Secret experimental 1964 GX 455

[cwmcobra]

An effort to be proud of Bill!  But most importantly, what is Pat's reaction?? 

You're well positioned for summer cruising if allowed in Wisconsin and beyond.

 

Chuck

[yachtsmanbill]

Dear Bill, Good Dr., Michael, and owners of photogenic mid-60s Buicks,

Thanks for sharing the photos Bill!  BADLASS looks great and even the backdrop is appealing!

Cheers, Edouard 

Thanks much guys! Its turned out so good so far that I'm appealing outa here! This is just a test on a new keyboard.

I just tossed my last (had several!!) $7.99 Stevie Wonder keyboards. Yellow knobs with worn off black oversized letter. The "I" wouldn't stroke onscreen any more
Of course this thing isnt square (dang Virgos!!) and looks like a pile of black plastic you cant see with subdued lighting, and of course, gray scale micro printing letters on the keys. At least its not a "touch pad". Those were something I learned "not to touch" at a very early age... thanks MOM! They call it ergonomic or some non-sensical thing to keep from getting hand cramps or something. If it aint one thing its another. Its like perfecting sealing wax.

So with all the new paint, headliner, rugs and steam cleaned seats, it "almost" has that new car smell.
My last Model T Ford I sold, I had installed a "Hollywood Wolf Whistle" on it.  Almost as much fun as seeing a dress blow up on a windy day... Ahhhh, days gone by. 

So tomorrow I am beginning the Aldous Huxley sequel, "Brave Nude World", since I can take a break from my current best seller Mein Kampf II.    Ive been so wrapped up on the BADLASS that Ive literally abandoned my yacht. Gonna run the BADLASS over there for a look-see and maybe mess around for a bit. The cars' just about done (for now anyway!) and I hafta get with it on the boat before the FEDS shut down all the Navigable waterways due to this flu bug thing I keep hearing about. Something about spoiled Corona beer or something??? I thought that stuff was all pasteurized... Whoaaa there Nellie!!

[GS66]

Looks great Bill, but,.......no picture of the burnout?

[yachtsmanbill]

Those COOPER RWLs dont leave much residue! Next time out Ill have Pat do an action video. Shoulda done it this time but didnt have the camera onboard.   Bill

[option B9]

Looks great in the sunshine, You did it  all that hard work choking on those fumes produced a real nice paint job !!!  How about a walk around video of BADLASS out in the driveway ? Good Luck and don't get too crazy or you will mess up a good thing ..

                                                                       Tony

[yachtsmanbill]

WOW.. 13 days since the last post here! I got so wrapped up in car stuff this past winter season, and then I heard some kinda flu bug is going around that I didnt get much done besides the BADLASS, dewinterized and unwrap the yacht, put the floating docking in which included getting the 14 footer going for a utility boat, thatch the front yard and rake up 5 yards of leaves outa the back for the city to pick up for free. They were so flat from the snow that it was pitchfork work and a tarp to drag the stuff 200 feet to the street.


Everyone been stimulated yet? Pat and I both got ours and it blew out the window; but it was a nice little Comp Check anyway. In case you no se hablamo Espanol, it was in English as well LOL...

Today the BADLASS was out in the rain for the first time in 40 years! Ran her up the 6 blocks into town to get the front brake shoes and wheel cylinders changed out. That was a treat for ME for once LOL. I had the parts, so the labor was 143.00... about 1-1/2 hours including bleeding. It was nice to have somebody else do the work (thats a first!!!) on a rack.

I got all the window trim back on, albeit a little struggle, but with all the re-framing around the back window last winter, it turned out OK. A few dings from past attempts at removing and re-installing the trim to thwart leaks; so WTF.  Im still good with it. Of course that was also about 3-4 hours on the buff with Tripoli polish (we call it "color") to shine it up.  Picked up 2 wheel well stainless lips for 25.00! Still need the PF and DR and then the bottom trim on the rockers goes on. Practically a Skylark with the trim, but she's dressed in her finest now, and ready for PROM and her first, ah....

I also found my extra 1964 rear BUICK escutcheon. This is '64 only I guess. Works on the Skylarks and the Specials. Identical and no busted pins, BRIGHT chrome and minor pitting. Id give it a 9 for driver quality or a rechrome core. Plenty of pics if interested...   Bill

 

[yachtsmanbill]

Just in case of any interest, heres the rear escutcheon. Trades for wheel well trim considered, otherwise throw a number my way. Its open for debate LOL...   Bill

[elagache]

Dear Bill and mid-60s Buick owners who find that their plates tend to be a bit full . . . .

WOW.. 13 days since the last post here!

