More on the old Buick

Well, Jim and Melody made their way up from Lexington, KY yesterday to see and help with the car. I had the rear end all jacked up in anticipation of their visit as Jim planned to re-connect the drive shaft so we could see if the old car would move on it's own. I bought some grease to pack the bearing cups and Jim made his way under the car to attach the shaft. Once that was done, we started the old beast up and dropped her into drive to see if she would pull... And pull she did!!! We then tried reverse and saw that the old girl was very willing to go backwards as well.

Once that was done, Jim pulled the dipstick on the tranny and could see no oil showing at all, so a quart or two of Dextron will have to be added before our next attempt. We could not move very far as the brakes still have not been fixed. I still can't find my channel locks to remove the old plastic top from the brake master cylinder. I know they are here somewhere.

Jim also brought up four new (used) tires to put on the Buick so it will hopefully now have some good skins which will stay pumped up for awhile. Melody brought me a special present to jazz up the wall of my garage, if I ever get it built, an authorized Buick service sign like this:

Thanks sis, I love it! Jim also took the heater core, which Kevin and I removed the other day, back with him to see if he could find a replacement or somewhere to have it fixed. Also had a good visit with them before I had to turn in for the night, we talked about a lot of stuff including the swap meets coming up next year. I can't wait!

So all in all things are happening. I have been active on the V8 Buick forum asking questions and getting answers. I was able to secure a rim for a spare tire on Ebay and I have new hood hinges on their way from Washington state. This thing may actually be drivable before winter sets in, I hope, I hope!