Me and My Buicks

[LAST1987GN]

Took out most of the cars and lined them up by year. :TU:

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[telriv]

Most of the cars??? Louie, are there more?????

[LAST1987GN]

Most of the cars??? Louie, are there more?????

Tom, yup, got tired and forgot the 56 Century and the 82 Regal, besides had no more room on the block, Neighbors were starting to look at me funny again :BLAST:
I would smile and wave :PANTS:

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[LAST1987GN]

Took a ride in the GS350 up into the Gunks of Gardiner NY for their classics under the Gunks car show. They had alot of nice cars there, but only 3 Buicks in the Show :DOU:
I was in class 7 production 68-72. The GS took 1st place,
:ROLL:

[LAST1987GN]

Took the GN out today, nice and cool. Took a ride out to Eastside Orange County Choppers, they had a little cruise today. Walked around their showroom, very impressive display of motorcycles and riding gear.

[70Voom]

Took the GN out today, nice and cool. Took a ride out to Eastside Orange County Choppers, they had a little cruise today. Walked around their showroom, very impressive display of motorcycles and riding gear.

Car looks great!!

[LAST1987GN]

Car looks great!!

Thanks Ray

Have only taken it out a half a dozen times this year, hoping for dry weather next weekend, might take a nice long ride out to Atco. :YA:

[psycho6]

Have you take the Bronze GS to Craslile fall show?? Have you taken the GN to the Bear Moutain show???

[LAST1987GN]

Yes, they both have been to Bear Mountain.

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[buickgs71]

Have you got a secret to keeping them all running? I'm constantly battling dead batteries and slow tire leaks when they don't get driven much. In future i plan to get battery exercisers for all of them once I have all stored somewhere with electric outlets available.

[LAST1987GN]

Have you got a secret to keeping them all running? I'm constantly battling dead batteries and slow tire leaks when they don't get driven much. In future i plan to get battery exercisers for all of them once I have all stored somewhere with electric outlets available.


Mike, no secret, I have the same problems, today in this 32 degrees weather, I went out and only had to jump one, (Gopher). They all were a bit hard to start, but all started fine. :TU:


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[LAST1987GN]

Mike, no secret, I have the same problems, today in this 32 degrees weather, I went out and only had to jump one, (Gopher). They all were a bit hard to start, but all started fine. :TU:


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Gopher is the 85 Riviera :DOU:

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[adamst56]

Have you got a secret to keeping them all running? I'm constantly battling dead batteries and slow tire leaks when they don't get driven much. In future i plan to get battery exercisers for all of them once I have all stored somewhere with electric outlets available.

I keep my battery cables off when they sit up. I leave them minimum 10 weeks and up to 20 weeks without starting them. I have not had to jump a car for more years than I can remember.
As for the tires, I put the best valve stems on them when I have them broken down. I certainly need to check the pressure and put some air in when the weather is changing, but I never had one that was so low that I could not have driven on it.
Stabilizer in the gas is the most important thing in my opinion. Especially on my 91 TPI car.

[LAST1987GN]

Today when I go to work, I'll have to turn in the 06 LaCrosse for new 08 CSX LaCrosse :TU: John Jr this one won't be blowing by you on the parkway any longer :T:


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[John Csordas]

Good luck with the new Buick:TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Good luck with the new Buick:TU:

Thank you John :BEERS:

John Jr, here is the new one, LOOK OUT :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Here is a picture of the interior :T: XM radio too :BEERS:

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Here is the rearend :PANTS:

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[LAST1987GN]

It was in the high 40's this Saturday so decided to take a short cruise and when I opened the garage, The Cat was the only one that wasn't sleeping. So took the Cat (aka Queen Mary III) for a spin. :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

The LaCrosse had it's rear taken care of, it is ready for any emgerency :YA:

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[LAST1987GN]

I had to work this weekend, only had few hours off on Saturday. Started off by charging the 50 Buick, to take to the shop for its new floor pans. Nifty 5T started fine, and took for ride before dropping it off at the shop :YA:

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After dropping off the 50, I got home and decided to take out the GN for a ride and terrorize the Wappingers, Fishkill area. :TU:

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Got back with the GN and then took the Cat out for a spin in the area looking for prey to pounce on.

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Put the Cat away in his cage, and took Gopher for a spin. :DOU:

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[LAST1987GN]

They took the interior out and this what they found in the Nifty Fifty :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

I have been able to order all the sheet metal for the floors of the Fifty Buick, unable to find the transmission tunnel (dog house) and the most important thing the body mount brackets, I need to find these or have someone fabricate them. Without these brackets the body can't be secured. :DOU:

[lail1985]

Louie, the collection looks great. Please let me know if we can help you with anything. Thanks. Eric @ Legendary Auto Interiors, Ltd. (800) 363-8804

[LAST1987GN]

Louie, the collection looks great. Please let me know if we can help you with anything. Thanks. Eric @ Legendary Auto Interiors, Ltd. (800) 363-8804

Thank you Eric

They all pretty much squared away for now. Will let you know as soon as the next project arises. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today was a nice day, so after doing some chores, I decide to do the errands in the Wild Gato Negro :TU:

[Wildcat_65]

LocoGato:TU:
Very cool!

