Pictures of your rides!

[dewbers]

Hey fellas - many of you don't have pictures of your cars posted. Either in your profile or on your avatar. We all would love to see your rides, no matter the condition. We're all Centurion lovers, so share the wealth gang. Post your pictures so we can see. Even if it's a before and after shot!

[gr_speedy]

before

[gr_speedy]

After
I think i confused some people........ the BEFORE Centurion that's my first Ragtop (Flintstone Mobil) the AFTER Centurion is the one that i bought couple days ago. Sorry for the confusion i just tried to make a joke.

[centurion 455 ragtop]

:shocked: Wow! What a difference!! Looks great!

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Before

[centurion 455 ragtop]

After

[Smartin]

Hey look - you got half of my car in with your photo:laugh:

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Here is another shot Adam with your old one which is now owned by Rolf, living the good life in Germany.

[Smartin]

Good ol' Salem!

[Phil Genario]

After that before photo is unreal, what an undertaking and a labor of love as well. you had to really love that car!! the end result is way beyond phenomenal, what a car!

[gr_speedy]

Rick, Keith ............ beautiful.........Rolf your's too. Hope i can get mine atleast half as good as your's are.

[The German]

Rick, Keith ............ beautiful.........Rolf your's too. Hope i can get mine atleast half as good as your's are.

More pictures of my car (former owner: Adam) are to be seen here :
http://www.buickcenturion.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71
... the youngest one is here:
http://www.buickcenturion.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3651#post3651
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Rolf

[MichelHaak]

These are before pictures, maybe in a short while my car will look a bit better.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/Michelhaak/DSC_0002.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/Michelhaak/DSC_1209.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/Michelhaak/DSC_1203.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/Michelhaak/DSC_1202.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/Michelhaak/DSC_1197.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/Michelhaak/SNCsept07183.jpg

[Smartin]

Your car has a great shine to it!

[RFortuna]

Here are three of my ten cars! First step is admitting you have a problem right? I can't seem to stop buying cars.

[Robroy]

Some picts of my 73

[Robroy]

And a trouble shooting view…:D

[Smartin]

That's the view I have been seeing for the last 2 weeks!:laugh:

But your garage floor is much cleaner than mine. I must've spilled 2 quarts of oil on the floor.

[Robroy]

That's the view I have been seeing for the last 2 weeks!:laugh:
Home sweat home, right :D

[Smartin]

Sweat, indeed!

[My3buicks]

Bob's Charcoal

[Robroy]

Wow, this thread has become quite a Centurion photo gallery! :beers:

[The German]

Wow, this thread has become quite a Centurion photo gallery! :beers:

Oh yes, ... really nice pictures !
It was a very good idea to post this thread, Steve !:xyxthumbs:
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Rolf

[dewbers]

Thanks Guys. I love this stuff. And then when guys add in all the memories that accompany the pics, I just get lost in them. I swear I am hooked! Have always loved Buick's and just about any "classic", but these beauties have grabbed me and held me. Coming up on my one year anniversary with my gal. March 16th, 2007 she was delivered during a sleet and snow storm. I could have cried. :bawl:
I might have, but being the manly man I am, I'll never admit it to you all! :beers:
Have loaded the picture that made me fall in love with her... some of you saw this when the car first listed on eBay... I saw this and it was over. I got bitten and smitten at the same time! The second shot is of her on the first day she came out of the garage last year. (March 17th, 2007) The day after the snow and sleet storm... (it had all melted overnight!) And the last shot I took on Feb 1st of this year. It was in the mid 50's and she had cabin fever!! :Brow: Ok, it wasn't for the car, it was for me!
(On another note, I have no idea why the top has that "ripple"... I am sure someone else can lend a thought on this!)


By the way, Keith, you take some great pictures. I'd love to have you shoot my ride something! And Bob, what an amazing house and property you've got there. Very "homey" looking...

[Richard Dunn]

You know you guys are killing me.:D
I'm going to drown in my own drool! LOL!

If I don't get me a Centurion soon I'm going to trade my soul to the devil.

One day, one day....I know. The right car is like the right mate. You have to kiss a few toads (or toadettes) before you find the right one.

[RFortuna]

Also found a pic of my old 72 (went to Keith in 2005) beside my 63 Electra at a car show a few years back. Looking for a photo of the one owner 73 Coupe I had in 97. When I locate it I'll post.

