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And a few more:
Of course there are Ford's but when was the last time you saw a Model A like this?
Finally, one of the many buildings to see (My favorite
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I have attended the Old Car Festival as a spectator off and on over the years and will be planning on going with one of my cars someday in the future.
While I'm neither advocating or criticising a 100% increase and the changes to an application to this event, it is none the less something unlike any other in this part of the country.
If you look at the cost of general admission for two and consider it is a pass for two days with your car, all the many cars in a most unique setting (and it is not just Ford models - yes they are well represented as it is Ford Country), the included admission to all the historic building there usually with interpreters and the candlelight driving during the evening let alone the ability to drive around during the all day show,,,,
My personal opinion, it is a great value experience for the money.
Gang, sadly nothing gets any cheaper and unfortunately change is inevitable.
Here are some pictures of one show.
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6 hours ago, Bhigdog said:
With patina like that who cares about original..................Bob
I know, I know, Just thought with the minor hint of paint at the back top part of the can might suggest it was painted.
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Really hard to tell by my '58 Buick Limited but having owned this since the 70's and never restored (obviously
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To echo John's gratitude, thanks too for the efforts to re-manufacture those highly visible and often dulled or pitted panels.
NOT to be critical or picky, they are only used on the Roadmaster two door and the Limited two door models. The Super two door has three chromed bars in the area.
The Century and Special two doors use different designs also so, Thanks again!
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7 hours ago, nick8086 said:
Why do you winterize an antique car before storage??
Possibly an all to simple answer by quoting an expression, "An once of prevention".
In my case storing my car too long without annual attention allowed the engine to lockup.
Fortunately with removing plugs and soaking the cylinders for some time, then applying pressure to the flywheel, it came free and with regular (about once a month) running it appears to be fine for now.
Having been a boat owner most of my life you winterize it as regular maintenance practice to protect your hole-in-the-water investment.
Beside, the last thing you want as a responsible owner is to be stranded away from land and put yourself and passengers at risk.
For sure the items you list are what one wants to prevent but I would add putting the car up on stands to get the tires off the ground and weight off the suspension.
Back in the day of bias ply and Polyglas tires, after sitting for a long period of time the tires would get flat spots from sitting. It would take many miles for those tires to smooth out. Had one car that never smoothed out till I replaced those tires.
Not sure this helps you but good luck.
Doug.
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What condition is the trunk handle bar in?
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Managed to get to the Special late after dealing with the days events.
One good thing was a call stating my truck was finally inside the shop and work was to start on the repairs...... YEAH!
With the rain we had last night, checked the trench around the garage and it needed to be raked out of debris for better flow. Fortunately the grading is shedding the water away from the building but... the low spots are pooling still which means I need to do more grading this spring.
During this I decided to fire up the car in an effort to build up a little heat once the door is shut only to find the battery isn't holding a charge. Looked back and guess the last time I had it running was the first of December so... Jumped it with a battery on the shelf. I know the fuel pump works as I can see the fuel come into the clear fuel filter I put on and after the second attempt away she went.
Once I shut her down and closed the doors finally set up the new light stand and boy, what a difference from that home made unit you see on the floor!
As per John's warning about being careful working around this thing, Yes, it delivers some heat!
While cleaning up the E Cable I was hunched over and thought, Hmmm, That is a different smell than the usual oil, exhaust, paint smell I'm familiar with? Sure enough I moved back and could feel the heat on my right leg through the coveralls!
Fortunately nothing burnt but... fair warning.
Decided to wire wheel the few remaining parts needing to be done, apply paint and before you know it, the wife is texting me wondering if I'm coming home for supper?
Not huge progress but funny how the time flies when you are having fun.
Next effort will be replacing the flex hose at the torque tube and reassembly of the brake parts on this wheel including a new drum. On with the fun!
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Heading over to the Special today and work on the brakes some. Yeah!
Know they won't be completed just yet but happy to get back to this. The weather is up and down temperature wise but typical where I live and time to take advantage of it.
Recently I came across a thread on decal placement on '57 Buick breathers.
With having four '58 Buick's wondered about my old original Limited which had a red breather cover and red decal on the base.
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My Special had a white decal on the base and wondered all these years what the difference was.
Thanks to that threat I now understand the difference.
Simply put, the red is when there is a four barrel carb on the car and the white is when there is only a two barrel.
You are never two old to learn something new.
Now, off to the garage with my new trouble light.
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To further support what Cabollero2 posted about white for a two barrel carb and red for a four barrel carb, here is a shot of my '58 Limited four barrel.
What might be another anomaly is the red painted breather cover?
I had always wondered about this when comparing it to my Special.
My Roadmaster four barrel breather cover is painted black....
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Not sure this helps being it is on my "58 Special w/ two barrel carb but....
It is original to my car.
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I still have my 32nd scale model cars I started to build when I was about 12. Some are not the best but after Dad built me two shelf cases for display I worked harder to be better.
I think there is a kit of two around yet that isn't built......
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I know this thread goes back some but just came across three of my '58's in a box plus an ad showing paste wax and.... a can of it I had saved.
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With having gone into the Deep Freezer again here in the Great White North
, it is just too cold to be in the garage so....
I went basement diving into more boxes and found these.
Then I came across not only an ad but an actual can of wax which still has soft polish in it!
Since I had gone back to the upholstery shop and collected the seat back to the Limited, hard to tell but had to pose them in front naturally.
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Found this in the basement cleanup.
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Must have had some kind of marine exhaust manifold on it which would quiet things some.
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Now Boys.....
Unless we are talking 'mature audiences only'?
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With having the inline 8 powering it changes the meaning of "boat anchor" doesn't it!
Looks like it might be in the harbour at Sinbad's or the Roostertail restaurant next door. That is the part of the Detroit River where they hold the Gold Cup Races.
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THANKS Gil! Much appreciated.
Now ask me what I think it is worth. Oh wait, I believe I answered that.
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Wanted to hit the like button but.... snow in the south..... say it ain't so!
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Or... go to the Willys Overland Knight Registry (WOKR). They have lots of pictures to view on their web site and a Forum section too you can register for free. Likely lots of help there.
Nice Find.
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In a reverse of your situation I was at a car show with my all original '51 Nash Canadian Statesman and sitting back with my wife, watch a guy really going over the car. Finally approaches us and he starts with small talk and eventually asks what my plans are for the car? I offhandedly said, with the fleet I have not sure I can afford to have it restored so enjoying it the way it is.
He replied by saying "not" to restore it that it is worth more the way it is.
Not sure at first where this was going (maybe a new approach to ask if for sale?) The fellow stated he was a "Panel Maker" for a large well known restoration company and started explaining the original cars were becoming more rare because owners wanted a perfect car to show and most did not come out of the factory with perfect fitting bodies due to technology at the time.
His comment that "he wants to see cars like this for his trade as examples to be guided by" admittedly was a rare one to me but sure made that none judged general type car show a great experience.
Now, do I had a swelled head of what I think it might be worth?
Naw.... have all the more reason though to keep it as long as I can and see how long it takes for someone else to really appreciate it's worth!
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Beautiful car!
You just don't see these often. All the best with finding it a good home.
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, it is just too cold to be in the garage so....
1917 Buick
in Buick - Pre War
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It is only a guess on my part but by the looks of the body lines, especially the cowl it would be more likely to be a sedan (model unknown) in the early to mid 20's. The artillery wheels look heavier than the teen's also.
If you have access to the motor check the numbers on the block and post. I'm sure someone familiar with this era can help you identify better given that information.
Good luck.