JohnD1956
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On 3/31/2024 at 12:20 AM, Elpad said:
Wow! Love the big Buicks! I wonder where this one lies?
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Have you lubricated the lock mechanism and it still acts like that? You could try some brake cleaner spray in there to free things up. and then some appropriate graphite lube. I'd use the liquid form of lubricant.
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3 hours ago, EmTee said:
Is the rear glass set in butyl adhesive or does it use a rubber gasket around the perimeter? My '64 Grand Prix uses the latter, however, maybe the LeSabre is different...
The 64 uses a rubber seal? That was why I wanted to see a picture of the corners of the glass/ to see which it had.
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I think your proposal has some merit Willis but it sounds like a whole new level of complexity. To keep it simple, what I think is needed is some acknowledgement of cars that do not fit any class due to limited modifications, and is like the driven award, but not the same. This acknowledgement could be adjudicated on the field by the same group that does the driven awards. It could be a badge, a pin, a certificate, or something else that allows people to walk away feeling like the Club appreciates them bringing their vehicles to a National Meet.
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What this club needs is a hired office staff, not a museum. The office staff could handle day to day business and create the processes needed to get us up to date with things like online voting. Then the BOD could just concentrate on policy and organization. Cornerstone is a nice manager, but an office staff could take us much further.
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I would think it odd to have the mismatched insignia from the factory. My guess is one fender has been replaced at some point.
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Had the Regal out for a short run tonite. Can't wait to get the winter tires off.
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That is something that I have left to glass shops. The main problem one faces, especially if this has been the situation for a long time, is rusted metal in the spot the seal material is placed. Failure to address that rust will cause premature failure of the seal. This all rests on the assumption your glass is sealed with adhesive as opposed to a formed lip seal. Can you post a picture of the lower left and right corners of the window?
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On 3/29/2024 at 9:21 PM, Jim 64 said:
I'm tossing around the idea of pulling the engine and replacing all the gaskets
When finished, toss that idea out. The engine looks dirty in the timing chain picture, but not oily.
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Hello Marilyn! Looking good in both sets of shoes.
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Chances are the glue holding the rear window in has dried up. You may want to remove the chrome trim back there and see if it is leaking
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I recommend that you do not over look the coincidence of blown light bulbs. Those front signal light housing screws can be a bit of trouble to get out so be careful with a proper sized screwdriver tip. I don't recall if the taillight bulbs are easily accessible in the trunk or not.
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22 hours ago, RetroPetro said:
Might be where the word Boat was first associated with Buicks?
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22 hours ago, RetroPetro said:
This is "the" Guy Bennett for whom the FingerLakes Chapter of the BCA sponsors an annual award at the National Meets for the highest scoring pre war car.
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1 hour ago, Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel said:
Struggling to type these days!
Great looking paint.
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SWeeet!!!🫣
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This will be fun to watch.
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4 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:
The original, I believe, had a rubber grommet the cable ran through . Seldom , maybe never, replaced. I used a short length of heater hose to replace same.
Ben
Those grommets are available
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Previously I described how a decent mechanic caused a Exxon Valdez's type experience by improper oil filter installation on Annie. Way before that I took the GS to an oil change place that tried to sell me on front spring installation to cure the "spring squeak". I asked what spring squeak was, after all, the deteriorated control arm bushing was visible. So they had the guy in the pit observe the suspension while the confident bumper dude stood on top and bounced the car. Sure enough, the faceless voice down under says, "yep spring squeak"...I politely declined that service and went back to doing my own oil changes.
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The '95's were said to have the most problems. Mine was just like you said. A comfortable car for the long drives, and silent and much faster than may others realize. But I went through a lot of problems including rotted brake lines, a rear wheel housing starting to rot, and mechanically I had to do an intake gasket replacement.
One of the first things I had to do was replace the ABS computer to get my antilock brake warning light off. That was a huge expense since the program was to change the computer and the proportion block it was attached to. Then there was talk that one could just change the computer part for a lot less money. It really was sad.
When it ran right, it was fantastic! But I got to the point I just didn't feel like it was reliable enough for long trips. But I did put a ton of miles on it over the 6 years or so I had it.
I was sorry to see mine go, and happy at the same time. I like the 95 the best for design and the looks of the engine and dashboard. But if I had one today I'd unsolder that ABS light and just run it without them.
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1 hour ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:
In 70 years of driving, I have never torqued a wheel lug! Wow, look at ALL those times I was in danger.😉
Ben
Livin on the edge Ben?
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6 hours ago, EmTee said:
careful of believing everything you see on the internet...😄
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The people at the ac parts place in Florida (can't recall the name at the moment) told me that the front seal on the A6 compressors were meant to have a small leak to provide bearing lubrication. I imagine A5's would have the same engineering. In the '69 I found the spin off trails of oil after not using the system for a few years, but when I tapped on the frozen expansion valve two years ago the system was back in service. This compressor was a new one purchased around 2011 or there abouts.
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8 hours ago, Buicknutty said:
That's what I did on mine and they work very well now, again. As long as the vacuum booster side of the fuel pump is working properly though.
Did you have to replace your fuel pump too? I will keep that in mind. I am afraid to think about the age on my fuel pump.
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BCA National Meet Judging Change Proposal, as seen in "The Bugle"
in Buick - General
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As with any business entity, non-profit status or otherwise, survivability is rooted in the ability to give folks what they want. Significant numbers of people show up at a National Meet and want, and expect to be, rewarded with an award for their efforts.
But all forms of judging are voluntarily entered. There is nothing saying the people have to participate in judging. Still, a significant number do. So, if the Club does not provide that service, then it runs the risk of losing those who want or need to have it.
For those who want no part of being judged, there has been nothing that forces you to be judged. Just like you consider not being judged to be fun, others consider judging to be fun. This club is already situated to provide the best of both worlds to most of us then, just the way it currently exists. My thought, however, is that there are those would like to have an award or acknowledgement for their fine vehicle, but they do not fit into any existing class. And I still think it would be advantageous for longevity of this Club to fill that niche.