[LAST1987GN]

Took the Gato Negro to a local cruise in East Fishkill, Lots of nice cars present, from street rods to customs. :YA:

[70Voom]

Had my GN out and snapped a couple of pictures.

[LAST1987GN]

Nice GN, I had my 87 GN out on Friday to a local cruise, and some of the guys from Mount Kisco came up to the cruise in their White t-package and the other was an 86 GN :YA:



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[LAST1987GN]

Another Buick followed me home :DOU:
It's a 1997 Riviera Supercharged :YA:

[TXGS]

Took my 72 GS out for a spin with my son from germany.

[LAST1987GN]

Started on the floor pans on the Nifty Fifty. Welded and sealed. The rear will done in the next few days

[LAST1987GN]

REAR FLOOR PANS ARE IN, next is the POR 15 followed by the mats and then the carpet :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The POR 15 has been put on the Nifty Fifty, the mat is next, the heater was also restored :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Nifty Fifty is all done, has new floors pans, body supports, mat and new carpet. The new supports and floors lifted the body almost three inches :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Today I took the Queen Mary III to a cancer benefit for an eight year old boy named Sean S Murphy. It was the last of car shows and motorcycle runs, we been having in the Dutchess County area to raise money for the family. We had like 65 cars in the show and about 700 Motorcycles in the run that were escorted by Members of the NY State Police and Dutchess County Sheriff Office Motorcycles :BEERS:

[LAST1987GN]

Some more pictures

[LAST1987GN]

Had the 71 GSX out the other day and heard some funny noises coming from the rrear of the car, it turns out that the driveshaft was banging on the floor board near the rear. A closer look reveals that the shocks, springs and lower trailing arms need to be replaced. The shagging rear was pushing the shaft into the rear of the tranny causing the seal to leak. :DOU:
Well a week later and all has been replaced including the gas tank which was also leaking. :YA: Also detailed it a bit while we were under there.

[LAST1987GN]

Took a few hours to clean up the 97 SC Riviera, did clean the engine compartment, checked all the fuses dealing with the HVAC with no luck, the climate control works when it wants to :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

Took the GSx to the Lion's Club Car Show in Somers NY. Nice Park with plenty of parking for the show cars on the Playing fields

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III will be going into the bodyman soon, So I have been driving her to all the shows and enjoying the car. the look on people's faces when they see the land yacht with a 4 speed :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

This was a fun weekend, I started Saturday morning by taking the GN to small show at a church in New Paltz, NY. Came Home and switched into the GSX and took it to cruise at Gracie's Diner. Sunday took the Queen Mary III for a short ride, came back and worked on the 69 GS, replaced the master cylinder check valve, took it to a Show in Yonkers. After getting home, I took the Nifty Fifty for a ride. :TU:

[joegngs]

Cleaned em both up this weekend for a local show and just had to take a couple of updated shots.

[LAST1987GN]

Joe, This Saturday a bunch of us are going to a show in Pine Island, New York, and then going to the Chatter Box in Augusta New Jersey for their Saturday Night Cruise, Look for the 69 Fireglow Orange GS

[tufbuick]

Cleaned em both up this weekend for a local show and just had to take a couple of updated shots.

Glad to see those good looking cars are being shown. Sorry I missed the show as I was in the Poconos that day but my schedual was quite busy.

See you and the kids at Buick Performance Weekend at E-Town. I'll be there Saturday.

[joegngs]

i`ll see if i can do the chatter box on saturday.Ron,as usual we missed each other again but will see you at e-town

[LAST1987GN]

Joe, didn't see you there, saw a nice silver 70 GS and a 50 Buick Convertible. That is some great cruise, lots of cars. :TU:

[joegngs]

could`nt make it, to much goin` on and work on sunday

[LAST1987GN]

Yesterday I took the GS 350 to a show in Pine Island NY and then we went to the Chatter box in Augusta NJ. today went to the a Show at Orange County Choppers new facility in Newburgh off the NYS thruway :YA:

[TXGS]

Another Buick acquisition. 1970 Buick Skylark

[LAST1987GN]

