Buick - Pre War

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1. Favorite Pictures of My Pre War Buick 1 2 3 4 12

   By MrEarl, March 23, 2016
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   • Grant Z
   • March 13

2. Pre War Links

   By MrEarl, March 9, 2016
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   • MrEarl
   • October 17, 2023

3. BUICK PRE WAR

   By MrEarl, January 22, 2013
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   • MrEarl
   • January 22, 2013

4. 1937 Buick Model 48: RESTORATION HAS BEGUN! (Photo) 1 2 3 4 39

   By Gary W, January 18, 2017
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   • bobj49f2
   • April 6

5. 1939 Buick Special restoration 1 2 3 4 12

   By 39BuickEight, December 3, 2009
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   • 39BuickEight
   • July 6, 2021

6. 1940 & 1941 Buick Brunn Bodied Coachwork 1 2 3 4 5

   By Guest x-100, December 29, 2009
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   • alsancle
   • September 20, 2023

7. Buick Club of America Pre-War Division 1 2

   By Peter Gariepy, June 3, 2005
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   • Mark Shaw
   • November 8, 2014

8. How do you test a 6 volt coil

   By Guest 40-41 connies, November 26, 2009
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   • Mark Shaw
   • November 26, 2009

9. Continuation of my 1938 Special thread 1 2 3 4 6

   By Guest ZondaC12, January 15, 2006
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   • Guest
   • November 4, 2007

10. 1922 engine progress 1 2 3 4 15

    By Mark Kikta, January 20, 2019
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    • Larry Schramm
    • June 24, 2020

11. '39 Buick Team Membership?? 1 2 3

    By Jolly_John, December 23, 2012
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    • Dynaflash8
    • September 25, 2020

12. 1912 Buick Resurrection Day 1 2 3 4

    By Mark Shaw, September 6, 2011
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    • Mark Shaw
    • January 1, 2018

13. C L R cooling system flush ?

    By FLYER15015, October 13, 2010
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    • FLYER15015
    • October 18, 2010

14. 1938 buick what model do I have 1 2

    By Guest buick 1938, September 13, 2010
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    • Guest
    • September 28, 2010

15. best method for cleaning out a varnished fuel tank?

    By Guest mdroll, July 2, 2013
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    • Grimy
    • July 3, 2013

16. Rust removers: Vinegar vs. Evaporust vs. Muriatic acid 1 2

    By Morgan Wright, August 29, 2018
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    • Terry Wiegand
    • January 9, 2022

17. Straight 8 Exhaust Manifold 1 2

    By Guest Ken Sogge, January 25, 2011   

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    • manifold
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    • mcdarrunt
    • May 31, 2019

18. lever shock leak cure?

    By Dwight Romberger, September 16, 2009
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    • Guest
    • November 12, 2014

19. Rust removers: Acetone vs. WD 40 rust release vs. vinegar

    By Morgan Wright, July 20, 2018
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    • Matt Harwood
    • July 30, 2018

20. 1919 Buick Roadster 1 2 3 4 5

    By NZ Buick, September 28, 2017
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    • 1956cody
    • November 12, 2022

21. 1939 Buick VIN

    By Guest bb39Buick, February 16, 2010
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    • Bigrell23
    • March 13, 2017

22. Wireless Turn Signals

    By Guest Shoe1932, March 31, 2013
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    • Hubert_25-25
    • December 11, 2019

23. wood floor board 1 2 3 4 7

    By sligermachine, November 6, 2017   

    • for sale
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    • sligermachine
    • August 12, 2020

24. 6 Volt or 12 Volt for my 1936 Buick Restoration?

    By JoelsBuicks, June 17, 2008
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    • Guest
    • April 28, 2009

25. AC46 SPARK PLUG ALTERNATIVES 1 2

    By buick special, July 31, 2017
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    • Jolly_John
    • September 24, 2023

26. Very slow cranking - Did I set my timing chain incorrectly?

    By Guest Tishabet, April 9, 2007
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    • Guest
    • April 16, 2007

27. THE OVERDRIVE MOD BEGINS 1 2 3 4

    By LAS VEGAS DAVE, July 13, 2015
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    • Jim Nelson
    • December 8, 2021

28. 1928 Buick in Seattle For Sale $2000

    By Guest BJM, January 5, 2010
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    • unimogjohn
    • January 7, 2010

29. Pre war race cars

    By Guest Taco, December 17, 2007
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    • Guest
    • January 15, 2008

30. 1930 Buick roadster, What is it worth?

    By Guest Hotrod-40, July 8, 2009
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    • Guest
    • March 6, 2011

31. 1941 Buick Speedometer Removal 1 2

    By Guest Earl, July 8, 2010
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    • Ivor
    • February 4, 2021

32. 1937 Buick Special 1 2

    By marcnoni, September 10, 2009
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    • Guest
    • April 21, 2010

33. 1939 Buick upholstry options!!! 1 2

    By Guest Grant Magrath, September 29, 2009
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    • Dynaflash8
    • November 2, 2009

34. 1924 Buick id 1 2 3

    By 25 Buick, May 30, 2017
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    • Oldtech
    • February 24

35. 1925 Buick Wood Spoke Wheels ???

