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Barnum

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On the road again
« on: May 25, 2016, 09:08:19 PM »
So after its 45 year slumber this Aero is on the road again! Still have some things to do, but it is roadworthy once again. Thanks to everyone that has helped with info and experience from here.
1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman

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Re: On the road again
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2016, 09:19:47 PM »
Wow, looks nice!
Wish I was close to driving mine again.
Fully restored '54 Aero Lark
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Re: On the road again
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2016, 10:08:24 PM »
Nice job. Proves it can be done!!!

Barnum

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Re: On the road again
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2016, 10:46:10 PM »
Thanks!  This pic was taken today.....the first joy ride :)While I have had to do a lot of . long overdue servicing,  It is basically the way it was when it got traded in in 1971.
1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman

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Re: On the road again
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2016, 03:14:58 PM »
Beautiful! Congragulations!
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Re: On the road again
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2016, 05:35:54 PM »
Really nice looking car Barnum! I have always liked these Aeros. To me, they were by far the best looking of the mid-'50s smaller cars (my apologies to the Henry J, Rambler, and Hudson Jet fans  :) ). And from the articles I've read about the Aeros, they were one of the best engineered also.
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Barnum

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Re: On the road again
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2016, 02:01:45 AM »
They really were well engineered and ahead of their time. And with OD can hold its own with todays cars.
1968 Buick Skylark Convertible
1954 Aero Eagle
Taylor Brugman