dibarlaw Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Did a bit of fall foliage tour for Nickel era cars in Maryland. Only 131 mile round trip for us since we could not attend the second day. About 20 cars participated 1914-1928. Dave Blaufarb's 1928-25. My 1925-25 and the Cunningham's 1922 Cadillac 7 passenger Touring. Joan with "Beulah" down at the Cushwa's Basin of the C&O canal. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Had the wagon out finishing some bodywork and wet sanding. Pulled the 47’ out and gave her her final bath before tucking her away next week for the winter. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, jackofalltrades70 said: Had the wagon out finishing some bodywork and wet sanding. Pulled the 47’ out and gave her her final bath before tucking her away next week for the winter. We are finally get perfect driving weather here in North Texas after a pretty hot summer. But I sure miss the leaves falling and the brisk mornings of the northern states. Doubt we get much color this year with the drought. Had a great mid afternoon drive today with it right around 80 stopping for lunch at my buddys place. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Seems like I spend a lot of time restoring, like shuffling things around from one point of storage to another. Well, it got the old Buicks out into the yard with their new friend. Fresh paint on th Riviera by Spring for sure! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, 60FlatTop said: Well, it got the old Buicks out into the yard with their new friend. Hey - did you get the Chevsler running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) The Chrysler is slated for a drive train rebuild. After its long storage I could only get about 40 degrees swing out of the engine with a flywheel turner. I did the obvious checks and decided even if I got a full revolution I would not be satisfied so I will dive in after a couple of priority jobs get done on the Buicks. Probably sell the convertible to fund the job. My wife had trouble with the heavy doors but now she can't even get into it. The Chrysler is a '48 Saratoga. Originally a straight 8 well optioned car. It has a 350 Chevy with a Camaro subframe and all that goes with it. Seating is very close to our Avalanche. I mainly got it for her but sitting/riding time is about 30-45 minutes now. I only put 400 miles on my '60 Buick this year so far, usually it is about 1600. So I am shifting and adapting. Edited October 24, 2022 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Hi All, Last weekend was the return to the three day event called ChromeFest here on the New South Wales Central Coast. It is the first event since 2019 (covid cancellations of course) so it was with great expectation that hundreds of cars would converge at my local sea side town called 'The Entrance'. Arriving at our staging point at the Returned and Serviceman's League Club (the Australian version of the American Legion) I was advised that the local Council had cancelled the event due to rain. As we had already lined up the Buicks (13 or 14 I think) we decided to stay and went off to breakfast together in the Club. When we emerged an hour or so later other event attendees must have seen us parked there and joined in for what became and impromptu show and shine. By 11.30, the sun started to show and we drove down into town to find lots of classic cars were still around and the place was packed so we ended up having fish and chips and beers for lunch down by the water front. Despite the event being cancelled it there was still enough to do and see to make it a worthwhile trip and also to catch up with lots of Buick Club members. Cheers Paul 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Rode hard and put away wet after 34 days and 8,120 miles of NJ to CA and back. Got home yesterday around 4:30 PM. 16 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 8 hours ago, Machine Gun said: Rode hard and put away wet after 34 days and 8,120 miles of NJ to CA and back. Got home yesterday around 4:30 PM. That is impressive for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Over the weekend, I had my two oldest cars out for a short drive, the '16 McLaughlin and the '41 McLaughlin Buick. (The '16 uses a Buick engine and running gear, just fyi) About a dozen miles on each, so not a lot of driving but it was a lovely weekend here in Ontario with temps in 70 F range. The cool thing as we were coming home and were stopped at a stop sign a gent at the opposite sign waved to us and shouted "Can I take a look?". So of course I said yes, then offered him a ride which he gladly accepted. Part of my intent when I bought the '16 was to share it with others, by letting them sit in it and give rides where possible so folks can get the experience of early motoring. He was very surprised at how comfortable it was riding in the backseat, and how roomy it is too. It was well after dark when I drove the '41 so the pic is taken just after it was parked in the garage, my wife's Wildcat is in the background. Keith 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 8 hours ago, Machine Gun said: Rode hard and put away wet after 34 days and 8,120 miles of NJ to CA and back. Welcome home -- now get out there and change the oil & filter! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 9 hours ago, Machine Gun said: Rode hard and put away wet after 34 days and 8,120 miles of NJ to CA and back. Got home yesterday around 4:30 PM. And people ask if these old cars are reliable. Proof in the pudding. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 11 hours ago, EmTee said: Welcome home -- now get out there and change the oil & filter! Actually had that done in Flagstaff. Brought my own oil filter and drain plug gasket. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 11 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: And people ask if these old cars are reliable. Proof in the pudding. For the most part they can be as reliable as today's cars, IF you keep up with maintenance (oil changes every 3,000 miles or so, points, cap, rotor, chassis lube, trans fluid, etc.). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32buick67 Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 We are getting ready for kids in fun and spooky costumes...trick or treat! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Beautiful fall day in New England for a car ride. Hope everyone had the same chance to do the same. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin The Kid Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Been enjoying the fall in Kansas! Skylark is running strong, getting more confident in the car every drive! