Guest Straight eight Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Are you Buick lovers driving on antique plates? Do they permit this kind of use? Michigan is kinda restrictive so I kinda wondered if all the states were more liberal than good old Michigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) No restrictions whatsoever with Arizona's Historic Vehicle plate. $25 initial application fee/ $10 annual renewal. Vehicle must indicate a model date of original manufacture that is at least 25 years old. May require a vehicle inspection. Edited November 7, 2015 by AzBob (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 "Texas Antique Vehicle Provisions:Antique license plates are issued for cars, trucks or motorcycles that are at least 25 years old and are a collector’s item. The vehicle must be used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest. Vehicles displaying Antique plates may not be used for regular transportation or carry advertising. The vehicle may be driven to and from a location for routine maintenance."Those are the rules, but the reality is you might get busted if driving to work daily. I have been stopped, but only because the officer wanted to look at the car and talk about it. If I ever do run into a hard nose, my ready answer is "I'm road testing my new brakes" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) I like your game plan Willie. It's much easier than explaining how regular use is a maintenance requirement for the seals in the engine and tranny. Meanwhile, I stole Brian Heils Photo idea when I had the 56 out for another 20 miles or so on this 2nd bonus day of 2015 Edited October 31, 2015 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Massachusetts provision: An “antique motor car” is any motor vehicle over twenty-five years old maintained solely for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, and other functions of public interest. This includes test drives to prepare for such functions and transportation to and from repair facilities, and not used primarily for the transportation of passengers or goods over any way. A motorcycle is eligible for an Antique registration plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 Ontario is very similar to Texas and Massachusetts, only here the vehicle has to be 30 years old in supposed to be stock, but "test drives" are allowed. That said, there are many modified vehicles which run historic plates. Once a concerned person brought this to the attention of the Ontario Provincial Police, the same State Troopers, and was told that "we have more important things to do than worry about the misuse of historic plates" Also, here historic plates carry a much lower fee, $18. per year, compared to $100. for non-historic vehicles. All that said, I run historic plates on all of my cars, mainly because the cost is so much less. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 This afternoon my wife and I drove in the '69 Electra to our local coffee shop, and then a couple of errands to parking lots that still large spaces. Just a bit later I took the '41 Roadmaster out for a short drive, as for the last few weeks it had only been started to move it around from spot to spot here at home, and it was getting a bit grumpy. Needless to say, there is quite the difference between the two! Certainly there was progress in ride and performance in the 28 years between the two cars. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Well folks, today was the last drive in the '56 Roadmaster, as I took it out to storage today. What an amazing Fall day here in Ontario, I could of drove around the these side roads and secondary highways forever. Here's a shot of the '56 right before I pulled it into the storage building. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Keith, I would "like" your post except I can't like putting the car in storage... But the Roadie is still looking sooo good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_B Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Maryland is similar to Texas and Mass with the exception that the car must be 20 years old. Personally I don't think that's old enough. Nowadays a twenty year old car can run down the interstate at 75-80mph all day. Really and truly just a used car. I just don't think they have been around long enough to be considered an antique or classic car. Twenty-five would be my minimum but 30 years would be my preference. Back to driving......Yesterday was a beautiful day here in suburban DC and I had to go check up on a commercial roof job we are doing not far in Rockville. The job is at a limousine company. I drove the 28 Buick there and the guys loved it. I checked out the job and then drove to a friends house to drop off a couple of things and then on to the barber shop to get a hair cut, both of them. The Vietnamese lady barbers at the shop love the car (I've been there with it before) and they had to get their pictures standing next to the car. It was great fun. All in all a good afternoon. