NC-car-guy Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Spring is in the air... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRB62 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 6:01 AM, Paul White said: Spring country trip in South Australia Great photo of a Buick six (1918-1920?) with the Australian Deluxe Holden body. The two square rear windows indicate 1918-19 but I am not certain if this style was also used on 1920 Holden bodies. Nickel plated radiator surround and windshield posts were not seen in North America until the Deluxe models in 1923. Also interesting that the entire car is painted a lighter colour with the mudguards and valence panels not in black as was normal practice. This may have been part of the Deluxe package as factory photos of 1923 Holden Deluxe Buick models are also painted in the same fashion. This car has a quite bulky looking aftermarket radiator cap and spotlight. The "leading zero" number plates were introduced in January 1918 starting with 01 and ran until May 1921 with 09999 which would probably identify this car as mid/late 1919 which would match the Spring timing as Spring is later in the year in this part of the world. There is a silhouette above the number plate of another one "4807" with some sort of shield or crest showing in the radiator core (using zoom). 4807 was issued prior to 1914 so this had previously been issued to a different car. I use the words colour, mudguard & valence as this is an Australian photo. Apologies to those who prefer it otherwise... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caballero2 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 4 hours ago, BRB62 said: Great photo of a Buick six (1918-1920?) with the Australian Deluxe Holden body. The two square rear windows indicate 1918-19 but I am not certain if this style was also used on 1920 Holden bodies. Nickel plated radiator surround and windshield posts were not seen in North America until the Deluxe models in 1923. Also interesting that the entire car is painted a lighter colour with the mudguards and valence panels not in black as was normal practice. This may have been part of the Deluxe package as factory photos of 1923 Holden Deluxe Buick models are also painted in the same fashion. This car has a quite bulky looking aftermarket radiator cap and spotlight. The "leading zero" number plates were introduced in January 1918 starting with 01 and ran until May 1921 with 09999 which would probably identify this car as mid/late 1919 which would match the Spring timing as Spring is later in the year in this part of the world. There is a silhouette above the number plate of another one "4807" with some sort of shield or crest showing in the radiator core (using zoom). 4807 was issued prior to 1914 so this had previously been issued to a different car. I use the words colour, mudguard & valence as this is an Australian photo. Apologies to those who prefer it otherwise... This photo so good that it must have been taken on glass photo plates. My grandfather was an early photographer as a hobby. some of his photos were as crisp. I still have some of his photo glass plates. I have had some reproduced on film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 37 minutes ago, MrEarl said: MR Earl, you, sir, are a SHOWOFF! Keep up the good work. Ben 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: MR Earl, you, sir, are a SHOWOFF! Keep up the good work. Ben ... and well-deserved ! I've seen Mr. Earl's handiwork and remain impressed. Our gentleman has a fantastic location with amazing upgrades, really nice cars, a sweet and delightful bride, an amazing dog, and even a really nice fishpond. Keep up the good work? Indeed ! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Marty Roth said: ... and well-deserved ! I've seen Mr. Earl's handiwork and remain impressed. Our gentleman has a fantastic location with amazing upgrades, really nice cars, a sweet and delightful bride, an amazing dog, and even a really nice fishpond. Keep up the good work? Indeed ! you have a way with adjectives sir, thank you. I’ll be sure to pass on the compliments to the bride and dog 😄 Edited March 16, 2021 by MrEarl (see edit history) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 10 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: MR Earl, you, sir, are a SHOWOFF! Keep up the good work. Ben Thanks Ben. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Elvis wanted to know if I had posted this one of him 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, MrEarl said: you have a way with adjectives sir, thank you. I’ll be sure to pass on the compliments to the bride and dog 😄 That’s them! The Bride (We) Elvis and his master and the lady on the left is a Cuban refugee 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Had a day off so got the Electra up and running and cleaned off. Didn’t get a lot of time to drive but went for a 10-mile drive to blow the cobwebs out. The Electra is running extremely well after the the supplemental fuel pump was installed and the air leak in the carb sorted. Got a nice pic under this blooming magnolia tree. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Getting ready for a trip to the coast next weekend. Doing a coolant flush and new water pump. Put 150 or so miles between yesterday and today. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Had the Estate Wagon out this Easter weekend to continue to move some “clutter” from my father in laws house. We enlisted the help of my nephew and his truck as well.... as you can see it takes a lot of truck to dwarf an Estate Wagon! Put about 120 miles on her and was able to do a bit of maintenance as well. It’s so nice to have a working vacuum advance again! I replaced what appeared to be the original distributor, vacuum advance and rotor a few weeks ago but not the vacuum line, and the vacuum hoses all appear to be originals, so finally got to that today. There will be no shortage of vacuum hose to replace! Edited April 5, 2021 by dmfconsult (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 12 hours ago, Elpad said: Such a beautiful car. It brings back memories of the second old car I ever bought, a black 1950 Special that I bought at age 18 for $85. I drove it for a year and didn't have to do anything to it except replace the battery. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 7:11 AM, Machine Gun said: Such a beautiful car. It brings back memories of the second old car I ever bought, a black 1950 Special that I bought at age 18 for $85. I drove it for a year and didn't have to do anything to it except replace the battery. Funny, I bought a couple of hub caps for the 50 for $85 at age 67 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Looks like you better get the lawnmower ready -- quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 35 minutes ago, EmTee said: Looks like you better get the lawnmower ready -- quick! I cut the lawn that afternoon! Old Briggs and Stratton just keeps running. The darn mower deck is rusting through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Warmer than seasonal around here so perfect excuse to get the Electra out (after all the chores were done of course 😇). I’m about a week late for the premium cherry blossom time in the neighborhood but found these trees with blossoms hanging in there. I’ll be going for some sunset beachside cruises before this warmer weather leaves us. Edited April 19, 2021 by dmfconsult (see edit history) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caballero2 Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 Murica! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 (edited) Haven’t posted here in awhile and almost missed all the spring blooms as I’ve been busy. Finally found some time this Easter weekend to lay hands on the cars and I took the Wagon out for a spin. I have an appointment to get new tires next weekend (sorry JD, whitewalls have been purchased!) so wanted to make sure there were no issues coming out of winter storage. Of course there wasn’t and the car ran like it had been driven yesterday. I love this wagon! Thanks Edited April 16, 2022 by dmfconsult (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 1 hour ago, dmfconsult said: sorry JD, whitewalls have been purchased! 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MCHinson Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) For some reason this photo was not displaying quite properly. The forum software was cutting off part of the image. Later it appears to not be displaying at all. I am changing to a cropped version of the original image to hopefully solve those problems. Edited April 20, 2022 by MCHinson (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 12 hours ago, Caballero2 said: Now tha's a Spring color if ever there was one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 hour ago, MCHinson said: Beautiful Matthew!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Had the Century and wagon out for a ride and photo shoot on a beautiful Easter Sunday. It's springtime at Buick Gardens. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 and a “Find the Emu” shot… 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 4/18/2022 at 11:30 AM, MrEarl said: and a “Find the Emu” shot… Found it -- but where's Doug? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 ?? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Larson is still the best! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Got some fresh white walls for the wagon and had to work ‘‘em in a bit 😁 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Sunday Driver! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Probably seems crazy to post pics with flowering trees that are white, so soon after winter, but it is what it is...😎 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Yes, May 13th and there are still tulips here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmfconsult Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Work continues so pressing the wagon into service. Weather warmed up this weekend, so got the chance to visit a local park on the way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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