MrEarl Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 OK, where was I? We had loaded up the 38 and Ken had decided to take the '40 home with him (and I was wondering "why did I just do that" Answer " Because he is such a nice guy and appreciates the 1940 big bodies so" So I bring the '38 slant back home to Buick Sales and Service Garage and back her up to her stall. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 The garage is looking awesome since the time my family and I visited Mr Lamar. Congrats on the huge find of all those Buicks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) It's always great seeing such fantastic cars being cared for again. Someone cared for them for a while, let them get a little dusty and dirty, and now someone else gets to shine them up (you know you want to clean them all!) for some more fun and enjoyment! What a neat find! Edited March 29, 2017 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 And then it was time to go back after the '53 Special and the '54 Century. My good friend Brad (Brad54 here on the forum some time back) met me there and we loaded these two up. I was beginning to gain a real respect for Mr Gilmer's selection of these old Buicks back in the late 70's to mid 80's as each one of them had a couple of things in common. They were all solid and had as best I could tell No Rust. They were all from the North East Georgia/Toccoa area and most had been purchased right there in Toccoa from Tabor Buick Company. Most were purchased from families and friends including mostly little old ladies. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 And then there was the '53 Super that resided in a field the last 20 or so years. It had at one time proudly served as the Tugalo Gas Company company car. First as a prestigious executive car driving around the three states where the gas company had dealerships. Later it became a "service truck" transporting tools and parts to maintain the fleet of propane gas trucks of the company. This car has probably one of the cleanest 322 engines to be found in a '53 Super as it was ran on propane gas. As Toms dad Ed, as well Tom and Ray themselves were airplane pilots, I was also told that all the gas in all of the old cars was aviation fuel and could possibly still be good as it contained no alcohol to evaporate. We will see. Ray and I literally pulled this old gal out of a huge briar patch with one of the companies still running 70's Ford crane trucks which is still used to lift and load propane tanks. The tires would no inflate so had to bring some from home to put on it in order to load and haul. This one went to my parts car pasture. The dash, banjo style steering wheel, some of the glass and chrome, window visors and the 322 with the one year only style plug covers, water and exhaust manifolds and a few other unique parts definitely made it worth bringing home. Note the propane gas convertor to the right of the carburetor And the aviation type tires found on this '53, I also saw quite a few more mounted on 30's/40's wheels. And they appear to be RECAPS!!! What the ? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Kosage Chavis said: The garage is looking awesome since the time my family and I visited Mr Lamar. Congrats on the huge find of all those Buicks too. Kosage, thanks for the compliment on the garage and the congrats on my good fortune. 1 hour ago, 39BuickEight said: It's always great seeing such fantastic cars being cared for again. Someone cared for them for a while, let them get a little dusty and dirty, and now someone else gets to shine them up (you know you want to clean them all!) for some more fun and enjoyment! What a neat find! Billy, Ed Gilmer, the founder of the Tugalo Gas Company loved working on and preserving all these old Buicks. Whenever anyone in town had a Buick they no longer wanted or if someone died and left their Buick, if it was solid and of relative low miles, he would buy it, pull it into his shop, put new tires on it and in some instances paint it. I have not seen any rust through on anything yet. While yes I would love to see them all cleaned and spiffed up, I am still undecided as to what extent I am going to get into cleaning and getting them roadworthy though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Now, I never suggested it would be a quick drag race...think of it like a measured cruise departing a stop light to see who can get to the yonder fence post sooner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivRider Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 "Mr. Earl",you are really making me drool over that '38 ! Wish I was a little closer,it looks like you could use some help,my specialty has always been cleaning up cars to bring them back.What a great find,things that are what my dreams are made of.Check out my LeSabre in profile about me section,she looked like your dusty collection when I brought her home.Just saying,she could go with "Helen" if you decide. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 The 53 propane burner looks real interesting under the hood. What is the piece on the passenger side with heater hoses attached to it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 i think that helps warm the fuel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 minute ago, wndsofchng06 said: i think that helps warm the fuel That is really something! The 53 is very unique in the entire bunch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I used to have an international truck that had a propane valve to it and it looks very similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 The '63 gives me flashbacks of my first car. A '63 beige Special station wagon with a/c and the small aluminum V8. