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AACA Forums - Buick - Pre War http://forums.aaca.org/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:10:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.aaca.org/styles/aaca/misc/rss.jpg AACA Forums - Buick - Pre War http://forums.aaca.org/ 1935 buick http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1935-buick-272481.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:16 GMT hello i was wondering if anyone knew of away to chk with the dmv files from many years back,my father had a 1935 buick 60 series convertible in... hello
i was wondering if anyone knew of away to chk with the dmv files from many years back,my father had a 1935 buick 60 series convertible in west virginia in the 40s,i was going to try to see if the car survived but have no vin or info on the id,
is there any other way that i dont know about, thanks dave

1931 devaux
1932 devaux
1927 moon roadster ]]> Buick - Pre War JustDave http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1935-buick-272481.html engine serial #s http://forums.aaca.org/f165/engine-serial-s-272422.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:19:06 GMT Hi I have a Buick engine with the serial # 2179785. Can some one give me the correct year it fits. Thanks George Hi I have a Buick engine with the serial # 2179785. Can some one give me the correct year it fits. Thanks George ]]> Buick - Pre War gfw2 http://forums.aaca.org/f165/engine-serial-s-272422.html 1936 Buick battery access http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1936-buick-battery-access-272235.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:19:16 GMT My '36 battery has drained completely. Incredibly, I cannot figure out how best to gain access for repairs/replacement. I removed the front passenger side floorboard. Nothing! The battery is suspended, out of sight, directly under the front passenger seat. My model 40 is all original except a conversion to 12 volt. Will the seat slide back for access? Do I need to crawl under & drop the saddle that suspends the battery? Did Buick REALLY make such a simple repair this inaccessible? I am humbled to admit I'm unsure as how to proceed. When you experts finish laughing, I'd appreciate some edification.
Regards, Ray the Buick novice (I've only owned my 40 for a year) ]]> Buick - Pre War rayclay http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1936-buick-battery-access-272235.html soft top http://forums.aaca.org/f165/soft-top-272221.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:03:52 GMT Hello, I,m looking for a picture of the original soft top fabric, I think it was more of a canvas with a top coat, not like the vinyl I've seen. Thanks ]]> Buick - Pre War bigvic http://forums.aaca.org/f165/soft-top-272221.html 1930 McLaughlin question? http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-mclaughlin-question-272107.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:39:30 GMT Hi All,
Other than the steering wheel on the "wrong" side, is there any difference mechanically between a 1930 McLaughlin and and American Buick?
Thanks,
Dwight ]]> Buick - Pre War Dwight Romberger http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-mclaughlin-question-272107.html 1938 with Self-Shifting Transmission on Ebay http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1938-self-shifting-transmission-ebay-272068.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:57:23 GMT FYI - there's a 1938 Special Two-Door Sedan on Ebay. It's incorrectly listed as a 1937, but it looks like it has the rare self-shifting transmission option.

