60FlatTop Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 In the late 1980's or early 1990's that black B-17 flew over me on its way to the Geneseo Warbird Museum. I am about 10 miles south of the shore of Lake Ontario. I was in the small Catholic cemetery walking along the O'Brien steps, a row of ancestor's headstones my grandfather aptly named. I heard the engines and it came over the pines just above treetop height. It was quite ominous in that location. I immediately remembered all the activity and criss crossed vapor trails over the lake the evening the US attacked Gaddafi and thought "No, we wouldn't do anything with that". Erie afternoon, still stuck in my head. Life on the quiet border. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Know this G model well. We used to do WW2 hanger dances with it when it was in Fort Worth during the start of the restoration. I have a long history of working with the WW2 history like this back to the Patton muesum in early 91 when we began restoring a Tiger II with help of some surving German mechanic's. Think restoring a car is hard trying doing a tank or airplane ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp65riv Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Suddenly it's 1965 again! Got the Sportwagon and Riviera together side by side! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Brooklyn Beer said: Know this G model well. We used to do WW2 hanger dances with it when it was in Fort Worth during the start of the restoration. I have a long history of working with the WW2 history like this back to the Patton muesum in early 91 when we began restoring a Tiger II with help of some surving German mechanic's. Think restoring a car is hard trying doing a tank or airplane ! Yes, or restoring the PT-305 (SUDDEN JERK) Patrol Torpedo Boat, Built at the Higgins Plant here in New Orleans, not far from where we did the WarBird show today. Edited November 8, 2020 by Marty Roth (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 A great day for a drive today. Weather was warm i the low 70's. Probably the last nice day for a ride in the convertible. Drove around the reservoir. The water levels were low. The city people need to conserve better than they are. I have never seen levels this low. We picked up some lunch and had a nice picnic. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Beautiful planes. I used to see them a lot when I lived near Houston. I saw the PT Boat you showed last time I was in New Orleans. They did a heck of a job restoring it. Powered by 3 Packard engines if I remember correctly. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 Got about 45 miles on the GS today. The usual ride in the hills but stopped to get a photo of this old schoolhouse that the local Rotary is trying to preserve. Then to the overview area The Happy Car just loves to go! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Probably today the last cruisin for North East Ohio Avon Lake,Oh me and Les Bari had his two Buicks out and my 73 Regal 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 I've had the '41 Roadmaster out for a drive a couple of times in the last few days, maybe only about 25 miles in total. Then yesterday afternoon I had the '56 out for about a 50 mile cruise around the county for the first time in quite a while. It accidentally sustained some damage to it's hood, It took it off, and had everything lined up to get it fixed, then the lockdown hit! So finally I was able to get it in and the guy did a really amazing job matching the colour as well as the patina of the old paint. Unfortunately the internet here is horrible right now, and I can't upload any pictures. Keith 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark4367 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Drove my 1962 Skylark convertible to the Long Island Chapter's outdoor monthly meeting yesterday. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Yesterday was the near perfect fall day for North TX. 78 degree's just enough breeze to start the leaves falling after a good week of great color. And the pups got to enjoy the ride to the park. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 I like the plates on the front of your Buick. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, GARY F said: I like the plates on the front of your Buick. Never give up, EVER 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Drove the heap to go get the diamond back tires mounted! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp65riv Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Put a few miles on the Sportwagon this afternoon. A number of people asked about it! The skyroof wagon does make people smile 😄 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 took one last ride today went down to Akron area came across the Goodyear Blimp in the air seen it landing at the Blimp hanger 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I took the Electra out for the last fill up of the year, and had a nice drive out through the countryside, about 40 miles in total. Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Last evening, I drove my 1924 Buick Master Series PU from the Buick barn to my home shop. I will give it a full lube job & winter prep for storage until the Covid limits are lifted. Several neighbors will still out walking their dog or doing last minute yard work in the early evening. They all smiled and waived as I drove by with only my cowl lights on. Evidently, headlight bulb replacements are also on the punch list! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Took the '12 Model T out for a short drive and moved the '15 Buick truck from a container to the car trailer in preparation for winter reconditioning of the torque ball and steering column spark & advance gears, and probably an inspection, cleaning & rebuild of the front end. Edited November 22, 2020 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 8:54 AM, Mark Shaw said: Evidently, headlight bulb replacements are also on the punch list! The bulbs were OK, so I did some troubleshooting. The High/low beam coil contact needed cleaning and adjustment. So, after removing the seat bottom and contorting my relatively inflexible body, I managed to remove the ignition/light switch assy. I cleaned the contact and adjusted the copper strap to add some contact pressure & got the headlight working again. Now I am wondering if I should just jumper the coil so I get high beams all the time. I really don't expect to drive at night with low beams. This switch assy. is a bugger to re-install, and I don't want to do this again... