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WOW! While not my car (sigh)........ my fellow Car Club member offered me one of his cars for a Fall Colour Tour today. IT is his 1966 Lincoln 4dr Convertible! What a road car! Watched it roll over 80,000 miles on the odometer about lunch time. For a 5400lb car it will never beat a tuned Mustang off the line but.... found myself left behind at a light and after getting out of town at 30mph and not seeing the rest of the group in sight, pushed down the pedal about halfway and next thing I know, had to back off as the speedometer was reading 80 very quickly! A real thrill in such a big car! Ended the day back at his home just before it started to rain again and with driving about 130 miles it ended up costing 53 bucks to refuel her @ $1.32 per L. I know... converting litres to US gallons....... How ever you calculate it, JUST A GREAT RIDE FOR THE MONEY! Thanks Joe for the opportunity! Doug BCA# 35039

Thanks for the comments! A couple of things; 1- Yes that is a Kubelwagen (pronounced Koobelvaugen) that my fellow Club member purchased a year age to go with his Willys Jeep! They both have mounted guns (non operational of course but period correct) and along with his other car collection enjoys the Military auto connection and Planes. 2- re: the Lancaster Bomber - We here in Windsor, Ontario had one on a pedestal (up off the grounds since the late 60's and while complete, was deteriorating from the elements (kinda like cars behind the garage thing). A group was formed and the Lancaster was taken down, found a home at our Airport and is undergoing a physical restoration in the hopes (money willing) that some day it too might see the air once again. You think car restoration is expensive?????? Truly a great bunch of dedicated people! To bring this back to "Have you driven your classic today?"....... This past weekend being our Canadian Thanksgiving, with family coming into town for the first time in four years, brought the Whippet home to polish her up to take it over to Dad's for the afternoon. Wouldn't you know it started to sprinkle on the way there and as it was cool (my relatives have been living in the South), no one wanted to go out and go for a ride. That was OK as I enjoyed taking the back residential roads after dark to her garage. That jeweled light really does light up the dash! Need to check the mileage with what it was last year when Dad changed ownership to me. I have a feeling it has seen more this year than in the last 5 ........ Doug BCA# 35039

OOHHKKK, So my son has helped.........? Here is one pic of the Whippet and the Lancaster in the background......... It flew in from Hamilton, Ontario and the public was able to board and see (smell) what it was like. A REALLY GREAT DAY! Doug

Here are a couple of pictures of my Whippet and the Lancaster Bomber from last weekend! OK... file is too big~! How do I reformat (the right term?) so I can post???? New camera.. please help. Doug BCA # 35039

Took my 1928 Whippet out today to attend an Open House at our Windsor International Airport with about 20 other cars. It was a full day to promote the recent building of a new repair facility for some of the biggest planes flying today. All new, high tech and able to manufacture parts/repair on site that otherwise might not be able to be shipped on time or are completely obsolete. There was even one of the last two flying Lancaster Bombers that came in and allowed the public to board and see what they used in WW2. Great Day! Great weather! Pictures to follow (after I locate my usb cable for the camera). Doug

Mr. Magoo, Just to expand a bit regarding the Monarch's, the white 1960 and the blue 1959 are indeed Monarch's that my friend owns and loves to display in the US because of the discussion they bring forth. The '60 2dr hrdtp was his Dad's that was purchased new in Windsor, Ontario and the 59 4dr was his Grandfathers car also bought in Windsor but not sure it was new when purchased. Joe had the '60 totally restored body and paint wise several years ago and the red interior is totally original. The '59 also has it's original interior and if I am correct, the paint is original also but really faded. I've had the pleasure of riding in and driving both these cars over the years and love the fact he has been able to keep them and in dependable running condition. Joe was invited by personal invitation to a Ford (Dearborn) in-house car show last year and both cars got rave interest being Canadian only production (even with Mustang's of all years and rarity there displayed close to his). All this said, I don't think it pays too get too technical about the entry requirements for the Ypsi Orphan Show. Just to ad my 2 cents, It indeed is a show to present the rare (discontinued production) and unusual cars of the past. Seeing a 1909 car manufactured in Sancramento, California, Maxwell's, Stanley Steamer's, barn find Wills Knight's (two no less), Bary's special built Continental convertible, Hudson's, Studebaker's (teen models), Nash's, Metropolitan's, etc, etc, etc....... and not to see the usual everyday production past and present big three cars or street rodded cars (not against that) is what makes this a unique and special kind of show. My 1928 Canadian built Overland Whippet Cabriolet fits right in and I will continue to go, rekindle the freindships and look forward to seeing and meeting the new attendee's next year. Doug.

