HHR - Buick Bijou Super Progress
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Joined: 03-22-2012
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From: Rogers City, Michigan
For Ben
A 1931 Buick roadster.
Boydie
[QUOTE=Benjiwah;703753]Here is the most recent shot of my project of fabricating new body panels to make my HHR pay tribute to the 1950-53 Buick Super 8.
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Boydie
[QUOTE=Benjiwah;703753]Here is the most recent shot of my project of fabricating new body panels to make my HHR pay tribute to the 1950-53 Buick Super 8.
Attachment 14615[/QUOTE
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Joined: 06-30-2010
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From: Kannapolis NC
Sweet roadster pic Boydie, do you remember when "Rumble Seats" were also called "Mother in Law Seats"? With the top up, you couldn't hear her complaining back there, man I wish they'd make a comeback.
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Yes I do.
BTW the '31 Buick had a modern V-8 with modern running gear.
Nicely done because you really couldn't tell by looking unlike most street rods.
Boydie
BTW the '31 Buick had a modern V-8 with modern running gear.
Nicely done because you really couldn't tell by looking unlike most street rods.
Boydie
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From: Kannapolis NC
Really, wow! That's a sweet build, I only spotted the wider cross section tires after blowing the image up, they're the only clue, and a subtle one at that.
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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
Hey Benjiwah......
How about a little trivia????????
Automotive Trivia
Automotive Trivia
Why did Buick begin using the model name "Electra" starting in 1959?
A. In Greek mythology, Electra was Apollo's fleetest messenger.
B. The Electra edition of the 1959 Buick Roadmaster included unique electronics such as window defrosters, fender mounted turn signal indicators and "star view" instrument panel lights.
C. Buick's president chose to name the car after his relative, the sculptress Electra Waggoner Biggs.
I borrowed this trivia from a publication and was wondering if you knew the answer....anyone???? Not fair to look it up. I'll provide the answer if the first couple people don't have the correct answer.
How about a little trivia????????
Automotive Trivia
Automotive Trivia
Why did Buick begin using the model name "Electra" starting in 1959?
A. In Greek mythology, Electra was Apollo's fleetest messenger.
B. The Electra edition of the 1959 Buick Roadmaster included unique electronics such as window defrosters, fender mounted turn signal indicators and "star view" instrument panel lights.
C. Buick's president chose to name the car after his relative, the sculptress Electra Waggoner Biggs.
I borrowed this trivia from a publication and was wondering if you knew the answer....anyone???? Not fair to look it up. I'll provide the answer if the first couple people don't have the correct answer.
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Joined: 02-03-2013
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From: Arcola
That is a great trivia question!
B. Would seem like a logical answer, but logic and obscure trivia rarely converge. And I don't know if those were actual features of a 59 Buick. So my hunch is A. or C. but I don't really know.
B. Would seem like a logical answer, but logic and obscure trivia rarely converge. And I don't know if those were actual features of a 59 Buick. So my hunch is A. or C. but I don't really know.
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I'll go with "A" as Electra was one of the three trim levels/model names introduced in 1959, the others being LeSabre and Invicta.
These three names were represented in Buick's redesigned Triple Shield ornament/logo still in use today.
These three names were represented in Buick's redesigned Triple Shield ornament/logo still in use today.
