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An updated pic of the gas pump, a Gilbarco. Also, a pic of the "Buick" emblems on my tool boxes.
And just for good measure, 1 of the shelves in my office.
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The "Gulf" pump is now a "Clark" pump! It is an old farm pump from what I understand. I can supply the make and model if anyone is interested. I bought it as you see it. It is securely bolted through the house.
Any of the emblems with pins are installed through drilled holes in the doors, with the speed nuts on the back. Newer emblems are attached with 3m tape.
I have previously posted my tool cabinets, where the manufacturer's nameplate has been replaced with a '70's era BUICK emblem. I'll try to remember to snap another photo of those.
The corrugated Buick signs are fairly simple. I bought the letters at a local craft store, drilled through and tacked them in place. I'm currently searching for just the right reclaimed wood to make more, although the stained pressure treated wood has the best grip on the tacks.
I have a separate storage garage that houses a rotation of the cars, depending on season. Snow White is actually under the care of http://antiqueautomotiveservice.com/, in preparation for sale. She had a few bugs that needed worked out first.
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I took a few photos today. There are 4 3 door cabinets hanging on the wall. The only way I know where to find anything is by the sign on the door.
I have also been picking up emblems when I can get them dirt cheap, seen in the photo below.
Also shown are a Gates hose display and a Delco shock display topper, then some of the wall signs.
I haven't hung it up yet, but there is also photo of a few signs I made myself. I gave one away at our chapter xmas party. I plan to put a few more on eBay and see how they do.
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I'll add more photos as I take them. My garage needs lots of reorganization, especially with the random signage that I've picked up over the years.
My question now is regarding this Warner windshield washer bottle. It stands about 2 feet tall. I have no spout or lid for it and don't know what the lid/spout is supposed to look like. anyone ever seen one of these?
I don't know why the software rotated the image...I rotated it myself and it still posted the same way!
Here are a few more shots from the past year or 2.
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Non ethanol here at the tool rental place is well over $4.00 last I checked. Ridiculous. I'll deal with the ethanol.
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or this.
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There's a huge sign museum in Cincinnati. Going to try and plan a chapter meeting soon to do a tour.
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My son actually got pulled by a cop a while ago because his license plate lights were "too bright" and the light was reflecting off the license plate and "blinding" the cop. Sounds like a fishing expedition to me, especially since it was about 2am. He was released with no action.
I know they are correct oem bulbs because I changed them when I swapped the lenses last year.
I'm guessing today's license plates have a much more reflective coating on them than the ones in 1990 did or DOT would not have approved the bulbs and fixtures.
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Did you ever go look at it? I would love to see better pictures.
This is tempting.....but it's 8 hours away. Ugh. $900 delivered and I might be on board!
"needs usual stuff fixed" LOL.
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That explains all those slow-moving Buicks people are always complaining about!
Speedo says 80, but you're only doing 60? That's too much for tires, I agree. I swiched from a 3.07 to a 3.42 rear end in my Widcat and it accounts for about 10% difference in mileage/speedo.
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Value? Is it a desirable engine in unknown condition? I will verify it's not stuck on my next trip.
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I came across a stash of '65 Special and Skylark parts. I brought home everything I could carry in my wildcat
I and am going back for a few more pieces, but I wanted to know what this is and if it's worth bringing home.
The aluminum head engine is in unknown condition. I thought it might be a Buick 300, but I'm not finding the numbers on buicks.net.
Front of engine appears to say OK1148032.I also took photos of the bellhousing. Looks like B1867945If the engine isn't worth dragging home, I'm assuming the aluminum heads are?
Also wondering if the set of cast heads I picked up are worth anything, casting 1374870.
I've got a virtually complete dash cluster as well with no cracks. Value?
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I received my first class copy today. I expect the media mail copy (which most members receive) to arrive Friday. In many parts of the country, members won't receive theirs for another week or so due to differences in efficiency between post offices. Unfortunately, there is no perfect option. You could say that everyone would have access to the e-bugle the same day, but the reality is that many, possibly a majority, wouldn't know how to access the e-bugle and would be waiting for their paper copy no matter the date. Someone in Missouri is going to get their copy earlier than a member in Alaska. A member who paid extra for first class service is going to get their copy a few days earlier than those who paid the standard rate for periodical class. Someone tech-savvy is going to have access to the e-bugle about the same time. Sounds like a fair middle ground to me.
