J.H.Boland Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 After cleaning all the rust and varnish out of the fuel system and checking the ignition timing several times to no avail , I decided to check the engine firing order in the manual. Having owned several old stove bolt Chevies and checking a couple of online sites, I assumed that the firing order was 1-5-3-6-2-4. WRONG.It's 1-4-2-6-3-5 ! On correcting this ,it fired right up and ran like a watch. It was great to drive it out of the garage under it's own power for the first time. Now if I can just get the vacuum tank to work.............. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vila Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 (edited) Congratulations on getting it running. Beautiful car, and my favorite body style for the mid 20s Buicks. Edited September 13, 2017 by Vila (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave39MD Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Very nice, congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKECARS53 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Great looking car. Congrats on getting it running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budensor Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I own a 36 I've been thing about a 20's. Maybe a 26 did they make a 26 in that Coupe model. SUPER NICE LOOKING CAR ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Beautiful. And I love the color. I've been looking for something that deep for my DB roadster. Do you know the name or have a formula? Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 38 minutes ago, JayG said: Beautiful. And I love the color. I've been looking for something that deep for my DB roadster. Do you know the name or have a formula? Jay I wish I did ! I'd like to get some touchup paint for it. Some body shops around here have a scanning tool that can tell you the color.I will try to see if anyone nearby will try it on this car. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Budensor said: I own a 36 I've been thing about a 20's. Maybe a 26 did they make a 26 in that Coupe model. SUPER NICE LOOKING CAR ! Buick made this style- opera coupe,victoria,4 passenger coupe,call it what you will, right into the mid 1930's. There was a 1930 Victoria for sale here in SW Ontario.It needed a full resto but was very solid and complete.It was apparently used by rum runners during the prohibition era.There was a link to it on the buy sell section on this forum but it is NLA. Jim Edited September 14, 2017 by J.H.Boland (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Jim, Congratulations on getting it running. Good to know that the firing order is different for these Buicks. Your car really polishes up nicely. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Hubert_25-25 said: Jim, Congratulations on getting it running. Good to know that the firing order is different for these Buicks. Your car really polishes up nicely. Hugh Thanks Hugh. You'll be happy to hear that I'm getting a RF seat made.A friend locally had a jump seat out of an old 7 passenger touring car.It is lending itself perfectly to modifications to make it look just like the original '25 seat. I'll run a set of photos when it's done. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Jim, That is great that you are making such good progress on your missing seat. Do a search on the forum for Vacuum tank. There is a lot of good information available. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 HORAAAY! Looking really good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 I added more fuel to the tank, topped up the vacuum tank and retightened the top tank screws.This time the tank seems to have cycled OK.I did a couple of laps around the yard and it sat idling for a while after that with no problems.Next is a road test ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Bring a tow strap...just in case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Mark Shaw said: Bring a tow strap...just in case... Oh ye of little faith ! (I have my cellphone)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Or a good AAA card for a possible tow. Believe Mark, "stuff happens". I too have been there. Edited September 15, 2017 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Larry Schramm said: Or a good AAA card for a possible tow. Believe Mark, "stuff happens". I too have been there. Larry & I both operate with the Boy Scout motto in mind..... "Be Prepared". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogethat Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just read you got it running and great to hear. The gentleman you provided me on the door handles sold me a couple that he thought were for the 1925. Thanks for the information. I am in the process of talking to one of the companies Hugh suggested on trying to cast the oval door handle and escutcheon. When I get enough information and if I decide to have Hildebrand Designs cast will let you know. Hugh recommended making out of bronze with steel shaft so this is what I am discussing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigersdad Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 What a smart looking car! Cool setting with the field in the background. Like the movie "Field of Dreams". "If you build it, they will come!" Jay EDH, CA 1932 Buick 8-86 Victoria Travelers Coupe 1934 Packard 1100 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 9 hours ago, Mark Shaw said: Larry & I both operate with the Boy Scout motto in mind..... "Be Prepared". The vacuum tank ran dry again on the first road test.I had the necessary tools and a gas can to refill it.It made it home and the vacuum tank refilled itself sitting in the driveway. It runs and drives nice other than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Check all connections in the fuel lines. Any small leak will cause issue with the vacuum tank. It may not show up as a gas leak but it may be drawing air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnetkid Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 You might want to check for leaks by using compressed air by taking an air hose at low pressure, 3 to 5 psi and putting the end into the filler neck of the fuel tank while sealing it off with a rag and your hand. If you have a leak sucking air this will force gas out that leak. Usually it is a poor seal at the gas tank end of gas line with the banjo fitting. Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 I just had the '25 out for a 4 mile run and it never missed a beat.The big nut at the pick up tube wasn't completely tight and more fuel was poured in the tank. The two front tires went soft on the run however.Seems the fellow that restored it got a deal on "NOS" red rubber inner tubes.Some NOS components are best left on the shelf ! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Some things don't age well: leftover fish, meth users, and rubber car parts. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I keep a strap in my Jaguar trunk, the 2"web strap style with no hooks, just a loop sewn on each end. It has saved my bacon numerous times. And the towing company always wants to know what they are towing. When I say it is an old car, they always say - oh, well we only trust 1 guy with those, and it becomes a super long wait. Honestly, people like to tow an old car. No one ever does it anymore, and its like catching a big fish for the tow vehicle. Most everyone has a grin on their faces at the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The funniest tow that I was ever involved in was near the house (fortunately). My wife was towing me in the '15 truck with our Corvette. What a combination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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