Eric W Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Yes, this is the one in my "Me & My Buick" thread. Time to send this one to its next home. Asking $6500. If nothing else, I tried to make an ad the way I'd like to see it... Rather than 1 or 2 blurry photos and no description... http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5367641948.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Oh no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I was a part of the original mission with Roy Faries to rescue this car from where it was sitting outside near San Antonio. I'm pleased to see the improvements that you have made, and what a great "patina" the car has. The miles are original, and except for the floor rust which is repairable with the new pans, it is just a wonderful old Buick. I hope someone in the BCA will continue to love and improve it. Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Leonard, TX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Detail that I considered "too much" for a c-list ad: New/rebuilt mechanical items:- New Coker Bias-ply Wide-whitewall tires (correct original size)- Replaced 1 wheel rim, and acquired a 5th rim to provide a spare- Had all 5 wheel rims blasted and powder coated- New Radial spare tire- New gas tank and fuel level sender by Tanks, Inc.- Re-cored radiator with modern high-density core- New battery- Added Juliano's seat belts in the back seat for the kids- Rebuilt fuel/vac pump by Then N Now- New fuel line from tank to engine pump- New brake master cylinder; new brake wheel cylinders all around- New brake hoses- Electric fuel pump (to refill carb when it evaporates out - no vapor lock problem)- Rebuilt carburetor with new parts from The Carburetor Shop- Replaced cracked exhaust manifold- New spark plugs, plug wires, ignition coil- New hood release cables Improved/redone/restored/replaced vintage trim items:- Replaced trunk handle/emblem with better chrome and painted the emblem- Replaced the trunk handle "DYNA" "FLOW" lenses with better- Replaced the hood ornament with better- Replaced the hood emblem "Buick crest" and painted it- Replaced sun visors (the swivel fittings were worn out)- Replaced dash knobs with fresher chrome- Shined up bumpers, grille surround, and stainless side trim- Found better '51 hubcaps, shined them up and repainted the "BUICK" lettering- Replaced tail light / turn signal trim with one NOS and one lightly used- Replaced radiator core support, incorrect radiator, and radiator lower splash pan with correct vintage parts to un-do an unoriginal older "repair" Other considerations:- Fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, charge/discharge gauges all working.- High beam indicator / turn signal dash indicators all working.- Speedometer / odometer not working.- Original bumper jack is with the car.- Engine runs great; no smoke.- All exterior lights work - for nighttime cruising- Dash lights work- Generator / voltage regulator working- Radio not working- Haven't tested glove box light or trunk light- Stock dash controls for under-dash air vents all working- Heater/defroster cores bypassed (haven't tried/tested these, so don't know if they're good or not)- Brakes straight ahead; no pull; healthy brake shoes- Horn on under-dash switch - I replaced the horn button/ring but no luck there, but the horns are there & working- Glove box has original "I fixed it" latch from prior owner...- All windows open/close as they should- Cracked left rear vent window- Wipers not working, but easy to have rebuilt see wiperman.com- Floors are weak mostly in front of back seat - I have specific patch panels for this area. Front floor might just use some sheet stock patches.- Body is solid everywhere - even typical weak areas like trunk floor, rockers, etc.- Remaining items not installed, but I will include: Front seat "robe cord" and seat lower side trim parts; trunk liner boards (3 pieces). With that, I believe 100% of original parts are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I am happy that this Buick Rescue attempt turned out so well. Eric was a good foster home for it. It has come a long way. Here is my original listing. http://forums.aaca.org/topic/211049-buick-rescue-1951-special-model-41d-1000/?hl=rescue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 Still available. Adjustment to the offer - I keep the 5 red rims w/ tires & hubcaps, and include 4 "roller" rims & used tires for $4800. 3 of these rims are 5.5", 1 is 6.0. Retain one of those for the spare when you add the 4 rims you prefer... It's still driven twice weekly. The c-list ad is expired, but I'll be reposting it soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I am happy that this Buick Rescue attempt turned out so well. Eric was a good foster home for it. It has come a long way. Here is my original listing.http://forums.aaca.org/topic/211049-buick-rescue-1951-special-model-41d-1000/?hl=rescue What ever happened to BJM who helped sponsor this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 He changed his username, still on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 Quote Reposted ad with the roller tires. Now asking $3750. Would rather work w/ someone who could pick up, but no big deal to meet a shipper. http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5488779053.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I see the posting is deleted. Sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 No, just reposted. http://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/5519471423.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric W Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Sold! Looking back on this, it took longer than I thought. Went to a local guy, so I'll probably see it again. He's absolutely not painting it or swapping out the engine... But it might be lowered just a little in the rear... And get a dual exhaust... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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