HOMETOWN BUICK Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 My name is Jan and some of you might now me from the 1954 Buick forum. I've got a 1954 Buick Special Riviera, which was my kick-start for the Buick hobby. I didn't had much time to drive her in the past years, because of another project. After I bought my 54 Buick, I met MrEarl and we started the 54 Buick Highway at www.1954buick.com. Besides that I collected everything that was for sale about 54 Buicks. That was the beginning of the reference part of the forum. Some sellers had packages of old Buick stuff, plus I started to take a look at other model years, too. Today, about ten years and over 3,000 collected, scanned and digitalized items later, I am very happy to announce the launch of my time-robbing project HOMETOWN BUICK. My dream to provide all major info to all 1950s Buick owners & fans finally came true. You will find for all model years: All models Production statistics Interior trims Exterior colors Body Tag & VIN plate decode Info Lists of optional equipment Online literature Videos Wallpapers & much more Here is the full story: http://www.hometownbuick.com/hometown-buick/ You can also explore the my collection which I call the "Hometown Buick Collection". I will add items continuously. You can visit my new website at www.hometownbuick.com. I hope you enjoy it! If you have anything to add or improve, please let me know! Honest feedback is very much appreciated! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 There is a new category: Buick Radio Spots! I've added the first one. It announces the new 52 Buick model line and invites prospects to visit their Buick dealer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Very NICE,,,,,,,,I am HAPPY for YOU! Fitty Fo's are very cool pieces. I was married in 1960 in my Fitty Fo Century HT. Dark blue, lowered, dual exhaust, scallops painted by one of George Barris's painters, Manfred (Mandy) Holder, on a dirt floor garage. Sprinkle can wetted the floor before the spraying. He taught me the scallop procedure. First person I saw apply masking tape out of a sealed bag, then after he laid it on the car he lightly sanded the edges of the tape to remove any FUZZ. That was in 1956. Dad was with Buick nearly 60 years, worked his way up to become a dealer, so was raised to LOVE BUICK'S. Dad would say, " IF YOU DON'T DRIVE A BUICK, YOU ARE THE SCUM OF THE EARTH". Sure had me believing such, hehe. May he rest in PEACE. We had several Fitty Fo's, one was a Skylark the color of your HT. It had bright RED exposed concaved fender panels. Wishing you the BEST, Dale in Indy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I'd like to congratulate Jan on the Grand Opening of HOMETOWN BUICK and say well done sir. I have known of the project for several years but must admit am truly amazed at the finished product. But knowing Jan as I do I am sure there will be even more to come in the way of updates and new features. I feel we are privileged to have been selected by Jan as a venue for opening and hosting his new site. The features and amount of material he has allowed FREE access to is quite spectacular. The books and literature he offers for sale are all top quality print and material. It is a joy to see this young mans dream become a reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Thanks Lamar! :-) And thank you for supporting me over the years! You're right, the launch of the website is just the beginning. I have thousands of items I'm going to share. Currently I'm working on the records containing radio commercials. The one for 1957 is just awesome! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) Congratulations Jan, I look forward to the '57 radio spot, for obvious reasons! Much success to you and Hometown Buick. Check out Jeff Stork's Buick Town on Facebook...he's from a GM family and a retired Buick guy who grew up in Flint and runs a great page. Dedicated to original Buicks and full of insight, I think it would be a good fit for you. Is there a European show/swap meet that you think is the best for American cars? I come to the Veterama Show in Mannheim on some years looking for Mercedes parts, but no Buicks. Again, best wishes, TG Edited May 5, 2016 by TG57Roadmaster (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 I've added a 54 Buick radio spot. You can listen to it here: http://www.hometownbuick.com/buick-radio-spots/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Good news for all 58 Buick owners! The full list of 1958 Buick Options & Accessories is now complete and online: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1958-buick/1958-buick-options-accessories/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 I finally had time to photograph one of the rarest items in my collection. It is a wooden box that has 50 glass slides in it. They are showing nice sales graphics and 1954 Buick renderings. The content seems to be a presentation to salesmen/regional directors. http://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/1954-buick-salesmen-presentation/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 For all B59 Buick fans: Try the 1959 Buick coloring tool and paint the car just the way you like it! :-) http://www.hometownbuick.com/1959-buick/1959-buick-configurator/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Remember: All basic repair manuals are available online and FOR FREE! :-) For example, you can read the 1954 Buick shop manual here: http://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/1954-buick-shop-manual/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted July 17, 2016 Author Share Posted July 17, 2016 I've scanned, optimized all original interior trim combinations for the 1954 Buick line! :-) You can find them here: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1954-buick/1954-buick-interior-trim-combinations/ Most of them are with sample! Want to know more about the 1956 Buick assembly? Read this! http://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/buicks-busy-acres/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) I wrote to Flint, Michigan, to join the "Thrill of the Month Club" - no reply until today! Edited July 24, 2016 by HOMETOWN BUICK (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Great advertisement, but I am wondering why there is a banner saying it's a 56? Was that banner part of the original advertisement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 BTW, Thanks again for all your work on your site. I was able to read the 56 Service manual online the other day and found it very helpful to have that as an option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 3 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: Great advertisement, but I am wondering why there is a banner saying it's a 56? Was that banner part of the original advertisement? Hi John, thanks for noticing that! It wasn't part of the ad, I've put that layer over the ad. Unfortunately YouTube doesn't allow to exchance videos, so here is the correction: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 "More horsepower per dollar..." OK, you have my attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 TTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Thanks Lamar for bringing this up again. For all who have Facebook, you might want to look at https://www.facebook.com/HometownBuick/ I've uploaded lots of old TV commercials, pictures and other stuff there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) I've found basic parts of a 1956 Buick Showroom Display. Should I restore it or not? Here is the full story with more pictures: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1956-buick-showroom-display-restore-it-or-not/ Edited December 26, 2016 by HOMETOWN BUICK (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I love it! Have you put out wanted ads to see if toy can find anyone with parts of one of these? Contact American pickers? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Fabulous. It would be easy enough to recreate the missing parts. Electrical could be updated to use more efficient, possibly brighter, lighting than original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks for all your feedback! Severeal people offered their help. I think its worth to spend some time to get all further specs of the showroom display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 I've added a few literature pieces that can be read for free! For 1956 Buicks there are now online: Buicks Busy Acres (how the 56 Buick is built) Owners Guide Product School Manual Product Service Bulletins Shop Manual http://www.hometownbuick.com/buick-literature/1956-buick-literature/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Some great additions Jan! Especially enjoyed "Buick's Busy Acres " Thanks for making them available , and for free! ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMETOWN BUICK Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Today at a local US car show near Stuttgart, Germany :-) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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