MrEarl Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 (edited) Took a little road trip to just above Syracuse last week to pick up this hot li'l number. Ain't she just awesome. Edited February 27, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Ain't she just awesome.Yep!How many do you suppose of these are left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Are there more photos? I only saw the front floor and part of the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Are there more photos? I only saw the front floor and part of the seat.That's all I got also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I can give you some tips on converting that primitive thing to dynaflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 "Primitive" Now that's funny. Wow, Lamar, looks like a really clean car. I see Swiss Dot fabric on that seat. Amazing, and with three pedals! Good thing you have trans parts to keep that thing running, nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Nice Lamar! Sorry I missed seeing her in person. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Willie, you are so funny!!! The rest of that car looks awesome. I guess the moderator is going to tease us with one pic at a time. I am pretty sure he's used up at least one digital camera on that baby so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Lamar,I have a 0.030 over 425 with a Poston NH30 cam that been overhauled and is sitting on an engine stand. Let's find a 5-speed trans and see how well this Century can live up to it's name?Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Ain't she just awesome.Yep!How many do you suppose of these are left? Of rubber brake/clutch pads? Millions maybe even some NOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Are there more photos? I only saw the front floor and part of the seat.Oh, oh yea, I guess so. I just haven't paid that much attention to the rest of the car yet. more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I'm sure there must be some law against cruelty to Forum members;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 I can give you some tips on converting that primitive thing to dynaflow.But I like doing this ever once in awhile..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Oh, oh yea, I guess so. I just haven't paid that much attention to the rest of the car yet. more to come. Edited July 7, 2013 by Bleach (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 But I like doing this ever once in awhile..... Well, we now know it does not have a posi-trac!!!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 But I like doing this ever once in awhile..... Not a problem with a 55 dynaflow...but then again you don't have a 55 do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 But I like doing this ever once in awhile..... Is that a bald spot on that tire? You sure that didn't happen from a stuck brake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Oh snap!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I had figured that's what you picked up on your field trip. I can see it's won't be long until it needs a new clutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I can give you some tips on converting that primitive thing to dynaflow.3 on the tree is the only way to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 3 on the tree is the only way to fly. How can you fly by only flapping your right arm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 How can you fly by only flapping your right arm? GROAN!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 If you don't take some more pictures and post them, the Buick police will be knocking on your door to take the car away from you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serb Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) Anybody want to buy some pictures? I was present when he loaded it on the trailer for it's trip from the Empire State to the Peach State. Don't worry Lamar, I will not spoil your fun. Edited July 9, 2013 by serb (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Pictures?????, maybe all he bought was the driver's floor board, MAYBE.....I would guess he is photo shopping to produce the rest of the story. I had one of those, with SCALLOPS,Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 ...but then again you don't have a 55 do you?you've never been more right my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Mr. Earl, I love your HUMOR. Everyone LOVES Mr. Earl, maybe...... Hey, we had a fifty 5, Century, and it was a top end thrill....Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) I am so sorry for not posting more sooner but it seems that ever since retirement I have been busier than ever. I have been looking for a ’54 Century 2 DR HT with 3 speed for years. I found and bought one from the Chicago area about 6 years ago but it being from the salt belt, was too much for my body work skills. Considering the fact that there were less than 500 Century’s, 2 door and 4 doors, built in ’54, I figured I would never find another one. So I had decided to use the one from Chicago and a solid little 2 door Special Pete Phillips had graciously sold me to create an early ‘60’s period correct “old school” hot rod. I have been collecting parts for that for the last 4 years.Imagine my surprise when about a month ago while doing my daily Craigs List cruise for mid 50’s Buicks and parts I came upon this ad. 1954 Buick Century - $ (Parish,N.Y.)For Sale...... 1954 Buick Century 2-door Hardtop........Very rare car and has had only four owners since new in 1954 in Oswego,N.Y. I have the original bill of sale and every receipt for all work done on this car.,The car is nearly restored and licenced and inspected,runs and drives great.this is a very complete car missing nothing.every thing works ,even factory radio