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Don, www.smsautofabrics.com has the fabric you need. Mike

Thanks for the lead Brian. That's a great price plus center caps included. Let us know if you get some. Mike

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Thriller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well, the stock almost looks tie-dyed </div></div> Hot call Thriller, I hadn't even noticed that. The gun was won in a contest by the ferrier (horse shoe guy) I work with at the ranch where I work. We had a couple of beers on Friday after work when that pic was taken. So I guess I will have to pass on the "tie dye" comment to that good old boy. I will let him know a Canuck noticed it. It might bother him so much he will give me the gun... Thanks, Mike

When is Staurday anyway? Mike

Ok, I will not slam anybody directly here due to forum rules, but a company named above left me hangin' for a month. They were "let go". I should have called Dependable in the first place. (I will see the car in another two weeks if I am lucky). I feel very fortunate the guy I bought it from didn't care, or at least hasn't yet. Just keeping interested parties in the loop. Mike

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: old-tank</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> You be the judge... </div></div> Well, now you have me thinking... This side- -Admits to drinking Crown in an urban setting -While in bar in Flint, bought a dude who lived in a homeless shelter a drink -Recycles cans, cardboard, newspapers -Prefers not to dump transmission fluid on fire ant beds -Prefers buying goods at locally owned stores before "big box stores" -Travelled around country in van for years -Hugged a tree for photo op -Knows he needs a haircut, but explains hair has SPF 40 (so neck doesn't get red) -Hides behind soft (but expensive) trashcan when the going gets tough -Drives as small a vehicle a contractor can get away with *Truly doesn't care what Conservatives think of him That side- -Shoots gun after drinking beer -Works at ranch: -driving tractors -wrangling horses -building houses -hauling trailers -welding -Restores cars that get horrible gas mileage, then drives the snot out of them -Dirt under fingernails all the time -Has shaved head before, just so he didn't need to go to "salon" -Owns multiple cowboy shirts for "goin' out" purposes -Would prefer to sit at bar rather than dance *Truly doesn't care what Liberals think of him I dunno, sounds like most of MY Austin friends to me. Mike

First off I swear the cans were coming at me. It was self-defence! Secondly, if you blast them to smithereens, can I still recycle them? (where is the self deprecating smiley?) Mike Marley Next time Serb, I promise. Next time!!! PS. Next time I will stay out of the political discussions, I don't know if my delicate sensibilities can take being called out.

Dude, You are TOTALLY blowing my cover... Mike

Fred, Willis makes some very good points. I know here in Austin, there are laws that state how many cars any household is allowed to have on the property in relation to licensed drivers. I believe I am technically in violation. Luckily for me, you can't see in my garage from the street. You didn't mention what was taken. Again, if there were fenders or engines in plain view of the street that could be a bit trashy looking to your neighbors. I DO realize that this argument doesn't hold true for any parts in your shed. I noticed your email address is for a home loan company. Is this your house or a property you own? I know nobody wants to have Big Brother breathing down their neck, and I certainly sympathize on that account, but I know I wouldn't want to see a bunch of rusty tin in the middle of my neighbors lawn. Speaking of which, also here in Austin, like Willis mentioned, it is illegal to even park on your lawn. Of course this can be skirted by basically gravelling the front of your house. Good luck, Mike

Glenn, is it really less than $600 per wheel? Are they guaranteed to be balanced? If so let me know, I haven't seen 'em cheaper than Coker. Mike

Ok, that's weird. My 55 was a South Dakota car built in Kansa City. Mike

Me red shirt, red hat. Confused @ my present. Mike

Let me restate that. I have HEARD that they are different sizes. Mike

The big series and small series links are different sizes. The links I got from CARS worked. Mike

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Old Guy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would like to suggest that we go back to the basic reason the BCA was founded. It was primarily to get together and have fun with our old Buicks. The early meets had people gathering in the parking lots and discussing their problems and all the great times they had DRIVING their Buicks to the meet. Now many of the cars do not come out of their boxes until "show day" and the owners of the "work of art " gather their trophies and put them away again. There are many BCA members that do drive their senior Buicks , and I salute them ! These members realize that the Buick history is best maintained by having "factory correct" Buicks. The also realize that they are just a special mode of transportation. The Buicks in the covered trailers do not promote the hobby as noone knows what is in the box. The cars on the road sre the real promoters of the hobby. I will now climb down from my "soapbox" </div></div> Way to go Joe. At the second National I attended I received my Gold Senior award. I was extremely proud. My father was there and he was proud of me. Willie (Old Tank) who helped and mentored me in the restoration had the biggest smile on his face. It was nice that all of the time and money I had spent on my car was appeciated by the people who saw it and the judges who judged it. Upon hearing that I had driven it and was fully intending to drive it back 1800 miles to Texas, one of the other owners (with extreme visible shock) asked why I would drive such a nice car. I told him "It's just a car". I would vote for judging on Friday as well, and if some of the folks put the cars "back in the box"... so be it. I had a ball in Flint. Mike

