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I recall as though it was yesterday, Dad telling customer after customer, DON'T PUMP THE GAS PEDAL, PUSH IT TO THE FLOOR, AND DON'T LIFT IT, then he would say, I KNOW IT'S HARD NOT TO PUMP, BUT DON'T. The shop had a water squirt pistol, and would use it to demonstrate what happens each time YOU pull the trigger, people would say, ok, I get it. Dale in Indy

Not the rarest, but bet very few of you have ever seen one. 1968 Cougar GT-E 427 side oiler. Less than 500 made, and some of the 500 didn't have the 427 side oiler. I bought a black cherry new, site unseen, the last one I saw at an auction sold for $182,000.00 $5,200.00 which was high for a 1968 model. NO I don't still own it. Dale in Indy

In 1954 Dad had a customer that wanted a 4-door Roadmaster painted unusual colors. Green main body, bright Red top, and Blue interior, during that time frame orders were sent in by mail, the factor called and said, ARE YOU SURE, Dad said, YES, it is going to be a Carnival Parade car. I remember the evening the customer came to pick it up, he walked in, saw the car, and said, SMITTY, ISN'T IT BEAUTIFUL. Dim days are long gone, I would imagine. Dale in Indy

Seems like a great buy, seller can always PULL the ad if price doesn't come up to his liking. There are lots of ways to get out of a listing. We will see, Dale in Indy

GOOGLE, ( Images of Buick Riviera 1965 ) for all the color pictiures of such. Dale in Indy

What a deal, I know a lot of you feel like I do, (IF ONLY I WASN'T SO INVOLVED IN OTHER STUFF). Hoping it goes to someone that will put it to good use. Dale in Indy

With my father's dealers ship each model year we took rolls of brown paper, and covered the showroom windows. Then on announcement day we removed such, the front glass wrap around wall was huge, so folks at night could WINDOW SHOP. Floor to ceiling glass panels. Often I went with dad on the GM&O train to Chicago to pick up a new model year car, and that was at night so we could sneak it in our garage at home until announcement day. OH, DIM WERE THE GOOD OLE DAYS. Folks LOVED announcement day, dealers were not allowed to sell or show a car until that date. I recall the first FITTY FO we picked up, it was a Roadmaster 4 door, with built in roof small windshield sun visor/over hang. I never like that treatment, to me it was a bug, and wind catcher, I wanted better air flow, I was 17 at the time, but into cars heavy. Dale in Indy

OH, so many "DO IT MY WAY, and DON'T DO IT THAT WAY". I have an idea he knows what he's doing. Dale in Indy

Having owned three truck rental agency's I can say SOME dollies have the tire pads that swivel, and some wide cars had issues with the dolly fenders contacting the side of the car when taking start turns, thus causing damage. Dale in Indy

My dad worked with Buick for nearly 60 years. Started out as grease monkey, worked his way up to dealership. I was one of 4 boys, but only one really interested in cars. I went back with him to the garage often after supper, I watched him work in cars, can't say he ever really explained what he was doing, but watching I learned a ton. I also went on wrecker runs, and learned a lot from that experience too. I always enjoyed working on a car, and never steered away from a project, no matter how large. I took a lot of cars totally apart, body off, and rebuilt to make it a driver. Only one car never was finished, and that was when I was 14. Still involved, can't say YouTube ever was used, hehe. I winged a ton of projects, I enjoy doing those things I don't know how to do. Dale in Indy

I totally understand, I wasn't being negative, just pointing how 'TIMES HAVE CHANGED', we have PROGRESSED. I love my two Buick's, the 41 Limited, and 46 Roadmaster, big difference TODAY is that we drive a ton more than we did in the past, so 10,000 miles back then was a long time in coming. Dale in Indy

And they say, "THEY DON'T BUILD THEM LIKE THEY USE TO DO". Our 2002 car has 179,000 miles, same plugs, original exhaust, no greasing wheel bearings, tranny lubed for life, brakes 3 times, no engine work, 'period'. Had I needed to back wheel bearings every 10,000 miles, I would have done it 18 times, NO THANKS, hehe Dale in Indy

Years ago I rented a heavy duty collapsible hoist, long reach adjustable, and tall raise height, well I liked it so much I ordered one for myself. It's on a stand that when broken down can be moved around in the shop for less room. I have yet to find a case where it didn't do its job. I never remove the dog house, NOT saying there aren't cars that require the dog house to be removed, just haven't run into such. The rollers are large, makes it easy to move front to rear, side to side when jocking engine around. Dale in Indy

A good friend had packed hundreds of wheel bearings in his very successful business. He puts a large wad of grease in the palm of his CLEAN hands, then drops the bearing in the grease, and like kneading bread he rotates the bearing as he squeezes grease into the bearing. He does this for several minutes, then with a lint free towel removes the excess. He never has had issues, and doesn't use one of those cups and a grease gun. I'm NOT saying there aren't other methods, but this works for him. Dale in Indy

It has been my experience that if it doesn't slide in WITHOUT using longer bolts or forceful means, then something isn't just right. I wish you well, Dale in Indy

Hang it from the ceiling, make room, good chance after you sell, you will want it back, MAYBE. Been there, know how it feels., However you go, I wish you well. Dale in Indy

GOOGLE, 'Images of 1970 Buick Riviera' you will see many pic's. Dale in Indy

I THINK I heard, WE LOVE PICTURES. Dale in Indy

This show was in Indy this past summer. Buick had at least two cars in such. The bride and I spent hours reviewing, I was/am looking for inspiration for my next automotive arty build. Loved the cars, motorcycles were not here though. I totally agree, A MUST SEE, if you can, I loved the Bugatti coupe, light green, with hundreds of rivets. Dale in Indy

Oh, THANK YOU BILL, Dale in Indy

That showing was here in Indy this past summer, bride and I spent hours there reviewing. I was looking for inspirations for my next automotive art build. Love the Bugatti light green coupe, and the hundreds of rivets, enjoyed many others also. A great showing, a must see if you can, IMHO Dale in Indy P.S. When the show was here, there were at least two Buick's, but I notice that the motorcycles were NOT here.

I'm thinking it's out of KING TUT's TOMB. I had heard he was hoping to make a few bucks by cloning some hood ornaments, but ended up selling to a 5 & 10 store chain. Maybe! Dale in Indy

Maroon is a great color for that car, and probably period correct. Dale in Indy

OH man that's really BAD, now is the best time to give it away B4 you pull your hair out, STRESS is a terrible thing. I will paint scallops on it, park in front yard to attract customers, don't ya think? hehe Dale in Indy

OH YES, stamping engine blocks is done often. My brother bought a 1967 Vette vert, 427, engine had been swapped seller said, "if you want matching numbers, $1,000.00 more and I will stamp the block". Dale in Indy