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Leif: Thank you for posting this information as it answers a question for me. The bolts on my 1925-25 are type 4. Which confirms that I do have later wheels. 1926-28, 21". I know that 2 bolts were missing and the previous owner had installed regular hex head bolts, I did find several of the type 4 to replace them. As always thank you for your help. I still have to look out for one of these Master Parts books. Larry

Members &Friends of The Mason-Dixon Buick Club 　 This　is the April 26th tour as developed By Dick Beckley. Please try to attend　as these two collections are reputed to be quite an experience. Please e-mail Dick Beckley　with　your RSVP (dbeckley@epix.net) so he has a head count to provide to the restaurants. 　Look forward to spending the day with you. 　RSVP Dick Beckley or Larry DiBarry 717-938-4975 717-263-3804 From: dbeckley@epix.net Karen and I had a chance today to do a dry run for the Sat. Apr. 26th tour of Calvin High’s and John Denlinger’s collection. We tried out the Bird-in-Hand smorgas board, after picking it from a small list of restaurants in the area, taking time, price, ability to serve in time, and location into the mix. The food we had was good in mid-afternoon so it should be even better during the busy time as smorgas boards usually tend to be. Gluten free items are on the menu, as well as other dietary considerations. Priced at $13.99 for the complete buffet and $8.79 for the soup and salad bar, I considered it reasonable. So with this done today the following schedule for the day is as follows: 　 8:30:　 Leave Galleria Mall as a group. We will assemble in the eastern corner of the Mall parking lot between Boscov’s and the Hampton Inn & behind the Texas Roadhouse. We will leave out of the Route 24 side of the mall turning right onto Route 24, going under Route 30 and turning left on US 30 East. At 24.7 miles, take exit for Rt.340 East (Old Philadelphia Pike). At top of ramp at traffic light, turn left on 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike) go 1.8 miles to 3rd traffic light. Turn right on Witmer Rd. In a very short distance take first right to 2370 Hobson Rd. The Denlinger Collection is on your left in 300 ft. There are 3 almost identical buildings, two on the street and one behind the other two and they are in a residential area and look like homes. There are two driveways into these buildings. We will need to pull in both and keep our cars tightened up close so as to preserve parking space. We will need to back out last car first when we leave this collection for our lunch break. 　The trip to here from York should take about 40 minutes and touring this collection should take about 2 hours. We should plan on leaving for the Bird-in-Hand Smorgasboard around 11:45-12 noon. Directions from Denlingers to Bird-in-Hand Restaurant are as follows: From the Denlinger collection proceed back 300 feet to stop. Left on Witmer Rd. Right at stoplight onto Rt. 340 (Old Philadelphia Pike). Go approximately 1.9 miles, through the Village of Bird-in-Hand and the Smorgasboard is on your right. Park in the large parking lot wherever you can find a space. Enter the restaurant at the main entrance facing the highway. We should allow about 1, 1 1/2 hours for our lunch break here. More info on this later. I have to contact a tour manager concerning seating, etc. 　 At approximately 1:30-1:45, we will leave our lunch location for the Calvin High Collection. Directions to that are as follows: Left out of parking lot onto 340 or try to exit out the back of the lot onto the side street that has a stoplight onto 340 as this is a busy pike and hard to turn left onto. Proceeding on Rt. 340, cross over US 30 in about 1 mile and make a right turn at the first stop light onto Greenfield Rd. (another .4 mile) Go thru a single lane underpass and continue over a single RR track turning right immediately after the RR crossing onto Independence Ct. Bear left almost immediately to 107 Independence Ct. This location is Cal High’s Collection. It is a decorative block building with a beautiful Green Spanish Style Roof and a classic bell tower in front. Parking is tight but being a Saturday, you should be able to find close parking as this is an industrial park.　　 Calvin tells me that we should allow about 1 1/2 hours to tour his collection so you should be on your way home in the 3:30-4 PM range. Upon leaving here just exit right onto Greenfield Rd. and cross over Rt.30 and make a left turn and down ramp onto 30. This is very easy. 　 I have copied both John and Calvin on this e-mail so if they have any comments or ideas for me to improve this instruction sheet, I will pass them on to all. This serve as the instructions for this tour, so feel free to circulate or e-mail this to interested participants. I would like an approximate head count from the Cadillac folks, the York Club, and BOOM, as well as our Mason-Dixon Chapter by　 April 16th, so I can give the restaurant an idea of what we need set aside for us and also so I can give both John and Calvin an idea of how many folks will be on the tour. 　 I’m looking forward to running this tour and hope to as many of you participate as possible. 　 Dick Beckley or Larry DiBarry 717-938-4975 717-263-3804

Update on the vacuum tank. Over the weekend we put about 10 miles on each of our Buicks. Took the 1937 out on Saturday and the 1925 on Sunday. The 25 ran Ok but still not quite up to how it should run. Each carb adjustment seemed to secure a bit more power. Vacuum tank seems to be working fine. After shut down and shutting off the fuel valve at the vacuum tank I put a small coffee under the carb. I expect a bit falling from the riser. But after several days I have over 1/2 pint collected. So it has to be backing up from the Vacuum tank into the manifold. I have seen some setups that the vacuum line has a loop in-between the tank and the manifold would this have an effect? Still dripping!!!!!

