Buick Eight

karlosdeville · 8th October 2009, 10:43

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Originally Posted by john a milne

I haven't seen any of these "spot lights" on Canadian police cars nor do I recall seeing them in any of my recent trips into the U.S. mostly to the Boston & New York areas. They were more of a 50 & 60's item.

Here you go

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reminds me of a moose

r_nairtvm · 11th October 2009, 17:59

Guys

One question (rather hypothetical). How easy or difficult is it to get a complete Buick 8 Engine. Either (preferably) in India or elsewhere

Thanks and Best Regards

Ram

wasif · 11th October 2009, 19:00

There was one such engine lying with a scrap merchant in Hyderabad for ages and nobody wanted it.

Maybe if you are lucky its still there and you could get it.

Ask Stanher to lok into this for you. The scrap guy is the same old chap who claims to have scrapped twenty odd RR's in the past and is quiet well known in hyderabad.

IndrojitSircar · 11th October 2009, 19:10

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Originally Posted by r_nairtvm

Guys

One question (rather hypothetical). How easy or difficult is it to get a complete Buick 8 Engine. Either (preferably) in India or elsewhere

Thanks and Best Regards

Ram

Well in the Us i think it would be easier look around on ebay and stuff you might be lucky to get on.Also there was a engine up for salew put up by calrock for sale in mangalore so mayb you could ask him to help you.

harit · 11th October 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by r_nairtvm

Guys

One question (rather hypothetical). How easy or difficult is it to get a complete Buick 8 Engine. Either (preferably) in India or elsewhere

Thanks and Best Regards

Ram

Hi Ram,
Sorry, this question is not complete. Do you need a Roadmaster engine, Super engine or pre 1941 engine. They are all different, and pre 1941 also differ in capacity.
Import is difficult, officially not allowed.

Cheers harit

r_nairtvm · 11th October 2009, 23:40

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Originally Posted by harit

Hi Ram,
Sorry, this question is not complete. Do you need a Roadmaster engine, Super engine or pre 1941 engine. They are all different, and pre 1941 also differ in capacity.
Import is difficult, officially not allowed.

Cheers harit

@indrojitsircar

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Originally Posted by wasif

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Guys,

Thanks for your reply.

Harit, I will get more info as you suggested and shall revert.

Thanks and Best Regards

Ram

airwolf9211 · 12th October 2009, 00:09

these are real monsters on road as seen in hollywood movies
why dont we get such type of cars in india ?

anjan_c2007 · 22nd November 2009, 23:02

Saw this beauty, a 1948 model located in its country of birth owned by Mr Tom Pfeiffer.These pictures are from the Old Cars Weekly website-the latest issue.Have rarely seen a better example than this one.The straight eight 320cu.in engine produced 144 hp.

Raj1008 · 22nd November 2009, 23:52

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Originally Posted by john a milne

I haven't seen any of these "spot lights" on Canadian police cars nor do I recall seeing them in any of my recent trips into the U.S. mostly to the Boston & New York areas. They were more of a 50 & 60's item.

Police cars still use them but they folded inside now. I see alot of cabs have them as well, maybe they are unmarked bait cars.

Bulldogji · 18th December 2009, 11:33

Having been convinced by Rush to sign up..A big HELLO from the guy who seems to be regurally spotted driving classics.Must confess to having a soft corner for Buicks and for all buick lovers can team bhp organize a visit to the buick guru in poona? He has a wealth of knowledge and of course BUICKS BUICKS and more BUICKs..

karlosdeville · 18th December 2009, 12:37

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Originally Posted by Bulldogji

Having been convinced by Rush to sign up..A big HELLO from the guy who seems to be regurally spotted driving classics.Must confess to having a soft corner for Buicks and for all buick lovers can team bhp organize a visit to the buick guru in poona? He has a wealth of knowledge and of course BUICKS BUICKS and more BUICKs..

Welcome aboard Sir, great to have you with us.

For the uninitiated, Bulldogji (?!) has one of the most enviable collection of classics, each in awe inspiring condition, and most importantly used very regularly. We look forward to many contributions from you.

