Recent content by 73super

The world is a noisy place... I challenge you to double your muffler capacity and silence...Ha! OK... just kidding (sort of)... Actually volume isn't as important as tone or sound. Why louder?

So like... where 'd ya put the groceries?

Here's one more shot of the '49 before I started painting....

Trying to post some pics..... not going so well..... OK.. I guess it worked.

I'll post some once I finish the rattle can paint job (black bod' with a white top). Then I'll be doing all the finishing work myself as well. Carpet, Upholstery, headliner, etc. Hoping to hit a few of the more "rat" type shows around here (i.e., Hotrod-a-rama and the Infestation car show at...

I've always liked the '56 the best of the tri-5's. What a fun project and the nice thing about that car is... What CAN'T you get for it? Everything is available. Anxious to see your progress in the future. Sounds like your plan of attack is dead-on!

I've got a '55 myself with the 264 (needs a rebuild). I think these Buicks are sooo cool! Nice car.. ride the tires off the thing. Don't worry about others... it will suck the joy out of the whole experience.

Totally AGREE! I get so tired of hearing... "Oh keep the Buick a Buick".. "Don't put a different motor in it from a Chev or a Ford".. You know what... it's still going to be what it is, only I'm personalizing it and having fun! It will run, drive and handle well... no trailer queen or concourse...

Hey there, just found your website. Looking forward to reading some of the stories and checking out the projects! I'm currently working on a '49 Chev Sedan. Flat black, white top, straight 235 six w/ 3 speed tranny. Also have waiting in the wings a '55 Buick and a '65 Rambler.