GARY F Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Love that Electra. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 3:11 PM, philip roitman said: Friday I had to have her towed to the shop because it turned out the fusible link blew. I remember replacing a bunch of those during the mid to late 70s when I worked at my best friend's father's shop in high school. I also recall a rash of 'no-start' GM cars being towed-in circa 1975 (early HEI). Replaced the burned-through distributor rotor and sent them on their way... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 3:11 PM, philip roitman said: Friday I had to have her towed to the shop because it turned out the fusible link blew. So I started and ended the season fixing small problems. There's the beginning of a slippery slope. I'd be willing to take it off your hands before more stuff happens. Always ready to help a Buick guy out......... Cadillac and Packard guys, as well. Bernie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) I did! Picked the 54 from storage, dusted off and drove it to a 🇨🇺 Cuban theme party at Miami Outboard Club in Watson Island. Still here. Edited December 9, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We ended up in some little Podunk place today. The sign mentions the lift bridge. If you don't have one in your neighborhood here is a shot. Counterweights on cables balance the weight of the deck. They are fun to walk over when raised. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 Beautiful day in the neighborhood today. Put a few miles on the GS to charge up the battery. 12/12/18 GS ride 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) I jumped the weekend by a day but it was so nice to be in the mid 40's Friday and after putting in a new battery, just had to go for a ride. So excited forgot to take pictures while out... Edited December 15, 2018 by dei (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Its a nice winter (it is winter isn't it ?) and we decided to go for a ride. $ 2.51 premium gas was nice too. Anyway we took a ride to look at a Nailhead I have interest in about 25 miles from home. Nice day, no traffic and a good looking engine. All in All I put about 75 miles on the car today. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, Bill Stoneberg said: Its a nice winter (it is winter isn't it ?) and we decided to go for a ride. $ 2.51 premium gas was nice too. Anyway we took a ride to look at a Nailhead I have interest in about 25 miles from home. Nice day, no traffic and a good looking engine. All in All I put about 75 miles on the car today. If you posted after 5:53 EST today, (12/20/2018) it's officially winter. Earlier than that the winter solstice hadn't occurred yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I guess I drove during fall and posted in winter then. I will probably go for a drive again today and it will be winter for sure. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 My first winter drive in an old Buick, in this case my '41 McLaughlin Buick. The weather had warmed to about 50 F, and it had rained a lot last night and this morning, so my son and I decided to go out for a drive before it gets cold and salty again. We did 20 miles in it, drove and ran great. Temp was down to about 45 F, and the heater and defroster weren't challenged to keep us cosy. The picture was taken just before I put it back into the garage, for another winter's nap. Keith 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Muddy and ugly out. Fired up the cars, warmed them up, worked all the switches and motors, tops up and down, and drove them back and forth in the garage. Now back to sleep for a bit....bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I have had two weeks vacation over the Christmas period and had planned an outing or two in the '36 but with the temps here averaging 90F over the period it is just too hot to contemplate going out!!! I will be heading off for a 90 mile round trip in the Buick to a local wine region for lunch and to allow my son to use his Christmas gift voucher for his first first flight in a Tiger Moth. Unlike my American friends I am hoping for cooler weather!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Took advantage of the sunny, 45 degree weather yesterday to exercise Goldie. Despite the appearance of this parking area, the roads were clear and dry. This time of year I need to take advantage of any opportunity! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 41 minutes ago, EmTee said: Took advantage of the sunny, 45 degree weather yesterday to exercise Goldie. Despite the appearance of this parking area, the roads were clear and dry. This time of year I need to take advantage of any opportunity! Those '66/'67 Rivieras really push the button for me! Thanks for the eye candy @EmTee I needed that! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 This was the last weekend of my break. Yesterday I bid farewell with our final drive. I'll probably be back for it late January, weather permitting. Realistically I could have taken it back to school with ne this time since all the roads were bare yesterday, but Friday and today are a different story! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Took George for a run today. Enjoyed the beautiful NO TX winter. MAY add a pic when I locate my phone! Ben 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: Took George for a run today. Enjoyed the beautiful NO TX winter. MAY add a pic when I locate my phone! Ben Gezus Ben! You're killin me here! I did start the Queen today though. But can't move it out cause the ground is too soft outside the shed! Oye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Yep, just came back from a long drive in old "Suzybelle" (also known to some as "Old Blue" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 21 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: But can't move it out cause the ground is too soft outside the shed! Funny you should write that. I had a wet sink hole where the stump from the pine tree used to be. And the Buick was on that side. So we took our ride in the other "B" car. Same old town square. Guess I better pour some concrete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, 60FlatTop said: Guess I better pour some concrete. Or, maybe a couple 10-wheeler loads of stone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Time to take a short drive in the remains of freezing rain and slush. New car is now "home" for the winter. