My "new" 1924 Buick Opera Coupe

Just got my baby back from having it overhauled. Now it's time to buff and shine. Very sweet ride.

And no, it doesn't belong to my husband, he doesn't like antique cars. It belongs to me. I now have a '24 Buick, a '26 T and a '29 Model A!

Looks great! Early 20's closed cars are very rare. Nice to see another one.

PICTURES... we need more pictures of this great car.

Nice car Susan!

Thanks!

4 cyl. Relatively rare I believe.....

Nice car Susan!

There were 5,479 Model 24-33 Opera Coupe,s built for the domestic market and 30 for export out of a total production of 160,411 in 1924. 1924 was the last year for 4 cylinder Buicks, and the first year for four wheel brakes

Very nice.

Thanks!

[ATTACH=CONFIG]267963[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]267964[/ATTACH]4 cyl. Relatively rare I believe.....

This car had been sitting for some years in a garage. An elderly lady (not that I am not elderly) owned the car and I bought it from her estate. We had quite a check list of items to work on to get her running smoothly. I initially was able to start and drive the car but then had something 'break". It was not a simple fix. We found the distributor out of time with the engine and when we removed the distributor cap to check the points for spark we found the distributor rotating with just the ignition switch on. The timing pin in the water pump shaft was broken and the starter drive clutch was locked up and the clutch collar was broken. All had to be disassembled. No parts were available for the starter drive clutch. The clutch had to be sent to a starter builder in Michigan to be repaired. The distributor was frozen solid. BTW a new timing pin was made from a stainless steel 1/4 x 20 screw and self-locking bolt.

The water pump shaft that runs the distributor is worn beyond use on the back side of the water pump. So if anyone knows where I could find a new or used water pump please let me know.

The carburetor had to be repaired, most of the gaskets were crushed. etc.etc. The radiator had a hole it in so it was removed and cleaned and repaired.

Every lube pint in the entire car was dry so the whole thing was lubricated and all fluids replaced. BTW I'm also looking for a pivot bolt for the right front spring and a nut is missing on the left rear spring pivot bolt. The list goes on and on but altogether the car's foundation is really good. I believe she will run for a few more years.

Hope to see you out on the road.

Great car. Those 1920s Buicks are wonderful driving automobiles. Congratulations on your exciting purchase. Enjoy!

The seams on the roof have pulled apart. I need to 'glue' them together until I can find a 'topper' to make a new top. I don't want moisture getting in. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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