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 That's great -- you've come a long way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 On Saturday, I drove 60 miles round trip to go to a car show in Southport NC. The weather forecast called for some spotty showers in the morning so I had to put the top up on the 80C for the drive down. It actualy rained almost all the way down. A fellow local AACA member sent me this photo of me pulling into the show. After I arrived, I put the top down and we did not have any more rain. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRB62 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Just spent 6 days travelling down south (of Western Australia) with a couple of Oldsmobile's, a bunch of Ford Model A's, a couple of Ford Falcon's and a Wolseley. Drove 840 miles. It is late spring here so some of the wildflowers are still out but the weather is touchy. Had a storm blow through, you will see be the bottle brush flower drop on the Electra! Only issue I had was it looks like my wiper switch is playing up. I changed the wiper motor but still have a problem so had to use the "wiper in a bottle" (rain-ex). 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 The temperature here was in the mid 70's today (November 6). I had to check the calendar before resetting my clocks to make sure I was going in the right direction... So, with a day as nice as this, I decided to take the '38 for a ride 'downtown'. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 (edited) Few weeks ago on my way to the International Auto Show at Miami Beach. AACA South Florida Region was invited to place the classics on the venue as part of a "Memory Lane" display Edited November 7, 2022 by Elpad (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Hi All, my wife and I attended a warbirds event in the New South Wales town of Scone located about 220 miles north west of Sydney. It was a hot and sunny day with a bunch of great aircraft. The Buick helped us get some behind the scene action and the opportunity for some great photos. Cheers Paul 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Parade ready. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 A couple of weekends ago, I was able to take the new Riviera around town for a bit before parking it in the garage to repair a whole bunch of stuff. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) I got to drive the 1925 this week after a month of trying to chase down gremlins causing things to run crappy. I thought that I finally solved the problem. Drove it Thursday and then Friday morning and all went well! On the way home from breakfast Friday morning the different coil I had installed shifted in the holder, shorted at the contacts in against the holder and took out my newly rebuilt combination switch. Good thing I did not fully install the switch back into the dashboard, keeping it on the test cradle that I made. Friend Dave B and I had to tow her home with my S-10. Back to machining contacts for another switch.......No rest as they say....... Edited December 3, 2022 by dibarlaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 4, 2022 Author Share Posted December 4, 2022 7 hours ago, dibarlaw said: I got to drive the 1925 this week after a month of trying to chase down gremlins causing things to run crappy. I thought that I finally solved the problem. Drove it Thursday and then Friday morning and all went well! On the way home from breakfast Friday morning the different coil I had installed shifted in the holder, shorted at the contacts in against the holder and took out my newly rebuilt combination switch. Good thing I did not fully install the switch back into the dashboard, keeping it on the test cradle that I made. Friend Dave B and I had to tow her home with my S-10. Back to machining contacts for another switch.......No rest as they say....... Not wanting to hit the "like button " Larry, but I am glad some have been able to get their cars out for a ride. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin The Kid Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Exam week for me but found some time to go for a drive! Parked next to a friend's 28? Marmon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 How is she running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Pretty weird winter here around Fort Worth. Started November in the upper 20's at night but as of late middle to upper 70's every other day it seems like. With just a threat of rain but in the mid 70's it was just too nice not to get out. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 That ^^^ would make a nice Christmas card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwin The Kid Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 2 hours ago, EmTee said: How is she running? Running good! Much nicer to drive with the exhaust installed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 10, 2022 Author Share Posted December 10, 2022 It was very nice here yesterday and so I took the 56 for a ride to the farm market. On the ride I was thinking how much quieter the car was and then remembered I never put in the hearing aids. I think that is how I will drive it in the future. Lol Anyway, just 15 miles of smiles..but better than nothing. 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 10, 2022 Share Posted December 10, 2022 LOL. I LIKE leaving the hearing aids off once in a while. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 17 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: LOL. I LIKE leaving the hearing aids off once in a while. If I ever need hearing aids you can bet I'll never turn them off. I'm much too nosy, and don't like to miss anything that's going on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Machine Gun said: If I ever need hearing aids you can bet I'll never turn them off. I'm much too nosy, and don't like to miss anything that's going on. Some things are WORTH missing.😁 Ben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 9 hours ago, Machine Gun said: If I ever need hearing aids you can bet I'll never turn them off. I'm much too nosy, and don't like to miss anything that's going on. A long time ago I learned to never say "never". 🤐😗 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, JohnD1956 said: A long time ago I learned to never say "never". 🤐😗 words to live by 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Our AACA Chapter regularly transports local elected officials in Convertibles for the City's Annual Holiday Parade. Now that I own a convertible, I consented to carrying the Mayor in tonight's parade. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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