Today took the GS to a Show in Otisville NY. They were having their 20th Annual Country Fair and car show. The GS placed in the Top 25, was parked next to some nice cars and Oxes. Left Otisville and drove to Cortlandt for their Saturday Night Cruise at McDonalds and GS took Top 3 in people's choice. :DOU: :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today took the GS to show in Brewster NY. There were several Buicks there, 1940 Special, 1968 GS 400 Convertible 4 speed, 1987 T-Package Turbo Regal:YA: :YA::YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today took the GS to the Chatterbox in Augusta NJ, There were some really nice cars, and few Buick Skylarks, a 71 Convertible clone, and a 70 black and gold one

[LAST1987GN]

took the GS to Musclepalooza to hang out, this Buick won the Hemmings pick for Buick, 66 GS 401 4-speed car, white convertible top and interior :YA: :BEERS:

[telriv]

Louie, how have the brakes been working since you changed that "Valve" I suggested???

Tom T.

[LAST1987GN]

Tommy, they have been working great, you were correct. After the check valve (NOS) came in from the West Coast, swapped it out and been driving it all over the place. Thanks again :BEERS: :BEERS:

[LAST1987GN]

Took the cars out to be in the sun for awhile today while I cleaned out the garages :YA: :YA: :TU:

[TXGS]

Not a buick but still a cool car.

[LAST1987GN]

The Good Guys Show was going on this weekend at Rhinebeck NY. I took the GS 350 for some exposure in the hot rod world

[LAST1987GN]

Today was the final day at Rhinebeck Good Guys Car Show. The So Low winner and and Best restored winner were Buicks. :YA: :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Forgot the pictures. So low is the first, best restored is the 2nd.

[LAST1987GN]

Took the GS's to Orchard Beach Show this weekend :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today took the GS to a local show and about 12 noon, the skies opened up, The GS looked great in the rain. :TU: :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

This weekend was beautiful. Saturday attended a show "Classics under the Gunks" and I had 3 other Buicks in my class (2- 68's 1- 69) about 500 cars in the show. Sunday went to village of Fishkill where they close off Main Street and all the cars park on the street, there were only 4 Buicks in the whole show :DOU:

[65specialconver]

I picked this one up 5 hrs before Rick hauled my convert to Mike Garrisons for a much needed resto.Started at $4850,i drove it home for $3250 with $500 in new tires,courtesy of seller:BROW:Was in a barn since '98,original owner,111K,300-2,p/s,halo,rear speaker,bench & nuthin else!

[LAST1987GN]

Jaime, looks like a nice find, is that a black cat near the car? Looks like this Buick cat :TU:

[65specialconver]

yeah,we have 2 of them black & white katzz,also a b & w lab,they all play fetch with me too!!:LAUGH:heres a shot of him trying to blow mud all over my new find:T:actually,i'd just tossed him out of the car,he's such an explorer.

[LAST1987GN]

That are some cool cat. My Buick Cats are Wild Tac, Turbo and the grey and white one is Gee S's :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

The 69 GS at Mills Mansion the gathering of old cars :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

took the 50 out for a cruise on Friday, met with friends with their cars and went out to dinner

[LAST1987GN]

I finally took the Wildcat in for fresh fur. It took 2 days to remove all the chrome trim, bumpers, headlight and taillight bezels and grille:YA:. Today finished removing the remote mirror (which was tricky) and trim on the driver's door. To my surprise the driver's fender was replaced at one time, cause the trim was fasten with screws instead of clips. The passenger door was also replaced because you can see blue paint under the trim :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

I was able to get the trailer out of the snow today, loaded up the Wildcat and took it to the Media Blaster, She was shocked and amazed on how long the Cat was. She will remove all of it's present fur and get it ready for it's new fur :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Got the Queen Mary III back from the media blaster today, was very pleased not to find any real big surprises, just a few little areas that will need attention :YA:

[John Csordas]

Looking good Louie:TU: I guess Paul will be busy this Winter.

[LAST1987GN]

Yes John, will try to keep him busy, today he already put the first layer of fur on the Wildcat, acid etching primer, will look for the areas that need attention and tackle them.

[LAST1987GN]

The first two coats of primer have been added to the fur coat of the Wildcat, :YA: Now to do a little bit of sanding and grinding before the next coat of Reface it by U-Pol

[LAST1987GN]

Today the right side of the Queen Mary III was sanded and prepped, the car looks very nice and straight :YA: Will start on the driver's side tomorrow.

[LAST1987GN]

Today I got the bumper brackets back from the media blaster, looking good. Also had the rust spots cut out and new patches made and installed, right side starting to look good

[JimJames]

LOOKING GOOD! :YA: Like the t-shirt shot too. AHHHH...! I'll be attending the March Meet in Bakersfield (Fomoso Dragstrip) in early March and will be looking forward to that sensation (NITRO fumes) while in the pits and elsewhere. :GT: :LAUGH: Gotta love it! :TU: Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself every minute, as I'm sure you are. Looking forward to more updates in the future. Jim

[LAST1987GN]

Tuesday, I took all the chrome parts to Sandy's Bumper Mart in Syracuse NY. Today started the metal work on the driver's side, rust was cut out, patches made and installed. Queen Mary III is starting to look good.

