Strike one off the bucket list! - Page 3

Jimbuna · 03-09-12, 10:07 AM

Nice car Chris

AVGWarhawk · 03-09-12, 01:49 PM

Thanks Jim. I'm almost afraid to drive it. I'm pleased with my purchase. I looked for months on end for the best prices, cars, parts availability and uniqueness. I mostly went for the unique vehicle. I'm certain the UK has it's bread and butter car that everyone has. Here in the US the Chevrolette of the era are the most popular and everyone has one. The Buick is more rare to be seen. At any rate, today I received a catalog that covers every part for the Buick line 1936-1960. I will not be in need of odd bits. The aftermarket support is there and that is a huge help in keeping up with the car.

Jimbuna · 03-09-12, 03:31 PM

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Thanks Jim. I'm almost afraid to drive it. I'm pleased with my purchase. I looked for months on end for the best prices, cars, parts availability and uniqueness. I mostly went for the unique vehicle. I'm certain the UK has it's bread and butter car that everyone has. Here in the US the Chevrolette of the era are the most popular and everyone has one. The Buick is more rare to be seen. At any rate, today I received a catalog that covers every part for the Buick line 1936-1960. I will not be in need of odd bits. The aftermarket support is there and that is a huge help in keeping up with the car.

That's good to learn...one day I'm planning on getting a Bentley or a Rolls Royce.

Mrs Buna permitting of course

AVGWarhawk · 03-09-12, 06:16 PM

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That's good to learn...one day I'm planning on getting a Bentley or a Rolls Royce.

Mrs Buna permitting of course

Bentley are very nice! I would take any of them. I have a special place in my heart for Jaguars. Some of the older models are simply great looking cars.

Oberon · 03-09-12, 08:48 PM

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That's good to learn...one day I'm planning on getting a Bentley or a Rolls Royce.

Mrs Buna permitting of course

Not getting an angle-box and doing it up in light blue with white doors, Jim?

Sailor Steve · 03-09-12, 11:25 PM

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Bentley are very nice! I would take any of them.

I have a copy of the old Shell racing series. In one of the videos of the 1930s they quote a comment about racing Bentleys: "Mr. Bentley makes the fastest lorries in the world."

CaptainHaplo · 03-10-12, 12:06 AM

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I will go to the Buick Nationals at Charlotte Speedway. Weekend of June 30th. There is a local club I know a few members. I will do a drive-in with them every now and then. Other than that, not any car shows. Car shows are not my interest in owning a vehicle like this. It is for waxing, admiring and driving the wife around in on a late Sunday summer afternoon. The same thing I do with my wife

If your in charlotte that weekend for sure, let me know. I will likely be there and I'll buy ya a beverage of your choice.

AVGWarhawk · 03-10-12, 08:15 AM

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If your in charlotte that weekend for sure, let me know. I will likely be there and I'll buy ya a beverage of your choice.

Will do Capt!

AVGWarhawk · 03-10-12, 08:17 AM

Per you request Neal...the walk around video.

HunterICX · 03-10-12, 09:32 AM

Damn it may not be a rocket but it sure does have a very nice sound

Thanks for sharing

again great looking car! she's in very good shape.

HunterICX

u crank · 03-10-12, 11:08 AM

Great video! Great car!

I have a brother in law who is an antique car restorer. He's 70 years old and still at it. It's a great hobby. And expensive. From all he's told me it's also a great community. Lots of nice people.

Enjoy your ride.

Jimbuna · 03-10-12, 11:35 AM

Cool video Chris but be very careful when you take her out for a spin...it would appear someone has fitted the steering wheel on the wrong side

Sailor Steve · 03-10-12, 12:04 PM

As I said, not my car of choice, but beauty is as always in the eye of the beholder. It looks like you latched onto a real humdinger! Congratulations!

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Cool video Chris but be very careful when you take her out for a spin...it would appear someone has fitted the steering wheel on the wrong side

Yeah, those damn Yankees can't ever get anything right.

Onkel Neal · 03-10-12, 04:52 PM

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Per you request Neal...the walk around video.

Haha, I'll send you a blanket

Thanks, man, that is a truly an awesome car,

it's in very good shape--man, it's super clean. A 264 nailhead, eh? Love it. That baby sure looks easy to work on, lots of room.

I wish you many miles of pleasure driving that baby down the warm summer highways. Now, tell me you do have a garage to put her in.

AVGWarhawk · 03-10-12, 05:30 PM

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Now, tell me you do have a garage to put her in.

She will be in a secured storage facility in a 10x20 garage of her own.

On the weekends my daily driver takes the storage facility and the Buick goes home for the weekend.

03-09-12, 10:07 AM	#31
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,405 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Nice car Chris __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-09-12, 01:49 PM	#32
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,303 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Thanks Jim. I'm almost afraid to drive it. I'm pleased with my purchase. I looked for months on end for the best prices, cars, parts availability and uniqueness. I mostly went for the unique vehicle. I'm certain the UK has it's bread and butter car that everyone has. Here in the US the Chevrolette of the era are the most popular and everyone has one. The Buick is more rare to be seen. At any rate, today I received a catalog that covers every part for the Buick line 1936-1960. I will not be in need of odd bits. The aftermarket support is there and that is a huge help in keeping up with the car. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-10-12, 08:17 AM	#39
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,303 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Per you request Neal...the walk around video. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-10-12, 09:32 AM	#40
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Damn it may not be a rocket but it sure does have a very nice sound Thanks for sharing again great looking car! she's in very good shape. HunterICX __________________

03-10-12, 11:08 AM	#41
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,750 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	Great video! Great car! I have a brother in law who is an antique car restorer. He's 70 years old and still at it. It's a great hobby. And expensive. From all he's told me it's also a great community. Lots of nice people. Enjoy your ride. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

03-10-12, 11:35 AM	#42
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,405 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Cool video Chris but be very careful when you take her out for a spin...it would appear someone has fitted the steering wheel on the wrong side __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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