Guest 3 Tone Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Here ya go, I made the trip home from the family farm with 55 Special. Some new rubber and a bath sure made her happy. I had forgot how smooth that little nailhead and dynaflow combo really is. The hot rodder in me made me go with smaller tires on the front to get a slight rake and easy up the steering (armstrong). This time around I will be doing some mods but nothing that can't be undone if need be. I just needed to show her off as bit enjoy the pics. I thinking of changing to some flipper wheel covers and dressing up the 264. And maybe a some Von Dutchish stripes. Let me know what you think. The wife says AC is a must have item, so mote it be. Edited October 22, 2013 by 3 Tone (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 3 Tone,I am turning green! Dang nice car. The factory power steering and brakes work well on those cars if you choose to upgrade with original but it is still a slow ratio on the steering. I like the 2 door HT also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Buickful 55. Whats a flipper wheel cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I like the color combination. And I am partial to 2-Dr. Hardtops. What are the "Christmas Tree" lights for in your last picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I like the color combination. And I am partial to 2-Dr. Hardtops. What are the "Christmas Tree" lights for in your last picture? Showing your age, young Joe. Accessory light hung in back the rear window. Hooked up so the green lit when throttle open, yellow on closed throttle, red when brake depressed. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3 Tone Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The wheel covers I may use are the 4 bar style many customs wear. The traffic light was a gift from a friend her dad bought it new. I spent many hours trying to get it working right but gave up and wired all to work with the bake lights, still cool. Oh and thanks guys it feels good to have her back out, having been stored for 6 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packick Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Boy. Even being old enough to draw Social Security and in the hobby for over 40 years I still have never seen one of those signals. As the old saying goes, "You learn something new every day." Thanks Ben . . . I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3 Tone Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The Special and I are the same age, she is aging a lot better than I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 vERY nICE !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Delbert,In my opinion, it's cooler to go for the 55 Roadmaster "flipper" style wheelcover. Still a flipper....still Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3 Tone Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I gave Buick flippers some thought but havent tried to find them yet. I would also like to find a right side outside mirror. I would like to tow my 1959 slingshot dragster with the Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Here's one of my favorite Buick wheel covers. flippers and bullets in one. from 59-60. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Three-obscure-1959-60-Buick-Electra-optional-halo-15-inch-wheelcovers-/121191473233BTW 3 Tone, this post may fit better in the Me and My Buick forum. This forum is more for technical stuff where as the Me and My Buick is for telling about you and your Buick. Let me know if you would like for it to be moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Mine has factory right hand mirror. Due to its placement next to the 'A' pillar; the drive must lean a foot and half to the right to see around the mirror.I'm sure you will do a better job of mirror placement than tbe Buick stylists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3 Tone Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yup those wheel covers would be great I would like to find 4 in good shape. And by all means please put this thread where it belongs. See yall there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3 Tone Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Took the Special for a drive the past Saturday, sure was a nice day for it. My motorcycle was tempting but the Buick got my attention this time. If you are in the Effingham IL area the Motorworks is worth the time to walk through and check out all the rare Vettes and other cool rides in Mr Yeagers collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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