[LAST1987GN]

The second coat of filler primer was applied today, also the gel coat to locate the highs and lows, The Queen Mary III is starting to look very straight. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today the Queen Mary III had the trunk, hood, B pillars, and body sanded again, the lows were filled and prepared for the another coat of primer tomorrow. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Wildcat got it's 4th coat of primer, got sanded, blocked :TU: Starting to take shape

[LAST1987GN]

Friday the Wildcat got it's 5th coat of primer, just few more patches and will be ready for the base coats :YA:

[JimJames]

Time marches on! Wow, you must be doing the quick step! :WOW: Coming right along and looking good, I must say. Looking forward to the next installment of information and progress (pictures too). Jim :HI: Where is "Hellanbach", in Texas, (?) with Willy, Waylon and the boys? :YA: :ROLL:

[LAST1987GN]

Hellanbach is a company that deals with products for bikers. Today I took the GS350 to see his big brother (Wildcat) It was a beautiful day for a cruise. The GS 350 fired right up, after a long winter :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Queen Mary III got it's 6th coat of fur yesterday, More sanding, grinding, and the front of the rear wheel wells were cut and patches made & installed :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III got it's 7th coat of fur, sanded and all patches done. The Queen Mary III is pretty straight now. One coat of primer filler and then she be ready for base coat :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Friday, the Queen Mary III got 3 coats of body filler and ready for more sanding, blocking. Queen Mary III will be ready for base coat :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

After a sanding the Queen Mary III for a few days, have located some high and low spots that will need to be addressed. Hopefully we can have it ready for some base coat fur by the end of the week :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III still showing signs of highs and lows, thinking of one more coat of primer before any base coat will be applied :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III got another coat of primer, sanded, wiped down with presol and maybe by the begining of the week, will get some paint :YA:

[JimJames]

:YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III had one coat of sealer by 8 AM and then 3 coats of Black :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The meticulous wet sanding process has started on the Queen Mary III :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III is about half way done. She also had a visit from her LiL Brother :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The other half of the Queen Mary III is almost finished, getting ready for the next stage by early next week. The Rhinebeck Show is this weekend, and will have some cars in the car corral along with parts in the swap meet.

[LAST1987GN]

Monday morning Paul shot the Queen Mary III with three coats of clear coat, the car will cure for a few days before the sanding marathon resumes again :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today I was riding around the county with the GS350 when I looked at the speedometer and caught a rare moment :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Today after visiting the Physical Terrorist, I took the GSx out to go see the Queen Mary III. Paul was buffing her out and was looking good. Look at the Pictures and tell me what you think. :YA::YA:

[LAST1987GN]

In the last few days, Paul has been wet sanding the Queen Mary III after the clear coats. The right side fender, doors have been done, polished out. The trunk and rear quarters have been wet sanded with 850, 1200, still waiting to be done with 1500 and 2000 :DOU: That be in a few days after Paul gets the feeling back in his arms :TU:

[John Csordas]

Looks GREAT:TU: Paul is doing a super job. I bet his arms will be falling off by the time rubs the whole car:T:

[LAST1987GN]

Looks GREAT:TU: Paul is doing a super job. I bet his arms will be falling off by the time rubs the whole car:T:

LOL let's hope not, want to him to fix the small areas on the GSX, to take to the reunion :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today I went to the Phyiscal Terrorist for my arm and shoulder. Upon completion of terrorist, I jump in the Nifty Fifty and ran my errands and went to the Dutchess Cruisers Friday Night Cruise. It was a beautiful day and evening for a drive in a piece of Buick history. :YA: Had to double up on the Meds. :ROLL:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III is almost all done, the next step is cleaning and polishing the chrome and stainless trim. Still have to pick up the bumpers from Sandy's Bumper Mart.

[LAST1987GN]

Today I went to Lebanon Valley Dragway for the Captial Area Car Show, there was a quite a few cars present. Only 2 Buicks in the show, Lenny Williams and Clancey were racing. Steve LaRue of BJ fame was enjoying the car show when I asked him to come look at a car that is Fast with Class :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Here are some pics of the show

[Joe65Skylark GS]

Damn that car shows beautifully. Love the color too.

That guy is a freaking pisser!! His name is Steve Mignontate or something like that right? Am I wrong?

