MCHinson Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Today, was a low mileage day. We enjoyed a guided tour of the historic Dekalb County Courthouse. We got to go into some private areas behind the scenes to see the details of the construction of the stained glass dome and other interesting features from1911, including the elevator equipment that is still in use from that time period. We rounded up most of the group for a group photo outside of the courthouse. After a lunch downtown, folks were free to take their own choices of tours of local museums, such as the ACD Museum and the NATMUS museum. This evening we enjoyed our closing banquet at the host hotel. Tomorrow some will head home and others will be staying for the upcoming AACA Auburn Meet, Swap Meet, and RM Auction. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Wonderful photos. And the Buick is doing Very Well. The General Lee is a laugh, they must have wrecked at least one of those in every program and on every jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I’m raising my hand. This was few weeks ago. Waiting for new battery 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 out running around in the '39 yesterday and stopped by the Farmers Branch Rose Garden and Park. Took a few photos of the garden and the Buick while I was there. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) 325-mile round trip in the '70 stick shift Wildcat today for a N. Texas Chapter meeting in Hillsboro, an hour or so south of Dallas. Photo is taken in downtown Waxahachie. I'll also include a photo of the Ellis County Courthouse, which is one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state, right across the street from the first photo. Edited May 13, 2018 by Pete Phillips (see edit history) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 13, 2018 Author Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Racked up 80 miles this weekend. It seems the more its driven the more the little idiosyncrasies disappear. Looks like the key is to not drive the others inbetween? Edited May 14, 2018 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 was a 45 mile day in the GS. Gassed it up and when entering the data in my file, discovered the last time I put gas in it was back on October 17th 2017. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 This week was the start of the local cruise nights, so I took the Reatta, for its' unveiling, so to speak. Also there was a Mazda Miata, that had been converted to a V8, by way of a shop in the US which changes the entire driveline, strengthens the chassis, so it will handle the power of the GM crate LS3 engine. They call themselves "Flying Miata" I can get myself into enough trouble with the 165 HP the Reatta has, never mind 500+! Zowie! Keith 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 Just putzing around this evening. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 John...you always have good camera shots! You missed your calling... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Pulled the Special out today because I needed to drive her and went to a friend's who is a RR buff. Unfortunately he was not home but took this shot. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxgvd Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Cruising the Pre War tour at the Gilmore Museum near Kalamazoo, Mi and one of the stops on our 75 mile drive was the home of civil war hero General Benjamin Pritchard. I parked my 1913 Model 31 in front of the home and two civil war re-enactors. Pre '42 car show on the grounds tomorrow with activities. Lovely drive today, through rolling countryside and 75F with sun. Life doesn't get much better does it? Regards, Gary 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Running errands on a drizzly morning. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 These rainy days are really adding up. I feel for those who need it and wish I could send it your way. But regardless of the weather the 56 went to an annual show at the Saratoga Auto Museum. This event normally draws several hundred cars. It would be surprising if it broke 100 altogether today. It's for all makes and models and there was a wide variety. But here's some I thought were special: But here was my personal favorite: 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 John, in your first photo it looks like there's a tiny red Triumph or MG. I recently found out my uncle has a 70 Spitfire, they seem to be interesting little cars, though I don't think I would feel comfortable being as tall as a sixteen wheeler's trailer tires. And rain? Pfft, come on guys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 19 minutes ago, Beemon said: John, in your first photo it looks like there's a tiny red Triumph or MG. I recently found out my uncle has a 70 Spitfire, they seem to be interesting little cars, though I don't think I would feel comfortable being as tall as a sixteen wheeler's trailer tires. And rain? Pfft, come on guys. Green small car in first photo MGB probably 1970s can’t see if roadster or GT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) Beutiful weather , this week end 36degrees , haven’t been far , just for a beer , but as Beemon was talking about small British cars thought I’d post picture of my visitor , 1966 triumph herald (2 door 4 seater ), owner friend says it could fit in Ruby’s trunk Edited May 20, 2018 by Pilgrim65 (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 To celebrate Benedict Arnold's birthday, how's this; I left the Buick at home and drove to a Cadillac Club lunch in a BMW. I tried to leave no one un-offended. Bernie 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Beemon said: John, in your first photo it looks like there's a tiny red Triumph or MG. I recently found out my uncle has a 70 Spitfire, they seem to be interesting little cars, though I don't think I would feel comfortable being as tall as a sixteen wheeler's trailer tires. And rain? Pfft, come on guys. There's another view of it in the 4th photo. It was an MGB Convertible. Honestly, I felt like I went to a foreign car show today. My first car I bought was an MGA, 61 I believe. IT was really rough. So bad the car was given to me for free. The owner hooked up a battery backwards, ( negative ground) and melted a good portion of the wiring harness. The good news is there wasn't much of a wiring harness. I spliced numerous wires together and it was a fun little runner. But my father threw a fit and so I gave it to my friend whose father did support the project. I always loved driving that car on the midnight runs around the block! Edited May 21, 2018 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 15 hours ago, Beemon said: John, in your first photo it looks like there's a tiny red Triumph or MG. I recently found out my uncle has a 70 Spitfire, they seem to be interesting little cars, though I don't think I would feel comfortable being as tall as a sixteen wheeler's trailer tires. And rain? Pfft, come on guys. I once had a '68 Triumph Spitfire back around the early seventies. I highway drove it 30 miles each way to work , and I can tell you that sixteen wheelers' tires were in fact taller than my car. I'd look over while driving and see the center of those wheels at eye level. Had to have a lot of respect and keep out of the way of those