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AVGWarhawk 03-20-17 02:57 PM

I went and did it...
 
Purchased another Buick....

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psmg22waxa.jpg

Schroeder 03-20-17 03:11 PM

Let me guess: you could stop anytime you want to, right?
That thought is a clear indicator for an addiction....:know:

Buddahaid 03-20-17 03:15 PM

Nice one. Looks like a four body trunk at least!

AVGWarhawk 03-20-17 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroeder (Post 2473891)
Let me guess: you could stop anytime you want to, right?
That thought is a clear indicator for an addiction....:know:

Well, I have a 54 and this is a 60. I need a 70's. Maybe it is a hoarding thing. :hmmm:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddahaid (Post 2473892)
Nice one. Looks like a four body trunk at least!

And the kitchen sink. :)

Bilge_Rat 03-20-17 03:26 PM

nice!

any pics of the interior and engine?

AVGWarhawk 03-20-17 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat (Post 2473896)
nice!

any pics of the interior and engine?

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psdv4qeyfm.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...pscgtq30f7.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...pskmecgi4b.jpg


The car has 30658 miles original. Engine 401 325 hp and 445 foot lbs torque.

AVGWarhawk 03-20-17 03:34 PM

Had to make room in my garage.

https://scontent.fphl2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...66&oe=5969CD4C

Catfish 03-20-17 03:45 PM

They really knew how to build spaceships :)
Congrats :up:

Bilge_Rat 03-20-17 04:03 PM

is it an original or was it restored?

It looks great for a 57 year old car.

AVGWarhawk 03-20-17 04:09 PM

Original unmolested.

Aktungbby 03-20-17 04:12 PM

The cars are nice but I like the sign collection in the garage too!:Kaleun_Salute:
Quote:

Originally Posted by Schroeder
Let me guess: you could stop anytime you want to, right?
That thought is a clear indicator for an addiction....:know:

ADDICTION!
Oh he'll be stopped alright; but only I see his really big plan!:O: http://www.cartalk.com/blogs/jim-motavalli/buried-cars-who-says-you-cant-take-your-ride-you I mean hey Ol' Tut got buried with his 'hot wheels': Nuthin' good goes outa style BBY! http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/images/moresmilies6.jpg https://assets.rbl.ms/5131921/980x.jpg http://www.seeker.com/king-tuts-chariots-ferraris-of-ancient-egypt-1766183355.html?slide=bQZJwt

AVGWarhawk 03-20-17 04:56 PM

The signs are mostly reproductions. 4-5 signs are original. The original sign prices are just ridiculous.

Commander Wallace 03-20-17 05:52 PM

It is a beautiful car. The paint looks original too. The 401 " Nailhead " engine is legendary and is built strong with forged rods and cranks not to mention being a " torque monster. " Tommy Ivo, raced
twin-Nailhead (placed side-by-side) in dragsters. By the way Chris, Jay Leno and Tim Allen, a.k.a, Tim the tool man Taylor called and said with your second classic car acquisition, you are in now " In the club "


Your membership is pending. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:



Congratulations on your new car purchase.

Reece 03-20-17 05:55 PM

Oh I am so jealous Chris, what a beauty,:o if you get sick of it and feel generous you can ship it as a gift to me, I will give you the address!:yep:
What's the mechanics like? Are you likely to pull it down or is it fine the way it is?:hmmm:

AVGWarhawk 03-20-17 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace (Post 2473939)
It is a beautiful car. The paint looks original too. The 401 " Nailhead " engine is legendary and is built strong with forged rods and cranks not to mention being a " torque monster. " Tommy Ivo, raced
twin-Nailhead (placed side-by-side) in dragsters. By the way Chris, Jay Leno and Tim Allen, a.k.a, Tim the tool man Taylor called and said with your second classic car acquisition, you are in now " In the club "


Your membership is pending. :Kaleun_Thumbs_Up:



Congratulations on your new car purchase.

The paint is original. The car is completely original sans the usual muffler, brakes and some deteriorated rubber products. It has a few warts but one does not stop driving a Rolls Royce because there is a dent in the fender. This my second nailhead. My 54 has the 264 nailhead that I had to replace the heads as someone installed hardened seats. No no on a nailhead head. Enough nickel content. I honed and installed new rings. Runs great. The 54 is restored 100%. This 401 is hooked to the Dynaflow. Great transmission as it does not shift. All turbine and fluid drive. Worked well on the Buick tanks and works well for the Buick cars. Fascinating for it's time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece (Post 2473940)
Oh I am so jealous Chris, what a beauty,:o if you get sick of it and feel generous you can ship it as a gift to me, I will give you the address!:yep:
What's the mechanics like? Are you likely to pull it down or is it fine the way it is?:hmmm:

The car runs well. Some oil leaks need attention. Other then that I drove the car 188 miles 65-75 MPH without issue. It is solid. 30000 actual miles and runs like new. Previous owner had a complete brake job done 2014. Everything..master cylinder rebuild, shoes, wheel cylinders, hardware and hose. Then it was driven less than 200 miles until my purchase this past weekend. I need to replace or repair the wing window regulator driver side. Not much else to do but enjoy it.

The best thing with Buick is my 54 is restored and the black paint is flawless. Cost was $10k 11 years ago. It is top notch. I worry about every stinking rock or whatever scratching or denting the body/paint. Black cars...if there is one ding your eye goes right to it. If it is not straight the black paint enhances the ripples in the panels. With the 60 Buick in it's original form I'm not so worry about it. It is what it is.

This is the 54 nailhead when reinstalling the heads. I freshened up the block.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...pssuxfiovl.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...pscfjep7yp.jpg


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