JohnD1956 Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 14 hours ago, Paul White said: Buick Club of NSW - pre-war run. Those pictures are GREAT, Peter! And this one is my favorite! What an awesome view! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 (edited) The Aqua Zephyr in lock up. American Flag Storage, Fayetteville, NC No, it's not going into storage. I had somethingto drop off at the storage unit. This weekend we attended Freedom Christian Academy's Booster Club Car Show, Fayetteville, NC It was a small show but we had the pleasure of having a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350 parked next to us. Edited April 25, 2018 by NC68Riviera (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Been out since noon, just got home.. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 On 2018-04-20 at 11:44 AM, Thriller said: That's what I paid for premium this week. That said, I don't know how Australian and Canadian dollars compare right now. Premium 94 octane no-ethanol fuel in Vancouver right now is $170.9 /litre ? still working on the 2500 mike challenge though! Touring a fellow Buick owner from Australia around today. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Makes Toronto seem a bargain at $150.9 per litre for 93 octane. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 This morning, I rolled my 1938 Century project around on the four wheel dollies to point it towards the garage door. I drove it out of the garage, down the driveway, into the street to turn it around and, after letting it run for a half hour, I pulled it back into the garage and angled it into the restoration bay pointed in the opposite direction. I was then able to just use two wheel dollies to roll it into position in the restoration space in the back of the garage. I am attaching a photo of the project taken during a similar short drive a few days ago. I later took my 1937 Century to lunch, and later, to dinner, this evening. I took a photo of the 1937 Century in the driveway after dinner, before backing it into the garage. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Nice weather is killing my productivity at home..... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Nice weather is killing my productivity at home..... Heading out right after posting this to do the same. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 trying out another one with @Pinhead63 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Yup she finally gets to go out 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) We have finally had two days in a row above 60degF here in Mich. Had the '15 truck out for a short drive today. I now have the truck back at the home garage. Edited April 22, 2018 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Almost got the '68 out, tomorrow for sure!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I took the model 87 to pick up my mom at the airport. 50 minutes of uneventful highway driving. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegnu Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 although mines far from finished it is mobile an got right around 100 miles on it this weekend . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, thegnu said: although mines far from finished it is mobile an got right around 100 miles on it this weekend . 55 front and 54 rear.... interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Accrued 79 miles between yesterday and today. Wrapped up with sunset tonight 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I drove the Reatta back to the city today a bit over 100 miles, stopping my daughter's place for supper. Keith 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 After a full day of desk paper work Saturday, Sunday I just had to get behind the wheel of the Special so brought it home after taking the long way around. Hopefully we have seen the last of the SNOW! It was 62 today and forecast is for 60's all week. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 First car show of the season. One a top 25. Buick was well received. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip roitman Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Trading places. I took the yellow 73 SunCoupe off of the lift in the garage and put the Harvest Gold 73 4 speed on it. (It will come out again the beginning of June for the Greenwich Concours.) I then drove the SunCoupe for 20 miles to blow the cob webs out. This Sunday I will take her to the Fairfield Concours D'Caffiene and a 60 mile tour and lunch. If the weather is good I will also take her to the Ct. Cafe Racers lunch in Westport Thursday. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just a few more photos from our recent pre-war run 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I got the '60 Electra out Sunday morning and ran it up to the other end of town for the New York State inspection. Joe, the mechanic, put the sticker on for the 16th time. 86,109 miles, I think it had 69,000 when I bought it. Then I took my Wife over to the next county for lunch at the place on the town square. I like the white on that car when the sun is just right in Fall and Spring. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Got a jump on the weekend driving Friday when I finished work early and went to the garage where the Special is parked. Decided I had time to drive the short distance over to see Mom. Naturally she had a list of things to do she has been thinking about... With a crack of thunder told her I had to take my baby back and put her away. I'll be back... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Doug - Awesome mid-century neighborhood! Did you happen to live down the street from the Brady's...? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 3:42 AM, wndsofchng06 said: 55 front and 54 rear.... interesting Like the colour combo , looks mean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 hours ago, EmTee said: Doug - Awesome mid-century neighborhood! Did you happen to live down the street from the Brady's...? This area was developed what was then outside on the edge of the City limits in the late 50's. In fact our house was built September of 1958. Fortunately we had great neighbours who didn't give Dad (or me) a had time with car events like this one. ? It was and still is a middle class income area and my High School is now the "Go To" one in the City due to it's Education Programs. Sadly it has lost all the Technical Shops which I took in my day. I went back to the Schools 50th Anniversary and found the Auto Shop specifically was converted into a Vic Tanny's type Wellness Education room... ? That's the future of our old car hobby. