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CBloomberg

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  1. I am also partial to my 67s.  They are comfortable drivers for crusing around town as well as on the highway.  I staarted driving in the 60s and graduated high school in 67.  The newer short wheelbase FWD cars just don't have the same feel.   

    Chuck Bloomberg

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  2. I can't remember how many years it has been since I had to change a tire on the road, I guess they are that much better but you give me something to think about.  I agree thhe scissor type sonds like the most practical.  I should have saved the one from the last pickup I sold.  

  3. 39 Buick,  We are not going to make the trip to Allentown this year but I am probably the closest BCA member to DFW airport.  You are welcome to come by here and stay for a day or two and I can easily shuttle you to your flight.  I would enjoy your company.  

    Chuck Bloomberg

    941 Harber Ave.

    Grapevine, TX 76051

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  4. I have a 67 with what I believe to be the original 430 in it.  Last year I had the motor rebuilt.  My mechanic asked me if I wanted them to bore it out to 455 while they were working on it,  apparently it wouldn't cost me any extra.  I declined and told him I wanted it kept as close to original so they did the typical 0.003 reaming in the cylinders.  The car has all the power I ever need for driving and the fuel foes through it fast enough.  

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  5. They sure are fun to drive.  One issue I have noticed related to the slope on the windshield.  I felt something pull in my shoulder while cleaning the inside of the windshield.  Be careful if your joints are as old as mine.

    Chuck.

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  6. I bought one of the first Cascadas back in February and have enjoyed the above average spring weather here in north Texas, So far we have a little over 2000 miles on it.  Only one road trip 150 miles each way but I enjoy it a lot.  My wife prefers riding in it over the classics.  When the weather was still a bit cool and I put the top down she found the switch for the seat heater and that kept her happy.  

    Chuck Bloomberg

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  7. Just found the info when mine was replaced.  The source was Parts and Things, phone 714-633-4069,  Part no. 161031936176.  I think he only had one more at the time but perhaps you could google the part number.  I think it may have also fit a Cadillac but the problem was it wasn't the same for all, maybe a mid year change.

     

    Chuck

  8. I had the same pro

    blem and got the wrong part more than once for my 67 without cornering lights.  My mechanic finally found the right one but they are rare as hen's teeth.  I will check back Monday and see if he still has the source.

     

    Chuck

  9. AS I read the judging handbook the Buick must be equipped with original or period items: Engine, clutch, transmission, rear end, brakes, steering and lights. No vehicle shall be disqualified based on radial tires, sealed beam/halogen headlights or a non factory overdrive. Body and trim must be of  components original and appropriate for the year and model involved.  Interior must be structurally unaltered and structurally complete.

    I read the language to be intentionally open and non specific.  I believe I have heard the car has to have an engine that Buick offered in that specific model. I don't see that specifically in the language.  I think a Buick engine of the period should not disqualify.  Perhaps a definition of "period " needs to be added such as the specific model year or within a specific number of model years. 

    Personally I would not object to permitting upgrades to brakes and suspension for the purpose to make the car safer or easier to drive in modern traffic conditions.

    I don't see anything prohibiting adding air conditioning as long as the interior is not structurally altered.  I do not consider drilling holes for options to be structural modification.

    I have a driven award for my 67 LeSabre from Ames.  My Riviera would qualify as is and I may get it next time the nationals are in the central or mountain time zone as I would limit driving it to around 1000 miles from north Texas.

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  10. I drove my '67 Riviera from Ft. Worth to Georgetown, TX Sunday to attend a funeral of a family friend.  Its about a 3 hour drive each way.  I first thought I'd take my Lucerne for economy, but when I found gas available for $1.88/gallon decided it was a good day for the big block to get exercise.   I-35 was in better condition than the last time and traffic wasn't too bad for a holiday weekend.  Of course it was a comfortable ride, after all it's a Buick! 

     

    Chuck Bloomberg.

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  11. The low percentage of voters may not be all bad.  Those who make the effort to learn about the candidates probably are more likely to choose the best.  Making people feel guilty or otherwise forcing participation could bring about poor choices.  I feel its their loss if they don't get the most out of the club.  

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