Randy

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Nice front and rear shots of all three years. My '73, Keith's old '72 (rear shot) and Nick Rabi's '72 (front shot) and Rolf's '71

Couple of my favorites:
Nick off the starting line.
Adam off the starting line.

[Phil Genario]

Here are three of my ten cars! First step is admitting you have a problem right? I can't seem to stop buying cars.very, very nice ,what a bunch, all beautiful,we all are nuts born with the buick gene! phil

[Phil Genario]

Rick, the rear shot of the 3 Centurions is my old one, not Nicks, note the whitewalls versus the white letter tires and the white pinstripe.great pictures and beautiful cars!

[Phil Genario]

Wow, this thread has become quite a Centurion photo gallery! :beers:great pictures and a beautiful car. now that i look at it the bodyside molding positioning reminds me of that on a 73 delta royale.

[Phil Genario]

Thanks Guys. I love this stuff. And then when guys add in all the memories that accompany the pics, I just get lost in them. I swear I am hooked! Have always loved Buick's and just about any "classic", but these beauties have grabbed me and held me. Coming up on my one year anniversary with my gal. March 16th, 2007 she was delivered during a sleet and snow storm. I could have cried. :bawl:
I might have, but being the manly man I am, I'll never admit it to you all! :beers:
Have loaded the picture that made me fall in love with her... some of you saw this when the car first listed on eBay... I saw this and it was over. I got bitten and smitten at the same time! The second shot is of her on the first day she came out of the garage last year. (March 17th, 2007) The day after the snow and sleet storm... (it had all melted overnight!) And the last shot I took on Feb 1st of this year. It was in the mid 50's and she had cabin fever!! :Brow: Ok, it wasn't for the car, it was for me!
(On another note, I have no idea why the top has that "ripple"... I am sure someone else can lend a thought on this!)


By the way, Keith, you take some great pictures. I'd love to have you shoot my ride something! And Bob, what an amazing house and property you've got there. Very "homey" looking... first pictures i saw of your car , absolutely beautiful!!!! i know its a matter of taste but dont take this wrong steve...... but...... put the damn whitewalls back on it!!!!! lol

[My3buicks]

I was thinking the same thing Phil, I just was trying to figure out a tackful way of saying it. I guess, put the damn whitewalls back on it works really well.:beers: These cars never came with white letter tires and they just don't look right on them!!!!!!!!

[Phil Genario]

You know you guys are killing me.:D
I'm going to drown in my own drool! LOL!

If I don't get me a Centurion soon I'm going to trade my soul to the devil.

One day, one day....I know. The right car is like the right mate. You have to kiss a few toads (or toadettes) before you find the right one.you have to buy one man!!!to be centurionless, well, its like being half a man,its the epitome of our manhood!!! i dont know how or why i was centurionless for so many long miserable years. all of my friends say im a different person know that i own not one, but two !!

[Phil Genario]

You know you guys are killing me.:D
I'm going to drown in my own drool! LOL!

If I don't get me a Centurion soon I'm going to trade my soul to the devil.

One day, one day....I know. The right car is like the right mate. You have to kiss a few toads (or toadettes) before you find the right one.lets put this being centurionless thing into perspective, shall we. you know your miserable, right ? life just isnt complete, right? life really doesnt matter right?
now get out one of your buick brochures, ok! lets take the 72 brochure, go to the centurion pictures,look how much better life really is with a centurion. they even tell you that right in the brochure,not only by the pictures(like that mouthwatering seamist green formal coupe) then comes the message: your 72 centurion makes you a little more aware of life! well enough said.if a buick is in your dna, why not put one in your driveway!im just playing with ya rich, but you really should get one, its your civic duty to the centurion community .you live near jersey right? if i can be of any help, just yell.
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[Smartin]

Rick - that shot of my car coming off the line is AWESOME!!! I've never seen that one. Thanks!!!

[Richard Dunn]

Hi again.
Yeah the Centurion bug is flowing through my blood stream. And I got it bad.
I am working on getting some funds together so when the right car comes along I'll be armed and dangerous.
In the meantime I have Centurion screen savers on my computer at work which I'm changing all day. This makes my co-workers crazy.
I have my Centurion calendar and a 1972 sales brochure on my night stand.
I can't find my 1973 brochure. It's stashed somewhere. It has a copy of the build sheet for my 1973 convertible with it. The one I let get away....
I just need to find the right car. I'll know it when I see.

