Guest my3buicks Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) Bill, It looks fantastic - it is so great to see this car saved, and to be brought back to life in such a big way. Great Job!!! As you know, I knew this car before it's misfortune, and got to see it after - what you have done to it is spectacular. Edited January 22, 2010 by my3buicks (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Bill...'Bout time As I've said in our many emails & phone calls over the last couple of years "Well done & well deserved" An outstanding job! Congrats!!Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serb Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Bill, I know I have told you before but you have done a very splendid job giving this car another 50 years or so. Thanks for letting our "gang" in for the premier pictures. It was nice seeing these pics before the general public.Stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Stunning, Bill!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Drool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Interior finished!!! Edited March 23, 2010 by Madden Add later pix (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I am so envious! Fantastic. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Once again Bill, That's One Beautiful 53!!!! Of course you & I are a tad bias You've done an outstanding restoration!Hope you & Ann enjoy many carefree miles cruz'in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serb Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Yep, what Les said!stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Bill I do believe that's the nicest spare I've ever seen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cardinal905 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Congratulations, I love that color combo. Hope to see it somewhere ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 Debut at GoodGuys Show at Del Mar, CA on 9,10,11 April. It will be inside one of the buildings at the fairgrounds.Thanks,Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Bill, to put it simply - FABULOUS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Certainly an inspiration to folks like me....Great work...you must be very proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Debut at GoodGuys Show at Del Mar, CA on 9,10,11 April. It will be inside one of the buildings at the fairgrounds.Thanks,BillGood Luck Bill !I'm sure you'll bring home some hardware. Look forward to the pixs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serb Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Bill, good luck with the first official showing. I am proud to be included in your "Buick Gang". I am sure the others are as well.Good luck Buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Excellent work Bill. She is indeed a beauty. What most don't realize is that Bill had some serious health issues during this restoration but never let it get him down enough to stop the process. I wonder if perhaps it was actually good therapy. Look forward to a report from the Good Guys show. Cheers from a fellow Buick Rascal, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted April 11, 2010 Author Share Posted April 11, 2010 I want to thank everyone for their great comments. Lamar, I just talked to Les awhile ago. Need to bring the car home today from the show. Took lots of pics but some need cleanup b4 posting. Had acouple great chats with Gary Ghoulson. That was the highlight of the show for me. Got lots of raves on the Buick. Gawd, that makes me feel good! Will do more later......Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 As always Bill, a pleasure talking with ya this morning. Good to hear you & Anne are enjoying the show & getting the "thumbs up". You deserve it, a stunning restoration!Looking forward to the pixs ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Bruce Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Bill, I enjoyed meeting you yesterday and getting a first hand look at your spectacular 53. Although this show was mostly rod/ custom/ modified cars, it was exciting to see the crowds around your original Buick.It was all very inspiring . . . I cant wait to get started on my 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 More pixs from the Buick's first car show at Del Mar Goodguys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dan Cook Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Bill, I just went back to the beginning and looked at the pictures of the '53 from when you first got it. Wow, what an accomplishment when you see it all at one sitting. Just a beautiful automobile and so much patience.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowriv Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Bill, congratulations, she looks lovely. Though I'm biaised of course!You have done a wonderful job. Love the alloy dress up parts.CheersJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 Just some purty interior pixs....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bud Langlois Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Hey Bill,I looked at your car from your link in your email. I've joined the club but could not get it to recognize your name to give you the credit for referring me. Your Buick looks get!! You do superb work. I'll probably be picking your brain from time to time, hope you don't mind. Right now I'm collecting the parts I need for my restoration/custom rebuild. "Petiful Pearl" my 1952 Buick 2 door HT Roadmaster Riviera (76R)is in sad shape. In the future I'll probably have a lot of parts to sell. I'm replacing the drive train and maybe the complete frame to make it very fun drive. Let me know if you have anything extra that you think I could use in my build.Really hope you get your car finished soon so you can enjoy this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bud Langlois Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Bill,I feel really stupid! Guess I didn't get all the way thru your Postings. To my surprise your car is done and loooooks Fantastic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted June 27, 2010 Author Share Posted June 27, 2010 (edited) I have a inside mirror hanger for convertible or hardtop and a pair of vent window deflectors, in excellent condition. Anyone need?Bill Edited July 18, 2010 by Madden (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Still feel poorly, but have made progress, with the help of my buddies Tim Brown and Dick Ponce. Hoping it won't be long before the 'new engine/tranny' are tested.'Before I'm gone'..... I better mention Dick Sweeney also helped install the engine and debug a few things. There! you happy now Dick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Sure is a nice shirt to wear to an engine installation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 ...and still able to hold a coffee in one hand at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Who knows that's coffee. You notice he's hanging onto that cherry picker awful tight!!!"may the wind at your back not be your own"....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Getting back closer to stock. Original valley cover back on with draft tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Looks great Bill.....get out there and put some miles on it:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Bill, it was a real thrill to see the car at the Good Guys show.Beautiful work!Doug Cook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Too bad about that valley cover Bill. It was quite unique. But it's still an awesome Super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Recent car show in Alpine, CA The excellent red '61 is Dick Sweeney's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Once again Bill, the '53 looks great! You & Ann look right at home Sure do like that '61 of Dicks. One of my favs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 The Orange County (CA) Chapter of the Buick Club of America has been getting together at Dick Sweeney's place in Alpine, CA once a year for several years. This year Dick had my '53 featured in front of his garage. I am very humble, considering he gave it precedence over his excellent '61 and several other of his cars. I have attached a copy of the first page of the OCCBCA newsletter. The following people are in the photo:From left Nancy Bjorklund, Garry Toulson, Debbie Sweeney, Sheila and Jim Anderson,Bruce Andren, Bill Madden (owner of the beautiful 1953 Buick Convertible) Dick Sweeney and LA Chapter member & photographer Paul Mochel.Picture taken by Paula Mochel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwood Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Great Looking '53. I was in a junk yard this weekend and I looked at '53 2dr Super that had seen its better days. It was a complete car 25 yrs ago. It was sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillMadden Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 'Glamour' photo taken for inclusion in calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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