I’m back and moving forward.

[kcombs]

The last few years have been hard and kept me out of my shop, but I am back at it.

We have remodeled our home and lived on our back deck one summer after my mom passed, then we lost four more parents, one a year until 2020. August of 2020 I had a stroke that seems like it was caused by my visual migraines, or caused by what caused the migraines. The good thing is you can’t tell I suffered a stroke, it just caused a lasting small visual blind spot in both eyes. I can still weld! I also retired last June so now I have time to get out into my shop.

My previous plan was to build a Bucamino, however I am changing directions and going to repair my two door sedan body and drop it on a 65 GS four speed frame. I have, or can get, everything needed to complete a 1965 GS sedan to use as a summer daily driver. If I still have the energy I will also do the Bucamino later.

I am posting this so folks will know why I come and go to this site. Today I have the energy of a sixty year old, but I am 74. I have aches and pains, but I can outwork many 50 year old guys. Oh, I am still somewhat of a perfectionist.

Today I am removing roadbase to create room for a concrete slab on front of my 900 square shop. This will give me a place to weld without fear of splatter burning down the shop. I am ready to rock and roll!

[Loren At 65GS]

WOW Kurt,

 Great to have you back. Life certainly does throw us some curve balls along the way.

  Loren

[gssizzler]

Unfortunately life tries to knock us down! With Faith, Strength,Knowledge,Advice and Encouragement from my Friends I keep going even when I was ready to total give up! Full speed ahead! Put the accelerator pedal down and hang on for life’s ride! Having fun and It doesn’t have to be grandest sometimes simple is best!For me owning , driving and forming life long friends from what we call the car hobby has been wonderful for me! Couldn’t put any kind on dollar amount on it! Keep working on and enjoying your Buicks we only get one ride on the merry go round of life!

[kcombs]

Thanks guys. Yep, I’m putting the petal to the metal! Full speed ahead! Well maybe not full speed, part speed.

[cwmcobra]

Blessings on your journey, Kurt.  Hopefully the near future will be a smoother ride than what the recent past has been.  Enjoy your projects!

[elagache]

Dear Kurt, Loren, Jon, Chuck, and mid-60s Buick caregivers who occasionally need some caregiving of their one!

We have remodeled our home and lived on our back deck one summer after my mom passed, then we lost four more parents, one a year until 2020. August of 2020 I had a stroke that seems like it was caused by my visual migraines, or caused by what caused the migraines. The good thing is you can’t tell I suffered a stroke, it just caused a lasting small visual blind spot in both eyes. I can still weld! I also retired last June so now I have time to get out into my shop.

So sorry that you've had this rough patch and health issues.  I'm glad you have managed to bounce back from them!  As I'm learning the hard way, sometimes that isn't so easy.  Glad to hear you are eager to get back your Buicks!   

My previous plan was to build a Bucamino, however I am changing directions and going to repair my two door sedan body and drop it on a 65 GS four speed frame. I have, or can get, everything needed to complete a 1965 GS sedan to use as a summer daily driver. If I still have the energy I will also do the Bucamino later.

I am posting this so folks will know why I come and go to this site. Today I have the energy of a sixty year old, but I am 74. I have aches and pains, but I can outwork many 50 year old guys. Oh, I am still somewhat of a perfectionist.

Sounds like a good plan.  Just don't let that perfectionist streak stand too much in the way of getting your GS actually on the road!

Cheers, Edouard

[dsags]

Welcome back Kurt ! Great to have forum members like you.

Dan

[GS66]

Welcome back!