My 1958 Buick Special convert has 215 75R-15's on standard rims (15x6") and there is NO RUB and handles great! Took care of the bias ply tire issues. Being a convert, heavier frame...... not sure what your '59 wagon weighs in at so maybe the 225's might work. Might suggest, mounting the 235's (on the front), put chalk dust on the the inside sidewall, turn the wheel to the max both ways and see if there is white dust on the frame. Do this on the ground with the full weight of the car of course. A test drive with the chalk dust would be next but..... not sure you have the tires already or they would have to be purchased first and... put them on/own them issues. Just my 2 cents. Doug BCA # 35039

Hey Rick, Thanks for the compliment and the suggestions. Will start looking one thing at a time and start with the springs. I suspect the snubbers should be tightened some as she is like a buck board when on a rough road even at 25mph! As to joining the WOKR, the car is indeed listed but under Dad's name for now. He gave me the car last year and after sitting since 2007 just now concentrating on making sure it is in drivable condition. I will check out the forum there too. Just thought maybe some of the old school mechanics (front end guys) might shout out what to look for like your suggestions. I can't do that kind of setup myself and the only shop here in Windsor said their guy only comes in once in awhile for this kind of thing. In the mean time need to get more familiar with what to look for and expect. What model do you have? Have you had the car at the Orphan Car Show in Ypsilanti, Michigan? That show is this coming Sunday and we are take her. Great Show! and some really rare makes. I've posted this shot before but here is what Dad started with after about three others had rescued it after sitting on a beach during and after WW2. Surprisingly the frame was not bad after checking the rivets when the body was off but the motor was seized and a donor was found with unknown miles on it. Thanks again for the suggestions. Doug

So, with the choke bracket doing it's job (not closing off and flooding) now able to get the car out and learning how she handles. My question is this, would I have an alignment issue? The car gears up and steers quite well until the speedometer (not sure how accurate yet) reads about 28mph. About now I get a front end vibration (wobble?) until I slow down under 25mph. I've jacked the front wheels off the ground and using a dial indicator, spun the wheels by hand to see if I have a wheel (wood wheels) that might be warped and nothing very obvious shows. Dad had new king pins made and installed during his 28 years restoring her but can not remember if he had a shop check the alignment. The tires pressure is holding at 32psi as per tire info and they do not have much more than 100 miles on them, although they are about 20 years old. Any suggestions? I know the car is not going to be driven over 30mph much, especially with mechanical brakes and today's everyday drivers, but driving even on the back roads at 25 is not a good thing to be doing with out all kinds of flashing lights going! Appreciate what you old car expert's can offer.

Joe, Sorry I can't help with top bows but..... as to the year of this Overland, deffinately not 1916. Go to the WOKR web site and scroll through the pictures to confirm this but I think you will find the car is a 1919 or 1920. If you contact someone in the WOKR and give them the serial number they can confirm the production year. I also know that they have many original engineering drawings available that were saved from being destroyed and might have the specs you would need to reproduce a set of bows. I was able to get a set of prints for my 1928 Whippet cabriolet. Attached is a picture of my 1920 Overland. Good luck with the restoration, Doug BCA# 35039

The ones older than me are; 1920 Willys Overland touring - Dad bought in 1967, I finally got to drive in 1978 1928 Overland Whippet cabriolet - Dad began restoring (resurrecting a basket case) in 1968 1951 Nash Canadian Statesman - Dad bought in 1969 1952 Ford F1 pickup - I bought locally in 1999 All are with original running drive trains (no modifications) and enjoy as many back roads as I can find. Me, I'm a 55 model.

Hello Matt, So glad to hear the Caddy performed for you like she should! Back in the day my 58 Buick Limited (4 barrel) would give me about 19 MPG (Canadian) on the highway too, especially if I kept the pedal off the floor with that dynaflow. [HTML](An excellent, excellent car. What a contrast to growing up when we expected to be stranded every time we went out in an old car (which is why my father gave up on them years ago) I grew up with old cars (Dad always bought 8 to 10 year old Buick's, Oldsmobile's) with about 70 to 80 thousand miles on them and religiously put another 50 thousand or so on them before retiring them so.... glad you experienced the Old school Engineering of dependability when quality came with the name. In the mean time, how was that show in Oshawa? I'm assuming you came up through Buffalo or Fort Erie to Toronto and GLAD you did not experience more issues at the Border! I'm in Windsor, Ontario and...... with having family in Michigan, go back and fourth often. Even with taking my antiques over for shows, it can be an experience. HOWEVER..... this post is about what did you do with your classic right? Today (Labour Day) I took the carb off the 28 Whippet, changed the choke cable setup on the side draft carb and went for a ride, filled the tank up with fresh gas (32 bucks Cdn @ 1.28/L) and enjoyed friendly waves from many. She creates a parade behind it but...... nice day!

