JohnD1956 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 cont... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 still more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The last two pictures shot that day, with great regret for the multitude I missed...anyway's, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT PICTURES JD. Are you sure we were at the same meet??? I didn't see HALF those cars. CAN NOT believe I missed that gorgeous red 56 Roadmaster. DANGIT!!!!! Seriously thanks for taking the time to take and share so many photos. My camera was screwed up this year. Time to budget for a new one. Now, somebody PLEASE tell me they got shots of the '54 Landau and her younger cousin the '55 Century Four Door Riviera, side by side. PLEASE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 John,Yes. thanks to your photos, I have seen a lot more than I did on Saturday, as we had a quite llengthy judging process and then it was too darn hot for my age.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Post #41, I love the 1958 White HT. Great stance, and wheels. Lots and lots of super cool Buick's, love them all, I just love some more than others that's all.Dale in Indy,"When I pause in the hush of His holy presence" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 See post #39.... one of interest is the black '38 Limited in Modified, still running a straight 8 but with 2 carbs and single exhaust. It also had an unusual engineered a/c mounting system. I believe it was converted to automatic and the leather front and rear seats were beautiful. I hope Pete can give us some additional coverage on this car in the future. I did not check the window sticker to get the owners name and state.I only recall seeing one '58 Buick, but others may have been gone by the time we finished judging, always a bummer when people leave the show field early. By 3 pm there was maybe 10-15% of the cars still on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I noticed that 38, and noted the AC lines, and how nice they were run. Love the steering wheel too, and the leather seats. That must be a limited, or Roadmaster, huh? Great piece of work in modifying such. Does anyone know what happened to the old Buick with the TWO V-6 engines mounted end for end? I saw it years ago, and often wondered about that car.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 See post #39.... one of interest is the black '38 Limited in Modified, still running a straight 8 but with 2 carbs and single exhaust. It also had an unusual engineered a/c mounting system. I believe it was converted to automatic and the leather front and rear seats were beautiful. I hope Pete can give us some additional coverage on this car in the future. I did not check the window sticker to get the owners name and state.I only recall seeing one '58 Buick, but others may have been gone by the time we finished judging, always a bummer when people leave the show field early. By 3 pm there was maybe 10-15% of the cars still on site.The owner is Arnold Petsche of Texas. Arnold and I have been exchanging emails for some time as he has progressed with the car. It also has electric windows. Bet you couldn't tell that. Gorgeous car, which I had more chance to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 See post #39.... one of interest is the black '38 Limited in Modified, still running a straight 8 but with 2 carbs and single exhaust. It also had an unusual engineered a/c mounting system. I believe it was converted to automatic and the leather front and rear seats were beautiful. I hope Pete can give us some additional coverage on this car in the future. I did not check the window sticker to get the owners name and state.I only recall seeing one '58 Buick, but others may have been gone by the time we finished judging, always a bummer when people leave the show field early. By 3 pm there was maybe 10-15% of the cars still on site.The owner is Arnold Petsche of Texas. Arnold and I have been exchanging emails for some time as he has progressed with the car. It also has electric windows. Bet you couldn't tell that. Gorgeous car, which I had more chance to look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 That is a nice car. I believe I would have driven it from TX instead of hauling. Would have been fun! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Loving it. Thanks for sharing folks. After attending 6 Nationals in a row, I couldn't make it this year due to a conflict. Normally we take at least 100 photos, so this helps a bit.So, can anyone tell me anything about the green '59 LeSabre sold at Winnipeg Motor Products with a Manitoba front plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Here's what I took on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 So, can anyone tell me anything about the green '59 LeSabre sold at Winnipeg Motor Products with a Manitoba front plate?The Green LeSabre belongs to Jeff McConnaughey, Director of the '59 Division. It is a lightly modified, heavily DRIVEN car with creature comforts for the road added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Lamar, the red '56 RM (and the white '58 with the big wheels) live here in Anderson, SC, so come on up some time and we'll arrange a private showing. I didn't even see their owners,a father & son team who own a transmission shop in town. Dang!!TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Lamar, the red '56 RM (and the white '58 with the big wheels) live here in Anderson, SC, so come on up some time and we'll arrange a private showing. I didn't even see their owners,a father & son team who own a transmission shop in town. Dang!!TGI'll do that. Really enjoyed looking over your fitty-sebum. Didn't realize it was such an original condition car. NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks Brian. I'll have to contact Jeff at some point to ask about the history of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Yes, thanks for staring this thread Pete. I've got a few photos to share:Here is a car I'm sure many of you have already seen, but it was my first time. WOW...what more can you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Brian was kind enough to show me his 1938 Roadmaster at his home several weeks ago. I can't believe how much progress he has made in such a short time. I guess deadlines really do motivate...Looking good Brian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 (edited) David Hoyle, Jr's beautiful 1940, (and sorry my mistake, its a Special)I can't get anything by you guys! Edited July 5, 2012 by 41Roadmaster corrected to SPECIAL (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 This 1953 Skylark was one of several cars restored by Lewis Jenkins. Looked perfect to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 This 1953 Skylark was one of several cars restored by Lewis Jenkins. Looked perfect to me Does anyone know what that color is called? I cannot recall ever seeing that color before...it is striking and unique.