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I just drove my 1989 Park Avenue from Wilmington NC to Houma LA for the AACA Central Fall Meet. That was a little over 1000 miles down and I will be driving 1000 + miles back home after the show is over on Saturday. Quite a bit of the trip down was in rain. The food and hospitality looks like it will be worth the drive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Drove the '39 Coupe from North Texas down for the Central Fall Meet in Houma. A bit over 500 miles and everything went well. Lots of cars in the lot and more arriving today, so looking forward to enjoying the next couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I had the Electra out for a cruise, then it was off to storage for the winter. The sad thing is that it doesn't feel too much like winter, yet. But both the '56 and the '69 Electra are both tucked away at my buddy's place outside of town, but I still have the '41 at the ready for a bit longer. I will try to drive it once or twice a week till the snow flies! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 We had a few flakes fall the other day and some more possible this week. It's just a matter of time here. I did have a Buickful day driving the Rainier to the country place to complete the winter prep on the older Buicks. Sigh. I also took the mower off the tractor and put the blower on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envoy_to_the_stars Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) I brought "Betty Lou Buick" out this weekend to be featured in a friend's engagement pictures. The photographer got some great pictures of them, and of the car too! I'll make a full album when they're all edited, but here's a teaser! Edited November 9, 2015 by envoy_to_the_stars (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Back from the Central Fall Meet in Houma - 1,059 miles round trip on the '39. Rain on Saturday was a bit of a problem, but the judges got everyone judged. This was my first time to attend an AACA Meet, and the '39 got a Driver Participation Class (DPC) Award. We got to see some really nice cars at the meet. So, we might make the trip to Galveston next year for the 2016 Central Fall Meet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Yesterday was a dry day, so I drove my 12 Buick Roadster from the Buick Barn to my home shop for some more work on the shifting issues.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 All four of us piled into the '41Roadmaster and took it to a coffee shop we like for coffee and a snack this afternoon. Cool, (40ish) a bit dull, but a dry day here in Toronto. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bruserdog Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 95 supercharged Riv. Drove her 100miles today floating down the interstate bob and weave like a boat lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Just got home; a ride along the Lake Ontario State Parkway, a stop in Hamlin Beach State Park, and lunch at Sam's in Holley. And the day ain't over, yet! Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I had the '41 Roadmaster out for a shortish drive today, here's a quick shot of the dash and speedo showing about 35 MPH and a street around near where we live. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Well, this is a stretch but.....While I do not have the brakes finished yet (sheesh) the weather here was fantastic Sunday (62 degrees) and decided to open up the garage doors and fire her up. In my mind, sitting behind the wheel and getting her warmed up I was "On the road again!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Last Sunday I was able to get the 56 out for a 15 mile ride. Today I did the same ride in the GS. Just enough to get the fluids circulating. Just enough to hold off the storage blues... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBulldogMiller55Buick Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Sunday I drove to my Mom's house about 16 miles away. Thanksgiving Day I drove to her house again. To take her to my sister's house for Thanksgiving dinner. When we pulled away from her house, Mama exclaimed "I hope my neighbors see me in this car !" 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 The Roadmistress needed a good wash after a months-long slumber, and yesterday was a great day for it, weather-wise. Took her out just around downtown for a while, then mounted this near-NOS hood ornament (found mislabeled on ebay for $50) to replace the pitted original. Topped off the fluids and tires and she's ready for wintry activities, a benefit of Southern Living. TG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Today (Sunday) was a dry, but dull and chilly day, at about the freezing mark here in Toronto. There had been a good rain a day or so ago, which had washed away the road salt, so I decided to take the '41 McLaughlin Buick Roadmaster to its' hometown of Oshawa for a McLaughlin Buick Club directors meeting. We meet at the former home of the man who started it all, Sam McLaughlin. The flat light was good for some photography, so I took a few pictures in front of the old coach house and stables. The car was built only 4 or 5 miles from where these pictures were taken. Keith Edited November 30, 2015 by Buicknutty (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntzNSam Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 We love our 60 Invicta! Had it out both days this weekend thanks to El Nino! He/she (we haven't figured that one out yet) got a hand wash and wax