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MrEarl

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  1. As some of you may know I’ve been looking for an affordable ‘36 Century coupe for awhile. Affordable, for me at least seems to be the problem in the equation though. I had communicated with Matt about the car some 3 years ago and advised of my thoughts on value etc. He contacted me again when he listed it here. I would love to have this car just as is, for forever display at the Buick Sales and Service Garage and local shows and parades. From what I’ve seen in pictures, the price could be right, but location and time aren’t on my side. Upon emailing the dealer and asking for additional pictures and detailed video I was simply advised there are two potential buyers coming this week with another in line, said he’d keep me posted. 🙄 I’ve entertained selling my ‘38 2 dr slantback for room and funds but again no time for that. so as deac said and hopefully to one of you. 🍀
  2. As a moderator I’ve never been so tempted to delete a post as this one so as I would have first shot at it. But being I is who I is, here it is. 😁
  3. Update. The seat material from SMS came in today, 6 weeks after ordering, not as bad as some I have heard about but a bit longer than the 2 weeks they said it should be. I lost my spot in line at the upholsterer so will be awhile. this is the tan striped, the plain tan is underneath. I also have the closest to my seatbelt sleeves I could find. They’re for a Camaro but correct length and color. I may try heating with a heat gun and bending slightly to better match originals.
  4. My thought also Pete. I got notice of it after the first two auctions had ended, most of the good stuff gone. Had I gotten in on the first two auctions I would have been happy to make a roadtrip to pick up. Hopefully it all went to true Buick enthusiast. I’ve already started an eBay search for a few of the items in case it all ends up there. Lots of rare items I would love to own even at resale prices.
  5. @1937 Buick Century I’ve been saving a spot for just this poster 😁. Some things these days can only find their value with someone whose desire for it is worth what they are willing to pay. I’m willing to pay $300 plus cost of safe insured shipping to Hull, Georgia. Message me if you’d like to see it go on one of these walls 😊
  6. Got one Matt 😊 That was a good cigar JJ. Let me know when you’re ready to let go of that Rough Road Ahead wooden barricade, haven’t been able to score that one yet.
  7. $5,000....in.....Alabama there are hammerhead sharks, hammerhead bats, hammerhead worms and now Buick hammerhead engines https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/761901452036671/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks Original Hammerhead engine, New tires. Will trade for Tractor. Call Donald at [hidden information]
  8. the driver side is broken into, passenger not so bad
  9. Also needing to source the seatbelt sleeves. I’ve found after markets that might do but are a couple inches short.
  10. Need driver and passenger side seatbelt sleeves for front seat ‘79 Estate Wagon in tan
  11. @Bloo some shots related to what you were talking about I think.
  12. Thought you were going somewhere else with that for a second there…..
  13. Wow, @Bloo that’s some great info. I take it you were in the business at some time. I might be able to talk with the upholsterer like I know something about what I’m talking about now, THANK YOU!!! I’ll try and get some pictures of my ratty seat bottoms so you can see better how the pillows currently are. Here’s a shot I just happened to grab on line of a 79 80k mile LeSabre, same upholstery as mine Btw one old guy that’s been in the business some 50 years took a look at my seats and immediately said nope, I don’t do cushion seats, period. Said to do them right, they’re some of the most aggravating work he ever did.
  14. The three upholsterers I mentioned the fabric prices to were surprised at the cost. The one I’m going with commented “Well you for damn sure want it done right then don’t you” It does appear to be the same thickness and is a bit stiff. I’ve also asked the upholsterer to spare no cost in the foam padding. Any thoughts or recommendations on that.
  15. 👍Verified the width of 60” and Reet used that to calculate 🙏
  16. Gotcha ordered a half yard more than what the upholsterer and Rita figured. Hopefully will have enough left over for Elvis a bed cover 😉
  17. Got new samples from SMS and decided to just bite the bullet and go with having the seats fully reupholstered in lieu of using the seats from the Limited. I figured using the incorrect seats from the Limited would depreciate the value of the car probably about as much as having it done correctly would hopefully appreciate the value. Price had increased some 20% but asked for and received 10% discount with shipping expected within 2 weeks, we will see…
  18. Ahhh, the rest of the story.
  19. You’ve way underpriced that car my friend!
  20. Thanks all for the very interesting comments. Never even knew about the museum.
  21. here ya go @Buick35
  22. Greg, if you want to email me the picture I’ll try posting it for you. 1954buick@gmail.com @Buick35
  23. Thought I’d dust this off and bring back to the top. Some interesting dialogue.
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