Dear Barb and mid-60s Buick seekers of classic automotive
"Zen . . . "Thanks for sharing , she has the right idea, fresh air and long peaceful drives is what any one of our babies need.
Well yes for "most" 50+ year old Buicks that would be the right thing, but my trusty wagon seems to always do things
"differently." After all, a photograph of her ended up in my PhD dissertation from U.C. Berkeley! This isn't an
ordinary 1965 Buick - as if any surviving 1965 Buick is ordinary!
However, returning to the problem of the moment. I'm wondering if I need to get Biquette on the freeway to make sure that the E-6 ignition controller box develops enough internal heat so that you can then apply the additional heat with the hair dryer to demonstrate the overheating problem. I was chicken to get her out on the freeway Thanksgiving because the San Francisco bay area is overcrowded . . . .
with lunatic drivers! I'll repeat this experiment with some freeway driving included to see if perhaps the E-6 box is actually the culprit.
Since I live in Austin Texas where it can be all seasons in a day , I will take advantage of dry days and take Dusty out. He has rested enough. We hope to drive him to Bowling Green next autumn.
Okay, I was curious to know if Dusty would need to be "bedded down" for the winter or not. Dusty is like Biquette in that regard. So you want to take Dusty to the Buick Grand Nationals? Here is a photo slide show of another 1965 Buick that made it to the Grand Nationals in 2005:
https://gmcguy.shutterfly.com/pictures/622The 1965 Buick Special wagon in this story was hauling a 1968 drag race car. However, I did the math and car on a flat bed trailer weighs about as much as an Airstream 23' travel trailer from the mid-1970s. Thus the dream of my trusty wagon hauling around a vintage travel trailer was born.
Things on the need to do is horn. On the wants, a fresh coat of paint. Almost there. He has come a long way.
What Dusty needs, you are probably on the mark. What Dusty wants . . . .
the list is almost insatiable!!To all my friends up north stay safe and warm . And keep sharing your knowledge with me. Thanks to all of you I have made progress
Indeed to those who have put your cars to sleep for a long winter's hibernation -
keep dreaming about the spring! For all of us you live in more temperate climates, don't forget to take a few pictures of our classics from time to time. It helps feed the itch for the rest who cannot take out their cars until spring!
Take care all you mid-60s Buick types!!
Cheers, Edouard