last weekend and thin original paint is looking great for its age. What a comfortable ride, and such a powerful engine. The buyer's remorse we felt immediately after winning the Ebay auction is long gone. You'll have to pry this Buick from our cold, dead, fingers. We feel guilty for causing so many cases of whiplash, as heads snap around as we cruise by. Beautiful car, beautiful weather, a great weekend. You Buick folks are so smart - these are great cars! We didn't take pics today - we were driving. But a pic for you enjoyment anyway.ThanksChuck & SallyHuntzNSam 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Imagine, drove the '60 Electra over to Batavia yesterday and attended the Cadillac Club monthly meeting (they let me in). And today I was driving the '38 Allis-Chalmers around the back yard playing with the bucket loader. I don't even mind that some called my tractor Geezer Bait.Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Boxwood Manor is a Century Farm (owned by the same family for at least 100 years) from 1790 in nearby Pendleton, SC, and both celebrate 225 years in 2015. The same family has owned the house since 1790. They had a Christmas open house yesterday with a small car show, so a friend drove his '63 LeMans, and I took the Roadmistress. Afterwards, we both headed to a gas station near the lake and topped off the tanks with non-ethanol. It was very Buick-y (Century Farm, 225 years) and a beautiful day, warm in the sun, cool in the shade. TG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Drove the 1950 Special about seventy miles Sunday. Just drove.Wherever the road led. Still not far enough. Ben 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Drove the 1950 Special about seventy miles Sunday. Just drove.Wherever the road led. Still not far enough. BenNext time you get that urge, throw your tool belt and a change of skivvies in the '50 and head east on The Buick Highway, it ends at Buick Gardens, ya know. ;-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 (edited) 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.Ahh! Caught up in the modern vernacular - "Lug nuts." Lug bolts My dad had a very similar car back in 62. Brings back memories of some of my first dates when Dad would let me drive one of his cars rather than making my date ride in my POS. As a kid of 16, I had the misfortune of getting on the brakes too hard on the wet road and sent this one into a ditch. It didn't come home. Ed Edited December 8, 2015 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) I took the '41 Roadmaster out to buy lunch today, I was working from home as my modern Buick was in getting new tires. The '41 was running a bit sour on the trip home from Oshawa last week. So on the weekend I had done some ignition tuning and then some carb adjustments, it seems as though the back one was out of balance with the front. So the trip out for lunch was a bit of a test drive, and it is running great! I also took it over to pick my son up from school today, and sure got a lot of positive reaction from the other students! Also, I was at a car flea market on Sunday and took this picture of a '47 or '48 Caddy custom in the parking lot. Interesting paint, a taxi company in Toronto uses the same kind of colours. Keith Edited December 9, 2015 by Buicknutty (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Great looking car HuntzNSam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 Drove the wagon 270 miles today. Went to Syracuse and retrieved my GS bumpers from Sandys Bumper Mart. The weather here is breaking records for temperatures and late date of the first snowfall. It may have hit 60* in Syracuse when I was there. The Wagon is looking worse and worse for wear. So bad I don't even want to take a picture of it. But it still gets so many positive comments every time I drive it, that its almost comical. So many people come up and comment they remember riding in the rear facing seat as kids... So many people just love to look at that car. I'm really going to miss it when it's through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Drove the '37 Roadmaster just enough to get her ready for next weekend. Our next-door neighbor's daughter (soon to graduate Med School) is getting married, so this coming Friday I'll transport Sarah and her parents to the church, and then to the reception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 14, 2015 Author Share Posted December 14, 2015 Since we have had a very rare Fall, with no snow up to now, I was able to use the 56 for Church yesterday. I was an neat to park next to my friends Corvette, which is a Fuel Injected 4 speed car, that they purchased new, in 62. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Took the 64 Riviera out on Friday afternoon and a long romp Saturday morning before rain. Ran like a scalded dog. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Slagle Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Well finally had time to get the 1950 Super model 52...my first car by the way..out and as we make the move from central Ohio to Holmes county Ohio the old girl made the 89 mile trip under her own power...It felt good to get it all warmed up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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