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On 4/18/2024 at 12:47 PM, 28Buick said:
This meet is just 35 miles from one of our national parks, the Cuyahoga Valley, https://www.nps.gov/cuva .
Thanks for that. A walk in the woods is never a bad thing.
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59 minutes ago, EmTee said:
I like the '38 dashboard!
It was at the 2022 Nationals. I'm trying to use only photos I took so I don't have issues with copyrights.
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On 4/23/2024 at 5:32 PM, avgwarhawk said:
What is a fair application of the law? Better yet, drive the speed limit.
Fair application of the law is being able to face one's accusers, which is impossible in this instance. Yes, there is a human "reviewer" but they don't have to show up in court.
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I've started a page within the BCA site for the Heartland Region. It's in its infancy as I've forgotten 99% of what I remember of Wordpress, but we'll get there eventually.
Email me your comments through the page or here.
https://heartland.buickclub.org/
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4 hours ago, avgwarhawk said:
What is a better punishment for running a red light or excessive speed? When peoples wallets are affected they tend to change their habits.
If it's cheaper to plead guilty by mail (whether you are or not) than it is to argue your position in court, then it's a money grab, not a fair application of the law. The fees to appear are onerous and are collected up front, regardless of the outcome.
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49 minutes ago, dalef62 said:
See those little round buttons above the door lock on the passenger side door? That it the door button that opens the door, same on the interior.
I assumed that was the keyhole.
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Probably a stupid question, but where are the exterior door handles?
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Practice, practice, practice.
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The season is basically the same here in Chicagoland. I don't drive mine after the first salting of the roads in the winter, or until after a couple good rains in the Spring. But if the weather is nice in February I'll drive around. The semi-organized shows usually start in mid-April, but a lot of planners are a little cautious because people avoid the rain, so there is no point in planning something that doesn't have a good chance of good attendance.
And for those who are in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas, I maintain a google calendar of all the events I know about. You can access it by going to http:/www.calendar.google.com and then search "Heartland Region Car Shows and Cruise Nights" and you'll have access to it. It also has AACA, BCA and ROA events around the country.
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2 hours ago, TAKerry said:
It amazes me how many people go and put up a campsite beside their vehicle and wont move after that. Thinking their car is the best one there and no need to look at anything else. Then there are the people that wont talk to you about their car when approached, like you are bothering them. All kinds of people show up and it makes for a great perspective on life in the car world.
Second that! It would be easier for them to just sit in their own garage for the same result.
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If I had the $$ space and time ...
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39 minutes ago, RIVNIK said:
Greetings MLP, Love that'73! One of the best cars I ever owned. I had good luck finding parts for mine on Ebay a few years ago. There are also multiple vendors listed in the Review ad section. Not sure if the taillight assemblies are being reproduced, you might look for them in an OPGI catalog.(as usual, buyer beware) But if you can remove them they can be disassembled & the lenses can be restored w plastic polish. the reflectors can be painted silver, & the bulb sockets cleaned up or replaced. The chrome may benefit from a touch of liquid chrome paint. If the grille is not too bad you should be able to remove & restore it yourself. Could be just a matter of sanding the painted areas, masking the chrome, & hitting it with some satin aluminum or gray spraypaint & clearcoat.
p.s. next time you're in Orlando drop by & I'll GIVE you a nice driver quality '73 rear bumper. (better than the $450 bumper "core" on Ebay)
Anyhoo,good luck. Drew
I've been thru the ads already. No luck yet but not everyone has responded, either. And I'm not handy, nor do I have a place to work, so it's better I find a pro to do it for me.
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My 1973 grille is materially fine, but the finish is chipped and warn. Is there a way to refinish it? What is that process called so I can ask the right question. Or do I just need to find a replacement?
Same question for the trim around the tail lights. There's a metal trim ring, and that horizontal center bit in the attached photo. It doesn't show there, but both lights need restoration.
