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  1. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Stoneberg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Heck Mike, that will even fit in your garage... BTW, I suggest selling the little Special in your garage to finance this boondoggle. </div></div> I love that idea! I doubt he would mind.... (much) Bill is referring to a 62 Special owned by a good friend of mine who stores his car in my garage.
  2. Bill, I seem to remember seeing an article a long time ago suggesting epoxy paint (or powdercoat) for the numbers of the plate, then lacquer for the body. Lacquer thinner then to remove the overspray from the number section. It seemed conceivable that it might work, although I like the sound of the printers roller much better. I was fortunate to find NOS plates for both of my licensed cars. The paint chips off with driving, but I touch them up with a Sharpie... Or I guess you could touch them up with a Shar Pei dipped in black!
  3. Matt, I'm glad you pointed out the craftsmanship. I hadn't noticed that, as my excitement over the prospect of purchasing this rare piece of history had me completely blinded. I was trying to figure out which car of mine to sell so I could buy, then "restore" it.
  4. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1948Lincoln</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stop Pontiac, Hummer, Saturn and Saab, that will fix the problem </div></div> Why kill three car lines that offer convertibles to concentrate on Buick? Kill the Solstice to save the LaCrosse? That doesn't make sense from a brand excitement point of view. All of the Dave Ramsey theories are good, too. Except we want people buying new GM, Ford, and Chrysler products, don't we? And no, "W" hasn't got a clue. Blaming future politicians for possible further downfalls is just plain silly, while Dubya goes to Peru to further push global free trade.
  5. As a guy who has driven up to 75,000 miles a year, I grew up with trucker's atlases. I love them. I also know how to get to every bar/ nightclub in America. I did it professionally for 15 years. I would have loved to have a Garmin or similar back when I had to get places on time. When I drove to Flint this past year, I had the Lexus nav system directing me to my destination. Along with being in a car that was much more comfortable than I am used to, I had some bossy chick telling me where to turn! I thought it was a great system as all of the problems I had were operator error, but it took too much of the adventure out of the trip for me personally. I also realized I had to have it on because I would not pay attention to where I was heading or where I had been instead of acting on natural instinct or memory. Keith, I'm not some old dude, I imagine I'm a couple of years younger than you, so I assure you this is not some "old school" atlas or nothing hard-headedness, I just thought I would throw my hat in the ring.
  6. I'd like to commend everyone for keeping this discussion civil. Some very good points are being brought up. I wonder though, how do we reverse this trend? All of the American brands seem to be coming up in quality (even if perhaps some of our choices are limited) how would you suggest we as Americans proceed? I'm not talking about the folks on this forum, I'm talking about the rest of America. It's not the media's fault that we want value, yet we buy Chinese goods at Wal-Mart. It's not GM's fault either. How do we, as responsible citizens, reverse this trend towards foreign dependency on EVERYTHING? All of us have our pet peeves and personal feelings for or against SOMETHING, whether it is recycling, the economy, illegal aliens, rear wheel drive cars... Do ya catch my drift? HOW DO WE CHANGE IT?
  7. Bill, As our last trip to San Antonio (Boerne) together showed, google maps can't be trusted to take you the shortest distance either. My trip alone to the national directors meet in Canyon Lake fared no better. Phone calls work, too.
  8. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JohnD</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> It looks like the rear doors do not have inside door handles? </div></div> Maybe it's a cop car limo... Like maybe for taking high falutin' criminals away. Nice car Dan.
  9. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Landau1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's hard to argue with 1955 NOT being Buick's single best year after passing Plymouth and moving into 3rd place in national sales... </div></div> Not to be argumentative at all... Even though I have two 55's and I love the look, I have a slight issue with bringing up high sales to claim "best". McDonald's has sold billions of hamburgers. That doesn't make them the best burger. I do personally think the 54 Skylark is the best designed Buick ever.
  10. We all have our opinions about religion and politics, but frankly it gets tiring when the name calling starts. Nobody is 100% right all the time. I know I'm not. I'm lucky to be at 50/50.
