MRJBUICK Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Brooklyn Beer said: Nice and thanks for sharing. Growing in Blue Point on the south shore thanks for the pictures. You understand well that Long Island is not all fun and games with traffic and suburbia but parts of it do have charm and beauty and having such differences between North and South shores only about a half hour to an hour from each other make it a very interesting place to live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 Starting my weekend early. Out with friends and parked next to big purple pimpin' with red alligator seats. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) It was 72 deg. today and sunny with tomorrow a high of 40! I got Beulah out today from the garage down the street. A nice day for a drive with the top down. I brought it home at lunchtime for Joan and I to put up the top. Joan's 97 year old mom supervising the operation. Same age as the car. After a 6-mile drive to fill up with 89 non-ethanol (it is $3.69/gal at this time) and then back in the building. Ready for her winters nap. Edited November 21, 2021 by dibarlaw Added content (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 11 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: parked next to big purple pimpin' with red alligator seats "What's it gonna take for me to own it...?" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 wanted change oil on my 77 electra today but it snowed flurried all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) Looks like this may have been the last ride for the year for the 1941 Special. Really sorry to say that. It is getting colder here and 95 percent of the leaves are down. Next week I will clean the car, check the fluids etc and put it to bed for the winter. The 1941 Roadmaster is already wrapped up for the winter. Hope spring comes early! Edited November 20, 2021 by Den41Buick Add pic (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I did drive one into the MCACN show...not many feet but in great company! 1) Mine, Thursday night load in 2) Mike Sobotka's 71 Burnished Cinnamon Stage 1 4-speed curated by Adam and Atena Martin 3) Mike Sobotka's 70 Stage 1 Teal Mist Stage 1 Convertible - Adam's fantastic restoration. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) I went for drive around my local city---and decided to park in front of the most expensive hotel here, to get a photo opp of my 64 Electra----with the Hotel Rolls Royce in the back ground, they were probably not that happy , so i did not hang around there very long. Edited November 22, 2021 by Wayne R (see edit history) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I took advantage of the cool but sunny weather this weekend and added about 30 miles or so the '38 Century. I also ran Goldie and the GP on Saturday. There won't be too many more opportunities between now and spring... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Had to get the Queen out to get some items out of the shed. A bit anxious for Spring so I can get it out for a real drive. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I had the Electra out yesterday and today the '41 Roadmaster out for their final fillup of the year. I went to the station on the reservation, it is quite a cheaper, plus it gives the car a nice run, but at about 20 miles each way it's about an hour's trip. We had a few inches of snow last weekend, but rain since then so the roads were clear of salt. Edited December 6, 2021 by Buicknutty (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Took George for a drive this weekend. First stop was in Trenton, TX at my "birthday brother" to spend a few hours with him. Then to Pete Phillips . 300+ round trip. Sorry, no pics. Shoot me I guess.😞. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I'm having second thoughts about keeping the Skylark stored away for the winter. I had such a good experience driving it on Route 66 back in June that I'm finding myself wanting to use it as sort of a daily driver around here, but only when the roads are dry. My biggest concern of course is with road salt. When the roads are dry during winter you can sometimes see dust coming up off the tires of other cars that I assume is salt dust. I'm sure there are many opinions on this topic out there. Anyone care to share theirs? Edited December 6, 2021 by Machine Gun (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Machine Gun said: I'm having second thoughts about keeping the Skylark stored away for the winter. I had such a good experience driving it on Route 66 back in June that I'm finding myself wanting to use it as sort of a daily driver around here, but only when the roads are dry. My biggest concern of course is with road salt. When the roads are dry during winter you can sometimes see dust coming up off the tires of other cars that I assume is salt dust. I'm sure there are many opinions on this topic out there. Anyone care to share theirs? Resist daily winter driving. I do take mine out on dry roads occasionally but I believe you are correct that the dust is road salt. So if it will be used make sure to rinse it well and let it dry out afterwards. Hit those hidden spots too like door bottoms, inner fender with their hidden areas, inside the lower front fenders from the door jamb side. Inside the frame rails and all the inner wheel opening welts. Neither water nor rock salt are your friends but a lot of clean water to eliminate rock salt is a better alternative. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I drive my cars when the roads are clear and dry. Usually amounts to one or two days per month. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 @JohnD1956@EmTee After reading your posts I realized that driving the Skylark in Winter wasn't the best idea I came up with over the weekend. I guess I'll let it stay safe and warm in the garage for the next several months. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 Like I said, I do drive mine when the roads are clear. I think it's beneficial to exercise the cars during the winter. In the past I have parked cars for the entire season without any problem (though that was back before adulterated gasoline). "If if feels good, do it!