Buicknutty Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Great to see it out in '24! Happy New Year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 It took me a few days to get a Buick out, a vintage one that is, but we took the '41 Roadmaster out for some fresh gas, then a cruise around the countryside. Due to the intense farming which is done in my area there is little salt used unless really required and even then it's sand/salt mixture. However the roads were very clean. She started well then was a tad grumpy till it warmed up then it idled so smoothly I could barely feel it running. About 12 miles or so, but but it was a real pleasure to have it out for a drive! This is a vintage tractor place near home, and he does buy and sell these things, they aren't just junk! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Out for an after dinner beverage... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 After nearly 5 years on jack stands waiting for a service to get done (Recore radiator, replacing timing gear, waiting to source a part, Reproduced water tube, Rear brake drum or for me to machine an assembly, Water Pump), My 1925 Master "Remley" was back on the road. Just befor 6" of snow this weekend. All 4 tires on the floor.Timidly exploring the outside world. Now he was ready to come out. Neighbor Monty and I took him for several miles to limber him up a bit. Amazing on how well the car stops now that all 4 wheel brakes are functioning. When we first got the car only the right rear had been doing any braking. That was with the assist of the emergency brake. That rear drum was very worn on the inside surface and 3/16" out of round. We did another several miles on Friday before the snow fell. Now for some tweaking. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) The 1922 barn find went out to its forever home Saturday. The 87 year old owner was thrilled to have an early toy. Edited January 7 by edinmass (see edit history) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 62 degrees here in Western New York yesterday and running close today. Another juggle car day. A little exercise for the Riviera undergoing the eternal paint job. And a reminder from the garden store down the street. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Put another 6 miles on Remley. Still sorting him out. I had him over 45 mph for several miles. Brakes still need some adjustment. The Speedo by Hugh is spot on for calibration! Now over 21012 miles on the odometer. So 10 miles since I have had him back on all 4 wheels. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 1/7/2024 at 3:26 PM, dibarlaw said: After nearly 5 years on jack stands waiting for a service to get done (Recore radiator, replacing timing gear, waiting to source a part, Reproduced water tube, Rear brake drum or for me to machine an assembly, Water Pump), My 1925 Master "Remley" was back on the road. Just befor 6" of snow this weekend. All 4 tires on the floor.Timidly exploring the outside world. Now he was ready to come out. Neighbor Monty and I took him for several miles to limber him up a bit. Amazing on how well the car stops now that all 4 wheel brakes are functioning. When we first got the car only the right rear had been doing any braking. That was with the assist of the emergency brake. That rear drum was very worn on the inside surface and 3/16" out of round. We did another several miles on Friday before the snow fell. Now for some tweaking. Nice to see when a plan comes together. Hope you have a great 2024 season with him Larry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 was below zero F last night here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 20 hours ago, ted sweet said: was below zero F last night here Spring is a coming. I heard the birds chirping yesterday morning. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 DST begins March 10th! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Yep, but sure wish we would pick one plan and stop having to switch back and forth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 3 hours ago, jvelde said: Yep, but sure wish we would pick one plan and stop having to switch back and forth. John, in my 87 years DST has certainly not stunted my growth nor cost me anything.😆 Ben 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I kinda like the "Spring Forward" thing... not so much with the "Fall Back" thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Hi Ben, being married to a clock collector, over the past 50+ years I have changed a lot of clocks - twice a year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted sweet Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 yes lets have sunrise after 8 am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 9 hours ago, ted sweet said: yes lets have sunrise after 8 am If that means we keep daylight until nearly 9:00 PM in Summer, then I'm with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Update on my 1925 Master's fuel issue. I thought all was solved as far as leaks. Well, I went to drive Remley to our Lenten Fish Fry on Friday. When I parked him in the parking lot and shut of the fuel from the Vacuum tank it seem as thought the brass line cracked at the bend going up to the vacuum tank. It did not show up untill the car was parked on a bit of a side slant. It looked as though I lost at least a quart of fuel. Even though the engine was shut down fuel was bubbling out of the crack from residual vacuum. No rest for the wicked! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Real short drive in the 1915 Buick yesterday. I drove it out of the shop to get the Buick Snow Master Super Shovel out and then put put it back in. It started right up and ran like it should after it's winter nap. I won't take it on the road until rain washes the salt away. