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I'll echo the comments on Olympus. I've been very happy with the ones I've had (and still have and use) and they have a number of compact cameras that would be in the price range. Now that the sales pitch is over, here's a few things to think about. Would you rather have a camera made by camera folks who now add electronics, or would you rather buy a camera made by an electronics firm? The camera folks will tend to have better optics and you can't go wrong with good optics. Think about the sort of photos you intend to take. If you want to use a zoom, get the most optical zoom you can. Digital zoom is just software attempts to fill in the blanks. If you want to do close-up shots, check out the macro features. I don't recall the name of the site, but there was a web site that did comparisons of digital cameras that you could plug in a few criteria and get some results to compare.

The 198 ci V6 was a 215 V8 with 2 fewer cylinders - it was bored out. The timing wasn't initially adjusted, which is where poor idle characteristics come from. Some parts do interchange. Yes, the V6 powered Special of 1962 was the MT Car of the Year.

Hey Brian, if we ever get out your way again, we'll need to spend time with the car...it shares its birthday with Luke (albeit 27 years younger). Some great photos of fabulous cars in this thread now.

che che che Chia LOL...where do you find this stuff Rick? Is there that much snow in your part of the world that you are cooped up inside scouring the Internet for such oddities?

Wouldn't that be a herd of Mustangs? Congrats on joining the club and welcome.

'71-'76 Rivieras had a 122" wheelbase...presumably other GMs may have had the same wheelbase. That would give a wide option of V8s that would be pretty easy to put in. I know the Buick V6 in 1962 was very closely based on the 215 ci V8 at the time, but I couldn't say anything about the newer V6s in terms of mounting compatibility. At any rate, it sounds like a neat project. I've always thought the turbo and SC 3.8s would make a good modified project - different than the conventional "bigger is better" mentality, but still very powerful.

Thanks guys. I'd forgotten about the selling template and the template itself is a sticky, so I've perused it and saved a copy to remind myself. Of course, rust is always an issue. I do know that after the original owner, there have been three owners in one family. I do not know whether the car is originally from around here or not, nor anything about winter driving. I'll definitely have something to report Saturday evening. Thanks again.

Welcome aboard. Prasad - I've thought similarly about Buick V6s in the old iron. You may find the Performand / Modified forum is a good place to start. One thing to do is look at the wheelbase and see what has the same - I understand it makes it easier not having to deal with frame modifications. Jeremy - '32s are beautiful cars. I look forward to hearing and seeing more about the car.

Howdy all. I don't typically venture into this particular forum...not because I don't like Reattas, but I simply can't make the time to keep up on all the forums I'd like to. Anyway, an opportunity has arisen. There is a local '88 coupe, white with blue interior and sun roof, for sale. I am going to look at it on Saturday. I don't know a whole lot about it, other than the car won't sit still in park - either transmission linkage or parking pin / pawl in transmission needs adjustment / replacement. There are no other significant issues reported and it is claimed to be collision free. I have not seen any photos, but will see the car on Saturday afternoon. So, in a nutshell, is there anything in particular I should be on the lookout for? With a small collection of Buicks, I've got a good idea of the basics, but don't know specifics about these cars. If I knew she could keep her mouth shut, I'd consider taking my daughter along since she was chassis judge in Colorado. I really don't have the spare money kicking around, and we promised to keep Christmas "simple" this year. However, there aren't many Reattas in the area and I've always thought they are neat. In my mind, there is significant value in purchasing a car that is nearby as it reduces / removes transportation costs. The seller isn't in a hurry to see it gone, and my new shop building is under construction, so I should be able to pick it up relatively soon. Thanks.

Right on. Congratulations to the Centurion and the stewards it has had.

Now for something a bit on the serious side. I think it may have been one of the earlier GoB threads, but a photo of mine has been absconded and is currently a scam posting on Craigslist - 1952 Buick Straight 8 Runs Good. ALL ORIGINAL. Clear Title. I reported the ad, so I don't know how long it will remain there. The funny part was reading the ad...no rust through...he really doesn't know the car...runs good...another funny one...clear title...I wonder how he got one since I've never signed my ownership document over to anyone. I just thought I'd put this out there. If you see a photo of a Buick with a "girl" of whatever age on it, it may very well be harvested from here. The sad thing is that I would need to fire up the old computer to find the original...then again, I could just check my web page...oh lookee.... At least at this size if you look closely, you may be able to make out that it is a Manitoba plate. Scammers like this anger me....