I just attached two more pictures of my '73.
Yes I had a set of Denman wide whites back in '76!

[Phil Genario]

nice!!ill take it!!

[Smartin]

Some misc. shots of the convertible when I bought it, and one of me in the car at Batavia, NY in 2005.

The first one is the actual picture I saw on cctol.com before I bought it in 2003.

[Smartin]

Some shots of the Coupe..

[Smartin]

one more.

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Sorry can't resist. Shot taken at the Bicentennial for Buick. Went out there with my son and a fellow Buick owner. Had a blast of a time!

[gr_speedy]

Rick do you have air adjustable load shocks in the rear? You have the most raised rear body from what i can see in all pictures.

[The German]

Wow, what an outbreak of Centurion enthusiasmn in this thread ! Seems as if these pictures electrify everyones hearts, brains and bones. That must be real true LOVE !


Some misc. shots of the convertible when I bought it, and one of me in the car at Batavia, NY in 2005.
The first one is the actual picture I saw on cctol.com before I bought it in 2003.

Interesting pictures, Adam; hope you don´t regret having sold that car to me in Germany (?)! Here is another last summer shot of your former white street shark - still looking dynamic, ready to eat miles.:cool:
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Rolf

[dewbers]

Adam - who's mansion is that car sitting in front of? Nice spread!

Phil / Keith - come on, that black beauty of mine looks stunning with the raised whites on her... I was and still am considering "red lines" !! Now that would just blow your minds wouldn't it!! :Brow:

What a fun thread... helps take away the winter doldrums and wets the appetites for spring doesn't it? Hell, I bet Rick is out there right now trying to decide if today is the right day to unzip that car locker his ride is sitting in!

Summer shot from last August and the Halloween parade in Oct. I think I posted before, but it was worth doing again...

Need to get out and shoot some pics this year.

[wildcat65]

Beauty cars there smartin, Rick, Rolf and dewbers! :xyxthumbs:
I really enjoy seeing them here.

[RFortuna]

Wow! Some great pictures! I love the shot of Adams coupe launching at the track.

Randy

P.S. Steve - I like the white letter tires!

[The German]

Hey Steve, don't worry; your tires with the raised whites are as good as white walls would be for your car because your car is black in black. It looks a touch more sporty, a little bit more aggressive than with the white walls, but with that black car these tires make a special harmony. The intention of Buick to create a special gentlemens sports car is brought to a peak with those black tires. The car gets the appearance of having more power. Guess if Keith and Phil will look at your last pics, taking some time thinking about they will agree.

On the other hand your car also looks very good with the original whitewalls; perhaps you will change back to them after some years when being older - white walls have more gentlemen appearance ;) and are historical correct :) !
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Rolf

[Smartin]

The mansions are about a mile from my house. It's a subdivision with some very strict building codes. They're all custom home lots with a minimum of $800k as a starting price for building a home.

Needless to say, those are NOT in my neighborhood:laugh:

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Rick do you have air adjustable load shocks in the rear? You have the most raised rear body from what i can see in all pictures.

Nothing special. I had all coil springs replaced around that time, the fronts did come down a bit since then. As for the rear, I do have air shocks, I keep them at about 10 pounds but when I'm towing I bump them up to 110 pounds and it keeps the rear even with the trailer, and that is even with equalizer bars on the hitch. I do hate them cause if makes the ride a bit stiff when not towing, but I have little choice otherwise the rear will be sagging way to far to keep things safe. Shot below I have previously posted it shows the true ride height of it when towing and loaded up. Tried air bags, they didn't help.

Also I have a slightly oversized tire (taller) then what would go on it, which also make the ride height taller. Did this to make sure the tires do not get overloaded as these tires are designed for heavy loads. Already lived thru one blow out while towing at 70 mph. It can really make you stain your pants in a hurry:shocked:

[dewbers]

I swear Keith... when I look at your ride, I see an old guy in a hat sitting behind that wheel, tooling down some country lane with a big 'Ole sh!t eating grin on his face! I know that's not you. You're a fairly young handsome man, but I gotta tell ya, that's the picture I have in my mind when I see your ride!! She's as gorgeous as they come!

