stealthbob

I have read this whole thread for the last week and I think this sums it up best....I'm new to all this but that is how i see it. I can see the frustration I guess of an inconsistent policy but I think that is along the lines of bad service at a retail store, rude behavior from others and someone cutting you off on the road. Life's minor annoyances that we all deal with on a day to day basis but we don't let it take away our fun spirit. Go and enjoy...if you are slighted by your car being turned away then park it and enjoy the day anyways by doing what you planned.....enjoying the auto culture or just drive on to the next event.

I assume that if the floor is treated with an epoxy coating that the moisture issue from the floor is eliminated? I have a fully insulated garage (attached) and will be painting the floor with an epoxy coating. As for heating the garage...I was planning on heating when required (to about 10 c when I'm working on the car) but will the temperature fluctuations cause issues?

This wasn't about the "Safety" aspect...just an agenda carried forward but the Enviro nuts. Old cars represent the "Old way" about pollution so they are easy targets but as the article mentions the reality is this action is just widow dressing and news candy for the MOE. (Ministry Of the Environment). Just for some background... This action is taking place in an area where bi-annually, people have to get their emissions tested before getting a renewal or for a sale. Classic cars are exempt, and so is most of the Province. It only covers a band along the St Laurence river dubbed "The Smog Belt". So we have a situation where your neighbor doesn't have to get this possibly expensive testing but you do. Again..create an illusion of doing something but not actually achieving a dammed thing!

This crap is going on in my backyard... :mad: Crackdown angers classic car owners - Brockville Recorder and Times - Ontario, CA Another better explained blog: OMGC Classic Cars Are Not The Root Of Roadside Pollution Typical misguided overuse of authority.

There was a mention about Canadian chromer in this thread but no names given.... I'm likely a year out from requiring the service but would like to check around frist. I'm in the Ottawa Valley, any suggestions?

Congratulations on your decision... I'm a newb to this car game.... so take this for what it's worth. Once you make this decision don't look back...don't let it eat you. Enjoy life and the little things that bring joy to you and your family. I'm sure someone like you can appreciate more than some of us how fleeting life can be. I'm not an American but nationality is void when respecting one that answers the call...respect to you and enjoy the car as you should without recall nor reservation.

Union shop eh? hehehe Neat pics....those seats sure look comfortable.

The car is actually running...the owner had the kids out for their last ride the day before he put it up for sale. The carrier will also have it running to load it. I will however heed your advice upon it's arrival. Thanks

Don Henley

Thanks jan...great list on safety and reliability fixes. I agree totally on the brakes....they are the first thing I'm going to do when she arrives. The seal idea is also one to take note as I may be caught in the rain and if that happens water can get in the car and get moldy or worse yet accelerate the hidden rust areas. I would love to do everything first but I am a realist... hehehehe I just wanted to make sure that what I do won't cause problems down the road or waste money on things that may need to be repeated for the full restoration. Thanks everyone...just talking about her makes it feel like it's here already. I may be a couple more weeks yet.

Awesome advice guys... I'm glad to hear that I won't cause excessive damage driving it in it's condition. I have a dry heated garage so it will be sure not to be left out in the rain and will be put away in October. That will then give me time to attend to your list eric

Ok, I'm a total newb at the restoration game but I am very mechanical and stubborn so I know I can do it and do it right. I just need some advice on what to do first. I'm about to receive a totally untouched 54 Roadmaster from California. I was not planning on getting one until next year but after 1 week of meeting MrEarl I find myself about to bring one home. So I can't afford much right now but will be fine in the coming years. Now she is road worthy and I plan on driving it right away so I understand that all my attention needs to be on safety and reliability first. I will deal with the specific issues once I get her. What I wnat to know is: How can I cleanup all the surface rust without causing grief when I do a proper restoration. Will I make things worse if I drive it in the rain with all that exposed metal? How do I cleanup the interior? Certainly all that chrome/metal doesn't just polish off. Do I have to replace all trim that has some rust or can it be rejuvanated? How do I properly restore that beautiful dash? Anyways, I want to drive it for a while before restoring it. I figure this summer and next and I just want to get ideas on the most bang for my buck to get her cleaned up as best I can this winter without going through the whole tear down process. I have a photo set here

I got this from the 54buick site: "The engine numbers are stamped on a machined surface on the top outer edge of the left cylinder bank between the middle branches of the exhaust manifold." That site has the codes for what car the engine belonged to as well.

