Elpad Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 23 hours ago, 91vert said: Wonder if the 130 is a bit of a red flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 3/21/2018 at 1:20 PM, 91vert said: James Dean in the '55 Porsche 550 Spyder that he died in. You can see how seriously James is taking the situation. Too bad he didn't learn a lesson before that fateful day. I love the Buick, but this really illustrates the changing values of the world. In 1955 someone with a clear advantage would actually stop for the officer. Today, they drive till they crash, and then try to run away on foot besides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 56 minutes ago, Pilgrim65 said: Wonder if the 130 is a bit of a red flag I just got back from lunch and an 80 mile ride through the rural county west of me. I am an old car guy. I had no clue of the heavy drug profiling around a BMW, especially the big ones, until a week ago. The sheriff rode my bumper for close to ten miles. I imagine once the plate cleared was when he cut out around me and made his pursuit vehicle smell like hair burning. Cowboys! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Bernie, the suspicious thing was a big BMW "not being driven like an a**h***" which would be normal. Your *relative* caution so uncharacteristic of drivers of these cars made the cop suspect that you were holding product or otherwise doing something illegal. The he ran your plate, identified you, and checked with your local law enforcement who told them you were harmless.... That's why it took ten miles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, JohnD1956 said: In 1955 someone with a clear advantage would actually stop for the officer. Today, they drive till they crash, and then try to run away on foot besides. Meh. My uncle's and father told me about out running the police often as teens in hopped up fords and chevys Then they all joined the military. My dad joined the air force in 55. I just think we have more exposure to thing through multiple media outlets. Edited March 22, 2018 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billbuickgs Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, JohnD1956 said: You can see how seriously James is taking the situation. Too bad he didn't learn a lesson before that fateful day. I love the Buick, but this really illustrates the changing values of the world. In 1955 someone with a clear advantage would actually stop for the officer. Today, they drive till they crash, and then try to run away on foot besides. Look at the size of the tires on the 55 chips car . They are not even close to the original 7.10x 15 The look like 8.00's to me bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Grimy said: the suspicious thing was a big BMW "not being driven like an a**h***" The local cops know me. "Like" is a word that never would have been used. Think how many times a day that word is misused. I like the James Dean picture. I heard a lot of Highway Patrol scenes were shot on dirt roads to minimize the risk of Crawford getting a ticket for driving under the influence. "Yeah, we better shoot this one on the Valley Road today." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) I better put a Buick picture up, just to get back on topic. Hawking 445.wav Edited March 22, 2018 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack E Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 22/03/2018 at 1:20 AM, 91vert said: James Dean in the '55 Porsche 550 Spyder that he died in. Is that a second CHIPS Officer sitting in the passenger seat? The Officer carrying the Buntline Special revolver ( must be uncomfortable wearing that even seated in a large Buick ) doesn't seem to be part of the conversation between Dean and his passenger which appears friendly. This link will take you to some more detail about James Deans Porche and includes another photo of an early 50's Buick which Dean is taking a lonesome ride in!! http://canadastockjournal.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/james-deans-cursed-porsche-550-spyder.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 20 hours ago, Grimy said: The he ran your plate, identified you, and checked with your local law enforcement who told them you were harmless.... That's why it took ten miles. Maybe I can eliminate the delay with a vanity plate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Add a couple of spaces for quicker understanding. Bernie, do you have a computer program which creates these personalized plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Quick response. I recently learned that my lack of respect for authority is a form of mental illness, according to the authorities. NYS shares their toys: https://transact2.dmv.ny.gov/PlatesPersonalized/index.cfm I REALLY liked finding the Steven Hawking voice generator yesterday. All kinds of fun stuff online. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 It must have been some kinda weekend? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 On 23/03/2018 at 11:39 AM, 60FlatTop said: I recently learned that my lack of respect for authority is a form of mental illness, according to the authorities. In other words, like a friend of mine says to me, You have a bad attitude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaKjRMMU9HI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 A couple of the species captured in their natural habitat. A somewhat upscale Illinois neighborhood. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) How many guys does it take to install bumper? Can any of us imagine letting a bear put its claws on our newer car today? Edited March 27, 2018 by JZRIV (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 28/03/2018 at 1:55 AM, JZRIV said: How many guys does it take to install bumper? At least 4 and an overhead hoist!! On 28/03/2018 at 1:55 AM, JZRIV said: Can any of us imagine letting a bear put its claws on our newer car today? Looks like lunch for Momma Bear is standing in that convertible just over the Buick hood taking photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 12:55 PM, JZRIV said: How many guys does it take to install bumper? At least four plus the hoist and one more guy to relieve when the task gets too tough to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 48 minutes ago, RivNut said: At least four plus the hoist and one more guy to relieve when the task gets too tough to handle. Dang, I do that by myself! Just not 50-60 per hour. Ben 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) I like working vacuum wipers. Edited March 30, 2018 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 44 minutes ago, avgwarhawk said: I like working vacuum wipers. I like the Johnny Cash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass is Best Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Here a few of my favorite Buicks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 47 minutes ago, Brass is Best said: Here a few of my favorite Buicks. Love your choices , the 40 black convertible followed by the red skylark , does it for me . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Brass is Best said: I like the Johnny Cash. And working vacuum wipers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Rain-X wipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Elpad said: Rain-X wipers I have Rain-X on the windshield. The wipers are standard no frills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91vert Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 For you long roof guy's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Simple days... animal cruelty and gun control activists will be having a field day with this pic nowadays Edited April 1, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Looks normal to us. Edited April 1, 2018 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 3/30/2018 at 11:13 AM, avgwarhawk said: And working vacuum wipers. Doesn't seem to be raining too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91vert Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 17 hours ago, Beemon said: Doesn't seem to be raining too hard. At that juncture no it was not. When my wife and I got to the top of mountain just entering (Rte 70 west bound) Breezewood PA it not only poured like Niagara Falls, the wind was pushing the Buick off the road. Surprisingly the bias ply did a nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 4/1/2018 at 2:48 PM, Elpad said: Simple days... animal cruelty and gun control activists will be having a field day with this pic nowadays Al you have my word that deer hunting is not what upsets us. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 9 hours ago, 91vert said: I used to own a truck repair shop and I remember the dirtiest uniform belonged to the hardest worker. By the same token the cleanest uniform was wore by the man in charge of not so important endeavors, the story teller and do nothing golfer and that my friends could be the man standing in front of the pump. In my now line of duty, I can't profile... sorry I can't help it. Before I post this, I hope i'm not offending anyone, just saying. Outstanding historical picture! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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