Link to Auction ]]> Buick - Pre War DD1937 http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1938-self-shifting-transmission-ebay-272068.html WTB 1926/27 Buick master exhaust manifold http://forums.aaca.org/f165/wtb-1926-27-buick-master-exhaust-272067.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:15:25 GMT Need an exhaust manifold for a 1927 50 series (Master). An'y help would be most appreciated. I believe it has to be 26 or 27 master only. email me at fields.28@osu.edu if you have one to sell! Thx John ]]> Buick - Pre War 1931-Buick8-91 http://forums.aaca.org/f165/wtb-1926-27-buick-master-exhaust-272067.html 1930 fenders? http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-fenders-272059.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:29:24 GMT Hi all,
I'm looking at a pair of fenders that are supposed to be for a 1930 40 series. The sidemount wells are bolted in rather than welded. Is that how they were or was this an aftermarket alteration?
Clueless,
Dwight ]]> Buick - Pre War Dwight Romberger http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-fenders-272059.html Buick 1937 90L - Shock absorber http://forums.aaca.org/f165/buick-1937-90l-shock-absorber-272049.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:48:48 GMT Hello, my rear shocks absorber are leaking at the caps and I would like to rebuild them (change the gaskets/seals). Does anyone have tecnical tip on... Hello, my rear shocks absorber are leaking at the caps and I would like to rebuild them (change the gaskets/seals). Does anyone have tecnical tip on that? Is it something easy to doe? Where can I find the seals/gaskets? I tried to get some info about these Delco hydraulic double-acting shock but the only info I got is from the Buick Shop Manual 1937. Thanks, Jack ]]> Buick - Pre War Jacques Matz http://forums.aaca.org/f165/buick-1937-90l-shock-absorber-272049.html leather interior http://forums.aaca.org/f165/leather-interior-272033.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:29:20 GMT I have a 1937 Mclaughlin (special) which originally was fitted with leather interior. Unfortunately it is in a very bad condition, and do not give a... I have a 1937 Mclaughlin (special) which originally was fitted with leather interior. Unfortunately it is in a very bad condition, and do not give a clear idea what they once looked like.
I have been desperately googling, but not been able to find any pictures/photoes.
Anybody having photoes which could help me on??
It would be a great help. ]]> Buick - Pre War gertj http://forums.aaca.org/f165/leather-interior-272033.html 1930 trans swap? http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-trans-swap-272027.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:03:30 GMT Hi all,
With the engine out of my 1930 model 47, I was wondering if any '31 or later sychronized transmissions would bolt up?
Dwight ]]> Buick - Pre War Dwight Romberger http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-trans-swap-272027.html 1932 color codes http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1932-color-codes-271983.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:27:17 GMT I am restoring a 1932 model 90. Stamped on the data plate located on the firewall is color no. 290..trim no. 126. The BCA judging guide does not... I am restoring a 1932 model 90. Stamped on the data plate located on the firewall is color no. 290..trim no. 126. The BCA judging guide does not list a 290 or 126. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This restoration is for a 85 year old couple and he wants to make sure it is restored to the original color/colors. It is currently painted a camel (light brown) with the trim and fenders a dark brown. The wheels are yet another color of brown/cream. ]]> Buick - Pre War SMU79 http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1932-color-codes-271983.html 1930 marquette http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-marquette-271956.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:43:41 GMT Is a 1930 Marquette engine and trans the same as any other series for that year? Is a 1930 Marquette engine and trans the same as any other series for that year? ]]> Buick - Pre War Dwight Romberger http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-marquette-271956.html Side Mount covers- http://forums.aaca.org/f165/side-mount-covers-271895.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:33:53 GMT Here's a good one, looking for restorable or restored inside sections of side mount covers for 1933 Buick or anything that would work, maybe Pontiac or other GM cars.
This is just the inside ring, not the fancy outside sections. My car came with two perfect outside covers but the inside rings don't fit- No idea why. ( no they don't)
Is there someone that makes these ? It's a curved piece that covers about 60 % of the tire.
If it's a bit rusty, I got all winter .
Thanks,
Sandy
OCM ]]> Buick - Pre War outlaw car man http://forums.aaca.org/f165/side-mount-covers-271895.html Temperature gauge capillary tube - help!! http://forums.aaca.org/f165/temperature-gauge-capillary-tube-help-271873.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:55:15 GMT My temperature gauge capillary tube has broken in half :mad: My questions are: Does anybody know if this tube is gas filled and if so which... My temperature gauge capillary tube has broken in half :mad:

My questions are:

Does anybody know if this tube is gas filled and if so which gas?

I expect to get somebody to solder the pipe together and refill it.
Is this possible for a skilled instrument maker?

Does anybody have one of these for a 320 engine for sale?

What else can I do?

