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alsancle I appreciate the vote. Yes that is the vehicle just a bit more completed. I sent an email to Hershey but did not hear back. Tony

I believe I read that to bring a car into the Hershey car corral it must be in original condition. No hotrods or custom modified. My vehicle was modified back in 1937. Back when they converted cars into tow vehicles. My title is 1932 Buick sedan model 97 but it is modified. Can I still bring it in the car corral? Tony

Some of you Buick guys and girls are familiar with my 1932. In the past someone reached out to me, after searching newspapers, and provided me an ad associated with my Buick (Johnnies Garage Tow Truck) it was notification that Johnnies Garage became an Inspection Station. (#961) Recently I became aware of a family name Markle. I believe I have crossed this name on my earlier searches to find out who "Johnny" was. I always wondered how a reasonably expensive Model 97 Buick new in 1932 could become a tow truck by 1937. Anyway to the point. The Markle Family was associated with Hazleton Pa in the 20's , 30's and 40's. Yet I can find no historical photos of the area or historical events involving the Markle family at that time. Many times newspapers print articles that may have pictures in that era. Any investigatory assistance would be greatly appreciated. Any pictures of a 1932 Model 97 sitting in the Markle driveway would be fantastic. You know thats a joke right ? Tony

Ya know ....you guys are great. I get pics even before I asked. I didn't ask because I hate to impose. I now see why I thought a rectangle box as it is just a cover. I have already installed a headlight switch in a pre-existing hole in the dash. That part on ebay is not for my vehicle in the sense I would not buy a NOS part that someone can use on a more original vehicle. All my lights work just not off the steering wheel controls. But I do appreciate all the info. Thanks again Tony

I appreciate the heads up on that unit. It does not seem to be like the one that came off. Unfortunately I junked the original because it seemed too whipped to salvage AND back when I did not know better, I assumed they would be available. I thought mine was more of a rectangle box. Tony

The electrical switch box that is operated by the steering wheel controls. Not sure what years or series are the same. Thanks Tony

Did this quick so if you need more info let me know. Tony

Yes , I guess I go back and forth. On one hand it has great memories and on the other I want to get space in the garage to make new ones. Since it is dependable and fires up every time I have been enjoying it. If I have to go to the market, post office, diner, ice cream joint or local meet I just jump in an go. It will never be much more than a unique and historical modification of a 1932 97. The historical of course is local and I am not referring to our preservation of it but the efforts of the original modifier "Johnny". Those were probably rough times. Still needs work...back window, wipers, interior work, horns, probably should find a hand crank. So yep I'll part with it , for a fair price.

I can appreciate those efforts.

65 - 75 MPH you have more guts than I do. I'm running on the compact spare tires from a Lexus RX350. They are new and can carry the load but are smaller diameter by a couple inches, so I worry about RPMs. BUT they are only 100 bucks.

Do you notice any significant change as you adjust the timing at 45mph? I notice quite a difference on mine. Please consider I never drove one in original condition. Mine did not run when I got it. Decked block, decked head, bored out cylinders, thin head gasket, custom grind on the cam and an adapted 2 barrel carb may make a difference with mine. I run much more advanced timing. I have nothing to compare to but I rarely use first gear and rarely need to downshift to second unless I'm stopping. I get a bit nervous running 55mph+ because I'm not sure my RPM. At 20mph , if I hit it and advance my timing it will pull hard til I get scared. My last though and this happened to me. I had one set of points grounding out. The motor ran smooth as one set runs every other cylinder. On my first drive in the car I was only running on 4 cylinders and it ran well. Then when I got back to the garage I could smell raw gas. Started moving my timing light sensor wire to wire and realized every other was not firing. Found the problem, small nylon washer fixed it, and there came the power.

I think 32 - 90 series at least the one on the fender.

This car originally had a Landau half vinyl top. My understanding is that similar years had full vinyl tops. I need the trim at the bottom of the sail panels (C pillars) and that wrap around between the back window trim and trunk lid. I need the ones for a full top because I believe they are different from the Landau. Correct me if I am wrong. Tony

I did not get a chance to talk with the owner so I have blocked out the phone number until I get his permission to show it. Tony