    By DavidP, February 15, 2010
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    • seviane
    • August 23, 2014

36. TIRE SIZES THAT WILL FIT 16" RIMS ON 1940 BUICK SPECIAL 1 2

    By buick special, August 8, 2017
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    • Dynaflash8
    • November 24, 2017

37. Temperature gauge capillary tube - help!!

    By Erik, November 10, 2009
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    • Guest
    • November 15, 2009

38. 1939 Buick Roadmaster 81 SED 1 2

    By Nitro, May 14, 2006
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    • Guest
    • July 10, 2011

39. URGENT WARNING--EXTENDED LIFE ANTI-FREEZE ISSUES!!

    By trp3141592, November 7, 2010
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    • michaelod
    • November 9, 2010

40. 1916 D-45 BUICK START-UP 1 2 3 4 6

    By Terry Wiegand, June 18, 2022
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    • Lahti35
    • October 11, 2022

41. 1925 Master question..... 1 2 3 4

    By gpdc, June 4, 2014
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    • gpdc
    • June 12, 2016

42. 1936 Buick 8/40 century sloper coupe?

    By Guest Besty, January 5, 2011
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    • 1939_Buick
    • June 2, 2012

43. 1930 Buick 12 pass bus 1 2

    By Guest bikrbil, January 15, 2012
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    • Thriller
    • April 15, 2013

44. Zinc is still in Shell Rotella 30

    By Guest Straight eight, August 27, 2007
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    • JalopyBob
    • September 16, 2007

45. To Battery Tender or not for the winter months ? 1 2

    By FLYER15015, December 31, 2012
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    • bhclark
    • August 13, 2014

46. Running board trim moulding 1 2 3

    By airbrushguy, December 16, 2015   

    • Want To Buy
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    • RiKi5156B
    • April 26, 2020

47. Pre-War Division 2008 AfterTour

    By Mark Shaw, November 1, 2007
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    • Guest
    • August 31, 2008

48. '37 Century Modest Restoration 1 2 3 4

    By Stooge, February 14, 2018
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    • Stooge
    • July 26, 2021

49. 1938 Buick Special rear axle ratios? Upgrades?

    By carlisle1926, May 24, 2014
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    • Jim Nelson
    • July 26, 2017

50. Dave Tacheny 1 2

    By 50jetback, December 14, 2012
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    • Randy C's 1936
    • March 25, 2019

51. Top Speed for '39 Special all standard 1 2 3

    By Vette58, February 8, 2011
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    • markewebb '39 Buick Team
    • September 3, 2021

52. timing the 248 buick straight 8

    By Guest TheRusch, March 4, 2015
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    • Guest
    • March 16, 2015

53. Babbitt Bearings or machine my rods for inserts-1936 Buick

    By NTArrington, September 6, 2006
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    • Bill Stoneberg
    • October 22, 2006

54. 1936 Buick - Straight 8 Oil Filter?

    By Guest dkhunt, December 21, 2011
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    • Barney Eaton
    • December 28, 2011

55. buick straight eight with electronic ignition ?

    By Guest buickkuhn, November 10, 2014
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    • Daves1940Buick56S
    • October 7, 2016

56. Marvel carb. 1 2

    By Guest Taco, November 30, 2007
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    • Mark Shaw
    • June 2, 2008

57. Dual Carb set up

    By bobj49f2, May 3, 2012
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    • Guest
    • August 25, 2013

58. I goofed....(plug wire/distributor cap installation)

    By Guest Tim Romans, June 6, 2012
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    • critterpainter
    • November 21, 2012

59. Newbie with 1922 Buick Model 35 Touring car 1 2 3 4

    By RatFink255, July 30, 2018
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    • 28Buick
    • September 11, 2023

60. 1936 Buick Discussion

    By pplaut, October 24, 2016
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    • MCHinson
    • October 25, 2016

61. 1920's Valve Cage Project (and Tune-up) 1 2 3

    By Brian_Heil, March 20, 2017
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    • Bloo
    • September 27, 2023

62. Delco 1920 Starter/Generator question 1 2

    By CatBird, October 22, 2016
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    • Terry Wiegand
    • July 20, 2022

63. 1927 Buick Standard Wood frame.

