Marty Roth 2,988 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 11 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: My first thought, sell the skirts and use the money for wide whites. Thatb was what I had wanted to say, but thought it would be viewed as "judgemental" I also love Cadillacs, and our '41 and '54 have fender skirts - and so does our '95 Fleetwood Brougham 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, Marty Roth said: Thatb was what I had wanted to say, but thought it would be viewed as "judgemental" I also love Cadillacs, and our '41 and '54 have fender skirts - and so does our '95 Fleetwood Brougham That's OK as I'm honestly unsure about them yet. These are not factory designed like the Cad's therefore an aftermarket accessory. It's going to take further thought before I say yea or nay. Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,988 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 1 minute ago, dei said: That's OK as I'm honestly unsure about them yet. These are not factory designed like the Cad's therefore an aftermarket accessory. It's going to take further thought before I say yea or nay. Keep the skirts, Add the Wide Whites, Maybe a Fox Tail on the antenna (Ariel?) Your favorite gal's hair ribbon on the mirror - or Fuzzy Dice I stii get lost in the 50s, and think it can be cool - well maybe skip the Foxtail? But a pair of Glass-Paks would be neat 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 6,554 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 The skirts are easy to pop on and off. It really depends on what they trigger for you personally. I put a pair of steel packs on my Riviera and don't really care for them anymore. Luckily I have a full stock system (a couple pieces from Jolly John) that I can put on. Actually "I" was in my 50's when I put them on. Stuck in the 50's or my 50's. That '58 already has a lot of Wurlitzer flavor in the quarters. I wouldn't push it. But if you did, the extended continental kit with Lady Luck painted on it can be added to Marty's list. I hope I didn't sound judgemental. Sometimes it just slips in between cynical, opinionated, and discriminating. Bernie 1 Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,966 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I'd really need to see a shot of the entire car from the side before I could offer any opinion on them one way or the other... Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Planning on getting her out tomorrow and will post shot. Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Late on the picture and not the best shot but... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
EmTee 1,966 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Hmmmm, I dunno whether the color difference is part of the problem, but I'm thinking the fender skirt diminishes the impact of the sweepspear. It's as if the spear accentuates the wheel opening, however, the skirt 'plugs the hole' so it's as if the sweepspear looks superflous or out of place... I guess I prefer the 'naked look' on this car. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) I didn't intend to hi-jack MrEarl's thread here but guess it is "Buick Therapy" at a stretch... I discovered the skirts are a tight fit with the profile of radial tires and body roll that comes with coil suspension rubbing a bit on the tires when properly in place. It is going to take some massaging with regard to the flange before I'll be able to trust driving with them on. They are Fox Craft units I bought years ago while running bias ply tires and those have different profiles than radials. I am of your opinion and unsure if I really like the look for the reasons you stated... For now they are going back in the garage as Wall Art since I have other projects that require attention to keep the '58's on the road... Edited March 16, 2018 by dei (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 10,201 Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 On 3/16/2018 at 8:13 AM, dei said: I didn't intend to hi-jack MrEarl's thread here but guess it is "Buick Therapy" at a stretch... no problem, in fact thanks for keeping up the meds while the doctors away 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 NOW THAT'S "SPECIAL" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 6,554 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) The life of a chick magnet is not always easy. I have absolutely NO comment on what the man at the top left may be saying. Bernie Edited March 25, 2018 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Glassesguy 91 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 No skirts! Bad enough when I see chromed ones on 58 Limiteds. Like your idea to put the$$ toward wide whites. Not gangster walls, though. They look dumpy on 58s. 2 1/2 to 3 inches max. I've enjoyed your posts. Your Limiteds bring back great memories of my 755 known as the bottomless wonder. Plywood trunk floor etc. ; but never let me down on BCA tours and 2 National Meets in the 70s. Eventually it made it's way to Gene Reynolds and was totally dismantled to supply spares to keep other 58s running. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 On 25/03/2018 at 11:21 AM, Glassesguy said: Your Limiteds bring back great memories of my 755 known as the bottomless wonder. Any pictures of her to help with MrEarl's Daily Therapy? Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Getting a jump on Tail Light Tuesday. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,988 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Taillight Tuesday is here once again - so: here is the rear - our "Fiorello", Mayor LaGuardia's 1937 Roadmaster Phaeton 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,988 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 And here is a Taillight Tuesday 1960 Electra at the Henderson Collection in Mobile, Alabama we saw last weekend in connection with the AACA SOUTHEAST WINTER MEET 3 Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 6,554 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Kinda Special. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