Regards
Erik ]]> Buick - Pre War Erik http://forums.aaca.org/f165/temperature-gauge-capillary-tube-help-271873.html Air Cleaner Media http://forums.aaca.org/f165/air-cleaner-media-271863.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:04:03 GMT Can anyone tell me where I can get the filter media from within the oil bath air cleaner? Mine fell apart when handling and had all kinds of "lives" going on when I tried to work with it. ]]> Buick - Pre War newbaufish http://forums.aaca.org/f165/air-cleaner-media-271863.html Short Spark Plugs for 1925 Master http://forums.aaca.org/f165/short-spark-plugs-1925-master-271835.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:35:15 GMT Anyone have a Champion 6 spark plug (or plugs) for 1925 Buick Master Model 40? Just have had the car restored and one of the plugs cracked. I know... Anyone have a Champion 6 spark plug (or plugs) for 1925 Buick Master Model 40? Just have had the car restored and one of the plugs cracked. I know I can run Autolites, but I would like to run the car with the spark plug cover in place.
Thanks for any help. Steve Snell, Oviedo, FL egawai@aol.com BCA #20766 ]]> Buick - Pre War snellsf http://forums.aaca.org/f165/short-spark-plugs-1925-master-271835.html Spare tire Fender mounts???? http://forums.aaca.org/f165/spare-tire-fender-mounts-271807.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:57:15 GMT :cool: Just Curious. What year did Buick start offering sidemounted spare tires? Also what was the last year that they were offered? Were there any... :cool: Just Curious. What year did Buick start offering sidemounted spare tires? Also what was the last year that they were offered? Were there any years inbetween that they weren't offered? And were they standard equipment on any particular year or model? Again just a question of curiousity.

Neil ]]> Buick - Pre War buckfarmer http://forums.aaca.org/f165/spare-tire-fender-mounts-271807.html Unleaded fuel a problem??????? http://forums.aaca.org/f165/unleaded-fuel-problem-271792.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:12:20 GMT Dad and I just bought a 1930 buick 50 series six cylinder sedan. We were talking and wondering if unleaded fuel was a problem for these cars.... Dad and I just bought a 1930 buick 50 series six cylinder sedan. We were talking and wondering if unleaded fuel was a problem for these cars. Wondering what other people are doing. Is there an additive for the fuel or is it of no concern.

I also came across cars for sale that have had a "valve job to burn unleaded" is this what we need to do. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Also wondering what the standard procedure is for a car like this. We havn't got the car home yet, picking it up this week. But the engine is supposed to be free turning but has not be run since the 50's. Do you just attempt to run the engine or do you rebuild the engine to new????? My thinking was the less you did the better. The previous owner never did try to do anything with the motor as he was planning to rod the car.

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]]> Buick - Pre War buckfarmer http://forums.aaca.org/f165/unleaded-fuel-problem-271792.html 27 STANDARD INTAKE EXHAUST GASKETS http://forums.aaca.org/f165/27-standard-intake-exhaust-gaskets-271742.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:45:02 GMT Dose anyone know if intake and exhaust gaskets for a 1925 standard 6, will fit a 1927 standard 6. Thanks guys. Dose anyone know if intake and exhaust gaskets for a 1925 standard 6, will fit a 1927 standard 6. Thanks guys. ]]> Buick - Pre War 1927Buick http://forums.aaca.org/f165/27-standard-intake-exhaust-gaskets-271742.html 1930 Oil Pan Removal http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-oil-pan-removal-271731.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:35:44 GMT I am having some difficulty removing the oil pan from my 30-68. Engine is in the car. I have removed 24 bolts (12 on each side) from the pan and do... I am having some difficulty removing the oil pan from my 30-68. Engine is in the car. I have removed 24 bolts (12 on each side) from the pan and do not see any remaining. Beat on the pan with a rubber hammer in an attempt to loosen it up with no luck. I don't see any remaining fasteners on it and am in a bit of a quandary as to how it comes off. Am I missing something here?

Thanks,
Michael ]]> Buick - Pre War michaelod http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1930-oil-pan-removal-271731.html 36 Coupe 96 hood ornament http://forums.aaca.org/f165/36-coupe-96-hood-ornament-271720.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:02:18 GMT Does anybody know who makes them now or where I can get an old one? Thanks, Christian Does anybody know who makes them now or where I can get an old one?
Thanks,
Christian

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]]> Buick - Pre War chstickl http://forums.aaca.org/f165/36-coupe-96-hood-ornament-271720.html 37 320cui engine overhauling question http://forums.aaca.org/f165/37-320cui-engine-overhauling-question-271718.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:37:30 GMT Hi there, in the course of overhauling my engine, it happened that some of the stay bolts (threaded rods that connect the engine block to the... Hi there,
in the course of overhauling my engine, it happened that some of the stay bolts (threaded rods that connect the engine block to the cylinder head) don´t come out of the block. They would need to in order to plane the block.

a) is there any secret or magic that helps to get the bolts out without destroying them (apart from soaking in rust dissolvent, heating and waiting)?

b) if not, drilling them out and cutting a new thread is not the issue (can be done in the same machine that bores the cylinders, but nobody seems to make replacement ones. Do you know anybody who has old rods that I can buy, or is there a cross reference list from other engines where the threaded rods would fit?