plays great, The Century was Buicks hottest model in 1954 with the 322 Roadmaster V-8....Also makeing this Buick very rare is the factory 3-speed manual shift on the colume, (Not a dynaflow automactic transmission). the car was repainted the original medium blue and light blue top and has tutone blue interior.almost all chrome has been done and also has factory Buick wire wheels,the interior needs a little work on the bottom dirver side seat only,the rest of the interior is original and very good, This is a very complete car missing nothing and also has a very solid body and frame,the trunk is solid and needs a new trunk mat only. This is a very rare Buick with all history from day one..........If interested call Jim at xxxxx cell...............or Charlie xxxxx....May take partial trade?.....Pictures may be added soon.I had always heard that there was a ’54 Century 2 DR HT with original 3 speed up in New York somewhere. My countless hours of searching Craigs List and every other collectible auto venue had paid off. This was it. Needless to say, with shaking hands I dialed up the seller and found that it was still available. Jim the guy I spoke with had owned the car over 20 years ago and he was helping his friend Charlie, the owner of the car now to sell it. Lucky for me he had not been able to post pictures due to not being able to post on CL. After talking to him and then Charlie about the car, I started looking for someone in that area to go look at it for me. I emailed JohnD and Stevo and they both returned my emails with contact info of a CNY Chapter member in Syracuse that might be able to look at the car for me. When I contacted him I found out that he actually knew of the car from years back. About 3 days later he and 3 others made a trip over to give the car a good once over. (all the while I’m frantically thinking “dang those nawtherners sure do move slow up there”). About this time I received pictures in the mail from Jim and upon seeing them literally got weak at the knees. She was beautiful. I had not been sure what the color of blue the car was until I saw the pictures. It was my favorite of all ’54 Buick colors and color schemes…Malibu Blue over Cavalier Blue. A couple of days later, I got a full and positive report and pictures from the CNY members. I made an offer to the seller, we went back and forth on the price a couple of times and he finally accepted. I over-nighted a deposit that day. I originally had contracted with a hauler to bring the car down but two days after the day he was suppose to have picked it up and didn’t I cancelled the contract and left Athens GA for Central Square NY to pick up my dream come true. While there picking it up Stevo was able to come over and visit for a few minutes. I tried to hook up with a couple of other New Yorkers while there but rain and weddings got in the way. The car is basically a very, very nice driver with one repaint and original interior. There are receipts from 1991-94 for every thing including a complete engine and front-end suspension rebuild as well as the re-plating of bumpers and frame on paint and body work. There were repairs made to the normal rust areas of cars from that area. The speedometer was replaced at that time and currently shows about 12,700 miles. The clutch was just recently replaced. The glass is almost perfect and the EZEye tint ties the two blue body colors in perfectly. I have the name of the couple from Syracuse who restored it and plan to contact them soon and thank them for saving the car.While there are a few things it needs such as rear sprngs and shocks, my only plan for it right now is to drive the wheels off her. While I will likely refer to her mostly as ’54 Muscle, her official Buick Gardens name is “Morning Glory” Here are the pictures the seller sent in the mail. And a couple the gentlemen from NY that went and looked at it for me sent. And here is me and Stevo. I was so glad to finally meet this guy in person. Stevo got a shot of me between the dagmars. Almost heaven….happy day... Edited July 10, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Yes! You did good Mr E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Buick Gardens welcomes Morning Glory home.The morning I pulled into home, there were sever thunderstorm with possible hail warnings out. The only place I had to pull her was under this tree. Edited July 10, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Amen Lamar! You da man! I finally got to see pictures. Welcome Morning Glory! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 You did better than a photo-shop.Happy for ya.....same colors as mine was, although later I painted top to match bottom. When do the SCALLOPS come????Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Now this is cause for celebration!Nice find Lamar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick840 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 This car was obviously meant for you Lamar...........so happy for you.I'd agree.......one of the nicest color combos for 54 by far.A video would be good:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter Bird Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 She's in great shape! Not sure about the owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 So happy for you, Lamar, Now don,t be neglecting Miss Rita by spending too much time with Morning Glory!! Is she coming to South Bend? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadmaster75 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Congrats, Mr. E !!!!!!Morning Glory is a sight to behold!Have lots of fun with her....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Nice score, Lamar! I can't think of a more fitting place for this rare one then Buick Gardens. Enjoy!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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