ADAM, ADAM, ADAM..... THAT IS SOOOOO GREAT TO SEE, HEAR AND JUST PLAIN INSPIRATIONAL! Now that it is moving, I'm sure it is rewarding to see things coming together and you can imagine the end product. Keep posting! Doug.

Glad you found the tires worked for you too! Only saw your post today.... I bought a 52 Ford F-1 some time ago that while all stock (flathead V8 and steel body - well except for the bondo) had late model chrome rims and radial tires on it. Once it was up and on the road, to this day like the feel of the manual steering with those radial tires and no worries at 50mph. Now, if I can do that engine swap and stop spraying oil all over the country! Have fun with your truck. Doug.

Hey Rob, Can't confirm what would be involved in refitting your 57 but.... Both my 58 Limited's and my Roadmaster have front aluminum drums and no rear aluminum drums. My Special has steel all around and (back in the day) was able to lock them up once (Thank God) spun her around avoiding a huge incident! But.... those were my everyday cars for transportation and well, you get to know what they were capable of and didn't have to remember to adjust from today's engineered cars that react much better for the driving conditions and speeds today. There are still some aluminum drums and bearings are readily available out there if you dig. Double check but I think the Buick Riviera's used to use aluminum drums too and might work? Let us know how you make out. Doug BCA 35039

I've posted this before when I first joined the Forum but..... Got my license in the summer of 1971 and wanted a car badly. Dad, having to add me to the Insurance Policy said, you are not going to be driving some hot rod like those friends of yours! See, he had a black 1958 Limited 2 door he had been driving for over the past two years (back then just a used car) and had blown the rear universal and (get this) was sitting on the lawn in front of our house so... told me if I helped him change the U Joint and pay for the new exhuast system (duals with 6 mufflers total) I could have his car! COOL, I'M THERE! Besides, looking back, how better to bring back that father & son relationship during those teenage years?!? Drove that car for over a year and........ Dad was already an antique car guy owning a 1920 Willys Overland touring and a member of the local Car Club. Doesn't a member say to Dad that he has a 1958 Buick Special convertible and wonders, since I have the Limited, would I be interested? OK, what self respecting 17 year old would NOT want a red convertible let alone a second 58 Buick? Being only in high school, stupid kid that I was, said yes (after sitting behind the wheel with the top down) to the asking price of 500 bucks with only 110 bucks in the bank. Dad & Mom were livid with me! Thanks to my Grandmother, I borrowed 400 bucks and shazam the car was mine and now owned two 58 BUICKS! Drove both for three more years and see an ad for a 1958 Buick Roadmaster convert in Old Cars magazine. Back then you wrote a letter (when you thought a phone call - rotary dial no less - was too expensive) and the response was, REDUCED TO 90 BUCKS! A road trip was organized to Ohio and I cleared Canada Customs with my THIRD '58. This one however, was not a roadworthy car (especially for that price) but I had a cheap place to store it and was by now FULLY HOOKED on 58's! Flash to 1982, once again Old Cars has an ad for a 58 Buick. This time a phone call give the information that it is a black Limited 2 door with a rebuilt transmission just put in and only 57,000 miles on it! Another road trip and home it came. By now you get that I’m an addicted (or committable) Buick lover right? Worse yet, still have all four today! Old picture (1990) but at one of several storage places showing the Special, Limited (2nd one) and Roadmaster.

JUST ONE OF THOSE DAYS - to continue While waiting for a new set of plugs and wires for the 52....... today...... Talked to Dad about the '28 Whippet. It was his car and after 40 plus years (he is now 88) suggested that I check the float and sure enough! The side draft carb had leaked down over the winter and the float was stuck open! Seriously guys & gals, the old saying that a screw driver (and bail wire) and you can repair these (old) cars is not far off! The truth is that the carb most likely will have to totally come off, be cleaned carefully due to the casting material and reassembled with new gaskets but...... it lives again right now! Even the Vacuum tank works well supplying the carb with gas so.... Still need to get the '52 going, or will have to push it out (such a disgrace) to go for a spin in the Whippet but at least this is the 1st running vehicle of 6 that will be getting some exercise. Looks like Sunday will be the test day. "Orphan Car Show 2012" here we come. Doug BCA#35039

Like the others stated.... I'm envious too! Enjoy the room and having everything on site! It means a lot! Hope to be there some day also.

I know this is a bit off the barn find title but..... just to maybe confirm what smithbrother has posted...... A close friend of mine has a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 that his Dad bought new for just over 5,000.00 (I know... this is a Buick forum). Just to relate to special ordered paint combo's, the car was ordered with what was described as "Thunderbird" Burgandy metal flake which supposedly was not available for the Mustang. It took about 5 months or so as I recall to be delivered. Again off topic but this car currently has about 45,000 miles, all original and goes like a scared rabbit! No, he won't sell it to me! Now... back to the barn find and good luck.