. . . . . So, what kept ya' ? . . . . .

I got so wrapped up in car stuff this past winter season, and then I heard some kinda flu bug is going around that I didnt get much done besides the BADLASS, dewinterized and unwrap the yacht, put the floating docking in which included getting the 14 footer going for a utility boat, thatch the front yard and rake up 5 yards of leaves outa the back for the city to pick up for free. They were so flat from the snow that it was pitchfork work and a tarp to drag the stuff 200 feet to the street.

. . . . . Is that all? . . . . .

Today the BADLASS was out in the rain for the first time in 40 years!

. . . . . Oh NO!  Was BADLASS afraid of getting her hair wet? . . . . . . . . 

Ran her up the 6 blocks into town to get the front brake shoes and wheel cylinders changed out. That was a treat for ME for once LOL. I had the parts, so the labor was 143.00... about 1-1/2 hours including bleeding. It was nice to have somebody else do the work (thats a first!!!) on a rack.

So seriously, what did the fellows working on BADLASS think of her?  Did she pick up her first compliments since the paint job? . . . . 

Cheers, Edouard 

[yachtsmanbill]

I got so wrapped up in car stuff this past winter season, and then I heard some kinda flu bug is going around that I didnt get much done besides the BADLASS, dewinterized and unwrap the yacht, put the floating docking in which included getting the 14 footer going for a utility boat, thatch the front yard and rake up 5 yards of leaves outa the back for the city to pick up for free. They were so flat from the snow that it was pitchfork work and a tarp to drag the stuff 200 feet to the street.


. . . . . Is that all? . . . . .    


That was just last Thursday LOL... Yeah the repair shop guy test drove it and said it was fun. The streets were about 90% dry by then. Probably gonna bottom paint the boat tomorrow and launch Saturday if this wind stays calm. After all that jazz is calmed down, I'm gonna finish up on ol' girl for the summer with a wash and wax; and maybe a few burnouts around town just to piss off the LEO's!  Bill

[yachtsmanbill]

Boat was scheduled to splash at 0900 hrs today. At 0912 the motors were pumping water. So its windy and the water is wayyyy up and Im worried about the "decreasing" air clearance on the main street bridge I need to get under. Usually Pat is upstairs calling out clearances as I idle up against it. This year the step son Scott (AKA O.J. for orange jumpsuit) is calling it out. Pats 4-6" has now decreased to Scotts 1-1/2 FEET!

So the boat has Delcotron 100 amp single wire alternators installed with the re-power in 1995. You have to give the engine a little rev to turn them on.
Roughly 14-1/2 VDC on the starboard side and a straight 12 VDC on the port. Some quick trouble shooting proved it was a gawner. Pulled it off and took it to the old motor parts store in town for a test, Creaky wood floors and just enough grunge to make me feel comfy. Yeah... its DOA. Monday its going into the motor shop for a look see, and this guy pipes up and says they have new ones in stock for 130.00. Gotta see how it plays out at the motor shop, or here. Otherwise alls hunky-dory.

Heres a little youtube of the bridge approach, and under. Pardon the wind noise!   Bill


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhn-O4ERswU&feature=youtu.be

[elagache]

Dear Bill and mid-60s Buick owners who are also active or former sailors,

Boat was scheduled to splash at 0900 hrs today. At 0912 the motors were pumping water. So its windy and the water is wayyyy up and Im worried about the "decreasing" air clearance on the main street bridge I need to get under.
. . . . .

Oh my that was a close squeeze!  I'm glad nobody's got a haircut da' hard way! 

Cheers, Edouard 

[yachtsmanbill]

Hello Edouard and fellow wannabe barbers,

Why suffer through the trauma of trying to get a haircut when you can just do yer own. NO ONE around here will even pic up scissors for fear of concentration camp internment! Had to struggle through the mop-top with the light duty trimmers. Pat did the back and was scared to death. With 6 kids I figgered she cut hair before but never a single sprout. Hell, I dont hafta look at it and its outa my face.  Bill

[Jimbo]

I thought Clark Gable at first glance...
Nice clean up.

[elagache]

Dear Bill, Jim, and shaggy mid-60s Buick owners,

Why suffer through the trauma of trying to get a haircut when you can just do yer own.
. . . . .

Well, . . . . . .  We used to have a home electric haircut trimmer kit.  The 64 dollar question is whether or not we still do and if so - where is it?  I'm not feeling completely desperate . . . . . . yet!

Cheers, Edouard 

[yachtsmanbill]

Thanks JIMBO!!! I have heard Martin Sheen before tho....Now about poor Carol Lombard...   Bill