Remember the scene in Road House (Patrick Swayze) where the bad guy was tooling down that back road in his tbird (I think), blasting some oldie, singing and swerving back and forth? That's what I see with your car. No idea why and certainly not implying anything negative bro. Just thought I'd share... :D

[gr_speedy]

Remember the scene in Road House (Patrick Swayze) where the bad guy was tooling down that back road in his tbird (I think), blasting some oldie, singing and swerving back and forth? That's what I see with your car. No idea why and certainly not implying anything negative bro. Just thought I'd share... :D

:Dou: This scene ALWAYS comes into my mind too :)

BTW
It was a Mustang :rant:

[Centurion]

I'm starting to feel left out, but I lack much in the way of quality digital photos. So, for now, you're just getting a reprise of the December '08 calendar photo. Hope you don't mind!

[RFortuna]

I never get tired of looking at your car Brian! It's one of the prettiest I've ever seen. I hope to see it in person some day.

Randy

[Centurion]

Thanks, Keith and Randy! Glad you like the shot -- taken during the Seattle Nationals.

[centurion 455 ragtop]

We just haaaaad to start this thread! Now I got Spring Fever BIG TIME! I was hoping for a nice weekend so I can break the car out of the storage bag. Now I hear this weekend will be heavy rain both Friday and Saturday.:bawl:

I'm just drooling over these cars!

[Phil Genario]

I swear Keith... when I look at your ride, I see an old guy in a hat sitting behind that wheel, tooling down some country lane with a big 'Ole sh!t eating grin on his face! I know that's not you. You're a fairly young handsome man, but I gotta tell ya, that's the picture I have in my mind when I see your ride!! She's as gorgeous as they come!

Remember the scene in Road House (Patrick Swayze) where the bad guy was tooling down that back road in his tbird (I think), blasting some oldie, singing and swerving back and forth? That's what I see with your car. No idea why and certainly not implying anything negative bro. Just thought I'd share... :Dok steve, redlines although not what the car calls for, would look good , but the firestone wide ovals only go up to g7015s, so youll have to go to a radial redline which is smarter anyway, but something like diamond back classics make your size, but plan on mortgaging the house or selling some of the wifes jewelery(maybe she wont even notice) those tires are a big rip off ,way, way overpriced. im just busting anyway, no matter what you did to it its absolutely beautiful.phil

[Phil Genario]

one more.all the photos are terrific! especially the dragstrip ones and the engine shot also the before and after of the white convertible, im with randy i hope to be able to see these cars and meet all of you terrific people one day!!phil

[Centurion]

Had to add a straight-on side profile:

(Searching for a better photo)

[Phil Genario]

Hi again.
Yeah the Centurion bug is flowing through my blood stream. And I got it bad.
I am working on getting some funds together so when the right car comes along I'll be armed and dangerous.
In the meantime I have Centurion screen savers on my computer at work which I'm changing all day. This makes my co-workers crazy.
I have my Centurion calendar and a 1972 sales brochure on my night stand.
I can't find my 1973 brochure. It's stashed somewhere. It has a copy of the build sheet for my 1973 convertible with it. The one I let get away....
I just need to find the right car. I'll know it when I see.

I just attached two more pictures of my '73.
Yes I had a set of Denman wide whites back in '76!hi rich, again i was just funnin with you last night, i know how tough it is doing the balancing act, house, bills, etc,etc, but the offer does stand if you need help looking when your ready,just yell, i dont think we live too far from one another, plus it would be great to meet someone fairly local for some buick antics!!!youll know the car when you find it, ive always said these cars talk to you!!!phil, i appreciate the input on the american cheese colored 73!!!!

[Centurion]

Thanks, Keith! I have often remarked over the years that, in my view, the Centurions had the most clean, best integrated style of any of the full-size GM cars of the era. The cars are pure, spare, and honest. They really are the logical progression of the late 1960's designs, and were, thankfullly, built before the opera windows, pillared rooflines, landau tops, stand-up hood ornaments, etc. came into vogue. I share your view regarding the protective side molding, and think it's significant that the brochure photos from the era typically showed the cars without that option.

Best of all, these cars look like Buicks. You can see the same sort of sporty, open-wheeled look that characterized the mid-1960's Wildcats, Skylarks, and Rivieras. Even if folks have no idea what a Centurion is, they typically know that the cars are Buicks!

[Phil Genario]

I swear Keith... when I look at your ride, I see an old guy in a hat sitting behind that wheel, tooling down some country lane with a big 'Ole sh!t eating grin on his face! I know that's not you. You're a fairly young handsome man, but I gotta tell ya, that's the picture I have in my mind when I see your ride!! She's as gorgeous as they come!

