JohnD1956
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Budd, that is a great idea on the J bars. . I think the bend in these would demand someone with some real experience and know how. Don't know if I'd spend a grand on them, but I'd be willing to dump some money to have a solid set. Problem is they'd probably need a solid one to start with, and where would you find that?
Mr. Earl. I really appreciate you looking. you haven't found any unpitted mustache bars have you?
JD
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I would love a 57 someday but for me it has to be a two door or convertible. I know 4 door cars are just as unique, but they don't generally excite me to purchase.
This summer I have to fix up and paint my 69 Electra 2 door. I will be losing my winter storage this year, and may have to store it outdoors next winter. It will definitely need paint on it for this. It's that or sell it, but alas, I posted it on the cars for sale forum and there was no interest.
JD
Jd
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If you want that dash top out, I think you pull towards the seat. There are tabs in the back of the top that fit into slots under the window. On my 56 Super I also had to remove the inside front window trim by the doors. This was held on by two tiny screws visible inside the door jamb. Once removed, along with the other visible screws you just easily twist it down around the sun visors. Of course you could take them out too but where does it end?
As to the light switch, do you have it loose from the dashboard? If so, you may not be able to pull it down below the dash but you should be able to work the connector off while it is hanging back there and then remove the switch. As long as you disconected the battery I wouldn't worry about pushing the fuse box out of the way. I do not think you can push it far enough to damage the old stiff wires.
JD
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I used nail polish on my 56 hubcap centers. My honey had tons of red polishes, in virtually every shade possible. I found a very close match, painted it on from the back and it has lasted close to 12 years now.
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Hey, How long did you own that boat?
( sorry, I couldn't resist)
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In NY a 1967 car would not have a title. It would have a registration, either transferable or non transferable.
I bought a car from Connecticut and the title from the owner looked kinda weird, it was handwritten. When I went to the NY DMV they gave me a non transferable registration. This allowed me to drive the car but essentially I could not sell it. This is something to watch out for.
JD
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What a shame. That show would have been fantastic at Crossroads Village.
John D
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Glad it came through.
Some day I hope to drive down and see your whole collection. Maybe I'll bring a few friends from our new Local? -
Oh boy! What a model! That thing is beautiful.
JD
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My .02 is that we ( with the Buick Marquee) are at a distinct disadvantage to attracting younger members to the BCA.
Consider what you see today in old cars on the road. Most of what you see are hot rods, customs and modifieds. These things are flashy, with custom colors and polished components that make the sun look dull. They have aftermarket sound systems which, as powerful as they are, probably cannot be heard over the custom exhaust! And these things are expensive.
And what do kids do to their cars?
Wild paint jobs, extensive ground effects, oversized spoilers, loud radios, and fat coffee can exhaust tips to get some noise. So the kids today building "ricers" are modeling their efforts after hot rods, not stock appearance vehicles.
And all of this is driven by an industry which makes it's living off the aftermarket parts they develop to accomplish these goals. Since they make a living on volume, they are not about to spend inordinate time developing parts for a marquee that wants to remain original. If more stuff was available for Buicks, would more people own them? I don't think so. Those that did build them, would they cherish them? Like we do? I don't think so.
Part of their satisfaction comes from building the car to their interpretation of cool, but if the car can be sold, they do so and move on to the next car, because that is where their satisfaction is derived.
But how does that apply to us? Sure, we now have a modified section division which is a big step forward for this club. But the BCA still looks for originality first and foremost. And that's not bad, just out of synch with what is happening in the hobby/ industry today.
As long as the custom industry keeps pushing the custom stuff, we will go crazy trying to get and keep younger members. So I for one would like to see less pressure on ourselves to stalk and retain younger members. I think it detracts from the club and causes undue stress. I still believe that the younger members today can very much appreciate a stock/ restored car. Plus when I saw the crouds at the centenial meet, I was a lot less concerned about younger members. There were lots of them.
Instead, we should do what we can to embrace all Buicks, Antique, Classic, Custom, Hotrod, New, Beat or just driven. Our cars are solid. They will be around probably after we are gone.
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1969 model 49487 was a Riciera. I do not believe there was a 50000 series car
Jd
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I wouldn't count on my friend coming through. A two door would have been more incentive but this fellow is looking for something :
Radical
one of a kind
perfect
cheap
Basically a dreamer I fear. Sorry
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Don't know about the vent lock but the headlight switch may be accessed by droping the fuse box. Just take precautions against shorts by disconnecting the battery.
Once accessed, look for the button with the little spring on the side of the switch. My guess is one of two things, the button is stuck down due to rust. Try some WD 40 and work it.
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you have the wrong knob and switch rod, and it won't go all the way through to lock under that button. This would be pretty rare I imagine.
JD
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Danny, Nice car! Looks like you'll really be in the garage now!
JD
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The best. I probably don't have to tell you the dissapointment after each other item was replaced just to hear that knock again.
I didn't feel like doing anything with this car till I got that noise solved. Mainly that was because I was convincing myself the engine would need to be rebuilt. But now, I'll just hang in there for a couple more years like it is...
JD
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My years as a gas station employee were short but adventurous.
One night while alone on duty someone came in and asked for a fan belt. While I was rummaging through the pooly stocked selection in the garage, his partner came in and stole the cash register. Not just the cash, the entire freaking register!
Worst part was I couldn't find a belt to sell, and after he left, I didn't even notice the thing was gone for twenty minutes. When the next customer needed change and I couldn't find the damn thing I felt awful stupid.
Of course my days were limited after that. Just as well too I suppose.
Jd
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Obviously. I don't know of may others who would have the persistence to look through all those bins and manage to find something they recogonized.
JD
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Yes, the Texas Local. You're in good hands now Smaltzie. Looking foreward to meeting you someday. Maybe if the BCA goes to San Diego for the 07 National?
JD
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The knock has vanished. Now on to the rest of the rattles and groans!
JD
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Hi Roberta, I was thinking that your report is very important in order to demonstrate acceptance of the Web for BCA activity. Is the count of activity for viewing threads available? This is probably just as important as information on "posts" to threads.
I know many times I'll look at threads but not reply due to lack of any specific opinion.
I also like the idea of posting agenda's in the News and Events forum. While the list you posted was light on the details of what would be discussed by each committee member, it also caused me to step back a bit and think how lucky we are to have such a dedicated BOD. That's a lot of stuff to discuss and this meeting must have lasted for hours!
As to a forum rep on the BOD, I think this would be a full time job. Look at the number of forum threads. How would a BOD representative figure out what is important to add? I would think reporting of the approved minutes is a valid forum topic, and all that's needed. But of course, considering the approval happens at the board meeting following the one in which they occur, they would already be old news too.
The real solution is to get members to read the minutes (approved or unedited) before the following meeting so that we are up to date on the club issues before hand. But it is a fantasy to think this would ever be accomplished. Many members just want to be a part of the organization, and enjoy the benefits there-of.
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I thought you might like it ...I love this old stuff but if someone doesn't find it for me, I have no patience to go look for it.
JD
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hopefully I will be a member of the UPState NY Chapter to be formed in Albany NY
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Here's the post card I was refering to in Mr' Earls post.
My friend at work found this card in NYC, and thought it a odd firnd first because of the 60 Buick but also because he remembers this gas station from when he was growing up. This is the station his Dad used to use all the time and he was there many times even in this time frame ( albeit at a very young age)
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congrats and welcome to the BCA. I believe we spoke before, but now we are partners in a great club too.
Love those 56's and your's is truly SUPER!
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Can anyone post a picture of the poster?