JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I changed out the plugs..It runs like a new car. I drove to a local cruise inIn the 100degF heat, the 322 got a bit above normal on the temp gauge, But, I didn't lose any coolant.. 1927 ChevroletNice car,, an older restoration Edited July 14, 2015 by JamesBulldogMiller55Buick (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 some more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 You must enter a post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 new set of AC plugs, ready to rollTannehill Promenade cruise in July 11 Saturday 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Took the '41 Roadmaster out for a quick spin tonight, after changing the distributer, and except for an slight uneven idle, it drove great! I had been having some hard to track down drivability issues, so a friend gave me a couple of spare distributors, to see if it helped, and it did! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 We had the 1934 out over the weekend for a run around the neighborhood just to have a bit of fun before heading to the AACA Met in Louisville, KY. Every time I drive this car I'm more and more impressed at just how smooth she is - how light she steers - how solid the vacuum-assisted Power Brakes are, and how the radio sounds like a big powerful Wurlitzer Juke Box from the 30s. Yes, I do have it up for sale, but driving it makes me want to keep it - I'll probably never find another one as solid. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Recovering from the weekend with all of the family here at the house. Over 30 persons and was giving rides most of the weekend. Probably put more than 50 miles on the old truck. Everyone had a great time. Flags are a left over from the 4th of July parade. Just trying to keep even with Dandy Dave & the Chartruste Lady. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 We had the 1934 out over the weekend for a run around the neighborhood just to have a bit of fun before heading to the AACA Met in Louisville, KY. Every time I drive this car I'm more and more impressed at just how smooth she is - how light she steers - how solid the vacuum-assisted Power Brakes are, and how the radio sounds like a big powerful Wurlitzer Juke Box from the 30s. Yes, I do have it up for sale, but driving it makes me want to keep it - I'll probably never find another one as solid.I have a saying. "When in doubt throw it out".Marty in your case it's not time yet to sell, so throw out the idea of selling for now.Just my two cents to ponder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I had the '41 Roadmaster out to a local cruise night, last night. Lovely night for a cruise in my Buick! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airy Cat Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 I took the '56 to our car club breakfast at Steve's Sportsmen's restaurant in Mariposa, CA. Total of about 35 miles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Had the '34 at the AACA National Meet in Louisville, and was awarded Repeat Preservation. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Conley Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Got to drive a very nice young couple away from their wedding ceremony yesterday...they wanted an "old convertible" to go between the ceremony site and the dinner venue. The '72 Centurion fit the bill!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 75RivGS Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Took the 71 Electra to a few US-car shows lately and had a close encounter with a Peugeot while in town for groceries: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Here's a few pictures I've taken of my '41, a couple at a local cruise, I got a bit artsy with a shot of the signal light, and another on the lawn at a friend's place in the country we stopped in to visit during a tour last weekend.Keith Edited July 19, 2015 by Buicknutty (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Last night I drove two counties over to a cruise in. Good night for a drive. .70 mile round trip Edited July 19, 2015 by JamesBulldogMiller55Buick (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 went for a short drive in the Electra to fill the tank after this week's procedure. Returned about an hour later after a 30 mile loop and a big ice cream sundae! ya hoo!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Out driving again with the old truck giving rides for a family birthday party that we went to today. What fun. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bishop55 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I put in a little over 100 miles this weekend in the'55. Hope to put that in again this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raugusti Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I've been driving my '63 Skylark pretty much every day this summer. It is a fun little car and amazing how many people know what it is. Scott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) I took the truck to the GM Employee car show today with Robert Trail, aka Shadetree and was driving the truck some more today. Great time as usual. Here is a link to the meet posting with more pictures. http://forums.aaca.org/topic/260165-general-motors-tech-center-employee-retiree-car-show/ Edited July 22, 2015 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 went for a short drive in the Electra to fill the tank after this week's procedure. Returned about an hour later after a 30 mile loop and a big ice cream sundae! ya hoo!!! Did the same thing tonight. Gas, dinner, ice cream cone, and some grocery shopping. Put on about 15 miles. Trying to be sure that we use every one of the approximately 100 days of summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 Took the 90+ mile round trip ride to the latest Hemmings Cruise In, at Bennington VT. This time I met up with some fellow Club members, and we drove over by the Rt 67 Route. That is literally a drive in the countryside, and the Super loved it! We stopped at a convenient place for a bite to eat en route and arrived at the Cruise in within a half hour of the start. Pete drives his 53 Special, 2 dr sedan w/ 3 speed, which he bought while he was in college. Pete and his dad Vince restored over several years. It was the 56's, Pete's, and Vince's first visit to a Hemmings Cruise in. When we arrived, there was an immediate outpour of interest in both of our cars. Among the group was Dan Beaudry, Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, and he was asking me questions about the Super. While I was spilling my guts, I kept thinking, but what about Pete's 53? I love the 56 but Pete's car is absolutely gorgeous! None-the-less, Dan was interested in the 56 and the crowd it was attracting. Dan told me he was leaning towards the Driveable Dream award. And although I was ecstatic, I felt bad for Pete, right next to me with a beautiful Buick. Later on, a photographer approached Pete and Vince, and asked if he could get their picture with the car because they had won the Editors Choice award! Let me tell you, those two were so shocked, and beaming with pride. Well deserved pride! After the event Pete and I posed for this picture which was shot by Tom Proulx of our Chapter. Thanks a lot Tom!!! And such a nice ride home too. Coincidentally, just a few hours ago today an intense thunderstorm pummeled the route we drove to and from the Cruise, with hail and local flash flooding? I bet some of those roads were in deep water. