NC-car-guy 2,596 Posted October 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Elpad said: Wth is this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 5,189 Posted October 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, wndsofchng06 said: Wth is this Something to do with horse racing but I don’t get it! And ruining this car. Someone please explain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 2,952 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Elpad said: Pace car for harness racing? Edited October 9, 2018 by RivNut (see edit history) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.H.Boland 715 Posted October 9, 2018 You have it ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 2,952 Posted October 9, 2018 Found this. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 5,189 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) 53 minutes ago, RivNut said: Found this. That explains it but still odd and puzzle how the car gets away from them horses with that weight. Buick must be an sponsor with those different model years Edited October 9, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 2,952 Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Elpad said: That explains it but still odd and puzzle how the car gets away from them horses with that weight. Buick must be an sponsor with those different model years The car is much faster and the gates are not that heavy. The gates are pulled in along the sides of the car as it pulls away and moves to the right. The horses with their harnesses move to the pole. You have to remember that harness racing is only for trotters. You can probably find a video on YouTube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939_Buick 239 Posted October 9, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, RivNut said: The car is much faster and the gates are not that heavy. The gates are pulled in along the sides of the car as it pulls away and moves to the right. The horses with their harnesses move to the pole. You have to remember that harness racing is only for trotters. You can probably find a video on YouTube. Trotters & pacers ! They do a mile in about 2 minutes, so 30MPH. At the start the car/pick up pulls ahead and the gates are closed, usually by hydraulics. Then pulls off the track after a few furlongs Edited October 9, 2018 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 5,189 Posted October 9, 2018 I see now but is that a Buick? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
91vert 2,194 Posted October 9, 2018 19 hours ago, RivNut said: With that center of gravity, I'm betting this "race car" ( that's What the numbers are for, right?) Really corners well. What I got out of it is that it looks like 28", as in it had 28" wheels on it at some time . Cal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim65 853 Posted October 13, 2018 36 minutes ago, Elpad said: Looks like it’s been driven through Jurassic park and had a bit of a confrontation with T. rex ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billbuickgs 325 Posted October 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, Pilgrim65 said: Looks like it’s been driven through Jurassic park and had a bit of a confrontation with T. rex ? I guess the air bag didn't go off because the front bumper looks intact ! Check out the crumple zone on the fender , and the windshield is intact ! Bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuicksBuicks 93 Posted October 13, 2018 The tire size is way to narrow. That really reduced the braking efficiency; maybe that's what caused the crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pilgrim65 853 Posted October 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Elpad said: Sad photos , like fallen once proud magnificent beasts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billbuickgs 325 Posted October 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, Pilgrim65 said: Sad photos , like fallen once proud magnificent beasts The first photo is a 53 (not sure of series ) but it has a 51 - 52 white hood . You can tell by the hood emblem , 53 would be longer and not as high . Just useless info LOL Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 5,189 Posted October 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, billbuickgs said: The first photo is a 53 (not sure of series ) but it has a 51 - 52 white hood . You can tell by the hood emblem , 53 would be longer and not as high . Just useless info LOL Bill Still lots of good parts left 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RivNut 2,952 Posted October 13, 2018 Looks like it could be a camouflaged entrance into some kind of underground bunker. ? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NC-car-guy 2,596 Posted October 13, 2018 Watch out. @MrEarl has moved Buick headquarters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thriller 1,231 Posted October 13, 2018 20 hours ago, RivNut said: Near Birmingham, Alabama, according to the article on the site (http://www.junkyardlife.com/2012/08/cars-in-yards-1976-buick-century-free.html). It’s not one of mine...not sure if that is a good or bad thing, although I am running out of space to store them under a roof. That said, I have three of these in similar shape. Yes, it’s a disease. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
