Elpad Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Another Buick in the Old Continent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cxgvd Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) When I went to college my roommate had a '55 Special in baby blue. The key was broken in the lock and the car had an electrical short which would drain the battery so it was disconnected whenever it was parked. Anyone who knew these idiosyncrasies, and the fact the starter was activated by the gas pedal, could drive this 15 years old car. Oddly, people kept running into it, by the end of the four years it took to graduate, the Special acquired a yellow fender and green door and the insurance companies paid more than was originally paid for the car. Good car, Gary Edited June 17, 2018 by cxgvd (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 7 hours ago, cxgvd said: . Anyone who knew these idiosyncrasies, and the fact the starter switch was under the gas pedal, could drive this 15 years old car. Has ANYONE ever seen this starter switch? I cannot find it. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 The switch is not under the accelerator pedal. The accelerator linkage connects to the mechanism on the carburetor. The electrical switch is on the carburetor near the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Happy Fathers Day 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 16 hours ago, MCHinson said: The switch is not under the accelerator pedal. The accelerator linkage connects to the mechanism on the carburetor. The electrical switch is on the carburetor near the base. Matt, I could not find a " tongue in cheek" emoji. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Carter Carb Starter switch part # 1172257 for 1956 Buick maybe others, too! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 School days? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I know there is a Buick within the bunch and I believe is a two tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Did I mention that this Buick I a doll? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Elpad said: Did I mention that this Buick I a doll? I've seen that floor before...in Tacoma In this building that Brian Laurence (Centurion) took me too. Edited June 17, 2018 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caballero2 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) 19 hours ago, Elpad said: Happy Fathers Day John Lee Hooker (August 22, 1912 or 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. The son of a sharecropper, he rose to prominence performing an electric guitar-style adaptation of Delta blues. (No relation of mine) Had he seen the Buicks in the thread 'I just don't like the picture of this Buick' , he would have certainly sang the blues. Edited June 17, 2018 by Caballero2 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 18 minutes ago, 38Buick 80C said: I've seen that floor before...in Tacoma In this building that Brian Laurence (Centurion) took me too. Yes, Brian DePouli, the Christmas display photo was indeed at the old Mueller Harkins Buick building on Broadway in Tacoma! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Imagine if those buildings could talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 16 hours ago, Elpad said: I know there is a Buick within the bunch and I believe is a two tone In Lane #1 starting with the Ford wagon as #1 I think I see one 14 cars back. In Lane two starting with the Plymouth 4 dr, Look at car #11. In Lane 3 starting with the 51 Chevy I did not see any. But lane four has one at #8 and 11 starting with the Pontiac. Figures they would be in the fast lane. As a bonus it looks like two on the hillside in the background. Smart! Very smart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) 44 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: In Lane #1 starting with the Ford wagon as #1 I think I see one 14 cars back. In Lane two starting with the Plymouth 4 dr, Look at car #11. In Lane 3 starting with the 51 Chevy I did not see any. But lane four has one at #8 and 11 starting with the Pontiac. Figures they would be in the fast lane. As a bonus it looks like two on the hillside in the background. Smart! Very smart! #8 doesn't look right - maybe an Olds, Agree with #11 - '55 or '56? Thanks for your ID, especially the one(s) on the hill Edited June 18, 2018 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 That same picture could be taken today and the list would be Opel, Mitsubishi, and Mazda. Then you would get down to the particular badges. I hear there are plans to market a new US built car, the Eli Whitney. It is a patriotic spin off of the Ebay Parts Compatibility division. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MRJBUICK Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 11 hours ago, Elpad said: WOW, Great pics, how many of us wish we could stroll through those pits taking it all in. interesting things, top pic looks like 2 Century hardtops and a 2 door Special sedan, and they have license plates "driven to the race" in the lower pic on the 55 its interesting to note the sweep spear molding is still on the car, i guess this was before safety rules. Curious if anyone knows what track this was, pretty long straightaway a couple of cars including the 55 have NC hometowns but that just goes with stock car racing anywhere in the country I am sure someone was racing from North Carolina in those days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91vert Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I was going to put this in the " I don't like this picture of this Buick" But will put here as it looks like someone is going to bring this back to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 13 hours ago, Elpad said: 55 Century 2 dr hdtp # 54 with 260 H. P. written on the hood. Wonder it had the Export kit . Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, billbuickgs said: 55 Century 2 dr hdtp # 54 with 260 H. P. written on the hood. Wonder it had the Export kit . Bill Most specs that I've seen for Buick engines that were export engines developed less hp than their domestic counter parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 2 hours ago, RivNut said: Most specs that I've seen for Buick engines that were export engines developed less hp than their domestic counter parts. WOW !, That is interesting . Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, MRJBUICK said: WOW, Great pics, how many of us wish we could stroll through those pits taking it all in. interesting things, top pic looks like 2 Century hardtops and a 2 door Special sedan, and they have license plates "driven to the race" in the lower pic on the 55 its interesting to note the sweep spear molding is still on the car, i guess this was before safety rules. Curious if anyone knows what track this was, pretty long straightaway a couple of cars including the 55 have NC hometowns but that just goes with stock car racing anywhere in the country I am sure someone was racing from North Carolina in those days! I should have posted these pictures separately since they are in different venues. The buicks actually racing took place in the “Malecon” water front in Havana, Cuba (look at the ?? flags).Former Cuban president Fulgencio Batista brought stock car racing sanctioned by the International Auto Federation (FIA) since 1955 and later the Grand Prix from 57 to 60 (60 was last race already under Castro) If you recall, famous Argentinian driver, Frangio, was kidnapped from his hotel by Fidel’s revolutionary gangs to discredit Batista. Edited June 19, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Another pic of stock racing cars in Cuba. Like the 57 in the background! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Not for everybody, but check out the work on this '40 Super Coupe! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Wow -- looks like it was poured onto that driveway! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marty Roth Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) On 6/19/2018 at 3:20 PM, Elpad said: Former Cuban president Fulgencio Batista brought stock car racing sanctioned by the International Auto Federation (FIA) since 1955 and later the Grand Prix from 57 to 60 (60 was last race already under Castro) If you recall, famous Argentinian driver, Frangio, was kidnapped from his hotel by Fidel’s revolutionary gangs to discredit Batista. Great info - but Argentine driver was Juan Manuel Fangio http://www.grandprixhistory.org/fangio_bio.htm Edited June 21, 2018 by Marty Roth (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Fangio, sorry about misspelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 8 hours ago, Marty Roth said: Great info - but Argentine driver was Juan Manuel Fangio http://www.grandprixhistory.org/fangio_bio.htm http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/formula-one-champ-kidnapped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Edited June 21, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Don't know why tourists and travel advertisement call theses "Cuban Cars". To me, they are American made Buicks that most of the shells survived for over 60 years. Don't be surprised if you find them with foreign diesel engines and drive train components just to keep them going as well as the home made convertibles that serve as taxis for foreigners. By the way, Cuba is sporting new european type plates, the old particular plates were orange type colors with province letter designation and the blue tag are state owned vehicles or should I note vehicles that were once private and taken away from their original owners or families that fled the communist island. Edited June 21, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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