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38Buick 80C
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17 minutes ago, Bill Stoneberg said:
You and me both Ben. I grew up in Naperville, Lisle and would have liked to go back.
I assume since I've seen no post on it, none of the Texas Road Warriors are making the trip this year?
I mean Roy and Pete are here, but no Bill, Bruce, Willie, others???
Who am I going to drink in the parking lot with?
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A few minor updates before the BCA National.
Had the wiper motor rebuilt by https://rebuildingtricowipers.com/ Fickens was lighting fast I had the motor back in my hands with in 7 days of sending it out. Beside that being impressive he called me and gave me a detailed run down of what all he did on this one (and another one I sent him).
The radio has also gone out to be redone by an old family friend. He did the radio in my 80C and the 69 Charger.
Still waiting for the block... hopefully when I get back from the National... and still waiting on the media blaster, but no timeline there which is disappointing.
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Did anyone else notice The Great Race overnights about 25 min from Lisle in Plainfield IL on Wednesday. Arrival time is 5PM.
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1 hour ago, EmTee said:
Just for giggles, can you offer a rough order estimate for what it might cost to re-chrome a lightly pitted set of '38 grilles? (I'll be sitting down...)
$2K for heavy pitted ones.
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8 minutes ago, EmTee said:
Ha - so what did you end up with on the crank, .020" under?
020 on the mains, 010 on the rods.
mains were fine at 010 but there are no more bearings left at 010...
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11 hours ago, JohnD1956 said:
A work of art! How heavy is that alone?
I haven't weighed it but it's about my max... here are some pictures of me lifting it by myself
and after....
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I feel like Johnny Cash... except it's costing me lots of dimes
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Crank is home
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55 minutes ago, Tom99 said:
Vegas Baby!
Building stood until 2006 from Google Earth historical aerial photos. it was town down and is now a Nissan building (that needs to be updated to their latest image)
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More goodies arrived.
If only I had the block 😁
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I did add one on the frame rail on the passenger side. No I did not install a filter.
Oh and good news I got the spare radiator back, now just need to get it installed, which I am going to let someone else deal with. and the very last thing is to pinstripe it.
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Cam is good No grinding needed
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Adam,
Bjorn and I think we have a set between us. Next steps? PM me.
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7 hours ago, Smartin said:
Stop the press…Bjorn has one good mount. Finding out which one
I saw his post on FB and i sent him a text this AM with photos to confirm, but i think you might be in luck between us.
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Got a few things back today. Namely the rebuilt head (and the cracked one) and all the misc pieces that vae been boiled.
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56 minutes ago, Smartin said:
I’m in Poland right now…is it possible or for me to have you inquire? 😬
I talked to Eddie over there and will PM you.
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One other thought if you want to check with steele rubber and see how fast they can turn them I can take these out to steele tomorrow and can get them shipped to you and then just give me yours at the nats
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54 minutes ago, Smartin said:
Looks like one mount is good and the other is toast.
If you want the "good" one and it helps you, I'll be glad to send it to you and you can get it back to me at some point in the future when you revulcanize yours. Just let me know.
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Are you talking about these and are they any better that your toast ones?
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Dash arrived from Seybold. I checked it and re-wrapped it and put it in storage. sorry no pictures. Looks amazing.
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Exhaust manifold powder coated with NASCAR team used heat resistant coating. Used it on all my cars so far it's great!
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7 hours ago, EmTee said:
Beautiful! Who did the dash?
Doug Seybold, he did my 80C as well.
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Crank went back to the shop for 020 on the mains...
In the mean time I got a pleasant surprise that my dash wood graining is nearing completion. here are some progress photos.
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11 hours ago, 1936buick fan said:
Thank you for your help!! I appreciate it , for the brackets what did you use for the shades ? I found some on a model a restoration site
I used these
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2022 BCA National Meet Lisle, IL June 21-26
in Buick - Meets & Tours
Posted · Edited by 38Buick 80C (see edit history)
Went to The White Chocolate Grill about 5 minutes from the hotel tonight. It was SO good.
Nico had BBQ Trio
Kim and I each had the Blue Cheese Crusted Filet
And dessert....white chocolate bread pudding and brownie