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Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by Downtime, Sep 1, 2012.

  1. Downtime
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    Posts: 35

    Downtime
    Member

    Hi everyone,
    I've been looking at this forum, for a few years now, and set up my membership a month ago. This afternoon with the help and guidance of some friend i pruchased my very first classic car. A 1939 Buick business coupe.

    I've got lots of experience working on boats, from diesels to outboards, and some experience working on modern cars. I have exactly none working on pre WW2 vehicles.

    Good news is I do have some friends who are pretty good at the classic car deal, so hopefully i can learn as i go along and have some fun. The car is a driver already so atleast i'm that far ahead of the curve.

    I really don't know why, but I've always wanted a pre WW2 car. Ever since i was a kid, i've wanted one.
     

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  2. Welcome from just north of you. Very cool coupe you have there, TR
     
  3. Model T1
    Joined: May 11, 2012
    Posts: 3,309

    Model T1
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    Welcome from NW Florida. You are in luck, the only difference in what you now have and those other boats is this one has four wheels.:D
    Looks like a nice old Buick.
     
  4. liljonny
    Joined: Aug 31, 2011
    Posts: 203

    liljonny
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    from menifee,ca

    Welcome! Sweet ride!
     

  5. Angliaguy
    Joined: Jan 21, 2008
    Posts: 107

    Angliaguy
    Member

    Welcome from Ft.Laud. I haven't seen this car around yet. I don't know what your plans are but the the body looks straight and the car is complete. Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing it and meeting you.
     
  6. Downtime
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    Posts: 35

    Downtime
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    The plans are to make it a daily driver. Changing out the front clip and the power train here in the upcoming months. It was owned by a collector (retired firefighter) down in south Miami, and while the body is in quite good condition, it's not not really of "restore" quality. But i got it for a pretty decent deal.
     
  7. Nailhead Brooklyn
    Joined: Jul 31, 2012
    Posts: 567

    Nailhead Brooklyn
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    Welcome from Florida's West Coast!
     
  8. THE CHIEF
    Joined: Feb 22, 2007
    Posts: 847

    THE CHIEF
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    from MIAMI

    welcome to the hamb Magnum IT
     
  9. Veach
    Joined: Jun 1, 2012
    Posts: 1,081

    Veach
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    Welcome from Texas
     

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