My Buick and the Viva Las Vegas adventure. . .pic warning
My Buick and the Viva Las Vegas adventure. . .pic warning
I know this is a slick site, but this should be a good read when its all said and done anyways.
In 2 weeks, is the Viva Las Vegas weekend. 3 days of car shows and bands. Pre 1963 traditional only cars, no billet stuff, no Boyd styled cars, just basic rods and customs. Should be a good time. I decided to take the Buick the moment I got it. So I have been slowly chipping away at getting her ready. I know its not like driving cross country, but this car is old, and worn, but thats why I like it. The motor has never been rebuilt, I pulled the tranny and resealed it, but it has never been rebuilt, well, most everything is as I found it.
Here is the rundown:
As I found it.
Cleaned up:
lowered a bit. . .
pin striped. .
White walls:
Last week, I did the rear main seal on it, that sucked. and this week, I mounted and plumbed up my lake pipes. Also cut off my stock exhaust. No they cant be capped, Yes they are really f-ing loud.
Last night did a little something else
a couple more things to go, and then I am ready. I plan on taking LOTS of pics of the trip because , well, Ive never done something like this before, so it should be an adventure.
In 2 weeks, is the Viva Las Vegas weekend. 3 days of car shows and bands. Pre 1963 traditional only cars, no billet stuff, no Boyd styled cars, just basic rods and customs. Should be a good time. I decided to take the Buick the moment I got it. So I have been slowly chipping away at getting her ready. I know its not like driving cross country, but this car is old, and worn, but thats why I like it. The motor has never been rebuilt, I pulled the tranny and resealed it, but it has never been rebuilt, well, most everything is as I found it.
Here is the rundown:
As I found it.
Cleaned up:
lowered a bit. . .
pin striped. .
White walls:
Last week, I did the rear main seal on it, that sucked. and this week, I mounted and plumbed up my lake pipes. Also cut off my stock exhaust. No they cant be capped, Yes they are really f-ing loud.
Last night did a little something else
a couple more things to go, and then I am ready. I plan on taking LOTS of pics of the trip because , well, Ive never done something like this before, so it should be an adventure.
Scott R.
good luck & have fun...
nothing beats the ''first time''
nothing beats the ''first time''
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
May not have mentioned this before but - I LOVE that car! The lakes are just bitchin, F ing loud?
Loud is Good!!!!!
Running unbaffled glasspacks on my Uni so it's basically straight pipes with a deeper tone, lol. I will ditch even them in the future for straight lakes too.
Loud is Good!!!!!
Running unbaffled glasspacks on my Uni so it's basically straight pipes with a deeper tone, lol. I will ditch even them in the future for straight lakes too.
1964 F 100 - I am going to do "something" with it.......
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
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BTW, did you see the 55 Century in Hot Rod Deluxe this month?
1964 F 100 - I am going to do "something" with it.......
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
opwk and me-viva las vegas
im rolling to the show with opwk. im driving the 64 slick. i too will post a bunch of pictures. this is the 12th viva las vegas show. ive been to 9 of them and they get bigger and better every year.
hey scott... alex who striped your buicks hood is here this weekend at the bug o rama. hell be out there striping. i emailed him to see if he will put some 1 stage on the slick.
hey scott... alex who striped your buicks hood is here this weekend at the bug o rama. hell be out there striping. i emailed him to see if he will put some 1 stage on the slick.
'64 ford bbw custom cab short styleside bed
'32 ford 5 window body
'28 ford roadster pickup
'04 ford f150 crew cab short bed
'32 ford 5 window body
'28 ford roadster pickup
'04 ford f150 crew cab short bed
Re: opwk and me-viva las vegas
azratrod wrote:im rolling to the show with opwk. im driving the 64 slick. i too will post a bunch of pictures. this is the 12th viva las vegas show. ive been to 9 of them and they get bigger and better every year.
hey scott... alex who striped your buicks hood is here this weekend at the bug o rama. hell be out there striping. i emailed him to see if he will put some 1 stage on the slick.
1 shot.
Yeah, I know he's here. He is coming over tomorrow morning to stipe the truck. You migh as well get with him, and just get the truck over to my place so he doesnt have to travel around.
Scott R.
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I love your car. it is soooooooooooooo cool. we have an event here in KC in Sept called "greaserama" www.greaserama.com Your car would be the hit of the show. did I mention, I really like the looks of your car LOL
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Casey 65 wrote:I love your car. it is soooooooooooooo cool. we have an event here in KC in Sept called "greaserama" www.greaserama.com Your car would be the hit of the show. did I mention, I really like the looks of your car LOL
i believe that green 65 in pic 25 was at ss last year.
always
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
"i believe i've achieved satisfaction".-bubbles
"should i be gettin" baked for this boys?"-bubbles
i could no longer keep "r.i.p.ing" all of our fallen brothers and sisters, so i say here, slick loads of love and much respect to all you beautiful people.
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ezernut9mm wrote:
i believe that green 65 in pic 25 was at ss last year.
Yup. Showed up with the flat black lwb Uni that was low enough to cut grass.
1964 F 100 - I am going to do "something" with it.......
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=15942
1987 Mustang LX Convertible, 2.3 Auto - cruiser.
1994 F 150 XLT 2WD
~ Yes - I adopted another cat..............
Cam L Milan,
You'll be missed my friend.
striping at opwk
i meant 1 shot. ill give you a call in the am. putting a new fuel filter on the 64 at drt. then its ready to roll. i might try to hit mesas cruise before i have to get to work at 7
'64 ford bbw custom cab short styleside bed
'32 ford 5 window body
'28 ford roadster pickup
'04 ford f150 crew cab short bed
'32 ford 5 window body
'28 ford roadster pickup
'04 ford f150 crew cab short bed
Man, don't ya ever get the burnin' urge to take a sander to that hood?
Just kidding, that car looks great! Hope you have a good time.
Just kidding, that car looks great! Hope you have a good time.
My "Slickitis" affliction began here...
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!