Drool....

I love that line.

She's real fun, my 401. Great photos. That one in Ohio looks great. To find a '61 that looks that reasonable for that price I would suspect is unusual. As some calculate it, it is the stuff you don't need to do that makes the car appealing. I have the August price guide and this price is just over the #4 price, so if advertised it seems quite reasonable.

After the local car club meeting this afternoon, for some reason, I started looking at used Buicks for sale...I think it may have been prompted by the '86 Century Gran Sport thread. Anyway, I came across an ad for a '97 LeSabre. It is part of an estate and they are only asking $1k. I'm tempted. Teresa is approaching her 15th birthday, so we'll have another driver around here before you know it and I wouldn't mind having something that is a bit easier and more economical to get around the city in. Of course, there were some others that lead Derek into temptation again too....

I'm not going to disagree with Bob, but one thing to keep in mind is that different people have different motivators. Some folks would be highly motivated by trying to meet self-imposed deadlines, however, haste can lead to frustrations and errors. My '29 has been in the garage here over 2 years now with effectively nothing happening to it. I could use the excuse of the garage not yet being insulated / heated, but that is just an excuse. I keep filling my time with other stuff. Ultimately, Mike said it well. If you are a planning type person, spend some time outlining what needs doing, then break those down into smaller, more concrete tasks, and make note what is needed for each (i.e. tools, materials, work to be done by yourself or professional). It was -29 C here this morning, so having something to do on a computer / at a table starting with pen and paper could be useful. You can even get more complex with it, indicating the order of tasks (i.e. body work needs to be done before paint as a simple example) or dependency of tasks. Once you have it broken down enough, then it can be easier to do as Mike suggested - accomplish a single task and check it off. Depending on your personal style, photos that inspire you can be used, or you may want to consider a white board in the garage to be able to jot things down on (I don't know if it is age or what, but if I think of something in the garage, I may no longer know about it when I get to the house to be able to write it down...or even getting the correct tool or what have you). Hmm...as I go over that, I begin to think that perhaps it is time for me to start taking my own advice and looking at the '29 in a bit more depth / detail.

The paint condition on the one in Texas leads me to think that it was probably overpriced, at least compared to the other one. While parts aren't always readily available nor inexpensive, mechanical stuff can usually be dealt with, but if you need to paint a car, you need to paint a car. There is a variety of ways it can be done, from back yard to the best shop you have locally, which influences cost tremendously, but if you have a car with decent paint that you can get running nicely, I think you'd be further ahead.

Yeah...and tell us something we don't know

Neat cars. I wouldn't be upset to have one. Information about the Gran Sport specifics can be found at 1986 Buick Century Gran Sport Registry

And me with a '56 Special frame...and other assorted bits...hmmm....

Dan - from what I recall on a TV program, the American pilots were organized into their own squadrons...hence calling them the Eagle squadrons. They typically were given planes of American manufacture to fly as well rather than Spitfires. Of course, in war, it wouldn't surprise me that there would have been some exceptions to both of these.

It was called GuideMatic headlight dimmer and was a factory option. I've also heard it called Autronic Eye - not sure if that was perhaps for other years or a more generic name or used on other brands or what. I'm afraid I don't have any of the details you are looking for, but hopefully the name will help you find something more. Good luck.

There were 2222 8 passenger versions built and 5331 6 passenger LeSabre wagons made in 1960...and over 13000 convertibles. Does the signage on the door imply that perhaps it is used for a current business? You wouldn't want to park a car like that on the street here...first of all there are Winnipeg drivers, and things are about to cool down for the next few days. Of course, the way most of us baby our cars now, we forget that 50 years ago these were basic transportation and wagons in particular often led a hard life in terms of carrying stuff.

Dandy Dave - I didn't realize you were that good with "new" Buicks Neat looking car...I wouldn't be upset about owning it. Is it lowered, or is that just an illusion created by the snow?

Dan - AVG - American Volunteer Group in China. Americans flying with the RAF were organized into their own squadrons - the Eagle Squadrons.