Hentzee: I just e-mailed you about the pictures you requested. I can check if the 24-45 my nearby neighbor has the correct gear set up. And or take some pictures. Mine on my 1925-25 are similar. I believe "BOBS" can supply these gears. Now you need to join the BCA and the Pre-War division!

I found a similar car in white at the "Brass at Berks" tour March 2013. Waited around for over an hour for the owner to return so I could speak to him. Never did connect.

Rod : I probably have 10 photos of that Maroon 1924-45 from the 2012 Nationals in North Carolina. To me it was the most beautiful Buick there. It was just stunning. I would have taken more pictures except my shoes were sticking to the asphalt at 108 degrees!

Rod: So good to see progress on this model Buick. I have not seen any 1925-55s in the US. I worked on a model 45 and negotiated on a 1926-45A last year. My 25-25 will need some wood attention on the lower drivers door. So it is good seeing some "inside-out" pictures. It would be great if your model 55 would look like this someday!

bulldog: Very nice looking car. I lost out on a 1923 model 54 Buick Sport roadster 3 years ago and I am still having remorse. Yours looks to be a model 44. I would love to have a McLaughlin version. As they are really a cut above the Flint versions in fit and finish. Unfortunately you are on the north side of the border and would have to sell my 1925-25. Ah at least one can dream though. John Fesser needs a mate to his 1923-45 McLaughlin Touring. Go for it John

Hidden hunter: Send a PM to morerevsm3 to check on his 1927. I typed in the advanced search in the top right corner "1927 Buick Tourer" and found his original posts. Good story. Larry

hidden hunter: I know there is a 1925-25X RHD in Brisbane "Buick Downunder" also a 1927-25 RHD near your end of the earth. He has posted several times in the last several months. I will go thru old posts. I will try to contact Buick Downunder to see if he has any pictures of his linkage set up which should be similar. Also thank you for the video. The condition of your car looks to much better than mine. Best regards: Larry

Thanks Dwight: I have sent the information along. Larry

Thanks John: We would like to see them participate in the 2016 nationals with it.

hidden-hunter: How is it going? Is your Standard 6 breathing again?

Penn Technical College in Williamsport Pa. Is restoring a 1932-57 sedan that was to participate in this years Great Race. Because of other mechanical issues (2 cracked heads) it could not be completed in time. They are still planning on a full restoration and would like to have a ballpark cost of upholstery from someone who may have had it done recently. I believe so they can work up a budget. Some of us in the Mason-Dixon Chapter will be going up to their open house on March the 29th to tour their restoration facilities. I can forward them the information. Larry

Replacement floats for 1914-1932 Marvels are made by .... Gregg Lange Saginaw Michigan glange0@charter.net He was charging $25.00 for standard Marvel floats as for my 1925. Larry

Rod: This was the body from a complete 1925-25 that was disassembled at an auction last fall in Texas. From the auction photos I could identify the frame, engine, transmission, axles, wheels etc. scattered through out the buildings. Our Buick friend "Texas Car Guy" offered to bid on some things for me including the body. But the auction sequence did not allow for compiling all the parts which belonged to a certain car. Or even picking an item to bid on. Like 10 or so radiator shells high bidder choice. So a lot of scrambled lots for example Buick parts and Model A parts thrown together as a lot. So I could not get any thing. Although I still have the same problem as before. It is in Texas and I am in Pennsylvania. I will still try to call him to see how much he picked up. If we can strike a deal may need to take a road trip. Thanks again: Larry

Michael: Need to send us some links to purchase CDs of your Orchestras music. So some of the pre-war guys can enjoy. I do. We spoke at Macungie after admiring your lovely roadster we asked where you purchased your white 1920s style cap. Best regards: Larry

I have been educated Craig's List !!! Mental moments!

Rod: So do I. Larry

Rod. Thanks for posting the picture and the lead. Pardon my ignorance but where/what does CL stand for? I really hate to rob it off of a complete original car. Still trying to find one in the states. My great Buick pals are really beating the bushes for me. Thanks all! Larry

Dave: This is the one I need for my car. The picture is of the one in Leif's 1925-25 in Sweden.

Dave: Yes I understand. We will be on the lookout for anything to help. If the front doors are good something may be fabricated to match up. Is there a robe rail? Or does it have a rope? I am still looking for a rail for my 25. Larry

Mark: This past summer I was begging people on the forum to get the 1925 md 54 sport roadster parts car in New York before he had it crushed. Had to take it all $400. Way to far for me to get and nothing fit my car. I believe it is all gone now. Tom Black had told me about it. Dave : Thinking more of a roadster pickup. The Bonehead in Tennessee who was hot-rodding the 1925-24 roadster and did not get enough for the entire driveline parts on e-bay sent all to scrap. He got $158.00! I tried to buy the left over top irons just to get the rear window frame. He wouldn't sell. I think the tragic final project was sold with out a top anyway. Just what you could have used to do a roadster version. Now I really need to come down for a visit!

Yes it is to be 1 1/4"

Hidden hunter: The 33" is what is on my 1925-25 and the reference I have from the April 1971 AACA Antique Automobile Dave Chambers article also verifies this. Same for 1925-1928. even the old Gates#840. The adjuster mount and hub should be towards the manifold side of the engine. The fan should be centered to the radiator. Larry