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 3/28/2017 at 2:20 PM, MrEarl said: Would love to Dave but lots to consider. My new garage plans didn't take a long nose 38 into consideration. So we all know what that means don't we. I'll bring my tool belt and we'll add a shed on the back side to accommodate the nose of that '38. See you very soon. Grasshopper 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Mr earl, Congratz on your find. everyones dream. any pics of the Electra? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 - 1997 Riviera Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 That 1940 looks a lot like a 1941 Chevrolet owned by my Father's maternal aunt, and her husband, until the day she passed away in the late 1960s. (Don't know what happened to the car.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 On 3/29/2017 at 2:52 PM, avgwarhawk said: That is really something! The 53 is very unique in the entire bunch! It is a cool car, and a shame it sat out so long. They said it was stored in a barn up until the barn had to be torn down. 23 hours ago, Larry Schramm said: The '63 gives me flashbacks of my first car. A '63 beige Special station wagon with a/c and the small aluminum V8. Flashbacks? ... I can make it happen for real for ya Larry. 22 hours ago, FLYER15015 said: I'll bring my tool belt and we'll add a shed on the back side to accommodate the nose of that '38. See you very soon. Grasshopper Me thinks I have made accommodations Grasshopper. But bring your tool belt anyway, there is electrical work to do 22 hours ago, GARY F said: Mr earl, Congratz on your find. everyones dream. any pics of the Electra? Thanks Gary, it has indeed been like a dream. Electra pics coming shortly 21 minutes ago, 1967 - 1997 Riviera said: That 1940 looks a lot like a 1941 Chevrolet owned by my Father's maternal aunt, and her husband, until the day she passed away in the late 1960s. (Don't know what happened to the car.) Does resemble a Chevy a bit doesn't it. In fact I have trouble distinguishing the differences between most of the makes prior to the 40's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 50 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Does resemble a Chevy a bit doesn't it. In fact I have trouble distinguishing the differences between most of the makes prior to the 40's. Grin. That'll change soon now that you have joined the ranks of pre-war Buick owners. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 The last time I hauled anything bigger than a '54 Roadmaster on my little trailer was when I went after a '76 Buick Estate wagon down in Mobile, Alabama. That trip left a permanent crease in the drivers side seat bottom and I swore I would never do anything that stupid again. Sooo, I decided to enlist the help of my friend Ken and his super nice long aluminum car trailer that had just a few days prior hauled the '40 Super out of the warehouse and home with him. So I loaded up the little Special on my old trailer. This little Special only has around 43,000 miles and the nicest interior you ever seen. (except for the headliner which has come unsewn. Me, trying to stretch my trailer in hopes that maybe the LeSabre will fit. Din't work. Then we loaded up the '63 Lesabre. This big girl only has 49,000 miles and like the Special the interior is awesome. Absolutely love the color too. I think it is called Willow Mist? Like new hubcaps are in the trunk. Dropped off the little Special at the house and headed back with Ken for the '63 Electra 225. Got her loaded, stopped by M&J Country cooking for Friday night fish dinner and to flirt with the waitresses then headed home. It's funny, every time I've been in the restaurant I've been a dusty, dirty, greasy mess. If I ever go back in there cleaned up, they probably won't even recognize me. LOL This poor girl had it rough before she got stored away. It belonged to a lady and had had an engine fire. Ed bought it from her as the interior was pretty nice and the car is solid. While they were working on getting the engine back going, it locked down on them. They bought another 401 Wildcat engine with transmission for it but never got put in before Ed passed away. Sweet 4 door hard top with potential though. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Thriller said: Grin. That'll change soon now that you have joined the ranks of pre-war Buick owners. and who would know that better than you my friend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivRider Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 They just keep getting more amazing!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) awesome. Good thing I have a slim checkbook, or I'd be pulling a trailer to Atlanta! Edited March 30, 2017 by wndsofchng06 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosage Chavis Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Looks like the party is in Georgia...as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Its the dirty south! