MrEarl Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) Received this info in an Email today Pardon the screenshots. Edited March 22, 2020 by MrEarl Change title (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted January 23, 2020 Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 see y’all there.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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avgwarhawk Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 That Buick is sweet. The engine intake and carb set up is over the top. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 So thankful that Rita and I was able get to see this remarkable car. Had the event been planned for a week or two later it would likely have been canceled due to Corona Virus concerns. The owner of the car, Steve Plunkett was super nice and friendly and cordially offered to give us a walk around of the car. more to come... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Edited March 23, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrEarl Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) Edited March 22, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrEarl Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 Tha’s all folks 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-g-g0 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 That’s absolutely AWESOME! Thanks for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJBUICK Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 thanks for the pics That Buick is just so damn cool... everywhere!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) On 3/22/2020 at 6:35 PM, g-g-g0 said: That’s absolutely AWESOME! Thanks for sharing! 20 hours ago, MRJBUICK said: thanks for the pics That Buick is just so damn cool... everywhere!!! Glad to be able to share. The car was awesome and was so good to be able to talk to the owner. When I heard it was going to be there, I knew I wanted to go. When I learned that the Y Job AND the LeSabre were going to be there as part of the Harley Earl class, I knew I HAD to go. We pulled the Airstream down and stayed at a campground for 3 days, went to Amelia on Sunday and to Cumberland Island on Monday. Again so glad we were able to get away before the Corona Virus hit. Edited March 24, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 The intake and 4 carb set up is really something. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, avgwarhawk said: The intake and 4 carb set up is really something. Thanks for sharing. Can't believe I didn't get more pictures of that. TOO much to see there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireballV8 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Hi Lamar Thanks for the video, it really highlights the differences from a production model. Thanks for brightening up my day. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbansmokr Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Do you know why there are 5 switches on the drivers door window master switch? Could one be for the power top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 17 hours ago, FireballV8 said: Hi Lamar Thanks for the video, it really highlights the differences from a production model. Thanks for brightening up my day. Steve glad to be a ray of sunshine for ya Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 17 minutes ago, qbansmokr said: Do you know why there are 5 switches on the drivers door window master switch? Could one be for the power top? I didn't notice that when there so no I don't know. I did notice the extra pedal on the drivers side floor board but forgot to ask about it as well as what were the functions of the toggle switches. Check out where the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors are. Much more functional than the factory placements I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJBUICK Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 just speculating on the switches maybe one is for door locks or even cooler what if one controls all 4 windows now that would ultra cool even today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 1 hour ago, MRJBUICK said: even cooler what if one controls all 4 windows now that would ultra cool even today That's an interesting speculation. My daughter has a Sebring convert, and when you put the top down, it puts all the windows down as well. Wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Mtichell and Co. were way ahead of everyone else. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Been wondering if the narrow whitewalls were correct. Based on this 8-20-56 photo, apparently so. Which poses the question, when did narrow whites such as these appear on new cars. Edited March 24, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Bringing this 2006-2016 thread started by @Centurion back for reference. also tagging @Dave Gelinas (XP-300) as I know he had a keen interest in this car Edited March 26, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) 18 hours ago, Buicknutty said: That's an interesting speculation. My daughter has a Sebring convert, and when you put the top down, it puts all the windows down as well. Wouldn't be surprised if Mr. Mtichell and Co. were way ahead of everyone else. Keith My Buick Cascada does the same Edited March 25, 2020 by retirednow (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) Here is the website/blog referenced in the old thread referenced above. Go down to the blog for pictures and details of the work. Pictures start 2012-01-24 Some awesome work these guys did. https://sites.google.com/site/1956xcentury/home Edited March 25, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Wonderbar radios have s seek button on the floor. Looks like a dimmer switch and is usually located just to the left of the brake pedal. Enlarging the picture that gives a good view of the radio shows that the radio looks to have a seek bar like other Wonderbar radios. I'll go 20:1 on it. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) I’m familiar with the selectronic button it can be seen here . The pedal in the red circle is what I was referring to. and the Top switch can be see here also Edited March 25, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 That extra pedal looks to be a foot rest. A carpet saver. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 I was in heaven with it, the Y-Job and LeSabre all in one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Mitchell used the same "floor mat" concept in his 1963 Riviera Silver Arrow. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 And that type floor mat was an option on early Riv's and Wildcats, a rare option - I sold a few NOS sets years ago, they were identical to the optional ones in the Old's Starfire's. In fact, even though mine wre in Buick accessory boxes, an Olds guy bought them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) I get wondering about those narrow whitewalls. I am no expert at all when it comes to tire styles, but could those narrow ones have a been some kind of a special custom made tires? If a guy like me calls up Goodyear, for instance, and says, "Hey I'd like a special whitewall" there'd tell ME to go take a hike, but if you're Bill Mitchell, back in the day, they might of just done it. Pure crazy speculation on my part, of course. Edited April 4, 2020 by Buicknutty (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 The X in Old Cars https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/car-of-the-week/car-of-the-week-buick-1956x-century Check out the list of differences from a factory standard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 On 3/24/2020 at 9:51 AM, qbansmokr said: Do you know why there are 5 switches on the drivers door window master switch? Could one be for the power top? here ya go @qbansmokr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbansmokr Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 12 hours ago, MrEarl said: here ya go @qbansmokr Well that solves it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 The current owner told me that the ventiports differed than stock ones as well, he said the bubble out of the fender further than the factory ones and the ventiports themselves were slightly bigger, I had not seen or heard that prior. Don't know if that was factual or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 (edited) On 4/1/2020 at 8:14 AM, Y-JobFan said: The current owner told me that the ventiports differed than stock ones as well, he said the bubble out of the fender further than the factory ones and the ventiports themselves were slightly bigger, I had not seen or heard that prior. Don't know if that was factual or not. yea I question that too, I couldn’t tell that they were any different. The owner referred to them as blistered out I think was his term Edited April 4, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJBUICK Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Power headrest in 56 Way Cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 On 3/30/2020 at 1:12 PM, Buicknutty said: I get wondering about those narrow whitewalls. I am no expert at all when it comes to tire styles, but could those narrow ones have a been some kind of a special custom made tires? If a guy like me calls up Goodyear, for instance, and says, "Hey I'd like a special whitewall" there'd tell ME to go take a hike, but if you're Bill Mitchell, back in the day, they might of just done it. Pure crazy speculation on my part, of course. Amy This car was designed around the same time as the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham which used narrow stripe whitewalls as well. Maybe a joint effort. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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