Rant

[turbo39151]

Johnnie: Great Story!! We had some older friends from Canada who rolled a Turbo Buick as well (They were in their 70's and had a backyard full of cars.) We met at a Buick event in SoCal. (also met a bunch of other cool Buick people!)

Bates Nut Farm (Steve Hurst used to run it but since he passed, I think Mike B aka spoolfool is running it) THAT was always a great show with great cars and great people- A real family friendly event!!! (I've been to BG too and it was better than BG- I don't drag- my pockets aren't deep enough) LOL

 

[TexasT]

Definitely bring your camera for BG. And some batteries, charger and if digital, extra cards. I haven't been since the early nineties(Kids, family and life) but I would have to say it is an excellent experience. I hope you are taking your car.




That's my Regal on the left next to a buddy's convertible and another buddy's Stratomist Blue 72 GS.

 

[Dialtone76]

That's a great story Johnnie!

 

[turbo39151]

TexasT: I've seen that pic before. Looks like a great time. I don't think it's anywhere near like that anymore.

 

[Terbro]

Having owned several TR's, including 3 stock GNs, one that looked intimidating (with beefy rear tires), and my current Turbo T, I've had quite a range of responses from people throughout the years. With my GN's, I've had quite a few that didn't know what it is - often thinking it's a Monte SS.

Anyway, I kind of wish I had your problem. Now, I have a TR, with all the money in the drivetrain so far. The paint is original, oxidized, rims look like crap, and it just doesn't look so special - a sleeper chrome car for sure. I'm usually hunting/yearning for someone to race. The last memory I have is 3 guys in an STi (I've owned 2 of those). They saw me, and didn't think much, as the driver hits the gas. I made him look like he was standing still. When they caught up to me at the next light, I got a couple thumbs up's from them. And it looked like they weren't too sure what they were dealing with. All they knew is I had an extremely quick car.

With my fastest GN (see pic), most didn't want to mess with me...which was a bummer. I'd take on anyone in that thing...GN1s, FMIC, etc. That thing was brutally quick...should've never sold it.

Anyway, I do agree with Mike T. Either way, this is what we call a "quality problem" in life.

I'm doing all my mechanical stuff first before I put money into the restoring my current TR's cosmetic issues. It needs a full interior as well. But I'm torn about putting on the front air dam. This is the 1st chrome car I've owned, and having bought it w/o those moldings makes it look even more sleeperish. If you're not looking at it head-on, it almost looks like a regular Regal. Of course as my member pic shows, at the proper angle from the front view, the FMIC pipes a hangin' are a smidge of a subtle indication that there's something going on with it.

But I'm curious why you're upset. Do you not want to race all the time?

 

[TurboTGuy]

Having owned several TR's, including 3 stock GNs, one that looked intimidating (with beefy rear tires), and my current Turbo T, I've had quite a range of responses from people throughout the years. With my GN's, I've had quite a few that didn't know what it is - often thinking it's a Monte SS.

Anyway, I kind of wish I had your problem. Now, I have a TR, with all the money in the drivetrain so far. The paint is original, oxidized, rims look like crap, and it just doesn't look so special - a sleeper chrome car for sure. I'm usually hunting/yearning for someone to race. The last memory I have is 3 guys in an STi (I've owned 2 of those). They saw me, and didn't think much, as the driver hits the gas. I made him look like he was standing still. When they caught up to me at the next light, I got a couple thumbs up's from them. And it looked like they weren't too sure what they were dealing with. All they knew is I had an extremely quick car.

With my fastest GN (see pic), most didn't want to mess with me...which was a bummer. I'd take on anyone in that thing...GN1s, FMIC, etc. That thing was brutally quick...should've never sold it.

Anyway, I do agree with Mike T. Either way, this is what we call a "quality problem" in life.

I'm doing all my mechanical stuff first before I put money into the restoring my current TR's cosmetic issues. It needs a full interior as well. But I'm torn about putting on the front air dam. This is the 1st chrome car I've owned, and having bought it w/o those moldings makes it look even more sleeperish. If you're not looking at it head-on, it almost looks like a regular Regal. Of course as my member pic shows, at the proper angle from the front view, the FMIC pipes a hangin' are a smidge of a subtle indication that there's something going on with it.

But I'm curious why you're upset. Do you not want to race all the time?

"Any and every intersection is an opportunity for a race"
_Mean Chicken

I live by those wise and very cool words and invite ANYBODY to bring their junk on in a street race.

'Nuff said.

 

[Johnnie]

No, I'm not really upset at all. Sometimes a little irritated, maybe. In reality , I just don't want a "reckless op" on my driving record, or worse, wreck or total my car.

 

[Bruce Urie]

"Any and every intersection is an opportunity for a race"
_Mean Chicken

I live by those wise and very cool words and invite ANYBODY to bring their junk on in a street race.

'Nuff said.

There's NO WAY you're going to touch my "junk."

Bruce '87 Grand National

 

[TurboTGuy]

There's NO WAY you're going to touch my "junk."

Bruce '87 Grand National

EEEEWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!