Yea it would be nice to get out and meet all you guys... It may take a while for the car to arrive but I think I may shoot out to a Tuesday Cruise anyways just to see the cars and to finally meet some of you. I have a red Jeep Liberty and I am gravitationally challenged so I should be easy to spot in the crowd.

Neat...thank you.

I would love to see those pics....There are many free photo upload sites you can use to upload pics then just post a link to them. Use and it will automatically appear. I like Flikr but there are many others.....

Well I have read around here and have enjoyed myself very much. I have learned and I have enjoyed many a funny post. I can understand the necessity to control things, to stay true the the tone of a board. I just took issue with the current issue and spoke my mind....it does not however reflect on my opinion as whole on this board. I thank everyone here for the dedication to their craft and to help those less knowledgeable.....like myself.

I don't see the problem... Keep the adds in the electronic issue... Don't make electronic version available to non full rate paid members. Add a fee for the extra feature to all members who want it but don't charge those who don't. To access the electronic version, setup a paid subscriber system with access codes (username & PW) The only down side is that even if you don't want the hard copy you still have to pay full fare plus the extra fee for just the electronic version. I guess what people are worried about is having a cheaper non full rate version available thus losing revenues. It may be risky but I believe the demographics here are such that most will want to be a full member anyway and have full access to the hard copy and the other benefits to membership. That being said I believe at least the model I outlined would work. my $0.02

Ahhh...nice to see the "levity" Well what ever year it was that Mod on the back...the roll bar? Will surely cost him points.

I saw it, it was very funny and car related...my bet is it was also antique car related as the genre of the cartoon was depicting and older time. I know I am new here but Is this place this serious?

Trading a Buick for a Chrysler????? .....for shame As a newbie myself I can relate on the excitement you have. I can't tell you how great this place is for info, I spend time just reading through the new posts so I can get to know who's here and learn about a variety of things on car restorations. It basically opens up this world for folks like myself, otherwise I doubt I would have the confidence to undertake this disease....errrrrr Hobby Good luck....

Yep, MrEarl was playing his role as match maker again and I now find myself in a purchase of a 1954 Buick Roadmaster! I have a thread in the General Talk area but now wanted to start the road to restoration here. I will sure be requiring help and advice as I'm new to the restoration game. I just can't wait to get her home. As for that name, I'll speak to that now. Some may say "Why call it a Shelby?" Well it has nothing to do with Mr Carl Shelby and his fine cars it has to do with the fact that that I wanted my daughter to be named that. My wife was not for it and as I have learned in life..."A happy wife is a happy life" We went with another name for daddy's li'll girl but I still have held on to that name with endearment. Here are some pics... She needs restoration but is all original, no rust through. I plan on keeping that standard and work over time to bring her to her former glory. Best of all she runs great! I will likely keep her "Pantina" until next winter but who knows maybe I'll strip her down this winter.

Well I can say that I'm fortunate to have an attached garage that is fully insulated. I was told by a car guy around here to always have traps out year round just in case. Right now I'm in the process of "Restoring" the garage. Full paint job with epoxy floor covering. I will also keep an eye on the humidity and run a dehumidifier if I have to. I am also planning on some neat artwork with the Roadmaster motif on the back wall...if I get it done I'll post pics! Thanks for the advice....

My dreams have come true.... So much for waiting a year, I obviously underestimated MrEarls power of getting folks into a 54 quick. I found exactly what I was looking for, and a great price to boot. It's a 1954 Buick Roadmaster 2 door Hard Top Model 76-R. The car is from California and is completely untouched original. It's solid but with a lot of the surface rust. The car runs, the owner just had his kids out in it before selling. The interior, while showing it's 55 years is still intact and all there. There are some dents and a piece of missing trim but this should be a very nice project car for me. The best part is I get to drive it for awhile before starting the restoration! Unbelievable! I will try to live up to the standards shown to me by this community. While I doubt I will make a top show car I will endeavor to bring this beauty back to it's former glory all the while respecting it's past. I will be sure to chronicle the whole process....I can't wait until it arrives! I have some pics right here

Yea I was waiting for someone to slap me for that one... We think the car community is hard core....get together some old timers and get them talking about classic tractors. Mods just don't get brought up.....way too tabo