Jim Shiels Buick Bash !! this summer, Mass.

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by THEGSX, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. marshmere

    marshmere marshmere

    I fogot my camera :Dou: but saw Michael taking lots of pics. For those who missed it, there was a veritable sea of ragtops, a dual-quad nailhead Henry J race car, a turbo Buick powered Chevy, a real Ford GT40 (I think), assorted RARE big Buicks, and GS's from almost every year (I didn't see any 68-69 cars, but maybe I missed them). Oh, and did I forget to mention Jim's collection? I will have to wait for the pic's.

    The food was fabulous and plentiful (who made those crab bites?) with Bob at the grill attempting to break his record for uninterrupted grilling (was that nine hours straight?)

    Thank you Jim, and all who made it a great event.

    David O.
     
  2. I had a good time. Missed most of the NE crew who fell on hard times. Thanks again Jimmy for the food and hospitality.
     
  3. paul c

    paul c Well-Known Member

    wanted to be there also but it was the last day of my parents vaca. whom were up from fla. maybe next year.
     
  4. ricknmel67

    ricknmel67 Well-Known Member

    Wow Jim, I just watched your videos on Youtube.... Hillarious! :laugh:

    You gotta nice camp there! :TU:
     
  5. buickgsman

    buickgsman Well-Known Member

    That video is pretty hilarious! Nice Buicks Jim!
     
  6. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I think Eric Stoldt and I got the long distance award this year. I brought the Riv GS up there. The old girl did'nt miss a beat. 460 miles round trip averaging 75 mpg. And I still managed 15.3 mpg!

    I had a great time as usual. Jim puts on a great BBQ. Thanks Jim!!!:beer

    Here's a couple of pics Eric took from the ride home
     

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  7. THEGSX

    THEGSX Professional 66 GS Nut !!

    Guys...glad all you had fun this year....Sorry G that you broke down....that totaly stinks.. there is always next year...
     
  8. Paintworks

    Paintworks GS Restorations

    :3gears: hey jim, how does the road look out front?
     
  9. Jerseysky66

    Jerseysky66 Silver Level contributor

    Glad to hear everyone had a good time.

    Does anyone have the link to the video?

    Thanks.
    jerseysky66
     
  10. odgs455

    odgs455 Well-Known Member

    BIG thanks Jim !!!
    nice cars , nice people, good food and beer, and nice weather !!
    so fortunate to be part of your pary , thanks again !!!

    and yes I won't forget about searching a french '66 ...

    I had to leave a little early (to my taste), I didn't thank all the nice people I had a chat with. Sorry for that, seems I didn't see the time roll by..

    If one of you ever make it to France, please tell me about it, my door's open.
    :beers2:
     
  11. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Nope! I drove 600+ round trip in my '66 Special. And Mike and his son Jeff are STILL driving home to IDAHO in the GN they bought in NY!

    I had a good ride, only hassle was the Mass turnpike and NYC Tappen Zee bridge traffic on the way home. 5 hours up, 6.5 back. Just turned 69,000 on the ole girl.:TU:

    George, I would've liked to have caravaned up with you guys, but I lost my net connection on Friday....I don't know how I could've met up with you guys without Mapquest...I felt helpless! Sorry to hear you guys couldn't make it.

    And Jimmy, good to see you again, and thanks for your hospitality:TU:
    Even my Special got the first class treatment by spending the night in your Buick Barn with all those sweet 66 GS's!
    Nice to meet all of you, see you next time!:beers2:
     
    Last edited: Jul 29, 2008
  12. MichaelH

    MichaelH Well-Known Member

    A few photos from the day - I guess my film was a little old...

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  13. PGBuick

    PGBuick Well-Known Member

    Sweet!
    Thanks for posting Mike!

    Pat
     
  14. Paintworks

    Paintworks GS Restorations

    to bad Michael didn't get pics of the "better" burn outs from the white '72.:beers2:
    Jim, where's the video?
     
  15. odgs455

    odgs455 Well-Known Member

    Does anybody know how i could contact Jim, it's kind of important and he's been absent from this board for some time....
    If someone can call him, and tell him to read his messages..... (I don't have his tel #)
    thanks
     
  16. Flint 67 GS

    Flint 67 GS Well-Known Member

    Jim is in Kalamazoo Mich. with his father he stopped by my house on sat in Flint . I"ll give him the mess.
     
  17. odgs455

    odgs455 Well-Known Member

    does he has a cell phone # ??
    I don't want him to miss what I found for him !
     
  18. staged67gspwr

    staged67gspwr "The Black Widow"

    Buickabration this year Jim??
     
  19. Paintworks

    Paintworks GS Restorations

    yeah, what George said.
     
  20. tufbuick

    tufbuick RIP

    Went to it a few years back, hope he has it again.
     

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