If I remember right, before he hit the BJ Auction he used to do a 30 minute show. Usually mopars. I think he is a mopar guy at heart. So he probably holds a grudge against us Buick Guys!! For whooping their butts!!!lol

[Joe65Skylark GS]

What did he have to say about the Buick?:TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Joe, the Steve M is the guy on the stage, Steve LaRue is the guy behind the mike, Just moved back to east coast after living on the wrong coast for 6 years. I was surprised that knew about the rarity of the color, talked about a 67 GS he had, with 340 and manual transmission. Joe , what do you think about this color scheme for the 64 Skylark after installation of a 455 and 5 speed tranny. Black and White is cool also :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The headliner was installed in the Queen Mary III, also installed a new headliner in the GN :YA: :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Today I attended a benefit for Lil Frankie, little boy who was mauled by the family dog a few months ago, it was on the Marist College grounds by the Hudson River. :YA: Name of the show "Classics on The Hudson" which I renamed Buicks On Hudson :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

In last week have been replacing the door and window rubbers, polished interior chrome. Got :PANTS: kicked by the vent window rubber replacement. :TU:The little cat awaiting the completion of the big cat :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today the Queen Mary III was compounded, waxed and buffed, was not too happy with the results. Looks like some imperfections in the paint:SPANK:

[LAST1987GN]

Today I took the Nifty Fifty to get inspected, passed with flying colors :YA: Then took the GS350 for ride over to see the Queen Mary III. Queen Mary III is starting to look real good :TU: Called Sandy's Bumper mart and the bumpers and other large chrome pieces should be ready in a couple a weeks :BEERS:

[LAST1987GN]

Today I took a ride out to where the Queen Mary III is dry docked, more of the small chrome pieces were polished and installed. Starting to take shape :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Had pretty nice crowd at our Friday night cruise. :HI: Few Buicks were there :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Getting closer to launching the Queen Mary III :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

I took the GS 350 to the Syracuse Nationals, on Friday I went to Sandy's Bumper Mart to pick up most of the large chrome parts. The back of the Rainier was full for the trip home. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The front bumper and other chrome was installed this week on the Queen Mary III, She will soon be launched to terrorize the public roads again :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

This past weekend, I load up the GSX and trailered it to the reunion in National Trail Way in Hebron, Ohio. Left Thursday at 7PM and got there Friday like 6AM, in a steady down pour all the way. :DOU:
Unloaded the car and drove to the track. Met up with John Sr, Jr, Carl, Phil, Dave. Spend most the day cleaning the car and watching Carl clean his GS, by early afternoon had about 55 GSX parked next to each other, spending the rest of the day just drooling over all the beautiful cars. :YA:
Saturday as I drove to the track, my water pump decided to continue South :confused4: Parked in the show with a pump pouring out fluid all over the place, as the cars kept coming in, I was trying to clean up the mess, John Sr. helped by pouring buckets of water and with the hot sun helped drying up the mess. After all the photos were taken, John Sr (Buick Doctor) and his staff, installed new water pump in time for the GSX Cruise Parade on track, :BEERS: I would like to Thank John Sr, Dave, Phil and Mrs C. for the help.

[Marco]

It was good to meet you Louie. Thank you for sharing your beautiful GSX with us by attending the event.

PS - Please consider registering your car in the factory stage1 registry. Thanks!

[LAST1987GN]

It was good to meet you Louie. Thank you for sharing your beautiful GSX with us by attending the event.

PS - Please consider registering your car in the factory stage1 registry. Thanks!

Marco, it was nice meeting you also, I did the registry and only the dealer code had me baffed and didn't know what numbers they were on the invoice. :DOU:

[1 bad gs]

h.i louie, that's my X on the left on the july31 photo. we met later at the hotel and had a nice chat. hope to see and talk to you again.:BEERS:

[LAST1987GN]

Took a ride in the 69 GS350 to see how the BIG CAT was doing, the rear bumper is on and tail light bezels are ready to be installed :YA: On the way back to the house the GS decided to mark her territory again :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

This weekend, got all the tail light bezels, lights, lens, trunk lock and re-wired the back up light sockets, installed the rubbers for the vent windows, remote mirror, touch up the rims and installed the hub caps. Almost done, just minor thingys to do. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III had her backup lights installed and rewired. She was polished some more. :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III took it's maiden voyage this Friday to a local cruise, Just minor adjustments needed to be made before a Trans-Atlantic cruise :YA::YA:

[pphil]

wow she looks good
scott

[LAST1987GN]

