Guest Flivver250 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thank you AACA for accepting my request for membership. I am a life long old car enthusiast. My first car was a 56 Sedan De Ville, second a 62 Studabaker Lark. Since then, a 53 Pontiac and a 67 Olds. Love the old Detroit iron. I work overseas and only get home once a year, but I have a fully equipped shop that is begging for a project. I am seriously looking a 1946 Super 8 50 series. This gem has been lovingly attended for decades by a now deceased owner. It needs a new caretaker and appears to be cherry and original. I have only been dealing electronically, proof will be in the seeing. But none the less I have set my target on an old Buick straight 8. My father had a 39 he never stopped ranting about so it is my turn. I plan on ripping the engine out, placing a 455 in there with a Ford 9 inch rear end and some rims with spinners. Giant woofers and thumping bass amplifiers. Just kidding. The goal is to maintain originality which it supposedly is and just keep it tip top mechanically. I have no doubt I will turn to you folks for your accumulated wisdom and Buick lore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambarn Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 It's a shame that another great car will have a ridiculous amount of money spent on it just to destroy anything interesting or special (pardon the pun) that it has to offer. You will find little interest or advice here in destroying a piece of history. If you want a fast car with a loud stereo, buy a fast car with a loud stereo. If you want a fabulous original car, buy a fabulous original car. If you need help and advice converting a car to a loud fast car, you will find less than enthusiasm from the members here. I would implore that you try enjoying the car as it is. It is far less expensive and far more rewarding than a conversion and when you are done it's value will remain far higher than if you spent thousands on a conversion. Good luck whatever your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Sambarn,Seems you missed his "just kidding" part in his message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flivver250 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 sambarn, sorry you missed my tongue in cheek humor. You probably stopped reading in horror by the time you got to woofers. Cars are only original once, I will try to keep it that way. This one has been in storage since 1985 and the family just had a valve job and brake job done to put it on the road. It is back in storage now waiting for me. I won't get to see it until I see it next summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Welcome Aboard Matey. :cool:.. That kind of kidding is taken seriously around this site. Glad to hear you were just Joking. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambarn Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 forehead in palm.... You are correct at woofers my eyes crossed and my senses reeled. Well played sir, and good luck with the Buick! She is beautiful and should be a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest billybird Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Welcome to AACA and the forum. This is a great club with great people, great cars and great advice. As I read your post, I was thinking " this guy don't know he's joined the wrong club". Then when I caught the "just kidding" line I breathed a sigh of relief and was comforted. Best wishes with the Buick and again; welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD in KC Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I think I actually felt my blood pressure starting to rise before I hit the 'Just kidding'. I love straight eights (even the ones with overhead valves). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flivver250 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Here is my first question. Can you tell by this picture if the upholstery looks like original fabric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfreakofkorn Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 welcome to the board ....nice looking ride ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Since no one seems to have pointed you in thier direction I will mention that there is a very active Buick section on this forum. The folks there are friendly and very knowledgeable. You may want to check in with them?http://forums.aaca.org/f115/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) One can never be too sure passing judgement with only a photo to work with, but in my estimation I'd be very surprised if it's not original. There should be other signs around the vehicle that indicate whether or not it's been touched. From a distance it looks like a terrific original. How many miles on it? Edited October 22, 2013 by drwatson add ? (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flivver250 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I have not seen it yet, and the elderly man that inherited it from the elderly owner did not know the mileage. He is not an enthusiast and wanted it running well and sold. It was in storage since 1985 and apparently stored correctly. The son in law had a shop do a valve job and service the brakes. I am having my wife pick it up for me. (I told her I'd take her on dates if I had a classic) I have been without a classic for 20 years so it is time leap back in. Here is an under the hood picture I assume after the valve job. I'd of rather they hadn't painted the engine, but that is now part of it's history and my cross to bear. I suppose I can put it right. I will start from scratch before I roll it down the road and go through it soup to nuts mechanically. While I am told it is tip top, the man who knew best is not talking so I will have to trust my own eyes. That is all part of the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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