Bulldogji · 19th December 2009, 14:48

Thanks Karl.Just to satify your curosity I was nicknamed bulldog by my family because I am very tenacious..Once a problem grips me I dont let go..Akin to developing a lockjaw, common to bulldogs, till I find a solution.AND great to see youngsters like you taking interest in vintage and classics

DKG · 19th December 2009, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Bulldogji

I am very tenacious..Once a problem grips me I dont let go..Akin to developing a lockjaw, common to bulldogs, till I find a solution

Your cars obviously reflect this aspect of your persona. They are all so beautifully maintained. There are many collectors with the resources to maintain cars to high standards. But none I can think of who not only maintains his cars in such immaculate condition but actually uses them regularly as you do. That is something I deeply admire and value.

ajay99 · 19th December 2009, 17:13

is the buick guru in POONA by any chance,ZAHEER VAKIL ??

kavesh55 · 19th December 2009, 21:43

Im glad that this thread exists.
My encounter with a Buick eight is quite recent, just fifteen days back. On the first look itself i fell for it. Right in the middle of rushhour traffic. I was suppose to go somewhere i landed up somewhere else.

the girl next to me was anything but curious to know why i was following and where I was going (I admit, she did lose her attention)
Met Karl last week and confirmed whose car it was. i can still remember that day as yesterday.

11th October 2009, 17:59	#47
r_nairtvm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dubai/TRV/BLR Posts: 2,108 Thanked: 2,598 Times View My Garage	Buick 8 Engine Guys One question (rather hypothetical). How easy or difficult is it to get a complete Buick 8 Engine. Either (preferably) in India or elsewhere Thanks and Best Regards Ram
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11th October 2009, 19:00	#48
wasif Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abu Dhabi (for now) Posts: 2,957 Thanked: 414 Times	There was one such engine lying with a scrap merchant in Hyderabad for ages and nobody wanted it. Maybe if you are lucky its still there and you could get it. Ask Stanher to lok into this for you. The scrap guy is the same old chap who claims to have scrapped twenty odd RR's in the past and is quiet well known in hyderabad.
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airwolf9211 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manali (H.P.) Posts: 64 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	these are real monsters on road as seen in hollywood movies why dont we get such type of cars in india ?
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22nd November 2009, 23:02	#53
anjan_c2007 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: India Posts: 8,534 Thanked: 21,891 Times View My Garage	Saw this beauty, a 1948 model located in its country of birth owned by Mr Tom Pfeiffer.These pictures are from the Old Cars Weekly website-the latest issue.Have rarely seen a better example than this one.The straight eight 320cu.in engine produced 144 hp.
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18th December 2009, 11:33	#55
Bulldogji BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: planet earth Posts: 890 Thanked: 1,194 Times	Having been convinced by Rush to sign up..A big HELLO from the guy who seems to be regurally spotted driving classics.Must confess to having a soft corner for Buicks and for all buick lovers can team bhp organize a visit to the buick guru in poona? He has a wealth of knowledge and of course BUICKS BUICKS and more BUICKs..
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19th December 2009, 14:48	#57
Bulldogji BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: planet earth Posts: 890 Thanked: 1,194 Times	Thanks Karl.Just to satify your curosity I was nicknamed bulldog by my family because I am very tenacious..Once a problem grips me I dont let go..Akin to developing a lockjaw, common to bulldogs, till I find a solution.AND great to see youngsters like you taking interest in vintage and classics
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ajay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 2,735 Thanked: 1,630 Times	is the buick guru in POONA by any chance,ZAHEER VAKIL ??
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19th December 2009, 21:43	#60
kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 749 Thanked: 49 Times	Im glad that this thread exists. My encounter with a Buick eight is quite recent, just fifteen days back. On the first look itself i fell for it. Right in the middle of rushhour traffic. I was suppose to go somewhere i landed up somewhere else. the girl next to me was anything but curious to know why i was following and where I was going (I admit, she did lose her attention) Met Karl last week and confirmed whose car it was. i can still remember that day as yesterday.
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