Sorry I can't help with the dual carb clarification and sounds really Super (pun intended) but.... I have an original 1951 Nash "Canadian Statesman" and it has the flathead 6. Any literature I have says there were both the flathead and overhead valve 6's made this year along with V8 automatics too, mostly in the upper series. I agree that a two door model is scarce and personally like the lines but being that mine has been in the family for 44 years... like my bathtub. Doug.

JUST ONE OF THOSE DAYS Well, with the best of intentions to start the Whippet Saturday afternoon for a show on Sunday I had to get the 1952 F1 started and out of the way first as the 1958 Buick is beside the truck up on stands waiting for a complete brake job and the Whippet is in the back (As George Carlin used to say, A bigger place is for MORE STUFF, so a bigger garage can be a curse for me?) After charging the truck battery (6V) for the night I hop in, turn the key and press the starter button. Turns over really slow thinking I might have to boost it. Hook up the battery out of the 1920 Overland with ever so slight more speed but..... dump a bit of gas down the carb and with only one slight attempt to fire just cranks and cranks. Thinking I've flooded it, stop, let it sit for 15 minutes and start checking things, connections, wires etc. Clean the battery quick disconnect (not really bad), put a wrench on the other cable (not loose) and jump back in the cab. No choke, cranks.... no fire. Half choke, cranks...... no fire. My Son comes by and we pull plug wire off no 1 and check for spark. No problem, plenty of spark. Hop back in (after straightening out my back from bending under the hood) crank and crank till I see smoke coming from under the hood and that smell of burning rubber! It's the battery cable going to the starter solenoid on the firewall. What??? Find the post is a bit loose so put a wrench on it and turn on the battery disconnect only to see sparks and more smoke! Naturally have to change that out and start to look for my spare truck parts (that bigger space more stuff thing). Having no luck with that find (and less and less patients) call on a fellow car club member and yes he has another 6V solenoid. Drive over and he says, try it and we'll settle later. Back to the garage, hook it up and now the started button won't work! Jump the solenoid and she cranks but still no life. Decide to pull a plug or two and........ Holy, Holy! I knew the old flathead blue a bit of oil but...... no wonder there was no attempt to start! Now to look for spare plugs???? See where this is going? So........ off to my local parts store this morning and see if by chance they have a few things or not. I'm figuring the way things have been going that my College Alumni Car Show will find me as a spectator only today. I love my cars but....... are we having fun yet? ha ha.

WEELLLL.......... While the Special is "STILL" sitting...... I did manage to clean all the stuff off her that had accumulated over time and around her enough to actually have room to attempt to get at the brakes! Didn't take a picture before (too embarrassed). I even finally found the rebuilt power brake/booster that I thought was in the trunk but actually in the basement at home. The car is in the garage at my rental and while not too far away, need to keep parts together for the car they fit. So, the summer is almost gone and obviously not going to be driving it too soon but .... small steps.

Hey Bubba, Because you listed your car as a 1958, DO NOT TRY TO PRY THE PLASTIC CENTER! Having 4 58's, I can tell you that the chrome ring is held in place by three screws accessed from under the ring. You might need a flashlight to see them as looking up and the contrast in the day light (telling my age?) could be an issue. Once you have them off the whole ring lifts right off and you will see the three spoked center still on the wheel that houses the contact mechanism. That has a center bolt you take out (careful as it has a spring and insulation spacer) and you can check to see if you have power. You might also want to check to horn relay under the hood to see if you are getting power there 1st. Sorry guys but..... if you try to pry off the plastic center you will break it on a 58. Doug.

Hello Fellow Canuc, Wish I had known you were passing by, as I have a 1981 Ski Doo 4500 I bought new that I'm will to sell to a collector. Sadly..... while it only has 1,100 kms on it I did not keep it stored well and..... needs a lot of TLC. I'm across the river from Detroit in Ontario and with mild winters just did not get my moneys worth of riding out of it but had fun when I did! As to your Pontiac, Love the fact it is a hard top! I know a fellow here that has a two door sedan that is REALLY nice in original maroon but yours has those special rare lines one does not see often. Be patient with loosening that motor. I was able to get my 58 Buick motor free after a bit of (long) time. Keep your progress posted and good luck (have fun - it's a keeper!). Doug.

Hey Guys & Gals, This is not mine but.... wish it was. This fellow needs the trim clips to hold the stainless trim to the body around the rear deck where top is. Does that make sense? Saw it for the 1st time tonight and WOW! This is a number matching 1967 Chevelle convertible in Canada with a 396, repainted original yellow body with black interior and new black top. Can anyone help with leads? I would like to help him out if possible. Doug