Gary Best Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Dash mock up . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I normally don't care for a modified version of this dash, but what you have done has changed my mind. This is really going to look sleek and very tasteful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Gary, I think your project is fascinating. Are you considering engine-turning on the metal dash bezels, as would be original to a '40 Buick dash? Doug Seybold does these in Ohio; it would look awesome juxtaposed against the Dakota instruments! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) On 1/15/2019 at 2:16 PM, SBRMD said: Gary, I think your project is fascinating. Are you considering engine-turning on the metal dash bezels, as would be original to a '40 Buick dash? Doug Seybold does these in Ohio; it would look awesome juxtaposed against the Dakota instruments! Thank you , I'll check him out. I would like to have them engine-turned. Right now they are powder coated. Edited February 10, 2019 by Gary Best (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 Buick Fuel Injection going on . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 35 minutes ago, Gary Best said: Thank you , I'll check him out. I would like to have them engine-turned. Right now they are powder coated. Be carefull when you choose someone to engine turn. There are some out there doing them with alignment of the swirls vertically and horizontal. When they are done with correct alignment one can see an angular alignment, which is how the factory aligned them. Study samples carefully, prices range to above 1,000.oo correct or not. Make em prove their claims as they will claim theirs is correct cuz they are the expert. Buyer beware, you cant get your money back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Buick fire up on first turn over. Fitech FI is almost too simple. Very easy to set up and runs great. Using Evens waterless coolant which works like they said it would. Only problem so far is gas gauge works backwards lol . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Only thing wrong is you did not invite ME to witness! Fantastic! Oh, the 1953 320 ? Did you ever find the pic? When do you expect to finish? Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 Hope 12-18 months to finish. Problem with help lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) 48 minutes ago, 1940Super said: The tyres are about 20-25 years old. Tread barely worn. Should I be worried about the rubber deteriorating? Is it possible to hide tyre weights under the metal trim? Never drive on tires older that 12 year old max. Always check for dry rot , rubber starts deteriorating just setting. I learned the hard way. Edited May 19, 2019 by Gary Best (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) I've read some articles that say you should replace tires after their six years old. A lot of that depends on where you live and how the environment in your area will affect tires. Lots of good reading out there. Take some time and educate yourself. You know where you live and the conditions of where the tires are - exposed to UV rays and drastic temperature changes or on your car in a hermetically sealed garage. Don't depend on some guy who lives on the other side of the country to tell you about your tires, figure it out for yourself. I have a bunch of old pencils from when I taught. They're still in the original boxes and in a drawer. But don't expect to take one out and use the eraser. The rubber will crumble in a heart beat. Edited May 20, 2019 by RivNut (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the video of the first run Gary. It's sure looking great. Tell me more about the waterless coolant. I'm not familiar with it. I found their home page and can get their side of the story, but what is your experience with it? https://www.evanscoolant.com/how-it-works/ Edited May 21, 2019 by kgreen (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) Evans waterless coolant is the way to go on a fresh build. Very high boiling point so no need to pressurize the system ( less leaks blown hoses ect ). No rust ever , never needs changed last forever . Much better heat transfer for better cooling ( #7 & 8 on a Buick straight 8 will like that ) . Cost is just a little more if you start with a total dry system . If you convert from regular coolant the cost can get high as you need to purge all water from system. Must make sure no one ever adds water or your in trouble lol . Evans does what they claim. I wish I had known about Evans when I built my Chevelle and Opel . As these cars set for long periods of time I would have saved money in long run ( new radiator for Opel and hose's for Chevelle ) The Rod shop that did my frame and engine highly recommended Evans. They also recommended Dot 5 Brake fluid for new brake system also as they never absorb moisture. . Hope your project is moving along well. Take care Edited June 3, 2019 by Gary Best (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Thanks for the heads up. My project is moving along and will hopefully be in paint and with engine this fall. I'm driving up in three weeks to deliver additional parts; NOS right rear fender, original fender skirts, replated bumpers, an original wheel with my choice of color and the pinstripe pattern, and "stuff". I'm about to send some stuff off for re-plating (there goes my retirement!). No current pics, but should have some in a month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 We fired up the Buick for the first time on May 19th. Started on first turn. The Fitech FI is almost too simple to set up , I keep thinking I was not doing something. The engine ran great with no problems so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted July 5, 2019 Author Share Posted July 5, 2019 One eye working 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceswild03 Posted May 23, 2023 Share Posted May 23, 2023 You still working on this thing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 Final assembly at last. A very long journey with some big and expensive bumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Best Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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