    By Guest 1927Buick, July 29, 2009
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    • Guest
    • May 10, 2011

64. When is something too pitted to rechrome?

    By Guest buckfarmer, October 2, 2011
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    • jscheib
    • October 14, 2011

65. Fisher Body Tag

    By Grandpa, May 28, 2009
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    • Guest
    • September 18, 2015

66. 1940 Buick Super Restoration 1 2 3 4

    By 1940Super, November 17, 2018
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    • MCHinson
    • December 1, 2022

67. 1941 Buick Stromberg carb problems 1 2

    By Buicknutty, September 30, 2014
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    • Buicknutty
    • August 9, 2016

68. Valve Cage Removal 1 2 3 4

    By Nick Galente, October 30, 2017
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    • Morgan Wright
    • August 25, 2018

69. Data on My Buick 1931 export model 1 2

    By Karan, February 5, 2006
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    • Karan
    • September 8, 2006

70. 1939 buick rebuild in Wisconsin 1 2

    By Guest lunchbox_xx, January 10, 2012
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    • Guest
    • February 9, 2014

71. 1936 mclaughlin 8 90 lim0

    By Guest stevesbuicklimo, March 27, 2007
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    • Guest
    • May 21, 2017

72. 1929 6 cyl master carburator transformation

    By Roland Kirpach, August 30, 2005
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    • Roland Kirpach
    • March 13, 2006

73. McLaughlin Information 1 2

    By Guest DaveCorbin, November 3, 2006
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    • Oldtech
    • January 2, 2022

74. Overdrive Information 38 Buick... 1 2 3

    By philipj, January 27, 2018
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    • Buick35
    • June 24, 2018

75. 1921 Buick Model 46 Revival Saga 1 2 3

    By IFDPete, September 19, 2022
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    • IFDPete
    • January 25

76. 25 Buick first start issues 1 2 3 4 6

    By carmover, February 25, 2018
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    • carmover
    • March 23, 2018

77. Check valve instead of electric fuel pump?

    By Guest SteveAS, February 15, 2013
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    • Dwight Romberger
    • February 19, 2013

78. Why the square head nuts and bolts?

    By michaelod, February 3, 2010
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    • Dandy Dave
    • February 7, 2010

79. How to remove lime scale inside my 37 Roadmaster engine

    By chstickl, July 27, 2008
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    • Guest
    • August 3, 2008

80. 41 Buick: Removing Trip Odometer Knob

    By Kenneth Carr, July 10, 2018
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    • Kenneth Carr
    • July 11, 2018

81. Tachometer for a 6-volt system, Possible??

    By Guest unclefogey, October 12, 2007
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    • Dave_B
    • October 24, 2007

82. Tri-city Chrome??

    By airbrushguy, September 21, 2011
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    • airbrushguy
    • November 25, 2011

83. 1925 Buick master 55x restoration 1 2

    By 25 Buick, June 24, 2017
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    • michael.stumpf
    • March 8

84. Buick High Level Staff Cars WWII 1 2

    By Guest bill murray, February 18, 2012
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    • buick looks fine for 39
    • November 17, 2022

85. Duel master cylinder

    By Guest Ken J, March 27, 2011
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    • bobj49f2
    • March 30, 2011

86. 1922 Buick new top begins 1 2 3

    By Mark Kikta, May 3, 2023
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    • Hubert_25-25
    • November 30, 2023

87. Battery hooked up backwards and it ran????

    By Guest Jeff_Miller, July 6, 2007
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    • ziegl1938
    • September 6, 2007

88. Buick built in London UK

    By humber349, November 15, 2010
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    • colinvoice
    • February 23, 2011

89. 1939 Special 41 engine identification 1 2

    By 39BuickEight, April 10, 2009
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    • Guest
    • October 28, 2010

90. What Engine Oil Do You Use? 1 2

    By likeold, November 5, 2021
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    • Str8-8-Dave
    • June 16, 2023

91. OH CRAP!! NOW WHAT? 1 2 3 4

    By Terry Wiegand, December 5, 2022
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    • Terry Wiegand
    • July 14, 2023

92. JEWELER'S ROUGE

    By Terry Wiegand, September 26, 2017
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    • Morgan Wright
    • December 21, 2017

93. Wire wheels for 1925 master 1 2

    By ROD W, November 13, 2010
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    • BobPilkie
    • March 21

94. Marvel Carburetor for 1919 Buick

    By herbertg, June 4, 2009
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    • Guest
    • August 26, 2009

95. Noobie and his '39 Century 1 2 3 4 5

    By C-Lamb, September 20, 2020
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    • C-Lamb
    • January 5, 2023

96. 1935 buick 47 what to do with it?

    By Guest Scott Roberts, June 15, 2008
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    • Rooster
    • May 29, 2013

97. 2017 PWD National Meet After Tour 1 2

    By Brian_Heil, December 20, 2016
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    • Brian_Heil
    • July 17, 2017

98. 1938 McLaughlin Buick

    By Guest BJM, December 10, 2006
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    • Guest
    • November 22, 2010

99. 1939 buick special radiator removal procedure

    By Guest collision454, October 16, 2014   

    • 39 special radiator
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    • Guest
    • October 19, 2014

100. Pig in a Poke

     By Guest alexa, October 23, 2009
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     • Thriller
     • October 28, 2009