Thank You, Saturday I did the modification to all the new window cranks and installed them, some more adjustments on the rear door molding, one more coat of wax. Will gas up in the AM and leave for Musclepalooza in Englishtown to meet up with the restof the Buicks :YA: :TU: :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Sunday enroute to Englishtown, I stopped to refuel the Queen Mary III, shut her off, gassed her up, get back in the car turned the key and nothing, nada, zilich. I popped the hood and removed the battery cables and cleaned them. She started back up so I continued on my way and decided to stop to get some coffee. That's when the exercise class started. I saw an elderly lady lean on the car while I was pouring my coffee ( like 80 years old and maybe 85 lbs) :BLAST: I look up at the Queen Mary III again and she was on her way without a Captian rolling into traffic at major intersection :DOU: (Route 17K & 302) I was able to cover the 25 yards in 2.5 seconds in time to open the door and hit the brakes. :YA: Decided to go to a family gathering to drink and eat. Brother - in- law took advantage of the clunker program but didn't get a Buick :RANT:

[LAST1987GN]

This evening I took the Queen Mary III to 9/11 Show @ Adams in Newburgh. Enter the car in the Production Class 1920-1964 To my surprise the Queen Mary III took second place. :YA: The 1970 Wildcat Convertible, black with a white interior and top also won in his class :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

The rains kept the Queen Mary III from sailing to Danbury for the Buick Meet at Marcus Dairy. About 6PM there was a break in the weather and decide to take the Queen Mary III to car show under the lights at Hughsonville Fire Company. Queen Mary III placed in the top 25 :TU:

[tom]

way to go louie that car looks great :TU::YA:
hope to see the car soon

[LAST1987GN]

Thank you Tom, I hoping to do the show in Pound Ridge this Saturday and Sunday in Peekskill by the Riverfront on Hudson Street.


September 19, Pound Ridge. 7th Annual Police Office Tom Pisco Memorial Car Show, 10AM-4PM, Pound Ridge Town Park, Rain Date September 20th, Live Music By Barnstorm, All Proceeds Benefit North East Westchester Special Recreation, Sponsored By The Pound Ridge Police Benevolent Assn, Info: (914) 764-5736 Or (914) 764-4206, info@poundridgecarshow.com

September 20, Peekskill. 27th Annual Road Knights Car Show, Peekskill Riverfront Green Park, Hudson Avenue, Benefit For Road Knights Charities, 32 Adult Judged Classes Plus Special Awards, Dash Plaques For Participants, Entertainment, Kids Playground, Breakfast And Lunch Available By The Peekskill/Cortlandt Lions Club, Classes For 1986 Through 2009 Vehicles, Rain Or Shine, 10AM-4PM, Show Car Registration 8:30-12, Cars On Trailers Must Be In By 9AM, Vendors Must Be Pre-Registered And Set Up 8-9AM Only, Show Admission $5, Senior Citizens $3, Under 10 Free When Accompanied By An Adult, Info: Gary (914) 528-7423, Dave (914) 739-0076, www.roadknights.com

[LAST1987GN]

Today was the Healey Chevrolet Show in Beacon NY, rain or shine, I took the Queen Mary III and was surprised to see like 40 or 45 cars there. Parked next to a 1970 Superbird, 440 six-pac car, Tor Red. The Queen Mary III was like an inch longer and on the show plaque wrote the words " Hemi Killer, 440 too" :BLAST: Comes time for the Trophies and the 1970 SuperBird got the "Healey Pick" Imagine that, Chevorlet Dealer picking a MoooPAR. Was shocked when the Queen Mary III got the "BEST OF SHOW" :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

Last weekend took the Nifty Fifty to a luncheon @ Green Haven grounds. I parked next to a few other Buicks that were present. :BEERS:

[LAST1987GN]

Took the GN to Big Al's Toybox in Gayslordville CT where they had their Veterans Show. :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Just a quick check on the Buicks, in the yard. No snow, just nice cold chill in the air.:YA:

[LAST1987GN]

A few weeks ago I found steering wheel for the Wildcat (NOS) in the Buick box, Today I awoke the Big Cat after pumping the pedal half a dozen times, She started right up. I tried to remove the old steering wheel, but was unsuccessful, steering wheel puller was for later model vehicle. :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

Today the temperture was above 35 degrees, so I woke the Big Wildcat up and removed the old steering and replaced it with the NOS one I had purchased last month :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

I finally got the cars dug out, and while resting, I find out that another 2-3 feet of snow is schedule for this Thursday into Friday :RANT:

[LAST1987GN]

After the storm of the decade in Hudson Valley area, having my structure with the cars in it, collaspe. I finally started working on the Wildcat to repair the damage. The roof popped up just leaving a couple small dents where it was struck by falling cross beams. I also installed new wheel cylinders and brakes in the rear.

[LAST1987GN]

Started the body work on the Wildcat, to repair the damage from the snow storm :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

While out with the LeSabre, had an Impala sandwich, lol :DOU:

[philip roitman]

Comin to Marcus tonite. leaving here at 5. dont wanna be too early! Takin the T code. she is availible. LOL. Grandkid, dinner and cars. COOL. Nice progress so far on the boat.