  11. Jake, Any car can certainly be turned into a street rod. I've seen a few 55's that were very well executed. A mild custom usually shaves the front bombsight and smooths the hood. Removing the sweepspear would make it look very slab-sided in my opinion. There is a company that makes a prebuilt chassis for a 55 set up for disc brakes. I think it is in the $7k range. I think the biggest problem alot of street rods have is mixing of different styles ie. fenderless primered old school 30's car with independant front suspension and alloy wheels. I also hate seeing Chevy pickup steering columns from the 80's in any hot rod. As far as designing/ engineering for every one "problem" you solve, you generally cause several others. That's why there are so many "project" cars on ebay. I would suggest starting with a hardtop and doing (mild) customization. Lower it. Put some chrome baby moon hubcaps on it and progress from there. Whether restoring or customizing, it takes a lot of money and time. You really need a plan either way, even if you are buying the brand new turnkey 57 Chevy. And for God's sake...do not put a tweed interior in it! Good luck
  12. Hey Keith, I'm glad you are OK. I have never hit one, but I have a near miss at least every other month. Where's the knock on wood icon?
  13. John, I cut the ring out of mine with no ill effects for my Wildcat. I used a sawzall to cut two welds then pried up to break the other two welds. I didn't want to use a torch, due to possibly messing up the chrome/ paint, or heating the wheel and perhaps warping it. I tried 15 X 7's. They didn't fit at all.
  14. I think Hagerty would be the way to go. Every accident I've ever been involved in has been the other driver's fault. Almost every time was a nightmare with the other owner's company. I believe you are allowed to take your car anywhere you want no matter what. When my wife's two week old Honda was smashed from behind, we took it to Jeff's auto body on North Lamar. I realize that is comparing apples to oranges as far as the work involved. My Wildcat was painted in Elgin 40 miles away, and my 55 was painted in Seguin, 60 miles away. Unfortunately I don't know of a good shop in Austin proper. I agree with Matt, I don't know if I would have been able to keep my cool. Since I have been rear ended 10 times (I actually stop at red lights) I have pretty much decided that I will not be leaving the scene of an accident without handcuffs. They sent extra cops to deal with me last time. Sorry you have to deal with this Bill, I'm very glad that you and Dee are OK.
  15. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1948Lincoln</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Source of Buick fabric? Like from seats but for shirts? That Mohair can be very uncomfortable! </div></div> But red leather is good for pants if you are getting ready for your 80's glam rock band reunion. Sorry Jim, I don't recall seeing it.
  16. Greg, I used your website as a reference when I was working on my friend's 60 Electra. your website made me want one!
  17. Call Mark Polastry 512-303-0833 He's in the Alamo Chapter and he is always parting mid 60's Skylarks. He doesn't have a computer.
  18. Get Adam to do it, I hear he's really bored and has a lot of time on his hands .
  19. Oops, I paid too much attention to the series, not the year. John's right, there is a difference in brake pedal mounting.
  20. Hmm, Dinky house with a big garage. Sounds really familiar to me. I hope your bungalow needs less work than mine did. It looks great Derek, congrats!
  21. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Matt Harwood</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Once again, getting a photo of Dave is like getting a picture of Sasquatch. Always blurry. </div></div> Better Bigfoot than Leadfoot!!! That really looks like a ball, Dave.
  22. Hey Paul, I've driven 55's with and without power brakes. I personally prefer the manual version. I believe, however the brake parts are the same between big (Super) and small (Special) series if he feels he really wants/ needs the assist. The steering shaft is a different length on the big and small series Buicks, so I don't believe he'd be able to use your column. The pumps are the same. This (again my opinion) IS worth doing. Power steering is nice to have on these cars. My new Century CVT project was apparently ordered without PS and I plan to add it during the restoration. I hope this helps.
  23. My guess would be mid fifties due to the Buick crest design.
  24. I spoke with some friends in Houston yesterday who said they were still without power. They said that at least it was cooler, than it has been so being without AC isn't as bad as if it was still Houston hot and muggy. Their business is back on the grid though, so they are able to take their fridge items there. Galveston is pretty much gone from what I have seen on the local news, and apparently there are long gas lines south of here making refueling difficult at best. All of our highway notification billboards are saying not to travel south.
  25. Jay, I don't think Norb was out of line speculating. I have personally been on the receiving end of great deals, free at times, from good friends. I have also paid WAY TOO MUCH in bidding wars with people who want/ need a part that is made of "Unobtanium". It's a very unfortunate part of our hobby. Many parts, especially but not limited to pre-war items, go for very high prices due to the limited number available. I paid handsomely for convertible pinchweld trim that all B body cars from GM used, even Impalas. Unfortunately for me it was a bad design that snapped easily when removed. I paid what I had to because I needed it. Ewing stated earlier that he wasn't trying to be a "profiteer" and I believe him because he is a stand up guy around here on the forum. I would suggest this moves into the private mail sector because he should have an idea what he wants to do at this point. Respectfully,
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