1950 Roadmaster 2 dr hardtop

[Steve N.]

I tried to post pictures of my car but could not get the size acceptable. I will post them when I get that done. Anyway, my car is a sweet 50 Roadmaster 2 dr hardtop. It is all original, with matching # engine and tranny. It was restored 23 years ago. She gets lots of attention at shows and cruise-ins. My wife and I drive her quite a lot. They are made to drive, not trailer around or keep locked up in the garage. That's only my opinion, but I'm sticking to it. "Baby Roon" has won many trophy's, but the fun part about owning a classic is letting people enjoy looking at them and talking to them about them. They just don't make them like this anymore. I have to disagree about the 48-49's being the best (they are sweet), no offense, but the '50 is a one year looking car. The grille/bumper is called bucktooth or cattle catcher. She has 9 Huge teeth. Chrome rules!! 320 cubic inch straight eight. Sweet. We've taken her on some long trips and the ride is unbelievable. The paint is 23 years old but does not look like it. I'll shut up, sorry for rambling, but I really get excited talking about old cars. I've owned her for 4 years and still get a charge out of driving her. I'm trying to buy a GS soon, and I hope I don't have to sell her ($4,000 more and she's paid for). My wife is the best. She loves the car more than I do sometimes. Hopefully I'll get the pictures posted soon.


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[Steve N.]

Thanks to Marco for resizing pictures. A couple look like they have rain drops on it from resizing. thanks again Marco

[Steve N.]

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[Steve N.]

Some look like raindrops on after resizing? Oh well !!

[Steve N.]

thanks again Marco.

[Marco]

Steve N. said:thanks again Marco.

No problem Steve - glad to help out.

VERY nice ride :TU:

As you stated, the 'raindrops' you see in the photographs are the result of shrinking the pictures. Sorry.

[Barry Bampton]

What a great looking car Steve! If you ever decide to part with her let me know. There is such a touch of class to the old Buicks that I hope you wouldn't sell her for a newer GS where you can run like hell but look like everything else out there. WIth traffic and radar keeping everyone at slower speeds these babes are right in their element. Congratulations, you have a right to be proud. You should talk to Bill at www.BuickStreet.com and post your story.

Barry

[Steve N.]

Marco - Thanks again. Barry - Thanks for looking at my old Buick. I've sent Bill at www.BuickStreet.com some info and pics and he said he will put on the site when my turn comes. He seemed very cool in his response to my email. I've still gotta get the pics of the engine (unbelievable) and interior. Have a good weekend and I hope Sadaam is done by Saturday. We need to praise our troops, they are the best in the world at what they do. Later......

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[Truzi]

Very nice! Its great that you actually drive it too.

Did you restore it yourself?

[Dale]

Thats really nice Steve. :TU:
I can't say that I've ever seen one with those additional bumper pieces on the front.

(The proper name for them escapes me at the moment) :Dou:

[BuickStreet]

I've sent Bill at www.BuickStreet.com some info and pics and he said he will put on the site when my turn comes. He seemed very cool in his response to my email. I've still gotta get the pics of the engine (unbelievable) and interior.

Is that good cool or bad cool? What's unbelieveable, you're engine or the fact that I thought it would be cool (good cool) to see it?

[Leviathan]

Wow! GREAT Buick Steve. I love the 67, but the 50 Roadmaster is still the top car I'd love to own.

[sbrmd]

Steve: That is a most oustanding beast! Don't exchange it for anything else, you'll regret it!

Are those windows tinted? If so, are they replacements, or originals? Just asking because not aware of whether you could get tint in '50.

I'm a big fan of this era of Buick. Here's a pic of my '49; considering a Barry Brampton-like transformation (it's currently bone stock)

Best regards,
Steve Robin
Minneapolis, MN

[sbrmd]

Big Black Buick Coupes: Cool!

[BuickStreet]

http://www.buickstreet.com/50buickstreet.html

[Barry Bampton]

It looks like all the underground old Buicks are coming out of the closet [garages]. Great looking coupe Steve R. It is quite surprising how easy it is to do a modern setup on these cars especially if they are in good condition to start. With the new Fatman front ends, etc you can practically just bolt the new front on.
I drove a '48 Super for years and my main complaint was the poor brakes back in the late 60's so now with all cars using discs it must be quite an adventure when you have to stop fast in traffic. I did several trips through the Rockies and we had to pour water on the brakes every once and awhile on the way down as they were literally burning up.

These beasts have a great sub frame and since the whole front body is just bolted on it makes it relatively easy to open everything up for an engine and trans. upgrade and unlimited room. If you do the work yourself you could probably do it for less than $20,000 and then add on the paint and body work for about another $10,000. The main disadvantage of doing them up is that like most rods you are working for nothing as the resale is quite limited, especially if you put a lot of miles on it after the resto. Of course if you are doing it for the love of enjoying a great car with incredible eye appeal then go for it. It certainly is nicer than most current era cars with their cloned appearances.