Remember the scene in Road House (Patrick Swayze) where the bad guy was tooling down that back road in his tbird (I think), blasting some oldie, singing and swerving back and forth? That's what I see with your car. No idea why and certainly not implying anything negative bro. Just thought I'd share... :Di can see the smoke coming out of keiths ears right now all the way from new jersey!!an old man!!!!no way, im picturing julie newmar,or elizabeth montgomery !! (thats if the chevrolet sponsors of bewitched would let her slip behind the wheel of a centurion!!):Dou:

[Phil Genario]

Brian, Your car just once again (in my humble opinion) shows just how stunning these cars are without the body side molding to break up the flowing lines. Your coupe exemptlifies everything that Buick had in mind in styling for the Centurion.not only do they look beautiful without them, the molding was essentially useless, due to the eliptical shape of the upper bodyside. the body stuck out farther then the molding,so when a door opened against the side it hit the body and missed the molding completely. just look at most original cars with the molding,and youll see the nicks are above the molding.

[Phil Genario]

I envision a beautiful blond with hair flowing driving it - could be because I know the original owner was a single woman, she bought it for herself as a 40th birthday gift, she should have caught the attention of a few guys tooling around town in this flashy ride. :laugh:i just let dewbers have it for the old man remark! im thinking julie newmar or elizabeth montgomery, even though wed have to get her out of her 68 camaro rally sport convertible, but i think she might agree to it. the story of the woman buying the 72 for her birthday came right back to me when you mentioned it. the ladybug!!!! what a neat story.

[Phil Genario]

Hey, what can you expect from someone that drives a black car - secretly closeted wishing he had the flash and pesazz of Flame Orange :Brow:poor, poor man ,maybe it should be brought up at the next witches counsel meeting,but ive looked in all of the bylaws and we cant really ride anyone out of town on a rail for lettered tires, but we can turn him into an inanament object, perhaps a lawn jockey to match your other one! :Brow:

[Phil Genario]

Had to add a straight-on side profile:that is a great photo,if it in were black and white it could pass for a press photo. i am considering doing my springs on the silvermist 72 when funds allow,and this is how i want it to sit.

[The German]

Had to add a straight-on side profile:

Really a very nice shot ! The pinstripe makes an interesting double line to the shadow of the body line; is this the original stripe or is it added later ?
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Rolf

[dewbers]

Hey, what can you expect from someone that drives a black car - secretly closeted wishing he had the flash and pesazz of Flame Orange :Brow:


poor, poor man ,maybe it should be brought up at the next witches counsel meeting,but ive looked in all of the bylaws and we cant really ride anyone out of town on a rail for lettered tires, but we can turn him into an inanament object, perhaps a lawn jockey to match your other one! :Brow:

Ok, now my feelings are hurt! This just may be my last post! :bawl:
But before I go... I just want you all to know that I started this thread! ME!
And now you're ripping me?? And to think, from two guys that I used to respect and admire! Despite the fact that one drives a freaking orange peel and the other has to have three Centurions, rather than just one! (Think he's making up for some other "short coming" in his life??):laugh: :laugh: :laugh: (Sorry Phil, that just popped into my mind and I couldn't let it go... I tried, but my will power is not that good!!!) :Brow:

Having a lot of fun with this thread guys. And to all you "non-regulars"... where are your pic's and updated avatars? Would love to see some shots of you "phantom" members!! Come on, do it, it's easy!!

[Centurion]

Really a very nice shot ! The pinstripe makes an interesting double line to the shadow of the body line; is this the original stripe or is it added later ?
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Rolf

Rolf, the car was repainted in original-type lacquer in 1984. The car was originally finished with the black paint stripe, and we took very careful measurements and photo documentation to make sure that the striping artist repainted the stripe exactly as the original. My stripe is slightly above the body line rather than right on the body line, but that's as my car came from the factory. There may have been differences from car-to-car and among assembly plants in the precise location of the striping.

If you look at the photos of Adam's car, you'll notice that its original stripe also runs above the body line rather than right on the body line.

One other item of note. I like the clean look of the Centurion so much that I have for years resisted installing my NOS passenger side rearview mirror. I may do it at some point, but like the uncluttered look without it.