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On 1/8/2023 at 11:21 PM, Swear57 said:
How do these floor coatings hold up to welding, cutting & grinding when hot metal or sparks hit them? What about steel wheeled equipment, will it chip the floor? I'm going to pour an addition to my shop in March so I would have a nice clean floor do coat or seal.
Thanks Jim
I would imagine that the heat, etc., isn't ideal for any type of coating. As for polyurethane coatings, mine is about 4 years old, and is holding up very well.
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As the title says, need the right outside mirror (no remote cable, etc. needed) for a 1973 Buick Riviera. Must be in top condition.
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My lone vintage is not unique, nor a show-stopper. But I don't care. I go to shows for the fun, the education, the camaraderie, etc. I'd probably feel differently if I were bringing something truly unique. Modifications are so personal in many cases I doubt that there will ever be a consensus of what is the "best" modifications on a car.
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I don't know if you'll have any luck, but Hagerty has a search service for their customers. I haven't used it yet but they claim to have resources to find parts for you.
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"completely restored .... odometer not working" makes one wonder. the pix make it look sharp.
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I would imagine that the pandemic slowed/halted production on a lot of shows, as well as the various strikes in Hollywood. While not all the trades were on strike and the reality shows didn't really need writers, some of them halted work in support of the creatives.
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1 hour ago, TTR said:
Wife and I have preliminary plans to do a couple of thousand mile road trip to and back from Santa Fe, NM within next couple of years, but like all our other leisure road trip travel, it will be done in a vintage car, most likely in our "Indian Turquoise" '57 Chrysler New Yorker convertible and as much as possible, using secondary highways and back roads, instead of those boring/dreaded conveyor belts known as Interstates.
Planning a caravan along the length of Route 66 Chicago to LA, in 2026, if you're interested.
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On 3/24/2024 at 12:33 AM, nick8086 said:
Need help what to see..
Cars collections.
Food.
Sites to see..
Here are the towns I will be in :
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Los Alamos
Yes I think this is near route 66... I will take a lot of pic and get a T shirt..
Last time I was here was 2008.. I know about the Dog house and Frontier Restaurant..in Albuquerque
I do not need to see the Castle.. in Albuquerque.. lol
In Santa Fe, Pasqual's just off the square. Get a reservation. Probably the best restaurant in the city. There is an Italian place also south of the square. Don't waste your time. There was a place we ate breakfast that features Hatch chiles, northeast of the square. Spend time on the Canyon Road. Tons of art shops, from the conventional to the obscure. I also recommend breakfast at Hotel La Fonda, again on the Square. Most people go to the chapel with the freestanding staircase. It's ok but not spectacular. The railyard area is fun. The fanrail trip south is ok, but $$$ for what it is. Cumbres rail line is much better. I've heard Sazon is very good. Never been.
If you have the time, drive to Taos. Spend a day in the pueblo and an evening in town. The Taos inn has great food.
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I THINK the ezpass works everywhere east of the Mississippi. You can check it online and update it to say you're hauling a trailer. Or not.
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As an amateur myself all I can tell you is shoot more and more. Fix it in the camera, and you won't have to fix it in post. If it's a static image pay attention to backgrounds and aperture. If you're shooting a moving vehicle, keep your shutter speed low if possible, to get some wheel blur, and compensate your film speed and aperture accordingly.
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26 minutes ago, MikeJS said:
Good day,
Outside my Riv generation, but a quick search of 1973 Buick Riviera, I'm hard pressed to see any that are not chrome. The ad from 1973 also shows chrome. This isn't to say that it wasn't an option, but again, aside from obvious customs, I couldn't find a '73 image with body coloured mirrors. Searching 1974 Riv's and it pretty easy to find both chrome and body coloured mirrors, and the 1974 ad has them on. Again, far from conclusive, but hope it helps...
Later,
Ditto. I looked at images and tried to find that option on the ROA site. Nothing. Since the car I saw them on (online) was modified in many other ways I assumed it was just another mod, although the owner claimed they were an option.
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I plan on using only photos I took, and the ones that are on there currently are all ones I took. But if I do include photos from others, a disclaimer is a good idea.