Thanks for helping.

Christian ]]> Buick - Pre War chstickl http://forums.aaca.org/f165/37-320cui-engine-overhauling-question-271718.html <![CDATA[16" wheel]]> http://forums.aaca.org/f165/16-wheel-271644.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:41:50 GMT hi captbrian38 here , I am in need of a wheel for my '38 special for use as a spare. It's a 16" rim with 5 lugs and it measures 2 3/4 " across two holes with one skipped. Does any one have a wheel they would part with or want to sell?
thanks Brian ]]> Buick - Pre War captbrian38 http://forums.aaca.org/f165/16-wheel-271644.html Need help. 1930 buick trans. http://forums.aaca.org/f165/need-help-1930-buick-trans-271638.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:59:17 GMT Hi all, I was backing the car off the trailer with the engine removed and the trans when into gear! The car is halfway off the trailer. Any... Hi all,

I was backing the car off the trailer with the engine removed and the trans when into gear!
The car is halfway off the trailer.
Any suggestions how to get it out of gear?

Sleepless in New Tripoli. ]]> Buick - Pre War Dwight Romberger http://forums.aaca.org/f165/need-help-1930-buick-trans-271638.html Taxi Buicks from 1920´s http://forums.aaca.org/f165/taxi-buicks-1920-s-271617.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:23:58 GMT Enclosed I send you a two photos which show three Buicks from 1920´s. The cars were used as taxi caps here in Turku, Finland. Would like to here your... Enclosed I send you a two photos which show three Buicks from 1920´s. The cars were used as taxi caps here in Turku, Finland. Would like to here your opinion about the year of make and model since I think you are more into this than I.

Best wishes

Juha

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]]> Buick - Pre War Juha Paavo Kaita http://forums.aaca.org/f165/taxi-buicks-1920-s-271617.html Buick Special gas tank http://forums.aaca.org/f165/buick-special-gas-tank-271616.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:36 GMT Hi! A friend of mine owns a Buick Special from 1938. The car is fully restored. Now the owner noticed that the gas tank is leaking. Is the any... Hi!

A friend of mine owns a Buick Special from 1938. The car is fully restored. Now the owner noticed that the gas tank is leaking. Is the any place to buy NOS or good used gas tanks for this Buick?

Juha
Turku, Finland ]]> Buick - Pre War Juha Paavo Kaita http://forums.aaca.org/f165/buick-special-gas-tank-271616.html 1936 Number crushing ... http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1936-number-crushing-271608.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:17 GMT Hi, Just wonder what can be find out from this badge ??? A picture of chassis badge is not so good but number is 2846361. Engine is 3004961. ... Hi,
Just wonder what can be find out from this badge ???
A picture of chassis badge is not so good but number is 2846361.
Engine is 3004961.

-Harry-

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]]> Buick - Pre War Harry HT http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1936-number-crushing-271608.html 1924 Buick Gas Gauge Question http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1924-buick-gas-gauge-question-271606.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:33:12 GMT Can anyone provide a photo of what the dial face of a 1924 gas gauge looks like? Mine is bare brass with no trace of any printing at all. I guess I... Can anyone provide a photo of what the dial face of a 1924 gas gauge looks like? Mine is bare brass with no trace of any printing at all. I guess I should also ask if a replacement gauge face is available or if anyone has a nice one to sell.

Thanks! ]]> Buick - Pre War JerryVan http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1924-buick-gas-gauge-question-271606.html 1936 Buick- Need interior pics http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1936-buick-need-interior-pics-271562.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:14:37 GMT Need interior pics for 1936 Buick 90 & 80 series 4 door sedans. I belive the 80 series may have a different pattern, stich, etc. Any pics would be appreciated. You can send to anthony_montano@hotmail.com. ]]> Buick - Pre War silverfox4247 http://forums.aaca.org/f165/1936-buick-need-interior-pics-271562.html