You are welcome to reach out to your favorite Board member and make your case for them to present a motion for change of posting date.
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When our neighbor turned 100 she got a letter from the President of the United States and it was a nice personal memento. This idea of an award for bringing one of the current 148 eligible cars to a meet seems to be bogged in by-laws, award regulations, and the like. Then the cars has to get to the show and be deemed in acceptable condition. Owning the car, registering it on the roster, and being the owner of record is three hoops to go through. I would suggest the a testimonial certificate of for centenarian vehicles be mailed to the recorded owners listed now and each year as the age is attained. It is a good enough gesture for the President of the US. The owners recognized manually can be mentioned as a group at the Nationals banquet.
If a medallion award for show participation is determined appropriate for events that can be worked out for the percentage of cars capable of making it.
I would be willing to bear the expense of the initial printing and mailing of such a testimonial certificate to the existing ~150 eligible owners and the annual requirements until 2048 if the board finds the gesture appropriate.
Bernie
With automotive turnover, how could you be sure the "listed" car was even still in the possession of that listed owner, that would be a waste of money sending awards blindly to names in a roster - I am sure there are also many of these cars owned by members that are not listed, many owners don't really care to list their cars in such rosters. It's not like a roster is absolutely current info like the government has with sending SS checks to 100 year olds.
Thanks Bernie! Actually, there is already a volunteer and sponsor for exactly what you are proposing, although I am sure that person wouldn't turn down a little help. I'd be happy to put you two together.
However, Kyle has a very good point. The roster is often VERY out of date. If the email addresses and phone numbers are any clue, then the cars listed might also be very far off. In fact, I just checked mine and one car is incorrect and the home phone is mostly obsolete. At this point, we might just be throwing money away sending certificates without verifying they still own the car first. Maybe someone receiving a certificate would encourage others to keep their info up to date?
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Have driven to Flint twice (ha) + Columbus, OH and Buffalo, NY (don't beleive the Award existed back then), Rochester, MN (my first Driven Award) and South Bend, IN (my second). All from 18 miles south of Flint. Modifications are a period correct stop light, naugahide seating instead of leather that is as old as I am, tires one size larger than stock, seat belts and safety glass. I read the Driven Award rules before I left too just to make sure. Even got the o.k.to take the S.S. Badger across Lake Michigan from the Chief Judge ahead of time and had lots of fun travelling with 'The Old Guy' Joe Taubitz and Bill McLaughlin.
If you look real careful in my profile picture to the left, the object on the dash to the right most side is the BCA Driven Award. Having it there has caused more positive converstation about the BCA then any other part of my car (the really nice personalized BCA Centennial Meet license plate being #2) . 'You drove it where?' 'How far?' 'How fast?' 'How long did that take?' 'What route did you take?' 'It's how old?' 'You mean there were other people in old Buicks that drove them too?' (yep) "You mean to say, you've never broken down going to one of these meets?' (correct). 'So you don't just drive it here around town?' (nope) 'Man that has to be lots of fun' (yes it is, would you like to go for a ride?).
I gave my first Driven Award to my Dad who joined me for the 100F+ trip to Columbus years earlier telling him he earned it. His response, 'boy, we sure did for that trip, man was its hot'. He placed that Badge on his coffee table for years until he passed away at 91 and got the same questions I did and got to tell the same stories to every new visitor he had about all the places/tours we had been on addition to the BCA Nationals. He had a box of WWII Pilot Medals that never saw the light of day in that same table.
Awesome. Thanks for sharing that Brian.
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Total cost of this program, with a grille badge, is estimated at about $1500 or so for the first 100 badges, including design, mold, and badges themselves. That should last at least 10, possibly 15 years or more.
There was not a lot of discussion, but it did seem to center around it being seen as a "participation" award. Also, there were concerns that it would cause judging issues, but it shouldn't if implemented in the way most have suggested here. We could even make someone the "Centennial Award Chairman", who would handle everything at the meet, similar to the Driven Class Chairman. There were also concerns of "minimum standards" to ensure the cars were of a certain originality. I personally would not be too picky on this, but the car should be "substantially" period Buick, with allowances made for safety and drivability, subject to the Chairman's "certification".
I would be interested in seeing pictures of the AACA and HCCA centennial awards.