[The German]

Thanks for your info, Brian. Up to now I was sure that the stipe has to follow close to the body line but it looks really more interesting to me to have it sightly above - especially with that clean look of your car (without the body side moldings) !

Perhaps you are right regarding the mirror; on the other hand the mirror seems not to be such a strong interruption of the side view to me. My feeling is that there is something missing when there is no mirror, but guess that´s only because I´m so used to have mirrors at both sides of a car. So it´s a specialty to have such a compromiseless clean right side; I understand you very well !

Anyway, it´s a very original looking car and guess its color may be rare to find in our days too. Enjoy it.:xyxthumbs:
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Rolf

[Centurion]

Rolf, regarding the color, it's interesting that Sandpiper Beige (my car's color) was the second most popular color on the '71 Centurion coupes, right after Burnished Cinnamon (the color of Adam's car).

[The German]

Those colors were very popular in Germany too during the 197o´s; I had a BMW in Burnished Cinnamon or a similar color. But I guess to find one with such a color in our days is very difficult. I haven´t seen one for years now.
Most old German cars were sold to eastern countries after the "iron borders" felt and to Africa; so they are really rare here !
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Rolf

[Phil Genario]

Ok, now my feelings are hurt! This just may be my last post! :bawl:
But before I go... I just want you all to know that I started this thread! ME!
And now you're ripping me?? And to think, from two guys that I used to respect and admire! Despite the fact that one drives a freaking orange peel and the other has to have three Centurions, rather than just one! (Think he's making up for some other "short coming" in his life??):laugh: :laugh: :laugh: (Sorry Phil, that just popped into my mind and I couldn't let it go... I tried, but my will power is not that good!!!) :Brow:

Having a lot of fun with this thread guys. And to all you "non-regulars"... where are your pic's and updated avatars? Would love to see some shots of you "phantom" members!! Come on, do it, it's easy!! alright steve ,
calm down, ive spoken to the counsel and we took a vote,the good news is :we will spare you, from being turned into the lawn jockey, the bad news is:at somepoint this month, youll notice something funny about the way the centurion is running,so youll pop the hood only to find......... a 200 cubic inch ford 6 cylinder engine sitting there, oh yeah itll be hooked up to a 2 speed powerglide tranny.with no reverse. so sorry about your bad luck! he, he !!!!:Brow:

[RFortuna]

I found a few more pictures of the two Centurions I used to own. Pics of the red one show it in my driveway, the first day I owned it in May of 96. You can see a 72 Catalina I had in the back ground too (I love all of the early 70's GM B and C bodies). The other pic of the red car is my son Shaun at 15, driving it to school! Does that show what kind of Dad I am? or that I'm an idiot? It was a one time treat. The brown car is a coupe I bought in August of 98, from the original owner's estate (for $800!). It was such a nice car. Totally original. I found the VIN too, I should register it I guess, but I don't know that it exists anymore. I sold it in 2000 or so.

Randy

[RFortuna]

Don't know why the pics aren't showing up. I'll try again.

[RFortuna]

trying again

[RFortuna]

Hopefully this works.

[Centurion]

Randy, those are great photos, so thanks for posting them here!

That '73 coupe looks really nice, reminding me of the first '73 I ever saw. During the fall of '72, I headed out to Huling Bros. Buick of Eugene, Oregon to check out the new '73's. It was late at night and the dealership was closed, but a new Centurion coupe in the solid brown metallic with road wheels was displayed under the lights. What a knockout beauty!

[dewbers]

Phil - great reply!! I give. You and Keith are much brighter than I am, so I'll beg mercy. I've never won an argument in 16 yrs of marriage, so why I thought I could go toe to toe with you and Keith is beyond me! :spank:

Randy - GREAT looking cars bud. How did you get the rear end on the red one to sit so high? Air shocks? You actually sold that? Talk about a brain fart!! :laugh:

Brian / Rolf - my right side mirror is sitting in the box that Rick sent it to me in. I can't decide what to do with it! One day, I want it on... the next day, not so much. Really torn on this. :confused: (Classy looking ride Brian!)

[RFortuna]

Thanks Steve! The red car had heavy duty springs installed by the previous owner. He had the car set up to pull a large boat. I actually traded that car to Keith Bleakney for his 69 Electra. It is the red car you see in some of his pics.

Randy

[Bob Alberini]

Thanks for sharing all the photos, Randy. You know we enjoy them.

