Need some help.

snomkela · 3 Weeks Ago

Hi everyone I,m just the new kid on the block when it comes to restoring the classic cars. I think I picked a good one for the first one a 1934 buick sr.40 club sedan. It looks like all the parts are there and then some. It has the original 233 straight eight with 76,000 mi unfortunatly the timing chain was so worn it bent three push rods. Thats where I need some help. I'm looking for anybody who could point me in the right direction in rebuilding her. Thanks for the help anything is appreciated.

eric_b_1937 · 3 Weeks Ago

First off to get some help you should change the title of your post to 1934 Buick....etc. to catch the attention of people who own these cars.

1. Join the Buick club of America and contact the Technical Advisor for your year of car and read the magazine for parts vendors.
2. Post photo's of the car and the ID plate numbers on this board so you know exactly what you have.
3. Purchase a maintenance manual from vendors listed in Hemmings Motor news or on the internet.
4. Assemble all the loose parts so that you know what you have or need before starting the restoration.
5. Examine the wear of engine, break, transmission, components. Estimate if the odometer is correct. They only went to 100000 so your car may possibly have 176000.
6. Depending on the condition of the car it may only need a engine rebuild, brake job, and general maintenance. Or a Frame up restoration.
7. Cost? Engine overhaul estimate $1000 - $5000, Other Mechanical items to get it back on the road $1000 - $5000. Body and trim cost the sky is the limit.