RICK YOUNG Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) When you think of Buick what 2 images do you think of most?* The Tri-shield of course.* V8* BOMSIGHT* VERTICAL GRILL?* VENTIPORTS* Anything else? Edited March 4, 2011 by RICK YOUNG (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I voted Other for Sweep Spear.This should be a neat poll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 When I tried to click on two different ones, the first choice was overridden by the second choice.I chose "V8" as I remember when that emblem was so neat, back in the '50s when "V-8" really meant something. EVERY car make had their own neat interpretation of that letter and number combination. To me, there are several different variations of EACH of these choices, depending upon which decade (or part thereof) is being considered.It'll be interesting to see how this turns out!NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Portholes, of course, for "other". OOps, I mean "ventiports". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I could only choose one also.Maybe the list needs updated - I agree that portholes(ventiports) and sweep spears need on that list. How about the Wildcat head, the Hawk and the Buick Crest.Maybe after a few other candidates are tossed about you could re-do the list on a new thread and get a real feel for what in the Favorite.Great thread Idea!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Here's my two.... nuf said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957buickjim Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Nice tat' there Mr. Earl...you really do bleed Buick blood..would that be Dyanflow Drool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I need look no further than our Gallery to find my two favorite Buick images...LargerLargerBut then, there are soooo many others, too!TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) WEBMASTER can you ad vent i ports, sweep spears, the hawk and wildcat head to the survey? I can't figure out how to edit the surveyCan they choose 2? Edited March 4, 2011 by RICK YOUNG (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 A hard choice, there all significant icons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Rick, why not just let this survey run it's course then have another survey of another list of 5.(that will give you the two images you were lookin for) Take the top 4 from those two lists and have a grand finale to determine the winner. Have I been watching American Idol too much, YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 and Rick if you do the above suggestion, I suggest you add sweep spear, portholes and the BUICK SALES AND SERVICE sign as candidates. Any more suggestions? I'm sorry this is your game, I didn't mean to butt in. I'm just good at making up the rules as you play. Learned it from my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 TG, that is one awesome country store picture. Is that a painting from a photo or ?? Is the store still around. Anywhere near me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 53Nailhead Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I've been told "I don't play well with others" for years.....Gotta go with the Sweep Spear (even Merc guys like it) & Ventiports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) LAMAR & my3buicksA good idea.I will set a new poll tonight. I think it's obvious the Tri-Shield is one of them.Would like input on the other.There is a method to my madness and I will explain that on the completion of the Poll on Monday.BTW If Buick had trademarked the "SWEEP SPEAR" they could have had NIKE for lunch. Edited March 4, 2011 by RICK YOUNG (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Lamar,The country store station was on the way back from Wilmington, NC, taken about 10-15 years ago. It's probably long gone, but sure was a beauty. Thanks!TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I like the old Blue and white signs and emblems from the Teens and 20's. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Not sure I know them Dave. Can you post a pic or link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweepspear Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Sweepspear.That's why It's my username. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 My two.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Not sure I know them Dave. Can you post a pic or link?Here's one. 1920'S-30'S BUICK VALVE-IN-HEAD AUTO METAL DEALER SIGN - eBay (item 270713689218 end time Mar-07-11 15:02:37 PST)Mark Shaw has already posted the emblem that was common for those years. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I agree with Brian -sweepspearJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trickstar Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 When you think of Buick what 2 images do you think of most?* The Tri-shield of course.* V8* BOMSIGHT* VERTICAL GRILL?* VENTIPORTS* Anything else?The "Stage 1" badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) My first car was a '50 Buick Roadmaster 4 dr cdan> It had the most beautiful swan hood ornament on it.It had a gold body and silver wings and a long curving neck. Probably after market or off some other make of car. Man was it a beauty. But I'd have to say Tri-Shieldn because it instantly says Buick. Mark Edited March 5, 2011 by Mark Simmons (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 One more thing, the tri-shield has been around longer that any of the other parts mentioned. nice tat Mr. Earl,great pictures Mark Shaw. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) Yes I love this image...But I have to say what really makes me think Buick and what brings out the best in the look of mine is the sweepspear/porthole combo. I used them as the main part of sig picture.Bahhhh, I'm lying.....my Favorite Buick image is this It has it all, great grille, portholes, sweepspear, bomb sight, wire wheels with the Red|White|Blue center caps. Sigh......Sorry for getting carried away.... Edited March 5, 2011 by stealthbob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Sorry for getting carried away....You should take a cold shower... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCBRIJEN Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 My 2 cents: SWEAPSPEAR / VENTIPORTS (portholes) Lamar in Athens, Georgia..AWESOME!! Tattoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 One more thing, the tri-shield has been around longer that any of the other parts mentioned. nice tat Mr. Earl,great pictures Mark Shaw. MarkAnd what was the first year for the Tri Shield? Earlier than the teens? Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Dave is right Mark. The Trishield does not predate the Valve In Head square emblems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) the Tri-shield first appeared on production cars in 1960The Tri-shield has been in use at this point longer than any of the other icons were in use,, probably followed by the ventiports. Edited March 5, 2011 by my3buicks (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 My 2 cents: SWEAPSPEAR / VENTIPORTS (portholes) Lamar in Athens, Georgia..AWESOME!! TattooThanks:) I'm in the process of designing 4 portholes to go on the other side of my arm. How cool would that look cruisin with the windows down in a hard top fittyfo Roadmaster. Not as cool as if my wife were to have a matching set on the other side. I haven't gotten the nerve to approach her with that yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks:) I'm in the process of designing 4 portholes to go on the other side of my arm. How cool would that look cruisin with the windows down in a hard top fittyfo Roadmaster. Not as cool as if my wife were to have a matching set on the other side. I haven't gotten the nerve to approach her with that yet though.LOL, I admire your Buick loyalty. The matching arm tattoos are a new one on me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Actually I think credit for the porthole idea goes to the guy on here that doesn't play well with others...Les StGeorge alias 53Nailhead. I think we're just waiting to see which one has the ....guts.... to do it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Dave is right Mark. The Trishield does not predate the Valve In Head square emblems.Keep in mind the Tri-shield is just three Buick family crests and the use of the familiy crest I know was used in the late 30's, but not sure about earlier than '37. But to your point I don't think the use of the family crest predates the Valve in Head Squares either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 This is my all time number one Favorite. Dandy Dave!http://forums.aaca.org/f115/bca-emblem-299322.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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