By all means, submit the info you have on the 73 coupe you once owned. Adam has over 100 Centurions that I submitted from documentations in the '70s and '80s and undoubtedly most of those cars are long gone. I still have about 100 more to go to catch up so the idea to capture as many Centurions as we can still goes whether the cars exist or not. We know that they did.

[RFortuna]

Thanks Bob! I entered the info for the brown 73.

Randy

[Phil Genario]

Hopefully this works.my science teacher in my sophmore year in high school(76-77) mrs yvonne foytlin, a very pretty frosted blond italian lady, probably 40 ish, had the twin to the car, except her car had a dark brown top.the car was immaculate !she had it until june 77 , when she traded it on a silver 77 grand prix sj. yours was the color i wish mine is!
phil

[GutRat]

An older picture from last Summer. Me, a couple of my ladies and the Red Baron. Soon as the bike's sold, she's getting some body work and a new paintjob.


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc319/gutrat/Picture037.jpg

[73 Centurion]

Before and almost after. There's a bit more to do before it reaches full "after" status.

[Smartin]

I wanna see more of that 73 now that you've had some time to slap some parts together on it!

[Phil Genario]

dont even show me that! is that dark brown?

[Phil Genario]

yeah i guess it probably hides dirt real well, come to think of it , it kinda looks like a mix of dirt and sand!!!!!!

[Roudy]

I've been lazy about taking more and better pictures of my ride, and lazy about posting in this thread:sleep: . Oh well - here goes:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q258/Roudy_photos/buick.jpg

[73 Centurion]

Hey Phil,

The color is Cadillac Black Cherry. It's a deep burgundy that looks black at night.

I'm planning a thread on my car when I get some momentum.

I've promised myself that I'll have it ready and photographed for the 2009 calendar.

You can see the bodywork documented here:

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=112981&highlight=Paintworks

John

[Mickemustang]

One night I suddenly woke up and asked myself;

Does my, not yet delivered, centurion fit my garageopening?

I asked you guys how wide the opening should be to feel comfortable and all said at least 90 inch. I measured my to 80 inch so I had to break the good news to my wife that we needed a new garagedoor.
To my surprise she was all for it? Women are an enigma?!

Anyway, last saturday there were 2 Hungarian fellows installing it and they did a real good job.

My Centurion has arrived to sweden but there´s some paperwork of course.
Hopefully i have it later this week :user:

[dewbers]

Great looking door Mick! Hope she squeezes in without too much trouble! Is the garage "deep" enough? Can't wait to see pics when you finally get her. Document it all bro. The first sites, first drive, first kiss! :Brow:
Put it all on here!
See ya!

[Mickemustang]

I called the shipping-agent today assuming the vehichle had arrived to Sweden.
It hasn´t :(

The Carrier from Houston missed the connection between Amsterdam and Bremen with a couple of ours..
So now it´s on it´s way between Bremen, Norway, denmark and will reach Sweden on thursday instead (easter-weekend) and will not be unloaded until next tuesday..
:bawl:

I will document everything and post it here don´t you worry!

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Weather today was sunny and in the 50's Took her out to stretch the legs. Haven't had her out since mid September. Attended the Northeast GSGN Spring Meet. Took some fresh photos.

[centurion 455 ragtop]

The front plate says it all :xyxthumbs:

[Richard Dunn]

Rick the interior of your car looks great.
So many times the saddle color interior has yellowed with age.
Yours still looks like new.

[Robroy]

Really like that red color on your Centurion Rick!
I don’t remember if that shade was a stock or not though….?

[centurion 455 ragtop]

Per,

It's stock for a 1996 Mazda 626 :laugh: I just liked the color and it was a standard easy to get off the parts shelf mix. Being I'm towing and going long distance with it I figured on an easily matched color in case of that forbidden mishap with an other car on the road. Case point is the parade boot was painted 9 years later and it came out to be a perfect match, there was no problem on mixing the paint getting the correct shade.

Over all it was painted in the winter of 1997 and it does show its share of nicks and age. Second time around most likely I'll paint it an original color with an original style top along with a glass rear window instead of a plastic one. My goal is maybe with in the next 5 years I can swing it.

Problem is each winter I plan on doing major work on her (like this past winter I wanted to rechrome the bumpers and headlight bezels) but the racecar GS blew the engine, so that took priority and money to get a new engine back in and running.

