GEORGE DANCIU

Hi Michael, I here you ,I feel the same way about the task I took with this restoration...I'm lucky to have some good and dedicated help ,otherwise this job can be extended for a long time ...couple of years. At this point the bigest chalenge for us is the engine,tonight we install some of the greesing pipes and the gas tank,,,some of the springs which are holding the brake pads toghether jus broke and I could not attache the drums and to set the chassis on the wheels. Seems like the 82 years have set the prints on some parts.....At this point I have no idea about the bill for the paint ,crom and upholstery...?????The only think which keeps me going is the fact that I hope that once completed I will have a good prewar vintage car.Let me attach some pics Keep me posted...by the way Bob's Automobilia does not cary the rear rubber stopers...I had to have a matrx made in order to make new ones. Thanks ,GD

Michael, Thank you,for now seems like this is the only option, but I would like to have a spare one, just in case the repair is not going to hold for a period of time .May be in the fall at Herschey, I will be able to locate one,Mean time if you find one and you can spare please let me know. Let me ask you in what stage is your car ? is it finished ? what other problems are you running into....I just started the assembly of the chassis ...is not an easy car to restore. Any way thank you George

WTB : I'm restoring a 1930 Buick, Model 68 coupe and my upper engine block [head of the cylinder wall ] is leaking .A picture is attached and you can observe the repair.. small pours are below the repaired area and I would like to have a good one in stead.So I need to buy a new one in order to complete the engine restoration.Any body out there has one to sell ? ( pictures attached- ). Thanks Thanks

Hello Dwight and Michael, Much appreciated the input,I think that the smaller tire 600-19 will fit inflated in the bucket ( well ) of the front fender as they did the older ones which I had originals on the rims.My car is at first restoration ground up and I had everything on it [all original parts] even with the 650-19 the spare rims with tires on did not have any space except for the water to drain......so 700-19 inflated will not fit for shure. So as you said Michael we are at the Tire Companies mercy....or politicly corect... when the decision is that the market and the delars are requesting vintage tires. I hope to have my car sprayed within 5-6 weeks and by than I will have my wheels painted and tires fitted [will be 650-19 Lester ] Good luck with the process of restoration ...a lot of weekends will be shot for the comming months. One more question....wind shield WIPER MOTOR vacum type....is a big problem for me ,the car did not have one and please tel me if you know a sorce???? Many thanks Michael, George

Hello GRJ, Are the 2 wiper motors ( vacum action ) for sale ? George

Mihael, Thank you for the info.I 've been on the hunt for tires in several country from Europe,England and I found Firestone tires 4 only,the size 700-19 but none 650-19. I arrived at the conclusion that both size will fit the rim and they will look and ride well....The problem is if the 700-19 will fit the sidemount ...because the width in the fender is 7.1" If the Firestone is wider ,than you can not mount the spare tires on the side..Agree???? Universal Vintage Tire from Hershey Pa. offered Lester tire with white strip at a desent price. (650-19) Do you know anything about thi brend ? May I ask you where you have purchased your tires from...can you give me a contact # or an e mail address. ?

Hi Michael,the color is great,can weight to see the car completed....is going to look gorgeous. Question: can you tell me what size tire are recomanded for 1930 Buick series 60 Model 68 ? 650-19 or 700-19. Thank you,George

Hello, I'm looking to purchase 2 Wiper motors [with wacum action ] for a 1930 Buick series 60 in good conditions ( rebuilt) if possible. How can you by a Trico Catalog ? where from ? georgedanciu@hotmail.com

Hello Michael, Thank you for the answers ...the wood work on my Buick was very dry..the car was station in Florida in a closed garage but very dry environment. At the same time such a old car acquires a specific smell " aging" if I may say and I start changing the wood as well. A good thing and good deal of saving money with a trade like yours in this case. Seems like I have to do the same thing with the strips in order to secure the metal seams around the car. One more question if I may....tell me about the upholstering ..did you purchase the material from Mac's ? did you find the color material to match the original mohair material ? Sorry, my wiper motor is nonfunctional and one is missing...any sugestion wher I can buy and/or repair the one i have ? Thanks George

Hello Michael, The primer and the bodywork was done very well and the car with the color paint you have picked will look great. I do have a question ...haw about the wood work how much did you have to replace and how did came out ? can you spare some more pictures as you go along ? #2 Q How did you handled the metal trim work around the upper part of the cabin, was soldered or you have attached the trim with screws / nails? I'm working on a similar car as well . Thank you for sharing the steps of restorations George

I do have 5 original hubcaps in quite good conditions [ originals ] for 1930 Buick wire wheels .I will attache some picks. My email is: georgedanciu@hotmail.com Please send me an email address. George

Hello Ed/John, I'm interested to find out if you sale kits to restore any type of Stromberg carbs.? I would like to purchase one for a 1930 Dodge DG-8 and is a DX-10 if I remember correctly. Hard to say if I will make'it to Hershey this year. Next question : if I will send you a carburetor will you restore'it to it's original function ?ex 1936 Dodge D 2, Buick 1930 -6 cylind. ? Thank you, George

Why to go through all this trouble ,they should have ones with the DB "Dodge Brothers " on it ,search a little bit because one of those company should have exactly what you need,otherwise will not look to good. I away from home but I hope that in 2 days I will provide you with more info. George

There are a couple of places where you can get them, Robert's, Steele Rubber Products Mack's Antiques Parts. I will give you exact contact address ,tel #.if you have trouble finding it. George

Hello there, Great wood work. The paint on the engine is the right one ...I just had the pleasure to see a non restored Buick 1930 series 60 Coupe and had the same engine color. Nice restoration project...both will turn into wonderful restored cars... Good luck,

Hi Jpage, I just encounter a similar problem and I was lucky enough to find a complete horn cover...but when this fragile spears are breaking what do you do ? Good info. Thanks

Hello GDenton, I just came across a very original and complete Dodge 1934...I'm waiting for some pictures and if I get them I will share with you guys. If you fallow the DG-8 restoration you will see the condition I got the car ( was running and 95% original parts very few thinks I have to look for. George

John, Hope that you enjoyed the dinner and I'm sure you enjoyed the ride with your loving car. I'm sure you will fix any problem that may come along. George

Hello Thx. As I promised here are the info regarding the tires: Universal Vintage Tire 2994 Elizabeth town Road Hershey, Pa. 17033 (717) 534-0715 525/550-18 Lester 3 1/4" White // the price was : $128.70 Item # U71652 You can order the Tubes as well and the Rim-strip. One thing I did not like ...the rim-strip are very narrow, the old ones where much larger/wider and cover the spokes end completely. Hope that this info will help George.

John, One day I will bring the car back to US.I was able to kip the Title and the Pa. Tag as well. and is register . I'm thinking that 2014 would be the year with Good willing. Good Day

Hi Rod, Yes the car has an engine and I will post a picture with it.Thank you for following this thread ..now at the end I realize that I spent 7 month with bolts and pipes and sending ordering asking Q and parts [some ,very few] and I got what you fellows see.Let me tell you is not easy.But this piece of history is a great car to keep and ride. Was set with a cruise control as well......at that time ...Only after you complete a restoration bottom up you realize what you got in >>>> Good luck with all your cars and let them ride.... George

Hope so, If not, I will be flying there.... or with the '36 Coupe Sport as K predicts.

Great Car John, I love the sound of the DODGE engines is so powerful and dense.Mine sounds just like yours and is wonderful.Enjoy the car and be happy. May be we will meet on 2014 in Michigan. George