How about some more '64-'66 Specials and Skylarks

[Buicknut65]

New 17 " shoes and coil overs

[schlepcar]

What is the spear on the hood from? Is that an oem piece? Dan

[cwmcobra]

I think that might be light reflection off the hood and not what appears to be an uncommon spear.  Sure looks like it fits well if it is a spear!

 

Chuck

[Robert V]

Maybe from Pontiac Tempest.
I saw a 1965 Skylark on Ebay with the same hood spear.

[Buicknut65]

Yes , it's 65 Lemans or Tempest which I modified to use stock holes incase I wanted to put back stock .

[elagache]

Dear Iain, Mike, Dan, Chuck,Robert, and mid-60s Buick owners of photogenic cars,

Thanks Iain and Mike for sharing pictures of your car!   

Indeed the seasons are changing here in California.  The grasses are already turning to seed here in the San Francisco East Bay.

I hope we'll see more pictures as Buicks finally wake up from their long winter's hibernation! 

Cheers, Edouard 

[schlepcar]

Yes , it's 65 Lemans or Tempest which I modified to use stock holes incase I wanted to put back stock .

I figured it was a fairly rare piece and thought it looked OEM. Chuck had me trying to blow up the pic larger because I thought it may be a reflection....or he just wanted to see how long I would stare at it (simple that way)....lol. It looks very good on there and adds to the rest of the chrome.

[cwmcobra]

It does look nice! 

Sorry to distract you Dan!   

Chuck

[Super65lark]

New 17 " shoes and coil overs

Looks great! How much lower is the car now?

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick lovers, 

After I cleaned up the engine bay, I had to drive a bit of make sure everything was good and dry.  While I was at it, I parked Biquette in front of some of the last bits of California Springtime scenery.  Here is a tree that still had some white blossoms and plenty of leaves too:



I also caught this photo with some wisteria growing in the background:



So when Spring comes to your part of the country, don't hesitate to photograph your Buick next to the neighbor's scenery - at least when they aren't looking!

Cheers, Edouard 

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Biquette always has been a part of the family and that leads to some unexpected situations.  Since she doesn't go out in the rain if possible, the other cars in the house do.  So this spring, Biquette was the last car to get a springtime wash and wax.  I didn't manage to finish her until Tuesday.  Yesterday was the first chance she had to get out since getting all cleaned and shined up.  So I took my camera and took a few photos.  Here is one against this structure in a nearby town that looks old enough to be from the 1960s:



The building turns out to be the Moraga "barn."  Sure is the nicest looking barn I've seen in a long time! 

Having a soft spot for California Poppies, I took this photo next to a group growing in a neighbor's yard:



After all, Biquette is a California girl! 

With the Memorial day weekend approaching, surely some other mid-60s Buicks have come out of hibernation.  Next time you get your classic Buick out, don't forget your camera!

Cheers, Edouard 

P.S. As always, you can always click on the images for an enlargement.

[yachtsmanbill]

Bet that ol' BillyGoat was lickin' her chops next to those flowers!   Bill

[cwmcobra]

Beautiful pictures Edouard! 

Here's an off the wall question....what do you use to make your whitewalls so white?  I have a set of tires that have more yellow color to the whitewalls and would like to get them looking new again.

Thanks,

Chuck

[TrunkMonkey]

My method. Carefully use non-chlorinated brake cleaner on a rag, spray to wet the finger wrapped in the cloth, then wipe the raised white letters. And keep changing to a clean spot on the rag.
(I pray away from the car).

It takes some time, but they are very nice and bright.

It does not appear that any "white" residue is on the rags, only the grime, so I do not think it is doing any damage to the rubber.

[elagache]

Dear Bill, Chuck, Michael, and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Here's an off the wall question....what do you use to make your whitewalls so white?  I have a set of tires that have more yellow color to the whitewalls and would like to get them looking new again.

Unfortunately, I really can't help you with tires that have already started to yellow.  Perhaps Michael's suggestion would work.  I've always been lucky in keeping the white walls white.  I believe the key is to use one of those long lasting tire dressings.  For literally decades I used Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel:

https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-endurance-tire-gel-g7516-16-oz-gel

I've switched to Griot's garage long lasting tire dressing:

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/long-lasting+tire+dressing+16+ounces.do

Although honestly I've not noted any real difference between the products.  For tire cleaning I have been using Griot's garage rubber cleaner:

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/rubber+cleaner.do

I have not found anything better but honestly I haven't looked much since finding this product.  I also have used from time to time Griot's garage rubber prep:

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product/rubber+prep+16+ounces.do

It is the only product I know of that can remove the lubricant that is used to mount new tires.

I have a particular way of applying the long lasting tire dressings.  As soon as I dry the car from washing, I apply the tire dressing with at least two coats and I let it sit as long as practical.  Usually it is sitting while I wax.  Finally, just before driving the car I buff the tire dressing with a cloth.

This procedure seems to be able to protect the rubber of even our car that stays outside for 1/2 the year.  I manage to do this procedure twice a year and that seems good enough to keep Biquette's white walls white.  Of course she is garage kept though.

I hope that's some help!

Cheers, Edouard