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On 11/6/2016 at 0:09 AM, Rusty_OToole said:
The Rambler is rare in the US too. Have never seen one quite like it. They made a fastback coupe for several years called Marlin but I don't think they ever made more than a few thousand per year. Yours does not look like any of them, it looks newer. Productions supposedly ended in 1967.
Other than being RHD and located in NZ, this is just a '70 Rebel SST hardtop coupe, of which 49,970 were produced.
It's rare for its location and RHD, but the Rebel was one of AMC's best-sellers in 1970.
The RHD postal fleet cars were sedans, so it's cool to see a 2drht survivor from NZ.
TG
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3 hours ago, Phillip Cole said:
TG,
In about a week are you going to give us your view?
I can't wait! ?
Why wait!
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10 hours ago, 60FlatTop said:
I just couldn't pull the trigger so we got a neighbor to take Old Paint to the glue factory.
I don't think the Old Grey Mare has long either.
You beat me to it, Bernie!
TG
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It's always a pleasure to see any '61 Dodge at a show, and this Polara sedan was spied at the Fall 2016 Charlotte AutoFair last September. Owned by an acquaintance of Polara61, the young Forward Look enthusiast plans on making the mostly-original sedan even more correct.
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Several years ago at Hershey I bought this press photo of a show car done for the 1961 circuit. Thinking ever since that naturally, it was a Polara, turns out it was a Phoenix. The experts at the Forward Look Forum even provided me a color image on a show stand, location unknown.
I like '60 Polaras better but the '61 is so funky, I have to admire it.
TG
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Drove Miss Louise , the '60 Buick Invicta for a friend's daughter's wedding. Turned out they changed their mind about the drive-away, stayed at the reception, so I got a great meal with good friends, enjoyed the reception, and had an extra drink.
Miss Louise at the AACA New Bern Meet in July, 700-mile round trip drive.
TG
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Dibs! I just contacted the widow to buy his prime Chocolate field spaces.
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It sure looks like that "Fast Four" Dodge. I'll have them find a Motor Number on it.
Thanks for such quick results!
TG
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Thanks! He's watching this thread, so we'll look into it.
TG
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A friend in Norway needs to know what engine this is, which is now in a 1928-30 International truck.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
TG
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Frantz,
I'm not aware that anything remains of the AMC complex in Kenosha. It's the blank rectangular void on the Lake in this image,
but they are building residences there now.
Follow Linc400's advice about the History Center, it's the only thing i saw the last time I was in K-Town (went to high school in Kenosha).
The streetcar is one of the old types from the end of that era, and should be fun.
I believe the AMC headquarters you're talking about is the one on Plymouth Road in Detroit.
There are a handful of pictures of Kenosha here, but many have lapsed...it's where these two photos came from,
but not much help otherwise.
http://www.bradford78.com/class_custom2.cfm
For a memorable meal, go to the legendary Brat Stop (that's Brat as in Bratwurst).
http://www.bratstop.com/aboutus.asp
Enjoy,
TG
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Matt,
Thanks for giving me back my identity!
I'll buy you an adult beverage at the J.C. Taylor hospitality suite next year at Philly.
TG
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The last couple of times I've tried to log in as TG57Roadmaster, I've been frozen and asked to retry in 15 minute. I did this tonight, requested a password reset, and was logged in but as Roadmistress57, an ancient username I haven't used in years. None of my content is under Roadmistress57 (the nickname of my Buick, BTW), so what happened to TG57Roadmaster? Can we lose Roadmistress57 and be done with it?
Thanks,
TG
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Not sure what you would call this, but its from a cigar.
Hey Hometowner,
You'd call it a cigar band, and you'd casually toss it next to your Buick Management Meeting cocktail coaster, during your pow-wow at the Flint Industrial Executives Club. As the representative for Folger's Buick, Charlotte, NC, celebrating the FIEC's 40th Anniversary, the subject of your meeting: Reliability Is Your Business.
If you were a thoughtful type, you'd bring the cigar band home to your adolescent son, who would either wear it himself as a ring, or give it to his girlfriend.
Sadly, I imagine there's little left to celebrate these days, and wonder if the Flint Industrial Executives Club's building is still standing.
TG
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So much treasure on this page already! Can't ever have enough, but lately I've been spending my couch cushion money on other priorities.
My paltry tobacciana stuff is on the other thread...
TG
See the difference? You can find those reflectorized "flashing" '55 BUICK key chains most anywhere.
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Did anyone see this rare-in-the-U.S. 1970 Opel Rekord GT? It was for sale on ebay, had original paint and interior, low mileage, but didn't meet the reserve, bid to $6,100. They weren't officially imported, but this one was brought over in '72, as I recall from the listing. I see them in at the Veterama Show in Mannheim, Germany, but never saw one on this side of the Pond.
What a cool ride to take to an Opel Club meet!
TG
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You might want to keep looking for a '51-'52 hood...
TG
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9 hours ago, helfen said:
There is no Pontiac engine in a 72. The engine choices are the 250 straight six and the optional 307 Chevy V-8.
If there's "no Pontiac engine" why do they say the 250 "had its start at Pontiac in 1964?" Hyperbole for corporate engines? Says the 350 was the only V-8 for CA.
At least they put woodgrain on the dash!
I know brochures aren't gospel, but I've found plenty of mistakes in books by experts, too.
TG
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How about 1933 Audi UW? I can't find a 2-door coach, but it's darned close.
TG
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What a beauty! And rare as hen's teeth...
TG
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On 5/2/2016 at 11:10 AM, Peter Gariepy said:
see the new menu item
Thanks Peter!
TG
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On 5/5/2016 at 5:28 PM, buick man said:
I would still like to know where he got the seat material as it is close. The original material had laces of silver thread woven throughout it and reproductions I have seen do not.
Isn't this Trim 781, Rust Cloth with Ivory Cordaveen that appeared in Roadmasters? It's X 1036 in this fabric sample. The lack of glitter may just be low-res pics.
Wouldn't RM 75's have Trim 783 Rust Pattern Nylon Cloth with Ivory Leather? I don't have a trim book with RM 75 samples.
TG
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Eric,
" I agree with you that things are not consistent enough to be a federal mandate. A number of manufactures did change the serial number system in 1954 or 1955, but not all did. Either there was no legislation or some companies were given time to implement the change. I will keep hunting. The information I can find online is vague at best. Every site says 1954, but none back that up with data. If anyone can find an actual rule or mandate I would like to see it."
I can't answer your question about the rules or law change, but here's hard evidence for the 1954 change, as shown in the "Red Book, Nat'l. Used Car Market Report." Look at the beginning of of the 1954 Buick listing and you'll see the VIN reference, starting 4/1/54, though it's an entirely different animal than the modern VIN. The same info will be found in "N.A.D.A." books, the "Blue Book," etc.
Your charge will be to discover the actual law or directive in a government archive, so good luck!
TG
Where do you install guide-matic head on 1960 buick
in Buick - Post War
Posted · Edited by TG57Roadmaster (see edit history)
The B-60 Buick Guide-Matic has a unique Autronic Eye base contoured to the speedometer cowl.
This is where the Eye goes on the '60 Buick. It looks like for aesthetics, they centered it on the clock.
TG