Mr. Reed Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 I wanted to show my super that I purchased last year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 More pictures. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 14, 2021 Author Share Posted July 14, 2021 Seat material under the covers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted July 14, 2021 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Nice car. Getting that radio in looks like a fun job! Great luck on the interior. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 Thanks Dave. The radio wasn't too bad. Thinking about getting the radio fixed and capable of am/fm with Bluetooth compatible. It would work the same just more things. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) My second car ever was a 1950 Buick Special 4 Dr. Jetback sedan that I bought in 1984. Straight Eight and a 3 speed. I LOVED that car. It was very fast and comfortable. While nor everyone's stylistic favorite, I have always liked the look of a '50 Buick. Needless to say, I like your car a lot. Edited July 17, 2021 by ericmac Clarification (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 Thanks I appreciate that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Nice ride. What are your plans for it? Looks like it needs a paint job. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyTinman Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Very Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 18, 2021 Author Share Posted July 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Mike "Hubbie" Stearns said: Nice ride. What are your plans for it? Looks like it needs a paint job. Mike My plan is to enjoy it like it is for now. I'm only 26 but wanted something different to enjoy. When funds allow I want to have it refinished and rechrome the bumpers. Redo the carpet and get the clock and radio working. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I was 18 when I bought my '50. I always thought it was a good young man's car. Now I think it's a good any man's car. I am looking forward to watching your progress with this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 Thanks ericmac. I'm lucky I have a solid car to start with. No holes in the floors or rocker panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 You have a neat car. It will take time and a lot of patience to bring it back slowly. Get it sorted mechanically so that it is reliable to drive. This way you can enjoy using it while you work on it. If you do not already belong to the Buick Club of America - JOIN NOW! great people, excellent publication ( once a month!!!) join a local BCA region or chapter if there is one near you, the members can suggest places to go to for some parts, work you can't do etc. The club has a huge selection of people that you can ask advice of as well listed in every issue of their magazine. If you are not a member of AACA join now, the absolute best major car club on the earth. Also look into local regions of AACA. If you can make it to the AACA annual Fall meet in Hershey , Pa. do so, you will get to meet a lot of people in person who will be very enthusiastic to see someone your age with a car built in 1950 that you obviously are proud of . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 I am very proud of it. I just wish I had a two car garage. The car is at my parents detached garage for now. It barely fits in my one car garage haha but I do like how simple it is to work on. I just wish parts were more easily found sometimes haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericmac Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr. Reed said: I am very proud of it. I just wish I had a two car garage. The car is at my parents detached garage for now. It barely fits in my one car garage haha but I do like how simple it is to work on. I just wish parts were more easily found sometimes haha. Whatever you do, don't limit yourself to a 2 car garage. Believe me, the old Car hobby is infectious and the cars tend to multiply. This is a great hobby. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Reed Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Your right about the garage. I know we are talking about the 50 but I have a 2004 Buick that was my grandfathers he passed on in 2011 and I really like the car I have spent a lot of money to make it look like a new car against the Ohio weather and salt. I no longer drive it in the winter. Most people I talk to say to just junk the car and get a better one when I was working on it. But the centimental value outweighs the retail value by a lot. It doesn't matter to me. That's just my two cents. Has anyone has that experience with their cherished cars? Edited July 20, 2021 by Mr. Reed (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Century Eight Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I was 26 when I bought my ‘50 Super and have enjoyed it ever since. That was 46 years ago and still liking it. Was my second car and simple for a non-mechanic to work on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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