[LAST1987GN]

Phil, was at a gathering of gearheads, cars, free food and beer all day, came home and cut grass, didn't see your post till late in the evening. Where there a lot of cars there? :WOW:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III has had it's second fixin's since the damage occurred, should be ready for new fur soon, then it can be shined & combed.

[LAST1987GN]

Update on the Queen Mary III, she has some new fur and color now, some days to cure and then the sanding and buffing will start :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today took the 1962 LeSabre to a show in Yorktown Heights, NY hosted by East Coast Storage, Nice 65 Riviera 425 dual quad car. Also an update on the Wildcat :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary III got plenty coats of clear this week, She is almost done, just a little more buffing. I will also install a new master cylinder to be able to stop the Queen Mary III :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today, I decided to take the Queen Mary III on her maiden voyage for 2010. Took her to Hudson Valley Nationals in East Fishkill New York. Here are some pictures of some Buicks who attend the show.

[John Csordas]

Nice going there Louie. Get ready for BPG the end of the month. See you at Marcus next week.

[LAST1987GN]

Thanks, John. Hope to see you and the rest of the Buick Family there, since I last saw you, the day that Bill picked up his Wildcat, which he's very happy with. I picked up a Buick Hauler, some minor bugs to work out but has great potential, 11000 lbs weight towing capacity class 4 hitch. :DOU:

[Marco]

Hi Louie,

Which car are you bringing to OHIO (or Both)?

[LAST1987GN]

Marco, as of this moment, just the Queen Mary III, Have not fixed the GSX yet, and don't think it will be ready for the event. :DOU:

[Marco]

Thanks Louie.

The 'X' doesn't need to be pretty/perfect...

[LAST1987GN]

Marco, I know, but with the entire windshield busted, and few other things like broken spoiler, leaking gas tank, (Brand new) hoping it's just a pinched gas line. :DOU: Maybe Paul might have it done by then.

[Marco]

Thanks Louie.

Whatever you are comfortable with.

[LAST1987GN]

I took the Queen Mary III to the BPG Nationals, Boy did I have fun with the land yacht. Thanks to the Csordas Family, Carl, Phil, Rick, Dave, Doug, Wild Bill, Marco, Moon, Martin for making it a weekend not to forget. :YA: The GSX is going a minor face lift and might be ready in a few weeks.

[LAST1987GN]

I took the LoSabre to the Buick picnic Saturday at Phil's house, had a great time, lots of good food, great people, and fantastic Buicks. Sunday I took the Queen Mary III to local show at Healey Brothers Chevrolet in Poughkeepsie. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Pictures of the Healey Bros show and the Queen Mary III :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

The GSX is almost ready for paint, all of the problems with the body have been corrected. Just need to install the new windshield, paint and clear coat. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

My 2004 Rainier was making some grinding nosie coming back from the Ohio, so I dropped it off at my friend's place to take a look at it. Well what I though was just pads and rotors. turned out be the rotors, lower and upper ball joints, rear axle seals, hole in the rear differential cover all due to rust :DOU: had everything replaced and the chassis was wire brushed, 2 coats of POR15 and 3 coats of black glossy paint. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

The GSX is one step closer to be done, all the work has been painted, sanded and cleared. :YA: Tomorrow will install the Windshield, interior rear seats and all the trim :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Today picked up the Rainier, she is all squared away now, she even got a nice needed wax job too. The interior was put back in the GSX, windshield installed, all the trim put back, the spoiler was fixed but needs to go back on the car. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Sunday I took the LoSabre to a local DARE Show in Poughkeepsie NY (Lomotion Corvettes) About a 100 cars and only 3 Buicks :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

I got the Queen Mary fixed after it sunk on the way to Marcus on Saturday Changed the fuel pump, filter and installed a fuel regulator before the dual quads.:YA: The GSX is finished and back on the road, took it to a local cruise and took a trophy :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

The Queen Mary was squared away, by changing the fuel pump to a Holley Blue (14 lbs) and installing a fuel regulator (9lbs) just before the dual quads

[LAST1987GN]

http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/forums/attachment.php?
Getting the Buick Hauler sqaured away, seam sealed the interior, redesign the driveshaft carriers, adding some helper springs.