philip roitman 508 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 A pretty nice rear end for a 43 year old. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Glassesguy 91 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 3/26/2018 at 7:06 PM, dei said: Any pictures of her to help with MrEarl's Daily Therapy? Your picture in post #592 is right on to what mine looked like - missing louver(s) and skinny whites. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Not afraid to put her to work. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
cxgvd 921 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Made some progress on my 1915 McLaughlin touring car lately so an update is provided. Last I posted I got it running with the original Marvel carburetor. Body is back on the frame. battleship linoleum is applied to the running boards and I installed the old top just so I can get it off the floor. Last fall I did a bad job of painting of the hood in black single stage. I had to sand off the paint on the louvered sections and redo them but I managed to save the tops with 1000 grit and then 2000 grit before machine compounding and polishing. Today I installed the hood on the car and it is wonderful to be past that issue, looks good to me. I have an arrangement with a local restoration shop who does small jobs for me and he doesn't mind me bringing in jobs if I do them myself. So I sandblasted the windshield, I provided the sand and the labour he let me use his shop and equipment. I pointed out a small dent in the tubing and asked him how to repair it. Turns out it was a small job and he fixed the dent for me, again looks good. Windshield parts are painted black and ready to go on. Next step rear fenders, end is in sight now, I am going to install the original upholstery at least to begin with. The last load of nickel plating is due from the platers soon. I plan to drive the car locally this summer and work out the bugs if any before hitting the road. Thanks, Gary Van Dyken 5 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 10,201 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 1 hour ago, cxgvd said: Made some progress on my 1915 McLaughlin touring car lately so an update is provided. Hey Gary, looks like some great progress! It would be great to see this in the Me and My Buick Forum as a running thread of the project. http://forums.aaca.org/forum/58-me-and-my-buick/ Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,514 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 What ever happened to tail light Tuesday? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cxgvd 921 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Here is my entry for taillight Thursday, our 1913 Buick model 31 loaded into it's trailer ready to attend the Gilmore Museum's Pre War event week from Friday. Third annual tour and show on the grounds of the Gilmore near Battle Creek, Mi and my first. Any pre war Buick people going? Look me up and we will ride around the red barns on Saturday. Hope we visit the OFF brothers on the Friday tour. Regards, Gary 4 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I'll play along... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
kgreen 1,884 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Here's a little tail light for you... 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,988 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) Happy Taillight Thursday the car was clean, but the camera lens fogged over Edited May 11, 2018 by Marty Roth (see edit history) 4 Link to post Share on other sites
dei 4,541 Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 10:06 PM, Marty Roth said: Happy Taillight Thursday the car was clean, but the camera lens fogged over That's cause that car is just so HOT! ☺️ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,514 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Gonna get a 40 minute jump on Tail-light Tuesday 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,988 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Tail light Tuesday? No, she doesn't live with us anymore - ands we miss the 1914 B-37 Touring. She would really move on down the road with her new 3.31:1 differential, balanced crankshaft, and aluminum Chevy 350 pistons 4 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,514 Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 How about... Wheel Welt Wednesday? Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,514 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Another taillight Tuesday! Whoo Hoo! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD1956 6,514 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 And, almost halfway through wheel welt Wednesday 2 Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 6,554 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Having two is well rounded. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cxgvd 921 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 My wife and I wanted a car to drive on prewar tours which are becoming popular in our area, Motor Muster at the Henry Ford, Gilmore and local clubs all have at least one. We have a prewar car but we wanted a faster, late thirties sedan, really a roadster but being on a fixed income, a sedan. I believed you couldn't be a proper gear head until you have had a Packard but then I found this 1939 Century was available. I've admired this car for over twenty years. This car was an early example for Ziebart rustproofing and was in one of their showrooms for decades, taken out for the occasional show. The fellow I purchased the '39 from drove the car 1,000 miles in the past 10 years. The car needed a lot of things to make it a touring car, I changed all of the fluids, scraped out the oil pan but mostly the wiring was in poor condition. It is not an original car, it has been repainted and reupholstered and the undercoating is excellent. Just finished changing the wiring harness and we have a nearby show in mind in two weeks. The photo is taken in front of my shop which was built in 1954. No more thoughts of getting a Packard, this is the car for me. Regards, Gary 9 Link to post Share on other sites
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