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 David Hoyle, Jr's beautiful 1940 Super.Based on the body design, I assume this car is actually a Special or Century series model. A beautiful car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Great color, FOR SURE! I'm betting it is a factory color.............we will see.Hard to find a neater car, IMO.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Based on the body design, I assume this car is actually a Special or Century series model. A beautiful car!Its a Special, The Century air filter is completely different and won't fit the smaller engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Does anyone know what that color is called? I cannot recall ever seeing that color before...it is striking and unique.WillieWillie, I'll ask Lewis next week when I see him. You're right, it is really an eye-catcher. I spotted it in a sea of cars and went right to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I spotted it in a sea of cars and went right to it.perhaps it's Reef Blue then, gawd, these are some pitiful smilies aren't they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Does anyone know what that color is called? I cannot recall ever seeing that color before...it is striking and unique.Willie07.06.12The color of the pictured 1953 Buick Skylark looks like Paint Code #83, PINEHURST GREEN, third color from bottom in Pic #1. Brooklin makes a 1953 Buick Skylark 1:43 diecast model supposedly with this color, but I feel that the model's color is somewhat lighter.Pic #2 below shows the REEF BLUE (from a different sea ), Paint Code #77, color chip along with the PINEHURST GREEN color chip. Added Pic #3 shows the following greens available in 1953, top to bottom.....#60 RIDGE GREEN#58 TERRACE GREEN#52 VERDE GREEN#83 PINEHURST GREEN#79 BALSAM GREENAl MackBCA #8965"500 Miles West of Flint" Edited July 7, 2012 by 1953mack added Pic #3 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Edited July 7, 2012 by Buick Regal GS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 more National pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 07.06.12The color of the pictured 1953 Buick Skylark looks like Paint Code #83, PINEHURST GREEN, third color from bottom in Pic #1. Brooklin makes a 1953 Buick Skylark 1:43 diecast model supposedly with this color, but I feel that the model's color is somewhat lighter.Pic #2 below shows the REEF BLUE, Paint Code #77, color chip along with the PINEHURST GREEN color chip. Al MackBCA #8965"500 Miles West of Flint" [ATTACH=CONFIG]144763[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]144764[/ATTACH]I agree, Pinehurst Green - there used to be one in my area owned by Bill Stitt that was Pinehurst, and that sure looks the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 There was a 53 Skylark in my area painted that color. One of the interesting factors from the BCA judging manual is that there is no point deduction for variations of color. Too blue, or too green or too much metallic? The book says leave it alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Pinehust green seems to be the shade. Is it a metallic color? That Skylark seemed to have a pearlescent effect.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Much thanks to all who contributed these pictures! I have posted them in a folder (over 200!) to www.Facebook.com/Buickclub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Pinehust green seems to be the shade. Is it a metallic color? That Skylark seemed to have a pearlescent effect.WilliePic #1 below shows the recipe from Acme Quality Paints, Detroit, Michigan from a 1953 color chip chart for the PINEHURST GREEN, single stage, original type lacquer paint. Note that the recipe includes both a metallic base and a small amount (1.75 units), of "fine Luminescence" which I take as meaning some sort of pearl (?) media.Automotive paints today have come along way since the 1950's. Today's pearls are usually a semi-transparent iridescent powder with little or no pigment, when added to the paint or the clear coat, gives off that soft pearlescent glow.The actual recipe that was used would have to come from Jenkins. The pictures, to me, point to a two-stage base coat - high gloss, clear coat paint job. For the color selection, an original color chip could have been computer-scanned, or the color selected from "a close match" from a paint manufacturer's "green" color chips, or the color could have been an OEM paint color for a modern 2012 xxxx auto. Al MackBCA #8965"500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hector Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Swapmeet at the host hotel Edited July 9, 2012 by Hector (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hector Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Modifieds Edited July 9, 2012 by Hector (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hector Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Some cars for sale at the event. Edited July 9, 2012 by Hector (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Here are some shots I took of Ted Hamady's 1941 Super Convertible...yummm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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