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One Thing Leads to Another, Part II (1941 Buick)
1941 Buick: Removing instrument panel, replacing and repairing gauges, extracting temp. sensor. Illustrated. Continue reading
Posted in 1941 Buick Roadmaster
Tagged 1941, antique, auto, Buick, car, classic, gauges, repair, restoration, restore, Roadmaster, sender, sensor, temp., temperature, vintage
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The Buick Goes to a Wedding
What does one do with a 76-year-old car? I drive mine to various cruises and car shows. The condition of my 1941 Buick is such that it will never win any awards but it does attract an abundance of … Continue reading
Posted in 1941 Buick Roadmaster, Occasional Commentary
Tagged "Colt State Park", 1941, antique, Bristol, Buick, clothing, Herreschoff, Providence, RI, RISD, Roadmaster, vintage, wedding, WPRAACA
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Puttering Around with the Buick
Lately I have been spending more time working on the Buick. The car is about to turn 75 years old. It’s about time I paid more attention to it. I’ve joined the Antique Automobile Club of America and the local … Continue reading
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Tagged "straight eight", "sun visor", "wheel cover", 1941, 1953, AACA, Buick, clip, horn, hubcap, Pawcatuck, relay, repair, restore, Rhode Island, RI, Roadmaster, Westerly, wheel
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Of Mice and Buicks
Some years ago shortly after purchasing the ’41 Buick Roadmaster I noticed that it had a rather unpleasant odor. It was something different from the typical ‘old car’ fragrance. My temporary response was to stick an air freshener to the dash. … Continue reading
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Tagged "straight eight", 1941, Buick, mice, nests, restoration, Roadmaster, upholstery
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Automotive Collectibles to Enhance the 1941 Buick (or whatever car you own) – Part I
The snow outside my window is melting quickly (although there may be more on the way) and the first day of spring is only three days away. Lately my spare time has been taken up with working on an old … Continue reading
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Tagged 1941, antique, Buick, collectibles, inspection, license, literature, maps, Philco, plate, Richfield, Roadmaster, Standard, tag, vintage, WOR, Yellowstone
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The Old Car Sleuth
When I retired from teaching I decided to get myself a retirement gift. (I didn’t really fully retire .. I worked two other jobs during the next 11 years). I always had my heart set on owning an antique car. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1941, 1947, 71, antique, Buick, eight, ford, Mercury, Roadmaster, station, straight, wagon, woodie
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One Thing Leads To Another
Removal of instrument panel and repair of gauges in 1941 Buick Roadmaster. Tools, techniques, recommendations. Photos too! Continue reading →