Pete Phillips Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Here is a quick, first group of photos from Ames meet.A 1941 Limited that looks unrestored; a group of early 1950s projects for sale in the car corral, a 1953 Special with 3000 actual miles, and a spectacular 1938 Roadmaster.Pete Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thanks Pete, can't wait to get there and see them inperson.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 ...keep them coming Pete for those of us who could not make it.I remember an article "The Buick that slept for 55 years"(or something like that) a year ago....is this same 3000 mile car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 "Stealthbob", that car is one and the same. Here is another photo of its dashboard, plus a mostly original 1950 Super interior, a set of NOS 1939 streamboards (!) for sale in the swap meet, and a 1948 Roadmaster 320 engine with chrome header pipes and a 4-barrel carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hector Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thanks for the pictures Pete.Like stealthbob above,I won't be there(altough I will get the Bugle covering the event) and I want to see as many cars as I can from that gathering.I don't have any idea of how that straight 8 with the headers and the Holley sounds but I bet that it is sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thanks for posting Pete. That yellowish rag top looks tempting. I won't be there either or I would be all over it. :cool: Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 I would love to see more detail on the cars for sale, especially the 50 Convertible. Pete, are there prices posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles D. Barnette Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Pete be sure and get the Landau as it is unloaded. As you know I am stuck in Texarkana with the shingles. Charles D. Barnette-thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Pete, Thanks for posting photos.... I already contacted the owner of that original 53 and have suggested that the Sloan Museum should acquire it. I am trying to locate someone to take a look at it.... Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Straight eight Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 How is the weather?Did the broken dam cause any problems for the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Weather is warm and humid but no rain; flooding was east of here. No prices are posted on ANY of the cars for sale (great way to sell a car, eh?).Will post more photos shortly.Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 More photos.I never knew that 1959 wheel covers were supposed to have red paint in their center emblems until I saw a new old stock one for sale today!There is a red '54 76-C here that is gorgeous.The '54 Landau photo makes it look like there are TWO of those cars. In reality, the rear one is a likeness that is painted on the back of the car's enclosed trailer.Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles D. Barnette Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Pete, thank you for the Landau picture. I am glad Bob and the Landau made it safely and soundly. Gosh she is gorgeous! Mr. Earl will not be disappointed. Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) Our Friend MrEarl is not far from the Landau rest assured The artwork on the back of Bob's carrier is a neat touch....The man knows how to travel Edited July 28, 2010 by stealthbob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 The owner is asking north of $25K for the 3,000 mile Buick.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40 Buick 51c Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 More photos from Ames. My first nationals and getting better every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Todays forecast is ideal 83 degrees 60 % humidity. The day started at 64 degrees! No rain predicted today. Off and on rain predicted tomorrow. Basically, so far, the 1st 3 days have been rain free and "normal" summer weather. Saturday Sunday no rain so we will just have to watch it on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Morton Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 As Stealthbob suggested ,when I blew up the picture of the Landau I'm pretty sure Lamar is standing right there on the side of the car:D:D:D:D:D{how Lamar looks I'm sure;)} .That is awesome how the back of the hauler looks also.Thanks much to Pete and others for any pics from the meet.I do appreciate it immensely since I won't be able to attend.To all of you lucky ones there....ENJOY!!!! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hey Pete, If you get a chance, can you get an engine compartment picture from the passenger side of that '53 Special? I'm digging that unrestored '41 Limited...perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) I did not take many photos but here are a few more. The fellow washing his 77 Electra Limited (I think that's what it is) the white one - gets my admiration. He purchased this from a "cheap cars" lot for around $2000 and it is in nice shape. He said "This was all I could afford, I can't afford one of those expensive Buicks". It was a near flawless car proving once again that everyone is welcome, you don't need to spend mega bucks to participate and you don't need to even be a nuts and bolts restorer. Engine was a 350 Buick 4 barrel. The older Buick I believe is 1924 and is owned by the Swearingens out of Wisconsin. Skylark GS was dissected by me for my upcoming GS restoration. One of several 54 Buicks present. The red Roadmaster 2 door hardtop belongs to John Hemingway and the grey Century estate Wagon is Dereks. The Abbinator (Abby my daughter) asked and received permission to sit in Randy Dekkers 27 Buick rumble seat. An amazing reflection of the Jewell Iowa early evening sky in the paint of one of many 59-60 Buicks. Drivers side motor shot of a 53 Special. There was forum member higher up that needed a passenger side photo. I took several but my camare must not have captured them. I am very sorry. I don't know what happened. A 57 Century with "ribbed" rear window, a favorite of mine, plus the optimistic 50's colors. Edited July 31, 2010 by BJM (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) A few more photos before I head off to the awards banquet. First photo is an immaculate 1951 Roadmaster, then a rare 1968 California GS coupe, then a row of early 1940s/late 1930s Buicks, then a group of 1960 Buicks (and one '59) including a rare '60 Invicta wagon.Pete Edited August 1, 2010 by Pete Phillips (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I'll have some in upcoming days folks...I'm just too wiped by the time I get to the computer in the evening to edit and upload. We do have about 1.5 GB of image and video files...I made a copy for Pete, so that he has additional photos to choose from. The wireless connection here is pretty slow. The plan is to get home Tuesday, so I should definitely have something by Wednesday evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat62 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I'll have some in upcoming days folks...I'm just too wiped by the time I get to the computer in the evening to edit and upload. We do have about 1.5 GB of image and video files...I made a copy for Pete, so that he has additional photos to choose from. The wireless connection here is pretty slow. The plan is to get home Tuesday, so I should definitely have something by Wednesday evening.Excuses....excuses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 More photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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