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, Mark Shaw said: wondering if I should just jumper the coil so I get high beams all the time. I really don't expect to drive at night with low beams. This switch assy. is a bugger to re-install, and I don't want to do this again... Your high beams are most likely of relatively modest brightness, especially when compared to most modern vehicles. I sincerely doubt any other driver could be even temporarily impaired by their intensity, nor their aim. After all, your vintage headlights are not high-intensity LED with computer-designed aimed reflectors. I also anticipate that your hours and location of night driving would be of minimal consequence to others. On the other hand, if the switch were to act up again in another 96 years, it could be up to a younger, more flexible caretaker to tackle the ticklish (tickle the tackle-ish?) job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Marty Roth said: Your high beams are most likely of relatively modest brightness Marty, I agree. Since these are single filament bulbs that get reduced voltage for "low beams", and full voltage for "high beams", they are still aimed the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Little early or late. Traditional "load up the friends and head off to potluck Thanksgivings" at the ale house. Friends were in town from Denver so the old 49 Buick was loaded up and can really fit 6 in comfort ! Funny the reaction from people who have never had a nice 20 mile drive in an old car. Weather was really nice this year. 75 and perfect. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp65riv Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 My wife and I went for a nice cruise in the electra 225...nice to have it out and about 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Mark Shaw said: Now I am wondering if I should just jumper the coil so I get high beams all the time. Jumper installed and cowl lights and high beam headlights come on together now.... Edited November 29, 2020 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Just had to ,,calm before the winter storm tomorrow could get 8 - 12 inched here, One last ride in the 73 Regal took ride to Toledo a couple antique malls and ate at a Hooters restaurant stopped on way home at Camp Perry along Lake erie. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) Yes. Today in the North East seems to be the last great driving day of 2020. Rain, colder temps coming along. 60 degrees and sunny here in Chambersburg today. We drove "Beulah" to church, did errands then a nice 10 mile country drive. View from the front porch roof while finishing up hanging of Christmas lights. Too nice a day not to get that chore done. Edited November 30, 2020 by dibarlaw spelling (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Does it count if I drove my wife's 2007 Lucerne around town while making sure the new antifreeze I just put in got circulated ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Bill Stoneberg said: Does it count if I drove my wife's 2007 Lucerne around town while making sure the new antifreeze I just put in got circulated ? 2007 is pretty old today so yeah it counts especially if you have pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 5 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: 2007 is pretty old today so yeah it counts especially if you have pictures Ha ha ... no pictures this time. Matter of fact, I really don’t think I have any pictures of that car. I did take it to Springfield for the National Meet there. Other than that it is my wife’s around town car. It may get 3,000 miles a year put on it if it is lucky. It would need tires if we were going on a long trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Bill Stoneberg said: Ha ha ... no pictures this time. Matter of fact, I really don’t think I have any pictures of that car. I did take it to Springfield for the National Meet there. Other than that it is my wife’s around town car. It may get 3,000 miles a year put on it if it is lucky. It would need tires if we were going on a long trip. I remember seeing that car. It was very attractive! Too bad you don't have any pictures of it to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I had the Reatta out last Sunday for a short drive, as it hasn't been driven much since the long tour we did in it back in Sept. Started easily ran great, but only about a 15 mile trip around the country roads here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 good thing i went for the ride this past Sunday,,, " dreams of car shows dance in their engines" Come home from work cant even get up my driveway 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 11/28/2020 at 6:53 PM, Mark Shaw said: Jumper installed and cowl lights and high beam headlights come on together now.... Good option- We have parking lights always on together with headlights, both high and low beam, on our '37 Roadmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Took Almendrón for a spin and to a mini car show sponsored by a body shop which happened to be owned by an Argentinian 🇦🇷 fellow who is passionate about cars and meats. He welcomed patrons with a great “Asado” (Argentinian BBQ) thanks DZ Customs! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I’m pretty sure that Matt Harwood is familiar with the yellow Clipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Elpad said: Took Almendrón for a spin and to a mini car show sponsored by a body shop which happened to be owned by an Argentinian 🇦🇷 fellow who is passionate about cars and meats. He welcomed patrons with a great “Asado” (Argentinian BBQ) thanks DZ Customs! I love those Santa Maria grills where you can raise and lower the grate. Oops, wrong photo Edited December 13, 2020 by retirednow (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 9 hours ago, Elpad said: "...owned by an Argentinian 🇦🇷 fellow who is passionate about cars and meats." Sounds like my kind of guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 1 hour ago, retirednow said: an Argentinian 🇦🇷 fellow who is passionate about cars and meats. I'm Irish but feel international at the moment. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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