View Full Version : PT it or leave this 'Time Capsule' alone?
fleetus macmullitz
06-11-2009, 02:13 PM
Thought I'd show pics of something not normally seen here. Personally, the paint scheme is growing on me. That optional interior is very cool IMO. Car was just sold, dealer was asking $53,900. Has a 265 in it and it looks the same way underneath.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Badd55%20big%20pics/8108.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Badd55%20big%20pics/8109.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Badd55%20big%20pics/8107.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Badd55%20big%20pics/8105.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Badd55%20big%20pics/8106.jpg
I don't know, looks too nice to tear apart... but on the flip side, you would think you'd be safe from finding any surprises when working on it.
deuce_454
06-11-2009, 02:17 PM
that car is to nice to do whatever is the coolest thing to do right now... it is a classic, it will never look dated as is.. but you can bet money (literally) that once you touch it.. it will be worth less in 5 years than if you had just left it alone... and it will never be that cool again
buickfunnycar.com
06-11-2009, 02:22 PM
leave as is...totally original is cool,and always will be.
Roger M
06-11-2009, 02:28 PM
leave as is...totally original is cool,and always will be.
X2. If someone wanted to mod it, maybe a set of wheels and tires and call it good (I would drop it a bit also). Those parts can always be returned to stock without any scars.
Very nice car, Skip.:thumbsup:
fleetus macmullitz
06-11-2009, 02:28 PM
Interesting responses...
I thought guys here would throw a motor in it and a competent chassis underneath it.
Aschle
06-11-2009, 02:30 PM
I am with the " leave it alone" crowd... To many other willing candidates out there to get chopped and welded...
Jason
tones2SS
06-11-2009, 02:49 PM
Part of me wants to leave it alone, part of me wants to throw the pro-touring goodies at it. :_paranoid :unibrow:
It is a really nice car though.:thumbsup: :cheers:
Flash68
06-11-2009, 02:54 PM
Nice but PT that sucker. :D
Stuart Adams
06-11-2009, 03:18 PM
Interesting responses...
I thought guys here would throw a motor in it and a competent chassis underneath it.
Most here are level headed. Don't even think about doing anything to that except change the oil, IMO.
1badchevelle
06-11-2009, 03:42 PM
Leave it alone. That car just looks Bad A$$ as it sits. You can always find another car to PT.
I am of the "stock sucks" crowd most of the time. But that is too nice to cut up I think. Like was said in another post, maybe wheels and a drop. Nothing that can't be undone easy. Some cars just shouldn't be changed, but I wouldn't ever own one of them.
slenning
06-11-2009, 04:08 PM
Another vote for leave it alone. Way too cool to mess with.
Desert68
06-11-2009, 04:11 PM
I think that interior looks great. I wouldn't do anything that could not be 'unbolted'. I agree with the comment about a possible wheel/tire change. I would consider a bolt-on front disc setup if I was going to drive it much. Cool car.
Fluid Power
06-11-2009, 06:32 PM
Take it to the shows as is, you will be amazed at the people that will give it the thumbs up! That thing is super cool.
Darren
Ummgawa
06-11-2009, 07:05 PM
Most here are level headed. Don't even think about doing anything to that except change the oil, IMO.
What Stuart said.
Man don't even fart through the seat covers. Leave that one be.
gearheads78
06-11-2009, 07:20 PM
Anyone can restore an original....It takes a real man to cut one up.:P
I would leave it alone:yes:
customcam
06-11-2009, 07:23 PM
Its too nice, find urself a project then cut lol the 55-57 and even a 52-54 are awsome cars. 1 of my favourite cars is a 54 Belair.
DEIGuy38
06-11-2009, 08:18 PM
Leave it alone, don't mess up a good thing. That is not a barn find ready to be done up, it is perfect the way it is. If anything put wheels on it and leave the rest alone.
89 RS
06-11-2009, 09:07 PM
That is too cool. I wouldn't touch it, some things are better left untouched.
Spiffav8
06-11-2009, 10:49 PM
It's survived this long...I'd say it has earned the right to stick around as is a bit longer. Leave it be.
Vegas69
06-11-2009, 10:58 PM
Have to agree....I like em completely stock or nicely modded. :thumbsup: None of that half ass shiat.
E.rodz
06-12-2009, 10:29 AM
love it but remember one thing ss stands for stock sucks.just poking here. i still can't resist chopping somthing like this up and making somthing extrodinary out of it. all the parts on it can make someone elses car to this look. cut it up.
rogue
06-12-2009, 11:58 AM
love it but remember one thing ss stands for stock sucks.just poking here. i still can't resist chopping somthing like this up and making somthing extrodinary out of it. all the parts on it can make someone elses car to this look. cut it up.
I disagree, why not buy a 55 tri-5 shell for 1/10th the cost, and cut it up, rather than cut up a beautiful original... It just doesn't make sense, financially or morally.
gotta draw the line somewhere.
You don't buy a $56k restored peach and take a sawzall to the rear tubs.
I'd think it'd be a much easier conversion going from a pro-street tri-5 as well. Look at bad penny.
sick65
06-12-2009, 02:38 PM
If that car is from Happy Day Dream Cars, it's a top-notch ride. John always has nice cars.
I say bolt on a set of 19's and 20's, give it a stance and leave the rest alone.
fleetus macmullitz
06-12-2009, 02:55 PM
If that car is from Happy Day Dream Cars, it's a top-notch ride. John always has nice cars.
I say bolt on a set of 19's and 20's, give it a stance and leave the rest alone.
Dennis, yes it was sold by Happy Days Dream Cars.
final cut
06-12-2009, 04:51 PM
Laeve that one alone, buy a $5,500 beater and pt that one, put the same paint scheme on it and drive both of them to the show.
rwhite692
06-12-2009, 08:01 PM
[QUOTE=WaterCooledNelds;217702]....Car was just sold, dealer was asking $53,900. Has a 265 in it and it looks the same way underneath....[QUOTE=WaterCooledNelds;217702]
Skip did you buy this car and are now trying to decide what to do with it, or is this a purely hypothetical discussion?
Either way, I would leave that car alone, or if it is impossible to resist the urge, I would perhaps only add some minimal period-correct bolt-on parts so that the car could easily be returned to the same (bone-stock) configuration.
G-Body
06-12-2009, 09:25 PM
2 sweet perfect as is..........and it has to be nice for me to say that :lol:
GregWeld
06-12-2009, 10:55 PM
I once sold a 69 Z/28 RS because it was a matching numbers car - with enduro bumper etc... but I wanted a PT car.... why cut up a perfectly good car when there are so many POS just waiting for a rebirth... so sold it and bought a nice low mile Drop top with a 307 and a 3 speed on the column... that NOBODY wanted... fools... it's a great body!
You can buy someone's half assed 327 4 speed "hot rod" and save yourself 25 grand.... toss a Morrison chassis under it - and still not be where this survivor car is...
fleetus macmullitz
06-12-2009, 11:55 PM
[quote=WaterCooledNelds;217702]....Car was just sold, dealer was asking $53,900. Has a 265 in it and it looks the same way underneath....[quote=WaterCooledNelds;217702]
Skip did you buy this car and are now trying to decide what to do with it, or is this a purely hypothetical discussion?
Either way, I would leave that car alone, or if it is impossible to resist the urge, I would perhaps only add some minimal period-correct bolt-on parts so that the car could easily be returned to the same (bone-stock) configuration.
Rob,
It was one of those ads you see you where it says the car was sold already, so yes, it is a purely hypothetical question.
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