Richard, the interior was done about a two years ago. The guy did a great job. The carpet turned out to be the wrong shade, that is on me as I should have pre-bought a replacement one, but I can live with it, I was not particular with it when I gave him the car to do it.

[Phil Genario]

Per,

It's stock for a 1996 Mazda 626 :laugh: I just liked the color and it was a standard easy to get off the parts shelf mix. Being I'm towing and going long distance with it I figured on an easily matched color in case of that forbidden mishap with an other car on the road. Case point is the parade boot was painted 9 years later and it came out to be a perfect match, there was no problem on mixing the paint getting the correct shade.

Over all it was painted in the winter of 1997 and it does show its share of nicks and age. Second time around most likely I'll paint it an original color with an original style top along with a glass rear window instead of a plastic one. My goal is maybe with in the next 5 years I can swing it.

Problem is each winter I plan on doing major work on her (like this past winter I wanted to rechrome the bumpers and headlight bezels) but the racecar GS blew the engine, so that took priority and money to get a new engine back in and running.

Richard, the interior was done about a two years ago. The guy did a great job. The carpet turned out to be the wrong shade, that is on me as I should have pre-bought a replacement one, but I can live with it, I was not particular with it when I gave him the car to do it.beautiful car rick, its funny that you talk about the color,as it appears to be very very close to the original burgundy offered in 73,which is probably one of the nicest colors offered ,especially with the dark saddle interior and tan top.i wish it was mine! phil

[RFortuna]

Gorgeous car Rick! I love the color combination. I like the original color too. I never see restored cars that color. I think I must be the only one who liked it.

Randy

[72gsx4me]

Here is a shot before the rear end goes under the knife.

3.42 posi here we come.

[Smartin]

How wide are your rear tires? They look like they're filling out the wheel well very well.

EDIT: I just saw your post in the wheels/tires combo thread.

[EEE]

Here is a shot before the rear end goes under the knife.

3.42 posi here we come.

Looks just like a 73 version of my old car, black top, green body, and fat white letter tires.

[dewbers]

She's a beauty! I see where Adam asked what size tires you're running, then mentions he saw a thread about them... I'll go look for that thread unless you beat me to it and post here. Great looking car and I love the raised whites too!

[72gsx4me]

p255/70/15 on 15x7 Buick Rallys on rear
p235/70/15 on 15x6 Buick Rallys on front

Going to p275/60/15 on rears after doing rear end. I like the look of meaty rear tires.

I will post before and after shots.

:beers:

[32kCenturion]

I thought I would add mine here too.

[The German]

Hey, what a nice car ! It remembers me to the car which I wanted to buy from our former member Keith but couldn´t find a qualified shipper and then had to let it go to another new home. A Centurion of the year 1972, red colored with white roof and interiour still is one of my favourites.
With low miles and the super clean engine your car is one of the rare nearly-new-Centurions of this wourld - congratulations !
:beers:

Wish you all the best for your further restauration steps and hope to see the final photos of the car probably next year (?) !

[32kCenturion]

Wish you all the best for your further restauration steps and hope to see the final photos of the car probably next year (?) !

Next year is probably true, being only 2 months away. I hope to have things going back together by the 1st of the year.

[73 Centurion]

I had forgotten about this wonderful thread. Here's a couple of pictures of my beastie with her jewelry back on.

John

[73 Centurion]

I like the contrast in these two shots. Sorry about the quality they are from my cell phone. Our digital camera is in a "very safe place". Once we find the little bastard I'm going to get some beauty shots.

You can see how the paint changes color in different light by comparing these against the picture above.

John

[32kCenturion]

I really like that color where the sun is hitting the fender.

[73 Centurion]

thanks, when the paint is clean and polished the sun really puts some fire inside the paint.

Sean at Paintworks did an amazing job on the car. Most paintjobs looks good the week after they're done. Quality work still looks great after years and miles have accumulated.

There are now some nicks in the paint, and one mysterious scratch but not a single bubble or flaw in the paint itself.

It was a strange coincidence but I drove the "Queen Mary" to work yesterday because we are about to have a Nor-Easter here in New England. Snow is in the forecast and it's time for hibernation. I thought one last ride for the fun of it, dry out the exhaust, charge the battery and fill the tank. It was simply fun driving the car, it gives me a thrill each time.

It was fitting that I ran into this thread while taking a break at work.

Now I've got to work on my winter car so I can get the Centurion into the garage.

Sleep well, until next spring. sniff. :bawl:

John