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Very nice looking addition there, Larry! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Wiegand Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Here's another photo of Larry's 1913 taken in 2008 at the GM Centennial Parade. Terry Wiegand South Hutchinson, Kansas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 7 hours ago, Buicknutty said: Very nice looking addition there, Larry! Keith Thanks. Looking forward to touring with it this summer and into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 1/24/2019 at 3:20 AM, Larry Schramm said: Time to take a short drive in the remains of freezing rain and slush. New car is now "home" for the winter. Brave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I can only dream of taking the Buick out for some time. BRRRR! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 1 hour ago, J.H.Boland said: I can only dream of taking the Buick out for some time. BRRRR! Is that Earth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) 41 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Is that Earth If it is,we're in trouble ! Winter sun dogs occur when the sun's rays reflect off ice crystals in the atmosphere. Seems like global warming has missed this area. Edited January 25, 2019 by J.H.Boland (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 We get sun dogs far too regularly at this time of year...really pretty set this morning...but for them to form it tends to be clear and cold. I laughed when I checked the forecast late this afternoon as our “Extreme Cold Advisory” had ended - the overnight wind chill equivalent is predicted to be only -39C. https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/mb-38_metric_e.html - note that the page can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit with a click by the current temperature. It’s a perverse pride in this hardiness...akin to folks in the Australian Outback, but on an opposite end of the temperature scale. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) We expect to do about a 200+ mile drive in the '37 Roadmaster on Saturday: New Orleans to Morgan City for a CARS & COFFEE from 9 until 10:00 AM, then on to Patterson, LA to visit the Wedell - Williams Aviation Museum and the Cypress sawmill Museum, from there, down the road to a Golf Club restaurant for lunch, and then to Schriever, LA where Fred & Debbie will host desserts and a Garage Tour, then to Luling, LA to drop off our son-in-law, and back home again Then on Sunday - just a short drive in the '37 80C to the local Corvair Group annual party and buffet (our Corvair is temporarily on jackstands), so just drive the BiiiiG Buick as she sits majestically among her diminuitive younger corporate cousins. Pictures to follow ... check out this link - might need to cut and paste the link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BW1xqMAr1RAxBg2a6 **** Drove 230 miles over the weekend - 220 on Saturday, and 10 more on Sunday Edited January 29, 2019 by Marty Roth add photos (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) A gentleman - TV Star on one of the cable shows about Louisiana Swamps and local folks - fellow by the name of "ROADIE" - coordinates the Morgan City Cars& Coffee on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, and is using our 1937 Roadmaster Phaeton on their Facebook page. THis shot is from the Cypress Sawmill Museum. Old growth cypress was a huge industry in Louisiana, and was poorly managed in the early part of the 20th century. Edited January 30, 2019 by Marty Roth typo (see edit history) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Being a bit of crazy guy, I decided to take the '41 Roadmaster out for a drive this afternoon. Now, here in Ontario, we, like the midwest are experiencing record to near record cold temps. I have been keeping it in the unheated, but attached garage, so it is a bit warmer, but not much, than the outside temps which were about -5F at the time. I figured if she'd start, I'd take it out for a drive, and start it did, a bit slow and I didn't think it would go for a sec, then it did, and settled quickly into a nice fast idle. Also, yesterday, we had the most snow we've had so far this winter, about 8-10 in., but the roads were cleared, and there is no salt on them at the moment. Partly due to the low temps, and also due the crops that are grown near all of these roads. The surprising thing was how nice and smooth and quiet it was, just about like always. Only the speedo cable made noise for the first couple of miles. For those that have driven in these really cold temps, you know what I mean, as even new cars tend to squeak, rattle, and ride rough till warmed up. Of course, a modern car it isn't, and the heater and defroster left quite a bit to be desired. It was getting pretty fogged up on the inside by the time I got home. Too cold for pictures, so you will have to trust me. About 10 miles driven in it today. Keith 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 That adjective suits you well. Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic marouke Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 drove it to work if that counts . don't park it out front with all the riff raff cars haha . plus we get so many people turning around in the driveway its bound to get hit . mines in the yard around the back out the way 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Love the big Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On 1/31/2019 at 5:16 PM, GARY F said: Love the big Buick. x2 -- Those '71 -'72 Electras are sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Going back to the garage after a car show this morning. Beautiful 73 degrees weather. Car show record for Thunderbird open car show...: 217 cars at Tropical Park Miami, Fl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Looks like a much warmer place than Ontario is at the moment. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Buicknutty said: Looks like a much warmer place than Ontario is at the moment. Keith Have not seen snow here since January 19! remembered well, 1977 Edited February 11, 2019 by Elpad (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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