old-tank
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You know the rules...first to arrive is in charge...
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We made 425 miles and caught Bill in Texarkana...I'll let him fill you in on the details.
The only thing "exciting' on the trip happened in Georgetown, TX. A car was passing me and slowed down next to me and honked. When I was going to do my usual smile and wave, I looked over and saw a big hairy ass---I got 'mooned'!!
Temps were 90's/100's, no issues with the car, gas mileage was ~16mpg. Maybe Nashville tomorrow.
Willie
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We will be chasing Bill tomorrow, but will be getting a later start since it is 12:30am and I just got off work. We plan to leave Seguin at 9:00am and make it to Texarkana for the first stop...about 425 miles...what can I say, I'm old and slow.
The chase car is the 55 Century in the avatar, also loaded and serviced. My laptop is going too, but I may have to settle for dialup since I am too cheap to stay in the snooty places with high speed connections.
Later
Willie
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Looks like everyone who missed the heat in Texas last year will not miss it this year...
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Hey Bill
The good news is that you are OK (probably sore today), the bad news is of course the damage to the cars and the fact that the neighbors will sell the video to some reality/funniest videos show.
You should know that judging in the Modified class does not give extra points for "customized by crunch"
Looking forward to seeing you in Batavia and maybe on the road so we can eat, drink and tell lies in a hopefully excellent restuarant.
Willie
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I'm one of that bunch from Texas that Bill mentioned....will be driving the 55 in the avator...leaving sunday morning a day behind Bill.
Willie
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I'm probably out of line here, but here are some points to consider if you haven't already:
Most relisted items never come close to the original bids.
Your reserve is now known.
You will have to go through the same agony of giving up an old friend.
Work with him for at least a little while...you will know soon enough if he is really a deadbeat.
I agree that you did not get enough for the car, but in my opinion Ebay is for distress/fire sales, and you seldom get as much as a planned well marketed sale.
Willie
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Mike should have had me helping...that would have really slowed him down.
Or is he tired of me laughing when things go wrong. 
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Ken
Pump is black, bracket is engine color (green) and the pulley is plated...I used zinc on some of mine, others I painted silver/gray. The top has no white on the letters.
Willie
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Ken
Try holding the pulley with your hand wearing leather gloves and use an impact wrench on the nut...start with the lowest setting first. The pulley is keyed to the shaft and may need to be remove with a puller.
Good luck...
Willie
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Time to check drivetrain mounts: engine, transmission and the thrust pad. Defective ones will allow the engine and transmission to move and the shift lever will not engage the propper gear.
Willie
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NTX5476
The 55 cleaner calls for 50W...I have a 51 Ford truck that calls for 30W.
Willie
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I would be best to use the current Dexron/Mercon fluids that are backward compatible with the old type A. Would you use the cheap no name non-degergent oil sitting on the shelf next to it? Only in an emergency. The old oils are inferior to the modern counterparts.
I am having a Dynaflow rebuilt now and when I mentioned type A, I though the rebuilder was going to have a seizure. I then recieved a 30 minute lecture from a nice 75 year old gentleman....so I am passing on a short version.
Willie
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Tommy
Sorry I won't get to see you again and laugh at all of this.
Willie
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All of the your listed plug should be fine. We used Autolite 85's in the last rebuild with no problems. The only plugs I have had a problem with were AC R43...three fouled and were inoperable in 25 miles.
If your old AC 44's are not in bad shape consider cleaning and re-gapping (glass bead then pressure wash followed by wd40 to displace the water).
Willie
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One last bump before I order tires....Willie
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Factory AC was not uncommon here in south Texas. I have two 55 model 63s with factory air, have a parts car that had it, and got some parts at a local yard.
The performance is "adequate" up to mid 90's (degres farenheit), but cold air on the back of your neck is not the best idea. I turn down the sun visors 45* so that some of the air hits the face. Let me know when you buy that car so we can discuss some more.
Willie
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Hey Ken
Try adjusting the shoes first. But unless the system is nearly new consider replacing the wheel cylinders (NAPA and Raybestos should have life-time cylinders), the hoses (2 front and one rear) and replace the master cylinder or have it rebuilt after resleeving. Turn the drums and replace the shoes if more then half worn (thin shoes will not dissipate heat and will fade more quickly). This also is a good time to check bearings and seals. Change the fluid every 2 years and drive it regularly. Marginal brakes will have your butt biting big donut holes out of the seat....
Willie
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I am not defending insurance companies, in fact I HATE insurance companies of all kinds. But they are a necessary evil that makes us "creative" or downright dishonest in dealing with a claim.
Back to antique auto insurance companies: Has anyone had a claim denied, large or small, for any reason. Please share the name of the company and the reason.
Thanks
Willie
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Pete
The answer is no. Buick used a different casting for the two engines.
Willie
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I have JC Taylor for years and they paid a couple of claims without question. On one claim a board fell on the car from the rafters of my "locked and secure garage"; on another the car was sprayed with tar from a broken hose at a road construction site on my way back from the Nationals.
The statements about the locked and secured locationscared me to death since I spend at least 2 weeks charging around the country and the car is outside. I contacted JC Taylor and here is their reply:
"The underwriting guideline regarding garaging is deliberately written stringently. That being said, there is, of course, no problem leaving it "ungaraged" at a car show, tour, etc. Ideally, we want the vehicles we insure to be used for hobby shows and the like. In the scenario you presented, your vehicle is most certainly being "used" - just not driven. We certainly understand that the vehicles will not ALWAYS be stored. The statement is not about "ungaraged at a show" vs. "ungaraged at home", but rather entirely about the latter: home. We don't want the vehicles being kept in the driveway, or a carport, or just under a cover. I hope this clarifies things. Please let me know if I can help in any other way."
So it appears that is a non-issue and if you are honest and use good common sense about the use and storage of the cars you will be OK.
Willie
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On the way to Batavia
in Buick - General
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Well as Bill knows I was not without problems also. In Little Rock the car was really running badly; missing, backfiring and no power, but would idle. To make a long story short the rotor tip burned off...easy fix but took a long time to diagnose in 95* heat on a truck stop parking lot. I will try to post a picture later.
Tomorrow night NE of Columbus...maybe Mansfield.
Willie