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Went to the good guy show now at Home Depot running errands. Here's a couple pics from the show the 54 wagon is my favorite unfortunately it had a small block Chevy in it. Looks like aqua zephyr had buick competition this year. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I didn't drive a Buick today, but our local CCCA region had an outing to Lakeside Sand and Gravel, which has an open house each year. They have a huge collection of vintage earth-moving equipment, much of it restored and operational, which they pull out and put to work. It's very impressive to see these gigantic ancient machines tearing through the earth without much effort. We've been there each year and there's always something new, and this year I spotted this mostly original teens Buick: Too bad it was 40 degrees and raining outside, so the kids didn't want to stay long and we drove the Suburban rather than an old car. I hate waiting to drive the old cars--I'm ready. Hope to have the Limited up on its feet before too long. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 6:09 PM, Paul White said: Just a few more photos from our recent pre-war run I'd say you guys in Australia definitely know how to old car. Fantastic! Wish we could get that kind of outing going around here. I miss seeing a large group of pre-war cars on tour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 25 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: I'd say you guys in Australia definitely know how to old car. Fantastic! Wish we could get that kind of outing going around here. I miss seeing a large group of pre-war cars on tour. The 36-38 Buick Club tour will be May 7 - 10 in Auburn, Indiana. I will be touring with my 1937 Century and then going to the AACA Auburn Meet after the tour. We would be happy to have other Straight 8 era Buicks join us. Let me know if you need more information. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Cars and coffee St. Michaels Car Museum. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) I had to deadline the 24 Buick PU for the Nickel Tour in two weeks. It had only 5 psi oil pressure on my return from getting it gassed up. So, I turned my attention to fixing the adjustable magneto coupling on my 13 Model 31 Buick. The mag skipped time while on the HCCA Yosemite Tour last month. My buddy, Captain Bob knurled the worn mating surface on the collet taper so it would not slip again. My daughter helped me re-set the timing and we went for a couple of test drives to get it right. Both Buicks are nickel cars, so now I am ready for the HCCA Nickel Tour starting May 14th in Sequim WA. I will give the 24 PU some attention when I get back from the tour. Edited April 29, 2018 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Took Ruby to classic car gathering in Kyrenia harbour today , couple of photos below of Americans. very stressful though as everyone kept touching and leaning on as they took at least 100 photos , I had to wear my grumpy old man hat , and tell many not to touch , one chap actually opened door and went to sit inside for photo shoot, but good day. Lovely 55 fully restored corvette my favourite, but sadly photo didn’t come out 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Yes the open your door thing happens once in awhile... Education regarding respect of property can be handled kindly (if I can keep it together) and usually the general public comes to realise they did wrong. Fortunately I guess, my Special is well worn and don't freak when someone gets a little too up close and personal. Still looked like a nice day Pilgrim65. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Matt - that looks like an incredible outing. I'd love to see that collection, particularly with the old machines operating. The only similar thing I can think of around here is threshing demonstrations with vintage farm equipment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 57 minutes ago, Pilgrim65 said: Took Ruby to classic car gathering in Kyrenia harbour today , couple of photos below of Americans. very stressful though as everyone kept touching and leaning on as they took at least 100 photos , I had to wear my grumpy old man hat , and tell many not to touch , one chap actually opened door and went to sit inside for photo shoot, but good day. Lovely 55 fully restored corvette my favourite, but sadly photo didn’t come out Holy cow, that's the first FWD Eldorado convertible I've seen with non-stock wheels that don't look totally ridiculous. They're obviously OEM from something else, but getting that offset to work on those cars has always been a challenge. Kudos! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Matt Harwood said: Holy cow, that's the first FWD Eldorado convertible I've seen with non-stock wheels that don't look totally ridiculous. They're obviously OEM from something else, but getting that offset to work on those cars has always been a challenge. Kudos! Know the owner quite well ,great guy did torch ball shoe change on Ruby big American car enthusiast, runs a restoration shop and wedding car hire business, will pass on your comments cheers Edited April 29, 2018 by Pilgrim65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip roitman Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I got the '75 Electra out of its winter storage yesterday. The battery was DOA. Finally got it started and the lower fuel line was leaking. My son in law put a quick patch over the leak with some rubber hose and clamps. Got it started again, warmed it up and drove it home 15 miles or so. Glad she did not stall or I would have been stuck. As soon as I got home she was dead again. Son in law got a new hose and battery and good as new! We took it today to the Concours d' Caffiene in Westport Ct. with lunch after for a 78 mile roundtrip. Rainy and Cold in the morning. It did stop early and the day turned out sunny and a little warmer. I took the yellow SunCoupe to lunch Thursday it was gorgeous out. Glad the weather was nice as the drivers window fell off the track again! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 6 hours ago, Pilgrim65 said: Know the owner quite well ,great guy did torch ball shoe change on Ruby big American car enthusiast, runs a restoration shop and wedding car hire business, will pass on your comments cheers Forgive me for not being familiar with the vernacular, but what does "torch ball shoe change" mean? I'm sorry for not understanding, but I'd be very interested to know if those wheels were a bolt-on or if he needed to do some major modifications. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Was really hoping to be in and out at Mom's but... Three hours later... Dropped off the trailer and headed home for supper. With staying light till about 8:30 might get a bit of driving in yet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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