Noob from Vegas

[Vegas_cruiser]

Hi everyone. I am brand new to Buicks. I have been seriously considering a classic car for my next car (my DD is a '02 NIssan Xterra) and while my dad had a '57 Chevy back in his day, I really like the lines of a chopped and dropped '49 or '51 Buick coupe. They look better than Mercs. I really like the fastback look but if I can get my hands on any 2 door I'd be happy.

As far as fixing one up, I have few skills and want to learn others. Anyone know any salty dog restorers looking for an apprentice in Vegas? Hell I'd work for free on my weekends if I had to.

I want to pass on to my son what it means to see and feel American know-how...for some reason, it seems this basic tenet has been lost in recent decades. Time to get back to our roots.

If you haven't figured it out, I can type alot. I'm looking forward to tooling around here.

Wayne

 

[DocModisett]

Welcome.....

Well ,,,, you have got the right attitude.... I am sure someone will be glad to mentor you..... let me also point you toward v8buick.com.... there is some guys that hang out on both sites... [like me]
Mainly I do the nailhead engines, though.... like you I really like the mid 50's thru 1966 engines and cars....
glad you are here....

 

[stoneshrink]

welcome aboard. Car shows are your friend - great place to meet people and get connections for building your own. As someone who mentors, I'll give you something to ponder.... there are lots of people who want to use my shop, lift, and time for working on their project - I avoid them, I mentor people who are willing to give me an extra set of hands on my project.... in the end, I use my shop, lift and time helping them on their projects


fastbacks hold a special place in my heart too (aka sedanettes)