buicks. The only one I really remembered turned out to be a 1955 Super. I remembered it was blue and white. So, the search was on, but I really preferred a Roadmaster, but, in a pinch, a Super would do. I've looked and looked as well as many of the posters here. I thank everyone for their help, but, the search is over.I'm the proud owner of a 1955 Buick Roadmaster. I found it in NC, and it was supposedly originally sold in Charlotte. I'm the fourth owner. The paint code is BPP-1. I'm just going to drive it and enjoy it, do little to it right now, and get some other cars finished, then, I'll tackle the Roadmaster. It shows 24,000, and I wonder if that is correct. I'll post some pictures now, and when I get it home, I'll post whatever anyone requests. B Move over Packard and Studebaker!! Will be looking for them in For Sale Forum!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Huge congratulations! I hope you enjoy the heck out of that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mortician Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I lied, I can't shadup when someone has a new baby like this...494 = Blue and Silver Nylon with Beiger Cordaveen. Looks correct to me. But then I'm just a 54 guy...This isn't the correct seat style for a 55, it should have inserts in the middle. Looks great though. I dont think this is Cadet blue, as it should be, I really think this is turquoise. Just a great buy though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 'B' WITH A GREAT BIG GRIN, oh happy day! Your patience and the power of positive thinking landed you the car of your dreams. If there is a Mrs. 'B', I'm sure you're hearing all about how you've already got a garage full of projects and when do you ever expect to get around to fixing this one and yadda, yadda, yadda. Tune it out, you're in your happy place, that phase of a budding relationship when everything is new and special. Enjoy the moment. And the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 This isn't the correct seat style for a 55, it should have inserts in the middle. Looks great though. I dont think this is Cadet blue, as it should be, I really think this is turquoise. Just a great buy though!!Eric is correct on all accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 This isn't the correct seat style for a 55, it should have inserts in the middle. Looks great though. I dont think this is Cadet blue, as it should be, I really think this is turquoise. Just a great buy though!!Eric is correct on all accounts.Especially this part!!! Just a great buy though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Very Nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Nice looking car, bet it will be a smooth riding car too! It's always nice to be able to cross a car off the wanted list! Congrats on a good purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 After following your original search thread, this is an excellent example of where patience and persistence has paid off......as it usually does.Congratulations and look forward to updates as you inspect the car with a fine tooth comb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) I went to get the car today. I left about 8:30 am and got home about 9:15pm. Such a long day. Going up with the empty trailor beat me to death with that thing bouncing. Coming home was good most of the way. It started to violently fishtail, and scared me to the point of nearly messed my pants. I had a borrowed truck from one friend and a borrowed trailer from another. I could envision the whole thing turning over.... Man OH Man, what a scare!!!!!! From then on, I kept it at 45-50 out of fear. At one stop, to check things over, a strap had come loose.. but not the cause of the problems, because when I got the truck stopped, I checked the straps and all were tight. Somewhere along the line, it's shifted on the trailer, so it'll be a bit of a problem getting it off. Thankfully I have friends with machinery, hoists and such. It sure pays to have friends with lots of big toys, as well as good Buick friends online..... Thank you all for your kind comments, and you may well know, I'll be having lots of questions coming as I work on the car.... B Edited April 17, 2013 by Earl B. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Glad to hear that you got it home. A fish tailing trailer means that you do not have enough weight on the tongue. Too heavy loaded toward the rear and it will fish tail. Only an old farmboy with honey wagon experiance could tell you this. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Dave, the odd thing was, I'd been pulling it for about 3 hours or more and not one problem. I gott of of one road, and onto another, and at a slower speed, suddenly, it started up! The car was as far forward as I could get it, tied down on front and on the sides. Still a tongue weight problem? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Dave, the odd thing was, I'd been pulling it for about 3 hours or more and not one problem. I gott of of one road, and onto another, and at a slower speed, suddenly, it started up! The car was as far forward as I could get it, tied down on front and on the sides. Still a tongue weight problem? BGlad you made it back safely though may have needed an underwear change. An empty trailer shouldn't beat you up at all and definitely shouldn't be bouncing. That leads me to believe there could be a problem with the trailer. Post a pic of the towing combination if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Glad you made it back safely though may have needed an underwear change. An empty trailer shouldn't beat you up at all and definitely shouldn't be bouncing. That leads me to believe there could be a problem with the trailer. Post a pic of the towing combination if you can.I agree, Something is not right... Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFA Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 CONGRATS ON YOUR CAR.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Dollar to a donut, the trailer hitch is higher than the trailer when trailer is level. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Dollar to a donut, the trailer hitch is higher than the trailer when trailer is level. BenBen is probably correct. Another contributing factor may be that the second road was more severely domed, since that is when you noticed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Here are the pictures of the truck and trailer I used... and my friend with machinery moving the Buick over on the trailer... The angle of the ramps would not let the car come off of the trailer, he also used the fork lift to lift the trailer to change the angle and the car came off just fine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 For those of you who like the old Andy Grifith show, you know he's always going over to Mount Pilot.. well, here's the real Pilot Mountain. It was a foggy morining when I was going to get the car, but you can still see it's one huge thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 One bit of bad luck, I lost one piece of moulding... anyone know where I might get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 The car is hanging off of the back quite a bit. The trailer is a little short for the car, and it looks like you could have used just a little more tounge weight. It looks fairly level otherwise and should have towed fine. At least you have it home. Given the problems, I would not use that trailer to move it again. Ben is also correct about the tounge if it were too high, but I do not see it in your photos. There is a 1955 2 door Roadmaster in a junkyard not far from me. Only problem is you would have to buy the whole car plus another 55 Special to get that piece of moulding. The car is ruff, but complete. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yep, I would loose that bet. Nice car. The other old car in pic 2 by chance or choice?? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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