old-tank Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Buicknutty said: The rad is a brand new 4 core, high density core, the rad hose is new, and it has the supporting spring inside so that it does collapse under suction. The block is clean, it was completely boiled out when the engine was rebuilt a couple of years ago. Timing is right, perhaps just a touch on the advanced side, but not retarded for sure. Fan and clutch are good and believed to be the correct ones. The carb is correct, and in good order, however during the engine rebuild stage one valves and cam were installed. So this leads me to wonder about the mixture. The belief at the time was the engine will draw what it needs, but I am wondering about that. Everything I can think of has been checked, double checked, and more. (Mabey start a new thread on this) Anyhow get out your infrared heat gun and demonstrate adequate temperature drop from the thermostat housing and water pump attachment at the lower hose. Use same heat gun to check the exhaust manifold runners. Hot engine at 2000 rpm. And demonstrate that the vacuum advance is functioning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Yes, I didn't really want to get into this issue with the Electra here in this thread. I have thought of a heat gun checking too, though I don't have one yet. There is obviously something going, either incorrect, or I've missed. Thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I took the '60 out to a local "Cars and Breakfast" meetup that I used to attend regularly. The restaurant we used to go to closed due to Covid and the group disbanded, I and others worked to get it going again. Today was the first try at a new location and we had a pretty good turnout. Hopefully we can go back to this being a weekly thing. As is often the case I was the only Buick there, sorry no pics I will get some next time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 If you were at the Hydeout Cafe, there was another Buick, my 1939 Business Coupe! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Got a short ride in yesterday evening. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just had a nice drive through RI and nearby CT. Stopped in Woodstock CT to have my lunch and watch an old time baseball game. Actually I stayed for two. It took a while to realize how the fly outs were granted. While there some people came over to see my car. One of the women said her grandfather had a 1938 Buick. It was a beautiful day in New England for a drive. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Two recent rides in my Buicks. First was the Reatta. As I posted a few days ago we took it on an long all day tour on Sunday, but since then I had just parked it in the garage and it needed filling. So on Thurs I needed to go to a friend's place which happens to be not too far from where the natives have a large gas station. Now here in Canada the natives get a break on a lot of things, and the fuel is one of them, they don't pay the same level of tax as those buying fuel off of the reservation. So I thought it should have enough to get there, which it did. This was a record distance on a single tank for the car, 676 km, or about 420 miles, which worked out to just about dead on 30 MPG, Imperial, which is about 27 per US gallon. Quite good! Certainly better than any of the others do! That trip was about another 50 miles all together. It was such a nice evening yesterday my son and I took the '41 Roadmaster out for a 25 mile drive through the countryside. Sorry, no pictures! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 22 hours ago, jvelde said: If you were at the Hydeout Cafe, there was another Buick, my 1939 Business Coupe! Sorry about that. My prewar Buick knowledge is lacking but I should have recognized that grille! I'll look for you next time, thanks for the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Had the Electra out last night. Lots of horses around what with the start of the racing meet at Saratoga Springs. Had the Super out tonite. Heavy humidity and clouds turned the setting sun into a bright orange ball And a short while later I stopped at one of the locks on the Mohawk River High water levels this year due to a soggy July weather pattern. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Was able to take the Electra out for an evening drive, the first real drive since having the springs and a few suspension pieces replaced. Hard to find back roads in the City, but there are still a few! North arm of the Fraser river, prime storage for log booms. was also asked by a long time friend to provide the Electra as a get away car after his wedding in August so there will need to be some detailing done! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) Several of us from the Tarheel Buick Club (Raleigh, NC) met in Kinston, NC for a NC BBQ lunch and tour of the CSS Neuse Interpretive Center. We had the following Buicks show up: 1968 Electra 225 convertible (Canadian) owned by Roland and Valerie D. 1968 Riviera "The Aqua Zephyr" owned by Mike and Nora S. 1965 Skylark convertible owned by Paul and Mindy S. 1965 GS convertible owned by Chuck M. We also had a member show up in their 2002 Ford Thunderbird, which was a very nice car, I have to admit! Edited July 27, 2021 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Our local BCA chapter was invited to attend a town car show in Los Altos Hills yesterday. Buicks were well-represented. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 Breakfast run this AM. It was perfect convertible weather 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Mine stayed home this morning but had an hour's worth of coffee delivered to the garage in style. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 4 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: Mine stayed home this morning but had an hour's worth of coffee delivered to the garage in style. I’ve never seen a DeSoto like that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Here's a side view of it leaving. And a '35 Studebaker Dictator just left from an afternoon coffee break. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Great day for a ride in a Buick. I took the Roadmaster out for a five hour cruise in nearby CT and RI. It was a beautiful day in the mid 70's. I did not see any other Buicks on the road today, but was invited to see a 1939 LaSalle and a 1965 Cadillac. While at the gas station a 1959 Edsel pulled in for gas as well. It was a nice 4 door Corsair. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I had the Electra out for a bit of driving today, about 30 miles or so. this is a shot near home showing the tobacco growing nearby. Keith 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, Buicknutty said: I had the Electra out for a bit of driving today, about 30 miles or so. this is a shot near home showing the tobacco growing nearby. Keith Crops are looking great this year. I see a cut of plug with my name on it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) weather held today for show today in perth ny. my electra Edited August 1, 2021 by ted sweet (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) other buicks Edited August 1, 2021 by ted sweet (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 First time out of the garage in over two years. This '92 Park Avenue isn't my idea of an "antique" but it has qualified for old car activities for the last 4 years and will get "historic vehicle" plates next year. Despite having 311,000 km on it, it always starts right up, blows cold air, and is as comfortable as a living room sofa. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cxgvd Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Out with a small group of pre '16 enthusiasts Sunday, from left to right '13 White, '06 Cadillac and our '13 Buick, great day when they all run well. Regards, Gary 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Sorry to say this will be the last weekend drive for "LUCY" our 1937. We got T-Boned coming from our Mason-Dixon Chapter picnic yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, dibarlaw said: Sorry to say this will be the last weekend drive for "LUCY" our 1937. We got T-Boned coming from our Mason-Dixon Chapter picnic yesterday. Geeze Larry! I am so sorry! I hope you did not get hurt! But the Buick looks to be in a tough situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJBUICK Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, dibarlaw said: Sorry to say this will be the last weekend drive for "LUCY" our 1937. We got T-Boned coming from our Mason-Dixon Chapter picnic yesterday. wow so sorry to hear hope everyone is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thank you John: Joan and I were a little bruised and shaken up but we are fine. I can't say the same for Lucy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Glad you are not too injured, suspect the other vehicle may look worse than yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Larry and Joan, so glad you are ok, looks like a MACK truck going way too fast hit Lucy, so sad, if there were some good old fashion body folks out there still, I bet they could fix her, but finding parts may be the biggest problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I'm so sorry to hear, but glad to hear you and Joan will be fine. Poor car though! Oh my. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 That is terrible. Glad to hear that you both are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Larry, Glad you two are OK. So sorry about the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 hours ago, dibarlaw said: Joan and I were a little bruised and shaken up but we are fine. Thankfully you and Joan are ok! That is quite the hit! Hope you both recover soon... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Been trying to use the GS a bit more so I can run the A/C a bit. That is a story in itself but not for this thread. At any rate tonite was a good opportunity to get it out for a run after dinner. Along the way I noticed the corn was getting high. Later on I hit this road which is a spur of the local highway system. No houses and wide open! And usually a place to exercise all the horses... The GS (s) really like this stretch...😚 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 We went out for a 30 mile cruise in the '56 Roadmaster after supper. It was a lovely evening here, and I stopped here for a couple of pics. This grain field has already been harvested. Unlike in other areas we have had quite a lot of rain so far this summer, which some crops quite like, so it has been good the farmers. Keith 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I must have had a premonition and took these photos before we left the Mason-Dixon picnic. Less than 20 miles later BANG! I was able to salvage the SD card from my crushed camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Hard to believe an 84 year old car survived this long, in this condition, just to meet that fate! Sad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 That is so sad to hear & see plus I think everyone's worst nightmare! Glad you both were not hurt badly! Is it appropriate to ask here just what happened as to the the circumstances a car would hit you like that? (if not the post can be deleted) Was the other driver texting? Ran a stop sign? Like I see all the time, just someone is in a rush and rolling the sign? I feel for you on many counts. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 As others have already said, I'm glad that nobody was seriously hurt. Still, it's sad to see this happen to one of my favorite Buicks. Accidents do happen, however, as Doug noted above, it seems as though there are more 'non-accidental' contributors these days. I'll add ignorance (or maybe it's just egocentric behavior) to the list. I was driving my GP to a cruise-in yesterday when I came to a red light at an intersection. I was signaling a left-turn. When the light turned green I pulled into the intersection waiting to turn. The opposing car continued straight through the intersection and the car behind it was also signaling a left-turn. Given that we were both turning left, I began my turn and about half-way through I see a young woman in a car approaching along the right shoulder in an attempt to turn right onto the same road I'm headed for. I blew my horn, which caused her to pause, but I'm certain she had no idea why I did that and was probably angry that I delayed her progress. Defensive driving has never been more important... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 2:39 PM, dibarlaw said: Thank you John: Joan and I were a little bruised and shaken up but we are fine. I can't say the same for Lucy. I just saw this and I'm so glad you're OK, Larry. That's really scary and while the car is damaged, the important thing is that the people aren't hurt. Cars are just things, they can be replaced. The lack of injuries is something to be thankful for, even though it's probably tough to see it that way right now. I know I'd be angry enough to tear someone's head off! Like everyone else here, I'm just happy you and your family weren't injured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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