[LAST1987GN]

Took the LoSabre to Adams Car Show in Newburgh for 9/11 Ceremony, They had like 200 cars in the show, LoSabre took 2nd place in its class

[LAST1987GN]

While reading the lastest issue of GoodGuys Goodtimes Gazette, I'm shocked when I turn to page 128 and see my LoSabre in the National Magazine http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/LoSabreGoodGuyz001.jpg :TU: :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Took the Queen Mary III to a car show to the Gunks in Garndier NY, lots of BUICKS there :TU: Only 2 Buicks made the Top 100 :DOU:Billy White's 70 Wildcat with Stage 1 and Jimmy McRoy's Mild Custom 65 Riviera

[LAST1987GN]

Saturday, I took the LouSabre to local show at Roy C Ketcham High School where it won 3rd place in its class. :TU: Pop won 2nd place in his 82 Riviera, Steve won 2nd place with his 87 GN

[LAST1987GN]

Took the LouSabre to a Halloween Car Show, there were all kinds of spooks, aliens, hot dogs, and some nice cars too :DOU:

[LAST1987GN]

This last weekend, I took the Queen Mary III to Veterans Show at Al's Toy Box in Gaylordsville CT where she was awarded Best of Show Top 15 :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

This weekend I winterized the Buicks and found a garage for rent to house maybe 3 or 4 cars. I put the GSX away already in a nearby garage. :YA: I also putting new wheels and rims on the trailer (ROAD TRIP ) to Gilbertsville PA to pick up a 1992 Roadmaster .

[LAST1987GN]

This Friday after having a medical procedure got home and installed the new rims and tires on the trailer. Saturday I took the Queen Mary III and LouSabre to their new Winter home :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

This Sunday I picked up the Roadmaster, the pictures did it no justice :YA: the Buick is in mint condition previous owned by the little old lady after her little husband had passed on to that Buick Boneyard in the sky :TU: With all the documentation and maintenance records since new

[LAST1987GN]

Today I replaced the hood shocks and put new rain guards on the Roadmaster :YA:

[Marco]

You're a busy guy!

:BEERS:

[LAST1987GN]

Today, I took the Roadmaster, my sled to share Christmas Joy to my friends. I also went to check on the Queen Mary III and LouSabre. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

I took the Roadmaster for ride to see her older brothers at the Buick Cave, found this 72 just a few miles from the house. Had a brief conversation with the original owner and it's a 33,000 miles jewel :DOU: The question now is should I or shouldn't I

[LAST1987GN]

I took the LouSabre out of the garage and went to the Highland Cruise @ McDonalds. Got the 1st trophy of 2011 season.

[Marco]

I took the LouSabre out of the garage and went to the Highland Cruise @ McDonalds. Got the 1st trophy of 2011 season.

Congratulations Louie!

[LAST1987GN]

Today I took LouSabre to the 1st Annual Taconic Nationals which had over 250 entries. The LouSabre and Billy White's Wildcat took home trophies. :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

I made the decision to buy the Riviera and correct some little problems, will be for sale once the problems are corrected. http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/27863867.jpg

[LAST1987GN]

Update on the Riviera boattail, spend several hours cleaning the bumpers, She is starting to look good.

[LAST1987GN]

As many of you guys know that the last snow storm of 2010 was a Buick killer, as the collapse of the garage that house 4 of my Buicks. The freshly done 1963 Super Wildcat, the 1971 GSX, the fireglow orange 69 GS 350 and 1956 Century Riviera. The Queen Mary III was done in time for the Wildcat Nationals 2010 followed bt the 1971 GSX. Well GS350 & LiL bit was dropped off earlier this week at Wicked Willards Creations. Stopped by today to see the progress and took these photos. Starting to look good again :TU:

[LAST1987GN]

Update on the 1969 GS 350 & Lil Bit. The car and the damaged spots have been fixed and sanded, need to finish the driver's side, remove the bumpers and we are ready for new paint.

[LAST1987GN]

Update, Found this Roadmaster Estate Wagon by Stewart Airport @ a pawn shop, with only 101,000 miles. Sun roof, third row seat, dual exhaust, posi, leather interior, trailer hitch, dual function tailgate. LT-1

[LAST1987GN]

Saturday I took my GN to a Wounded Warrior Benefit Car Show in Lagrange New York. I parked the GN in a nice spot towards the rear of the Show. Set the Turbo Brats in their normal positions in front of the GN, prepared the Trunk Display, wiped the car down. I just relaxed and hung out with friends for the rest of the day. The GN won Veteran's Pick "In Memory of Seal Team 9"

[LAST1987GN]

Today I took the QMIII to the Fishkill Village Car Show, Where the weather was perfect for a drive in your Buick. Had great time with all talking Buick. The food @ Pamela's Java Hut was fantastic. Came home and had to decide between cutting the grass or installing DRL's on the 1995 Roadmaster Estate Wagon.

[LAST1987GN]

Took the QM III to the first City Of Beacon Car show. Over 275 Cars had some Buicks in attendence. QM III got Best 4 Door :YA:

[LAST1987GN]

Some More Pictures of Buicks :TU: