THE PETE-STA
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07-08-18 05:22 PM - Post#2739387
Hey Guys, Just posted a video of my 58 Impala I purchased from Mr Buck Owens Family back in Feb of this yr, Just thought I'd share...
https://youtu.be/HcjuoMAhCOw
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 vet65b
"8h Year" Gold Supporting Member
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07-08-18 06:23 PM - Post#2739393
In response to THE PETE-STA
You probably know this already, but just in case here's some more of the story:
Buck Owens was retired or almost retired when he heard Dwight Yoyum playing one night in Nashville. Owens helped Dwight get started, Dwight wrote the "Bakersfield" song for him and Buck to record. The rest is history, as they say.
I first heard this story on a late night country station out of Nashville, I hope it's true...but if it isn't it's still a good story.
Great looking car! Thanks for sharing. Bill
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 beagrizzly
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Loc: south texas
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07-10-18 08:10 AM - Post#2739554
In response to THE PETE-STA
WOW!!! Beautiful car. Can I ask what you paid for it, or am I being too nosy?
My wife and I went to a show he did in Amarillo back in the early 70s. We wrote a check at the window for our tickets, and when we got our statement that next month his check was in the batch. It was actually signed by Buck Owens. We still have it somewhere, maybe?
He was a great singer, songwriter. My favorite song he did was "Great white horse"
Griff
if you're gonna be a bear..................
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 62BillT
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07-10-18 08:51 AM - Post#2739559
In response to beagrizzly
I'm an old fan of Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam as well. I knew he had an old Cadillac but never knew about the '58.
Sure is a beauty.
Member:
-National Impala Association
-Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
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DZAUTO
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Loc: Mustang, OK, USA
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07-10-18 01:02 PM - Post#2739581
In response to 62BillT
I am NOT, repeat, NOT a C&W fan-----------------BUT DAMN, THAT CAR IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (unlike many people, I LIKE continental kits)
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TAT_2
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07-10-18 03:59 PM - Post#2739601
In response to THE PETE-STA
EXCEPTIONAL 
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93 VETTE - 40TH ANIV RUBY RED LT1/6SPD/RAG TOP
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THE PETE-STA
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07-10-18 06:49 PM - Post#2739620
In response to vet65b
You probably know this already, but just in case here's some more of the story:
Buck Owens was retired or almost retired when he heard Dwight Yoyum playing one night in Nashville. Owens helped Dwight get started, Dwight wrote the "Bakersfield" song for him and Buck to record. The rest is history, as they say.
I first heard this story on a late night country station out of Nashville, I hope it's true...but if it isn't it's still a good story.
Great looking car! Thanks for sharing. Bill
I sat and spoke with Mr Jim Shaw which was one of The Buckaroo's for a good while, He told me good stories of Mr Buck, I didn't know about your story , but it's definitely a good one, Thank you Mr Bill...
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THE PETE-STA
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07-10-18 06:53 PM - Post#2739621
In response to beagrizzly
WOW!!! Beautiful car. Can I ask what you paid for it, or am I being too nosy?
My wife and I went to a show he did in Amarillo back in the early 70s. We wrote a check at the window for our tickets, and when we got our statement that next month his check was in the batch. It was actually signed by Buck Owens. We still have it somewhere, maybe?
He was a great singer, songwriter. My favorite song he did was "Great white horse"
Griff
Griff, Not nosey at all Sir, All I'll say is I had to sell my soul for this car, Haha...
What a great story, That would be very cool if you still have the check. He and his Family are very nice people...
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THE PETE-STA
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07-10-18 06:58 PM - Post#2739622
In response to 62BillT
I'm an old fan of Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam as well. I knew he had an old Cadillac but never knew about the '58.
Sure is a beauty.
Thank you... The Old Cadillac you mention is actually behind the bar mounted on the wall in his Restaurant "The Crystal Palace" in Bakersfield, Ca... That Cadillac actually belonged to Elvis Presley and Mr Buck got it from him...
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THE PETE-STA
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07-10-18 06:58 PM - Post#2739623
In response to DZAUTO
I am NOT, repeat, NOT a C&W fan-----------------BUT DAMN, THAT CAR IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (unlike many people, I LIKE continental kits)
Thank you Sir...
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THE PETE-STA
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07-10-18 06:59 PM - Post#2739624
In response to TAT_2
EXCEPTIONAL
Thank you...
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wings59
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Loc: Bakersfield Ca
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07-10-18 10:19 PM - Post#2739646
In response to THE PETE-STA
Congratulations Pete. Beautiful 58. You must be starting your own 58 convertible museum. Great looking car.
Buck was one of the first performers I saw on TV, Cousin Herb Hansen Trading Post Gang. In all my years in Bakersfield I only saw him in person one time...Burger King when it was on Oak/Wible.
Larry
59 Impala Sport Coupe
36 Dodge Street rod..........owned 27 years
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THE PETE-STA
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07-11-18 07:21 PM - Post#2739744
In response to wings59
Congratulations Pete. Beautiful 58. You must be starting your own 58 convertible museum. Great looking car.
Buck was one of the first performers I saw on TV, Cousin Herb Hansen Trading Post Gang. In all my years in Bakersfield I only saw him in person one time...Burger King when it was on Oak/Wible.
Thank you Mr Larry, How have you been? Unfortunately I never had the privilege to meet Mr Buck, Wish I could have...
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 GreatNorthWoods
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07-12-18 04:57 AM - Post#2739761
In response to THE PETE-STA
Nice. If you ever need a place to park it, my driveway is available. Used to watch Buck on Hee Haw when it was on TV and always enjoyed his performances. 
Vern
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