Elpad
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53 minutes ago, retirednow said:
Looking good. Congratulations on your retirement. A good time to pack it in
Too bad the avatar name “Retirenow” is taken.!
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Just had time to install the headlamps. Since I just retired today 07/31/2020 at 2:00 PM I will hopefully have more time to put Toby together. It will be done at my leisure to really enjoy the hobbies except I just was given the largest honey do list ever.
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1 hour ago, edinmass said:
I am guessing your using crushed stone or river stone for a base.........pavement wouldn't make sense, and it would be very expensive. I can tell you this, if it were in my neighborhood........I would be watching this project with a very close eye. Best to get the landscaping finished, and the city to sign off on it as complete , and then wait a few months before you park anything there. Painting the wall a tasteful color or to match the house would also probably be a good idea.
We use crushed limestone rocks around here for fill and base purposes, I was going to finish with a white medium pea-rock due to cost then I thought that turf blocks will be a good idea but pricey. The contractor keeps telling me to stop crying and do a nice thing to wife’s liking like a individual rectangular concrete slabs randomly arranged which is the latest on driveway finish. This way I can fill the gaps with polished river rocks or artificial grass. Hmm, maybe go this way so I can have a multipurpose patio area. For final inspection the wall have to be stuccoed And painted. Landscaping can be done at a later time. Ain’t planning to park there for a while. Have to break in the neighbors which they are like a an extended family. Don’t know if that is totally a good thing.
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8 hours ago, JohnD1956 said:
@ElpadMan! I must admit I did not see this coming out this way. So how tall over the slab will that wall be? Is it tall enough to hide the trailer from the streetview?
The wall is only 6’ tall, I will have to reach 12’ to hide the motorhome which is 11’ height due to roof AC. The trailer sits lower. I will do landscaping outside the wall to accomplish this.
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Would you please let me admire the Buick?
Thank you
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Is this a Buick?
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Raul is a personal friend and not able to drive his model A anymore. The family has asked me to help them sell the car. I thought that this will be an excellent place to display the photos. I'm not familiar with the car and never had tinkered with this type of Pre-War vehicles. I'm a member and very active on the Buick Forum. If this sparks any interest, I will be willing to go and inspect the car and answer any questions through your guidance. Raul's wife Cristina has recently placed an ad on Hemmings. (item 2419530). They are asking $22,500 but I believe they are to the point that will accept an educated offer. In addition, they have send me couple of videos of engine and car running hat I will try to post on this thread. Thanks for looking
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Interesting story
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Modified for drag racing? The same year of the car! Was not sure If to post it here or on modified thread.
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Tie-beam frame work
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7 hours ago, JohnD1956 said:
That is either:
A right hand drive 55 Roadmaster, or
an inverted print from a negative, or
A woman with the longest left arm in history!
If the latter, no wonder that guy is smiling!
And they still smiling!
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The block installer contractor showed up with a 10 man crew and laid up close to 300 blocks in less than 4 hours even under the 🌧
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On 5/19/2020 at 9:09 AM, SH4LT said:
Chasing Classic Cars, MotorTrend TV, Season 10, Episode 7 - the restoration of the Rain Man 1949 Roadmaster convertible. Owned by Barry Levinson, Rain Man Director.
Seen today on Chasing Classic Cars. The car was at Amelia Island Concourse de Elegance
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Meet "Toby" my 50 Model 51 project
in Me and My Buick
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I think I should have delayed the retirement