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Bump. Here’s to freeer travel. In western Canada BTW.
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Hi Alan. Yes I am still looking. I’m in Canada. We seem to be under country arrest. Where are you?
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I agree that the answer to that question is almost never. However right doesn’t necessarily mean perfect. Perfection as a concept is only suitable for discussions involving theology IMO. A famous boot maker (M. L. Leddy) stated of his craft. “We will never reject excellence while seeking perfection.”
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Not to read too much into the logo thing but my take on Oldsmobile’s demise is that it was because the brand lost its masculinity. On a personal note we own a 2016 GMC Denali 1500 crew cab that has been great for the first 50,000 mi. We also have a 2014 Tourareg diesel which we are considering replacing with a diesel Escalade. It will be our last vehicle. I don’t know if we will let a shortage of testosterone on GM’s part change our minds.
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Misc humor and interesting videos
Cured replied to Jim Bollman's topic in Automobile Humor and Interest
My interest in old cars was elevated by a book with a cover drawing of the 1907 Daraq V-8 going 100 mph at the Sanborn(?)sands. Possibly the sands in the video. Talk about romantic!! -
My bad. Was looking at the wrong car lol.
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I’m thinking this must be a parody post. Where are the car people who know their stuff? 4 cyl engines don’t have 12 pushrods. 1921 Buicks don’t have open valve rockers.
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My 1910 Mitchell "parts car" project
Cured replied to JV Puleo's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
I’ll look forward to your metric comments Mike. My take from a Canadian perspective is that complete conversion is neither desirable or possible. Metric will be used where it works better but should not be forced. Carry on bravely Joe. Cheers Ed -
1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS 427 PROJECT
Cured replied to STEVE POLLARD's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
Looks good Steve. I’m glad you’ve got the chrome valve covers. I think mine had a chrome air cleaner cover too. -
My 1910 Mitchell "parts car" project
Cured replied to JV Puleo's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
I really enjoy reading your narrative about the science and art of machining JV. I hope it will be preserved as a guidebook on how machining problems should be addressed. Without any real evidence I have a feeling that we have lost so much in the way of standards and benchmarks with the forced imposition of the metric. Your thread is a beacon for a better way. -
While posting I found the notifications button.
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Cured started following WTB 1916-18 Buick Touring
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Hi guys. Happy July 4 to my American friends. Not to make excuses for a long absence but I don’t seem to be getting notifications of replies to this thread. Thanks for a nice reply Ben P. I did inquire about an E-35 in Colorado a few weeks ago but at the time international road travel wasn’t allowed and it since has been sold to California. I never did hear from Buick18. So still looking. Really enjoy these forums. Cheers Ed C.
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Thank you sir.
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1969 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS 427 PROJECT
Cured replied to STEVE POLLARD's topic in Our Cars & Restoration Projects
Chris that would be an understatement. In my defence at age 6 I learned to drive in ‘51 International L-120 3/4 ton. 4 speed no synchro. If you didn’t double clutch you didn’t shift. There wasn’t any “sport” mode on that truck. I guess I got a little carried away when I graduated to vehicles that you could have fun with. -
Somehow I missed the replies to this thread. I’m still interested in purchasing a car buick18.