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New member of the fam...

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:10 am
by lovemyraffe
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/520122194.htmlHere she is folks. I know she isn't very pretty yet. My f-i-l is picking it up when he goes to Barrett-Jackson in a few weeks.

Re: New member of the fam... (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:25 am
by KNINE
I love those old 50's Buicks.

Re: New member of the fam... (K-NINE)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:20 am
by Whelan
That car is prime for a chop and refit.Although this isn't a Buick, its a Ford wagon with a chop close back windows and a Corvette front end mated. Still looks tight and shows the potential for that Bui you picked up.

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 5:30 am
by lovemyraffe
No chopping. I like my cars looking stock.

Re: (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 5:44 am
by AZViking
I went to Barrett-Jackson a couple of years ago, right before the auction started to look at the cars. Saw the third Corvette ever made (1953 Vin # ends 003) and a fully restored GM "Futureliner" transport. I have a Great-Uncle who works at the auction every year.The Buick looks like a good project car.

Re: New member of the fam... (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:00 am
by kevera
It's going to be a nice ride,it does look like a lot of work.Projects are always fun,and expensive.Post some pics during the process.

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:02 am
by lovemyraffe
Now we just have too many to pick. Which car do I put money into? '69 Datsun, '70 Suburban, '70 Blazer, '54 Buick, or the Vibe?

Re: New member of the fam... (Whelan)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:53 am
by VivaVibe
Hmmm. Why does the "Ford" wagon look like a '58 Chevy? And I don't believe any Corvette ever had a grill like that.

Re: (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:09 am
by keithvibe
Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »Now we just have too many to pick. Which car do I put money into? '69 Datsun, '70 Suburban, '70 Blazer, '54 Buick, or the Vibe? I say sell the burb.. and the blazer and put the money in to the Datsun (as long as it's a 240) if its anything else... sell that too... and then split the rest between the buick and the vibe.

Re: New member of the fam... (VivaVibe)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:12 am
by kevera
Quote, originally posted by VivaVibe »Hmmm. Why does the "Ford" wagon look like a '58 Chevy? And I don't believe any Corvette ever had a grill like that.Good observation.I didn't realize it,till you said something.That's definitely a 58 Biscayne,the grill is a mercury though.I think he meant a corvette rear end.

Re: (keithvibe)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:31 am
by lovemyraffe
Quote, originally posted by keithvibe » I say sell the burb.. and the blazer and put the money in to the Datsun (as long as it's a 240) if its anything else... sell that too... and then split the rest between the buick and the vibe.Can't sell the burb or the blazer. Both of them have too much $$ in and are almost done.The Datsun? Sorry not a 240. It is a 510.

Re: New member of the fam... (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:34 am
by damronjr
Sweet!

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 7:35 am
by lovemyraffe
Someday I will get off my lazy (removed) and go the 2 1/2 blocks east to the shop and take some pics of them all.

Re: (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:46 am
by drunkenmaxx
Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »No chopping. I like my cars looking stock.exactly, plus a resotration makes them worth far more money

Re: New member of the fam... (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:46 pm
by ToolGuy
Cool! Does it run?And yeah take some pics of ALL your cars would ya!

Re: New member of the fam... (MiVibe-ToolGuy)

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:14 am
by lovemyraffe
No, it doesn't run. Give me a break, the 2 1/2 blocks to the shop is a really long way.

Re: New member of the fam... (lovemyraffe)

Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:57 pm
by ToolGuy
Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe » Give me a break, the 2 1/2 blocks to the shop is a really long way.Have someone drive you or take a taxi than!

Re: New member of the fam... (MiVibe-ToolGuy)

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:24 am
by lovemyraffe
I just need to stop being lazy.