Pilgrim65

Looks nice , with a bit of tlc and new interior , possible attractive project , but obviously depends on price when clock stops

Al , wish you had me on your 53/54 skylark registry , I can only dream. ?

There was Russian weightlifter in tiny blue speedos! , but didn't think you guys would want that and not on topic.?

Took Ruby to a beach resort favoured by Russians , amazing they just love old American cars ,must have been 50 people taking photos, chatted to this lovely lady whos red attire matched, she was enjoying being photographed by her husband so I obliged also to further ' east / west entente cordiale' ??

Starting to understand a bit more thanks to John and a very helpful guy called Bill at Bobsautomobilia , going to order a torque Ball boot and seals , while waiting for parts to arrive in Cyprus will monitor and top up but keep cruisin ?

that looks like an extremely good paint job ?

Class, car too.

Cheers John , had the torque tube bearing replaced last year , so seal should have been replaced too , not impressed. so going to raise car onto supports and hopefully drop shaft to gain access to oil seal and try to match locally otherwise Ruby will spend weeks in car port while I identify part and order from states. hopefully back on the road in September , in time for some cooler cruising weather. having a steep learning curve in the joys and tribulations of our hobby ?

Gets worse , put Ruby on the ramp today to top up gearbox oil , took half a litre , but noticed another small leak at differential end of prop shaft. , so now need 2 oil seals.!?

my wife agrees about the ill fitting t shirt , not into base ball caps ? Also I remember my dad working on his cars with his tie on .

I have ignored a small drip of gearbox oil on garage floor for sometime now, but now its larger and worrying so must attend to it , have had the car up on a ramp and it is wet around the prop shaft end entering the gearbox , I imagine there is a oil seal there . i have looked at my manual and can't find a part number , I wonder if the were a standard part for all straight eights with manual gearbox . would welcome some suggestions were to purchase and because the total amount of oil that may be lost need to top up gear box , so wonder what modern oils are suitable .The sort of information I would like is there any knowledgeable Buick car parts stockists out there who know the Buick gearbox on the nailhead who can say you need this item without me providing a part number I apologise for being a novice , which must frustrate if my questions are obvious to the experienced. however I do greatly appreciate the responses .

Agree , was comparing with apparel often seen today , think I prefer the formality of those times.

Simple question , but raises some amazing facts , some of you guys must have a big back yard ?

I'm 70 had about 42 cars , only one Buick

Interesting photo apart from make of car , thread topic I wonder what happened to occupants of car , where photo was taken , and why such well dressed spectators , are they attending one of Gatbys parties ? ?

My first view of ruby in Cyprus

Agree , wire class ,also think the powder coated looks best on early British sports cars , but love the chrome wires on 50s American

Great car , just the thing for a cruise along the Amalfi coast , watch those blind bends though.?

Very nice car , worth a look good luck

Miracle your alive Guys , thank god , and glad your on your way to recovery and hope your not into much discomfort. best wishes pilgrim

Would like to see a photo sounds a nice car

One classy classic ! Wonderful

I have a similar problem and have a tennis ball hanging in car port , when it touches windscreen front is 2 inches from wall.?

Diiferent league for you guys , Mid 60s ,me even with part time job a 52 A40 Somerset , 60/65 mph top ,but 200 yard stop ! Pretty scary coming up to lights. Had the chance of. 54 D type jag , but dad wouldn't lend me the money and couldn't afford insurance bonkers price, would have been the fastest by about 50 mph ?

First shot I've seen with white top up , smart!