trucks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) 22 hours ago, Beemon said: John, in your first photo it looks like there's a tiny red Triumph or MG. I recently found out my uncle has a 70 Spitfire, they seem to be interesting little cars, though I don't think I would feel comfortable being as tall as a sixteen wheeler's trailer tires. And rain? Pfft, come on guys. I had a 1957 Austin Healey 100-6, BN4 that I occasionally drove to work. It was low enough that I couldn't tell the difference between a patch and a pot hole. People behind me probably thought that I'd had one too many the way I dodged every dark spot on the road. I agree, it was really spooky driving next to an 18 wheeler. As far as rain goes, it would usually stop by the time I got the top out from under the rear seat and snapped into place, then dug the side curtains out of the "boot" and got them bolted to the doors. Edited May 21, 2018 by RivNut grammatical errors (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 rivnut bet you wish you should have kept the healey , good restored 70/80 k some more ? funny how you mention being low down , think small British sportscars and big American trucks not a good match , don’t think British trucks were as big in the fifties , so not so scary , similarly big American cars were a mismatch for English roads , first motorway opened in 1959 sometimes things don’t travel well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 John, it looks like a good venue for a car show. I too, like those little English sports car, but on major highways, they would be very scary. Even full size SUV's are intimidating, never mind 18 wheelers! Never owned one myself, but several friends did in the 70's, and they were fun to drive. Though I have become very spoiled with my big Buicks, so I don't know if they would feel too rough and noisy for this oldish dude now. Still enjoy the look of them, though. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 Some more aimless wandering this evening. It was a late start with some long shadows. Went down a few roads I've never traveled before. And found a peaceful spot for these few shots Long range forecast is for another rainy weekend coming up. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) I got a jump on the weekend by taking The Aqua Zephyr out for a sunset cruise to the nearby town of Parkton, North Carolina. They have some cool old buildings that serve well as picture backdrops. Edited May 23, 2018 by NC68Riviera (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmiddy Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 ??? Wonderful pics, Mike!!! 13 hours ago, NC68Riviera said: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 20 minutes ago, Schmiddy said: Wonderful pics, Mike!!! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Being retired, the weekend for me consists of seven days ! The '25 coupe just made it's first 10 mile run for groceries. It never missed a beat.Probably it's longest run in at least 30 years. Jim Edited May 23, 2018 by J.H.Boland (see edit history) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 With being rained out lately, took advantage tonight and headed to the Wednesday Weekly Cruise-In. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 I too went the local Wed night cruise in in the Reatta. Quite a few cars in what was near summer like weather. Most of the cars are American iron of some kind, but there was this mid sixties MG Midget with a for sale sign nearly as big it! Keith 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip roitman Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 We took the Electra on a tour Sunday to the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park. We then went a few miles over to a park and had a nice picnic lunch in a Gazebo with a stone fireplace around 200 ft. from the Hudson River. Wet roads in the morning and then a few showers on the way home. We drove 179 miles roundtrip. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Our Texas Region AACA hosted the 65th Annual Texas Tour this past week in Nacogdoches, Texas. The host hotel was The Fredonia Hotel, which had a 17 million dollar remodel in 2017. It was built in the mid 50's, and was restored in mid 50's modern style. We had over 80 cars and probably 180 or so people. We drove the Buick down on Wednesday and assisted with registration, parking lot marking, tour routes, and tour leading. The Buick logged 590 miles and performed well, considering the water pump had dribbled some before we left. I got a replacement pump from Bob's that arrived Monday before we left. I took the new pump with us, and installed it this week when we got back. Photos are on my wife's' phone, so nothing to share yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Special wagon Time. Yeah, its got 455 Stage 1 power. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Only two good cars, er buicks at the show! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead63 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Only two good cars, er buicks at the show! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Today we all met up in the small Northern town of Bancroft, Ont., for the start of a McLaughlin Buick Club tour. Nothing too old on tour this time though, the oldest being a '69 Skylark convert. I drove the Reatta about 200 miles, and here's a picture of it opposite a lookout. This is a very rugged, but scenic area. Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Took her out to top everything off and bring her home in readiness for a drive to a Car Show tomorrow with a group of friends. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Took the 80C to a little show around the corner...vapor locked on the way home, again???..new mechanical fuel pump and one replacement fuel line didn't fix it. Electrical fuel pump wont over come it...I'm gonna get the spare carb rebuilt and swap it on to the car and replace fuel sending unit with a repro, then I've replaced the whole fuel system except the tank... So tired of chasing this...☹️ so tired of not being about to do a 6 mile round trip...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 hour ago, 38Buick 80C said: Took the 80C to a little show around the corner...vapor locked on the way home, again???..new mechanical fuel pump and one replacement fuel line didn't fix it. Electrical fuel pump wont over come it...I'm gonna get the spare carb rebuilt and swap it on to the car and replace fuel sending unit with a repro, then I've replaced the whole fuel system except the tank... So tired of chasing this...☹️ so tired of not being about to do a 6 mile round trip...? Brian, What is that saying about 90% of fuel problems are electrical??? I have never seen a vapor lock situation that was not solved by an electric fuel pump. Unless the electric fuel pump is bad, I really think I would be looking for an electrical problem, perhaps you might want to try a different coil from a good running car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) I attended the "Made in the USA" car show today at Lake Wheeler Park in Raleigh, NC. I was parked next to a beautiful 1968 Electra 225 convertible. The owner is in the same Buick club as me. Edited May 26, 2018 by NC68Riviera (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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