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Like EmTee I will get my cars started occasionally. If the road is dry and relatively salt free I may take then out for a ride. But just to hear them running is usually enough for me...lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 ...just be sure that if you do run the car you drive it until it's thoroughly up to operating temperature. I have a couple of 'standard exercise loops' that I use when I just want to run the car. The shortest is a 10 mile round trip, the other (my preferred route) is a little more than 20 miles long. If you can't get the car fully warmed-up it's best to just leave it dormant in the garage. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 12/7/2021 at 8:06 AM, EmTee said: ...just be sure that if you do run the car you drive it until it's thoroughly up to operating temperature. I have a couple of 'standard exercise loops' that I use when I just want to run the car. The shortest is a 10 mile round trip, the other (my preferred route) is a little more than 20 miles long. If you can't get the car fully warmed-up it's best to just leave it dormant in the garage. Agreed. Today will be one such day when I have to take the Buick out of the garage because I'm getting a desk delivered, and the pathway is through the garage. We might get a dusting of snow today, which means that if it happens the roads will be salted. The car will have to be satisfied with idling itself to temperature in the driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 24 minutes ago, Machine Gun said: The car will have to be satisfied with idling itself to temperature in the driveway. I'd consider just running it long enough to get out and back into the garage today to minimize condensation. Take it for a drive in a couple of days once the weather improves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 10 hours ago, Machine Gun said: We might get a dusting of snow today, which means that if it happens the roads will be salted. Yes, we had a dusting this AM and now the roads are covered with rock salt. BUT, it's predicted we may have heavy rain with mid 50's temps on Saturday while Sunday will be clear with mid 40's temps. Hope the meteorologists have their "A" game on for this forecast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Yes, much the same here in southwestern Ontario, we had about 2 inches today, but it's supposed to warm up and rain on the weekend. So maybe I'll get one out for a spin again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Desk delivery was delayed so it's due today. Yesterday's snow didn't materialize so there was no salt put down. I should be able to properly exercise the Skylark before putting it back to bed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 A lovely day to drive out to Fort Funston for a hike. (I was going to post this under "Winter Buicks," but that would be too cruel! 😝) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 4 hours ago, neil morse said: A lovely day to drive out to Fort Funston for a hike. (I was going to post this under "Winter Buicks," but that would be too cruel! 😝) Neil... you're killin me with these west coast pictures! Fabulous!!! And the Buick is awesome too! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Neil... you're killin me with these west coast pictures! Fabulous!!! And the Buick is awesome too! Thank you, John. Come out for a visit any time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, neil morse said: Thank you, John. Come out for a visit any time! I have my fingers crossed for that Neil! Thanks again for posting those great pics! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Sunday morning grocery run, because the 57 Buick is your "small car" 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Who would believe it is Dec 13th in upstate NY? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I'm hoping for some drive time myself tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 The weather is similar in southern Ontario too, only they resalted most of the roads as the temps are going to freezing each night, so for now no drving around in the vintage cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 12 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Who would believe it is Dec 13th in upstate NY? It's not that hard to believe. It was Dec 13th in NJ too 😁 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Machine Gun said: It's not that hard to believe. It was Dec 13th in NJ too 😁 Yes it was but, upstate NY without salt on the roads on Dec 13th? That's a bit more to process. 🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 The weatherman says Syracuse is currently about a foot behind the average seasonal snowfall curve. I have no problem with that! The first winter after moving into our current house (2010) the December snowfall was ~100 inches. Winter will get here! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 With all due respect to the folks impacted by the Dec tornadoes, especially those in the mid-west who were in the direct path of one or more of them, it was a rare day here to get a few miles in. With thoughts and prayers for those who are suffering... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Today was car juggling time. Though I didn't take my cars very far. I had to move the '56 Roadmaster, the '16 McLaughlin, my wife's '68 Wildcat, and a couple of daily drivers too. The main reason was to move the Wildcat from the storage garage to the workshop garage so I can hopefully get some work done on that car again after Christmas. I figured now was a good time to get the move done in case the weather turns bad. Keith 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 snow in upstate ny today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Christmas day 54 degrees may take the 73 out for a ride no snow in the near future in Lorain/Cleveland 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 After all week being in the upper 70's and having to work, today we get a blustery cold front with upper 40's. Started off at 30 but still enjoyed the day by exercising the 49 Roadmaster as well as the 31 Franklin and the 31 Plymouth. Forecast for Tuesday through Sunday is 70 to upper 70's again and dry as a bone. Beer store run 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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