It has been suggested that this be done separately using a "sponsor" or by the PWD. I agree that could be an option, but for the award to carry the weight and pride that it should, I believe the BOD needs to implement it in order to show their support and that the BCA is behind the award.
Just my $.02.
I hope the Board decides to take this issue up again soon.
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How many 1916 and older cars are on the roster? I don't have one handy. Maybe I'll donate a trophy for each.
Bernie
I counted about 148 last night.
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The only "mod" that I have made to my car is adding a dual reservoir master cylinder. Having lost brake function twice in first gen Rivs, this mod was a no brainer. Is this car currently eligible for the driven class? Never restored but completely repainted in the early 80's so archival is out. Too many condition issues to even think about 400 pt judging.
Absoutely! We would love to have you in the Driven Class.
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I had 2 radiators split this year. the 1990 Reatta and 1993 S-10 truck. 2 years ago my 1997 Saturn blew it's rad too. I think anything over 15 years is borrowed time on a plastic radiator.
All 3 were roughly $100 shipped for the rad itself on Amazon.
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Keep in mind this thread is only 26 hours old. I just found it and read it right now myself.
I like the idea of a "100 year old Division", but feel that it would probably detract from the Pre-War Division.
I have owned a 1940 Buick and a 1922 Model T in the past. I can certainly agree that bringing the '22 (which is probably comparable to an early teen Buick, technology wise), would certainly be a different animal than bringing a '59 like I do most years. There was more involved in taking that '22 Ford to get ice cream than there is in taking the '59 500 miles to a Meet.
As such, I certainly appreciate the effort of not only bringing the older cars to the Meet, but I REALLY enjoy seeing the smiles on everyone's face as they get rides around the lot. I haven't had the privilege of a ride in one of Larry's or Terry's cars, but I did get a ride in Pat & Pat's race car. Exhilarating! We need to be providing more incentives to get more of ALL Buicks to the National Meets. 25, 50, 75, 100, etc. All great reasons to celebrate our Buicks!
The 50th Anniversary in 2009 in Colorado racked up over 30 1959 Buicks! Most other years have had 3-5 tops. However, the BCA did not provide any incentive for that increased attendance other than up front parking, that I am aware of. There were 2 very impactful local members (the Lucks) that did a lot of work to organize our outing and special dinner, plus Brian Laurance spent at least a year rounding up owners across the country and even the world, in order to maximize the attendance.
So, it can be done every year by the individuals. Still, it would be nice to have a special trinket/token from the BCA to further commemorate.
As far as Motions go, as President, I try not to be too partisan during discussions. My role is to chair the process to the best of my ability and vote in the event of a tie. As noted by Brian D, I did express my feelings regarding the vote on the 100 year old award after the fact. While it is impossible to make everyone happy, as servant leaders, I feel it is our job as the BOD to steer this club in the direction of the majority of our members, not our own personal feelings. I have always tried to vote that way.
Representative Democracy is a difficult task, as we have several vocal members here on the forum, but struggle to get responses from the rest of the members. We do have the Survey Monkey tool that we can use to survey members by email. That is relatively inexpensive as well, but only reaches a fraction of the membership due to the low number of active email addresses we have on file. This is also evidenced by the roughly 10% response we get each year to the BOD elections.
This motion's purpose still has my support, although it may end up having to be implemented in a slightly different way.
BTW, I took the '65 Wildcat out for a spin tonight after work. We're having just a touch of Indian Summer here in the Midwest.
Not one elected BOD member outside of Mr. Stoneberg (and he doesn't count because he was not elected to the board) has came on this thread and offered any explanation about anything.
Terry Wiegand
South Hutchinson, Kansas
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There was a very nice one on here a few months ago for a very good price.
They are out there, but not very often.
You could have one redone, but it would be difficult/impossible to duplicate the silver insert in the ring. Mine has been flaking off little by little.
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BUICKPen-Overall1.jpgBUICKPen-Illuminated1.jpgBUICKPen-ReadyToWrite.jpgThanks BCA for the very cool pen, which I received when I signed in last week at Hershey!
Hey, I don't have one of those!
Very nice.
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High beams should be a silver button on the left side of the floorboard.
Dash lights are normally adjusted by turning the headlight switch...the rheostat that does the work is often faulty in older switches.
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I have emailed the Office to request that they follow up.
With email, you should receive it quickly. Snail mail will certainly take longer.
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Your first Buick
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Inherited my grandfather's '65 Wildcat, may it RIP.