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Stoneberg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your Dad had 2 beers Thursday night, one at the hotel (Moulsen Canadian) and then another at the Firking Hot Fox with dinner. </div></div> That explains the early night for him! The details are coming back now... Mike

You got it. Colorado? Mike

Stevo, After my dad turned in after one beer at around seven o'clock Thursday night, I drove back to the show field to wander around a bit more. The sheriff informed me (in not necessarily the nicest way) that the park was closed. What's a car guy to do at (by that time) eight o'clock? Head back to Bennigans? Heck no, I'm seeing the town baby! I drove around a little and saw a cool sign in front of a dive stating they had pool and cocktails. BINGO! I walked in to 80's soul music and quickly realized this wasn't a Budweiser kinda place. I ordered a Crown and Seven, figuring that was a good cocktail for a pool hall. Working for restaurant owners (and having worked around restaurants) and being on vacation, AND having been a touring musician, I know how to tip bartenders. They showed their appreciation by pouring progressively stronger drinks until I started befriending the assembled pool players at which time I started buying other people drinks which made me a pretty cool guy in the bartenders eyes, thus making the drinks that much stronger. So, now you know the rest of the story... Mike

Well, I finally made it back last night. The trailer wasn't finished when we showed up. Unbuffed, cabinets not installed, trim not installed. Luckily my boss had flown into Flint, so she was able to decide to take possession of it without me throttling anyone. I was not coming back empty-handed! I now also have a new project at work- finishing aformentioned 1952 Boles Aero trailer, things like buffing the exterior, installing cabinets, etc. A bit of an update. At the last minute, they decided it would be better for me to drive their Lexus (Landcruiser thingy SUV) instead of the BIG Dodge (for mileage purposes). Fully loaded automatic everything... Midway through the second day of driving northbound, my father stated that it was really boring driving across country knowing we were going to make it! Anyway, on the way back, we got a whopping 9.2 MPG hauling the 18 foot trailer. I'm glad I wasn't paying for the gas! I had a great time, and would like to also extend my thanks to Roberta and everyone else involved for the hospitality shown to everyone at the Nationals and the breakfast. Mike ps. I would also like to thank the owner of the Soggy Bottom Bar in downtown Flint for the fine pool hall and strong Crown and Sevens.

Just ran into John DeFiore and Dandy Dave at breakfast. This is gonna be fun! mike

Well since the wildcat's seats are boat vinyl I'm sure he won't miss the back sweat. I doubt he will mind NOT smelling like unburnt hydrocarbons either. The sun will of course still be on the passenger's side in the mornings, though. Of course I will really miss these things. Mike see y'all at breakfast!

I feel almost guilty writing this since I just found out I won't be taking a Buick with me this time. I will still be driving so that should count for something. I was originally going to drive my Wildcat up (I even got the AC working in anticipation). Then my boss needed a 1950 Boles Aero travel trailer picked up in Grand Rapids. No problem, they would let me use their 2007 Dodge 3500 dually to haul my Wildcat up on a car hauler and then my father (Peyton, who has been my navigator on two other Nationals trips) drive my Wildcat back following the trailer. The Boles wouldn't fit on the hauler ( are ya lost yet?) so today I decided that since they were paying my fuel costs anyway (saving me at least a grand) I would just take the Dodge up and haul the fancy new trailer back. I will keep you posted, but I don't think it will be as exciting as the past Buick-driven threads. Here's a pic of the inside of the trailer I will be pulling back from Michigan. Mike

Mine was the Dallas one on the way to the Minnesota Nationals. Luckily (for me at least), Willie had already told me about his problem, so it was one of the first things I checked. Sure enough, the rotor looked like a swordfish with the snout cut off. Burnt to a crisp. Luckily (for me again) they had a rotor in stock at a Napa store, back on the road in less than three hours. Mike

I would recommend pertronix with one caveat. Do NOT use the high output coil. Both Old Tank and I have had rotors eat themselves up by using this combo. I have had zero problems with the system once I went back to oem style coil. Mike

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: serb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">There is always the possibility of something going wrong and a scuff or scratch showing up. If they scratch it, just hope that it is in an area where it won't be noticed. Ha, Ha! Stevo </div></div> One other note. All of the parts are loaded in the car and ready to go, but he said he blew some paint off when he hosed the car off, should I ask for compensation? Mike