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Took the 90+ mile round trip ride to the latest Hemmings Cruise In, at Bennington VT. This time I met up with some fellow Club members, and we drove over by the Rt 67 Route. That is literally a drive in the countryside, and the Super loved it! We stopped at a convenient place for a bite to eat en route and arrived at the Cruise in within a half hour of the start. Pete drives his 53 Special, 2 dr sedan w/ 3 speed, which he bought while he was in college. Pete and his dad Vince restored over several years. It was the 56's, Pete's, and Vince's first visit to a Hemmings Cruise in. When we arrived, there was an immediate outpour of interest in both of our cars. Among the group was Dan Beaudry, Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, and he was asking me questions about the Super. While I was spilling my guts, I kept thinking, but what about Pete's 53? I love the 56 but Pete's car is absolutely gorgeous! None-the-less, Dan was interested in the 56 and the crowd it was attracting. Dan told me he was leaning towards the Driveable Dream award. And although I was ecstatic, I felt bad for Pete, right next to me with a beautiful Buick. Later on, a photographer approached Pete and Vince, and asked if he could get their picture with the car because they had won the Editors Choice award! Let me tell you, those two were so shocked, and beaming with pride. Well deserved pride! After the event Pete and I posed for this picture which was shot by Tom Proulx of our Chapter. Thanks a lot Tom!!! And such a nice ride home too. Coincidentally, just a few hours ago today an intense thunderstorm pummeled the route we drove to and from the Cruise, with hail and local flash flooding? I bet some of those roads were in deep water. ------------------------------------------ Congrats to both of you. Great looking Buicks. As a side note. The Bennington Show held in mid September has been canceled for this year. No word on why or plans for next year. That show had been held for close to 45 years, and was a big draw for Hemmings. Edited July 24, 2015 by xp-300 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Sounds like a nice was had by all, John. The cars look great!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bishop55 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Took the 'ol girl out to meet the Alamo chapter of the BCA and had a great time. Followed that up with a little 80 mile cruise to my car clubs cruise in at Cabela's. Fantastic weekend and it's not even over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Drove the truck to church and breakfast this morning and like Bishop55 said "Fantastic weekend and it's not even over!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Another Sunday lunch over in the next county. A 3 mile walk along the Erie Canal in the morning and a sunny 85 degree convertible ride to lunch. It's good. And the Pierce-Arrow Society Nationals in Buffalo yesterday! Bernie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yes, I drove my Buick this weekend. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Took the electra for breakfast at Benson's today. 70 mile round trip, with Ed (Summer67) Bensons is at the intersection of Rt 67 and Rt 22 in Eagle Bridge, NY. It does not have a web or facebook page but online reviews gave it a well deserved thumbs up. One view en route: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Put about 125 miles on the Reatta last night and today, that's a lot in the life of a car that averaged 233 miles a year - of course that went out the window a year ago as I have put an additional 2500 miles on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Got the '60 Electra out yesterday; headed north about 8 miles to Lake Ontario, turned onto the Ontario Parkway and sailed about 20 miles to Charlotte and had lunch in the LDR Charboil where I took my wife when we were dating, walked to the end of the pier at the Genesee River outlet. rode the 1905 Carousel , http://www.bjrimages.com/Photography/New-York-State/City-of-Rochester/i-pBnC4dh/0/L/IMG_3029-Edit-L.jpg Then through Durand Eastman Park along the lake through Seabreeze, and to the outlet of Irondequoit Bay and back through the farmland.Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Got the '60 Electra out yesterday; headed north about 8 miles to Lake Ontario, turned onto the Ontario Parkway and sailed about 20 miles to Charlotte and had lunch in the LDR Charboil where I took my wife when we were dating, walked to the end of the pier at the Genesee River outlet. rode the 1905 Carousel , http://www.bjrimages.com/Photography/New-York-State/City-of-Rochester/i-pBnC4dh/0/L/IMG_3029-Edit-L.jpg Then through Durand Eastman Park along the lake through Seabreeze, and to the outlet of Irondequoit Bay and back through the farmland.Bernie Now That's a nice ride Bernie!!! It's nice to ride alongside the big lakes! I'm looking forward to doing this on Lake Michigan, going to Wisconsin in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip roitman Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) I took the 1973 Gran Sport Stage 1 4 speed 1 of 92 to Yorktown NY Cars and Coffee this morning. Nice ride. This is my driver. Lots of fun. Edited August 2, 2015 by philip roitman (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 We all went for a ride in the '41 Roadmaster this afternoon, and stopped a local restaurant on the way home. The skies had been threatening before supper, and opened up just after we got inside. Here's a quick shot of my 93 year old mother in law getting into the car. The rain really glistens on the maroon and chrome. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 We all went for a ride in the '41 Roadmaster this afternoon, and stopped a local restaurant on the way home. The skies had been threatening before supper, and opened up just after we got inside. Here's a quick shot of my 93 year old mother in law getting into the car. The rain really glistens on the maroon and chrome. KeithShe's so cute, and the Buick looks good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Maiden voyage to day for the '57. Not finished but at least road worthy! Couldn't stand it any longer so put about 30 miles on it today. A little confidence builder for me!!Whoops! Don't believe the date on the camera was correct. Today (93 degrees) is NOT February weather in northern Indiana! Edited August 3, 2015 by g-g-g0 (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Looking good.If the camera date format is day/month/year, it would be correct for yesterday (Sunday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 LOOKIN GOOD!!! Nice stripes on the wheels, what's your plans, full wheel covers or hub caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hub caps. Want to get a few more miles on the car and then re-torque the lug nuts before installing the caps. This was a low end Special equipped with a manual transmission and column shift. Fun to drive! And oh what torque! All original chrome except for three pieces that I had to replace and re-chrome. I was told that in was a Texas car. No rust issues except the floors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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