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 On my way to a local church car show. Gypsy took best on its class 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I drove this 71 LeSabre 840 miles home to Virginia from @Smartin’s in Missouri over today and yesterday. Nothing but rain the whole time! It handled flawlessly and reminded just how wonderful these cars are to drive. Put my Spotify on the Billboard Top 100 for 1971 and let it play. We are both a little tired and waterlogged and it will get a proper cleaning after the monsoons finish. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Out to dinner Sunday. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 On 3/9/2024 at 8:04 PM, parkertom said: I drove this 71 LeSabre 840 miles home to Virginia from @Smartin’s in Missouri over today and yesterday. Nothing but rain the whole time! It handled flawlessly and reminded just how wonderful these cars are to drive. Put my Spotify on the Billboard Top 100 for 1971 and let it play. We are both a little tired and waterlogged and it will get a proper cleaning after the monsoons finish. Glad to see this went to a good caretaker! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 How far do you have to drive it to count? We had a short break in the rain, so I backed my new 65 Riviera out of the storage building, turned it around, and backed it in, that way I could use the natural light to clean the front end. Does that count? :>) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 11 hours ago, cjp69 said: How far do you have to drive it to count? We had a short break in the rain, so I backed my new 65 Riviera out of the storage building, turned it around, and backed it in, that way I could use the natural light to clean the front end. Does that count? :>) Absolutely Chris! By the way, I see quite the lineup in the background! May I ask whats all under the covers? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) 14 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Absolutely Chris! By the way, I see quite the lineup in the background! May I ask whats all under the covers? Next to the black Riv is a mid 2010's Mustang, GT350 I think (not mine), next to that a 66 Skylark (not mine), next to that my 79 Camaro Z28. Back row is my other 65 Riviera Gran Sport, my 70 GS455, a 69/70 Lincoln (not mine), a 67 Skylark convertible (not mine) and a 32-34 Plymouth (not mine). Not seen to the left is my 71 Riviera GS. Couple of empty spots in the picture as I was shuffling things around to give myself room to easily move around the car. Edited March 12 by cjp69 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, cjp69 said: Next to the black Riv is a mid 2010's Mustang, GT350 I think (not mine), next to that a 66 Skylark (not mine), next to that my 79 Camaro Z28. Back row is my other 65 Riviera Gran Sport, my 70 GS455, a 69/70 Lincoln (not mine), a 67 Skylark convertible (not mine) and a 32-34 Plymouth (not mine). Not seen to the left is my 71 Riviera GS. Couple of empty spots in the picture as I was shuffling things around to give myself room to easily move around the car. Wow! Here's another question for you. White or blackwalls with the chrome road wheels? 😄😄 Ps: Any chance we could see a picture of the 66 Skylark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 20 minutes ago, JohnD1956 said: Wow! Here's another question for you. White or blackwalls with the chrome road wheels? 😄😄 Ps: Any chance we could see a picture of the 66 Skylark? Definitely not blackwalls! White walls or red lines. :>) Here are a few pics of the 66 that the owner posted online. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Thanks. I had forgot about red-lines. Lovin the 66... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjp69 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Here is the 67 that is there. Not for the "stock" crowd though. :>) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 And so the season begins! sheesh, for a car that only came out a few times this winter it sure did suck up some fuel! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 And, in yesterday's news! love those first season rides. Especially when everything works the way you expect! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 In todays news, ran the GS in the (in)famous St Patricks Day Parade. I did this last year with Annie, but I had no riders. This year they threw the Tulip Queen and her court at the car! Yep, the lovely tall lady, who played basketball in college was the Queen. It was a larger crowd this year with very nice weather 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Today was wash day to two of my Buicks. Washed all the road dirt from the rainy drive last weekend off the 71 LeSabre and did some spring cleaning on my 05 Park Avenue Ultra. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I took my car on a great one-day tour today -- it behaved very well. (I will post more photos in my "Me and My Buick" thread.) A very enjoyable day! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 2 Author Share Posted April 2 Had the Regal out for a short run tonite. Can't wait to get the winter tires off. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshcollingwood Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Almost two months ago we had a vintage car in our Michigan workshop Cadillac Eldorado and the responsibility to deliver it comes in to my hand and seriously it felt like i was driving a Vintage Aeroplan. The drive, the air condition, the stability and all of the other feature were in the great position. Hatts off to that guy who was driving and caring for such a long time period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 (edited) Went to a little local cruise in and this 60 parked next to me. 62k mile car! Edited April 7 by NC-car-guy (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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