I am far from being a skilled mechanic but I have studied the logistics extensively on how do do one of these so if you decide to go ahead I'd be glad to be an armchair quarterback, just don't hand me a wrench!

[Steve N.]

Glad to see the old Buicks come out of the closet so to speak!

Truzi - The car was restored 23 yrs ago by a BCA guy in Wisconsin. I've had some belt mouldings, rubber seals, hood insulation, trunk light repaired etc. I'm not a real maechanic but I fiddle around okay.

Dale - About the extra bumper piece in the front, I believe they are called "bumperettes", a factory option.

Bill S. - I promise to get you the engine pics. And cool is good.

Steve R. The windows are factory tinted originals ( EZ Eye Glass).
Sweet looking 49.

I hope we can get some more pics of the 50's era of Buicks.
Let's pray for our soldiers in Iraq. They are fighting for us!!

Later....

[BuickStreet]

Steve, as you can see I have featured you car on BuickStreet.com.

I would however like to apologise for the PM I sent you that presumed that cool was bad. Sorry Bud. I misunderstood. Send the engine pics and I'll place them at the bottom with the other pics.

[GSXMEN]

Steve - That's an absolutely BEAUTIFUL car!!!:bglasses: :TU:

I really love that look!!! They look great stock or as full on street rods!!

Definitely, a timeless, classic car!!:cool:

[Steve N.]

Thanks for everything Bill. I'll send pics soon.


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[BuickStreet]

No probs Steve.

Like others have already mentioned, it's a beautiful car and I'm proud to feature it on BuickStreet.com. Now if I can find some more time to feature all the other cars that are waiting in the 'BuickStreet Parking Lot' I'll be even happier.

[Steve N.]

Finally got over to my friends house with the digital camera. Anyway, here are some pics of the engine and interior.

[Steve N.]

Adding 1 at a time.

[Steve N.]

still adding 1 at a time

[Steve N.]

again!!

[Steve N.]

Finally!!

[BuickStreet]

Steve, send the original (uncompressed and unreduced) images to bill@buickstreet.com and I'll include them in the feature.

Also, I'm confused, the car looks black in the pics you sent me for the feature. Did you paint the car or is it the light? That's a lot of difference for the light to make. I'm stunned. :confused:

[Steve N.]

Bill - I sent you the pics in an email. Same car, it's just the light. At night it seems darker, kinda blackish, but it is royal maroon metallic. Thanks for your efforts.

[Leviathan]

Steve,

Wow.

[Dale]

Again, that is a stunning Buick! :TU:
I want one.
And believe me, I would leave the straight 8 in it!
That paint color looks alot like the color paint that was on my '66 Riv.
At least my monitor and my fond memories of that car tell me so. :laugh:
It looked black in certain lighting also.

[Steve N.]

Dale - Thanks for the kind words. Somehow they mean more coming from car people, especially Buick car people.

[Dale]

Steve N. said:Dale - Thanks for the kind words. Somehow they mean more coming from car people, especially Buick car people.

Your welcome!
I actually have been thinking of selling my '70 Riv and getting into a '49 through '55 Buick.
A 70 series Roadmaster would be nice, but as far as paying the price for a decent one I guess I would settle for a Special.
I get this "sell the Riv!" bug in me from time to time since there are soooo many cars I'd like to own!
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[JerryLeeLewis]

GREAT cars!!! I got a 1963 Skylark myself. V8 215.

2 step powerglide......:af: :laugh:

[462CID]

Hiya, Killer

[68 LeSabre 4dr]

Steve , One fine example of Buick Quality ! My grandfather had a 49 , Still remember the car ,Fine cars !:TU: :TU:

[BUICK528]

I am ultra impressed.

One goal we now have in the BPG, and the upcoming BP Nationals, is to include early iron cars in the show. I absolutely LUV the 49 and 50's seen herein.

Barry, PLEEEZZE post some full size pic's of your car.

Steve, where in Fla are ya?

Jim

[Barry Bampton]

Thanks for your comments Jim. Now that I've got a decent ignition system, thanks to Dave's great work, I am really enjoying cruising around on the odd dry day we have been getting. I had forgotten how much torque a good running 455 puts out so this old granddad has squealed a few tires in my enthusiasm with my new found power! You can see some pictures of the car at www.Buickstreet.com plus a short comment on how I got our Roadmonster.

[BuickStreet]

Here's the exact link...

http://www.buickstreet.com/49buickstreet.html

[Steve N.]

Bruce and Shirley- Thanks for the kind words. You obviously know your cars!!

Jim- I'm located in Dunedin, Florida. It is west of Tampa on the coast, between Clearwater and Tarpon Springs.

Barry-That is one sweet ride, every time I look at a picture of it I can feel the rumble.

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