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I love the colour of the LeSabre. That Special would be a great car to get young folks into the hobby...or for someone who likes driving an old Buick but wants to get better fuel economy. My youngest wants a car, but I don't think that is what he's after. Besides, he's broke and I'm pretty much out of space until I can move some pace cars to the old shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 More awesome pics. You have been blessed my friend. No adventure like this would be complete without a good reliable friendly place to eat like M&J Country restaurant. How about some pics of the restaurant and maybe the waitresses to complete the image of your adventures? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 16 hours ago, MrEarl said: and who would know that better than you my friend.... If I was a US citizen, I'd plead the 5th. That said, there is a degree of the voice of experience involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 (edited) Oh my goodness....love the Le'Sabre/Electra! Love the headlight arrangement on the one to the right. Edited March 31, 2017 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 nothing better than an Electra 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 7 hours ago, avgwarhawk said: Oh my goodness....love the Le'Sabre/Electra! Love the headlight arrangement on the one to the right. That would be the 1962 Electra. Full size for 1962 had that headlight arrangement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Thriller said: That would be the 1962 Electra. Full size for 1962 had that headlight arrangement. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) On 3/30/2017 at 4:04 PM, MrEarl said: Does resemble a Chevy a bit doesn't it. In fact I have trouble distinguishing the differences between most of the makes prior to the 40's. From afar, the '40 Chevy grill joins in the center, the '40 Buick grill has a separation of about 3-inches. Both '41 Chevy and Buick grills join in the center, but the Chevy has a horizontal chrome feature above the grill. '40 Chevy '40 Buick '41 Chevy '41 Buick Edited April 2, 2017 by kgreen spelling of course! (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 Of course the other big difference is that most 1940 Chevy's have a small block 350 in them, aftermarket wheels and a fancy paint job. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 So everything is home and put away for the time being. Thanks again to Dandy Dave for his professional help in unloading the two engines. Made it so much easier and safer too!!! The back yard of the Buick Sales and Service Garage is beginning to look like a mid 60's Buick dealer used car lot. I am actually getting worried that the county zoning or tax folks are going to be paying me a visit. and thankfully I never tore down the old goat sheds, knew they would come in handy for storing something some day. Like a couple of spare '38 doors and fenders, 2 "53 doors, a spare '38 rear end and front chassis. Oh and a 55 Buick AC evaporator box. (there's more 55 AC parts in a couple of the other cars trunks) and for easy access to unload, unloaded a spare '38 straight eight and the 401 nailhead to replace the seized one in the 62 Electra in back of the Old Buick Barn. and a sweet little water can that didn't have Buick on it but Tom threw it in too. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Good golly Lamar. You just sold and unloaded a bunch of stuff only to acquire more bunches of stuff! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 So you noticed ehh Chris? Good golly is right, it's turned into a full time job. Looks like I may need to spend all my profits to hire a grounds keeper to keep up with maintaining Buick Gardens as Rita is beginning to get on my case that the grass hasn't been mowed yet this season. and the pine straw spread. and the annual chain saw day has passed and no chain sawing done, and as a matter of fact half of last years leaves are still in the patio. But so what, I'd rather be playing with Buicks. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, MrEarl said: So you noticed ehh Chris? Good golly is right, it's turned into a full time job. Looks like I may need to spend all my profits to hire a grounds keeper to keep up with maintaining Buick Gardens as Rita is beginning to get on my case that the grass hasn't been mowed yet this season. and the pine straw spread. and the annual chain saw day has passed and no chain sawing done, and as a matter of fact half of last years leaves are still in the patio. But so what, I'd rather be playing with Buicks. I know the feeling!!!! I use the "honey do list" to wipe the oil dipstick clean before replacing back in the block. That's when the trouble started. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 and then we get a weather report for Monday and Wednesday of "Strong thunderstorms with heavy downpours, damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms." LARGE HAIL, now that could put a hurt on these three babies. I have a couple of covers ordered for them but they haven't arrived yet. So after considering buying such things as carpet padding or moving blankets and cheap Walmart covers decided to rent some blankets from U-haul and bought a roll of saran wrap from Lowes. My sweet Reet helped me wrap them all up in the wind and rain. and Elvis, well he just couldn't figure out what the heck was going on 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Do the 38 and the 54 take up the whole new barn on ya? I know you got every other corner around there tucked full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Elvis is just making sure you did not swipe his blankets out of the house to cover Buicks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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