BuickTom87

Look into a paint level meter , to see high and low spots of the paint where you don’t rub to muchnoff . I was afraid to do mine since it’s original paint as well, so I made an appointment and they used a meter to check .

I like your garage , with the wall paper

Few pics from this mornings ride down to the beach

I’ll have to check for that in the morning to see if I’m missing it .

Most likely yes , the welding on the underneath of the muffler looks like Mr magoo welded it . So I was considering just replacing the whole setup . My exhaust guy said he could fix it all but it would probably be cheaper to replace the whole thing.

After seeing this picture I figured out since I had the car the throttle lever was backwards , I flipped it around now it works correctly , still missing the one bar that goes from the lever to the steering box I can’t thank everyone enough . Figuring this out isn’t easy especially with no pictures .

Yes I’m definitely missing those parts unfortunately

That’s my plan the shop I originally brought it to told me it was no big deal for it to be hooked up to the ignition. At which point I immediately said forget it I’ll do that at a later time. You really don’t specialize in pre-war cars, mostly just 50s and 60s muscle cars. I’m going to bring it to another shop who told me that was a terrible idea having it hooked up to the ignition they’re gonna have it hooked up to a different power source to switch that’s to have it installed I plan on using fuel pressure gauge to the regular so I can dial in the pressure. As of now, the car runs decently, I’m probably going to order Waldron exhaust for it since they’re exhaust engine pipe has a small crack in it the flanges loose. So it doesn’t seal properly, which has an exhaust leak.

My next question is - the throttle advance on the steering wheel when I go to move it nothing seems to happen . Anyone have photos or information where I can see if I’m missing linkage or the hookup for that - Same as the spark advance pull out on the dash when I pull it out nothing seems to happen. I’ve been trying to look for photos and YouTube videos on these cars but never can find a photos of an engine bay etc On my 29 Buick those 2 things are very beneficial.

I really want to go , I was even considering flying out for the day and flying back out the same night . Just to see some cars .

Thank you everyone for the help, got it running great now especially for an original motor with 97k miles on it . What a hassle to adjust everything with side mounts in the way. Even in 80 degree weather car runs at 150degrees temp and 35 psi for oil pressure . next up going to have it detailed and washed professionally. No need for anything crazy.. Still waiting for the other shop by me to put the original fuel pump and the electric pump as a secondary.

After doing some research , I found the box supposedly the Thompson es11 . It also said it fits 1936 80-90 series . I just wanted to increase my odds of finding these .

Yes , I was missing the lock screw. I got home worked on it but need to turn the idle up it’s a little too low. So, I’ll look more into it this weekend .

Yeah the car is missing the wizard control and mechanical fuel pump. Didn’t have a chance to put it on the shop ran out of time . I’ll order the vaccuum gauge and see if I have any leaks .

Its idles horribly , pretty much will stall out after a min of running . Spits fumes out of the exhaust pipe where it bolts onto the heat valve, as well the outside heat riser pipe . I tighten everything and still does it. I’m gonna try really have to look into a place nearby that has experience in these cars and not just mustangs and Chevells

After getting the car back , it’s running worse now then before , The mechanic adjusted things .. I have new issues that, I didn’t have before car is spitting exhaust out. I wish there were better places where I can take these cars on Long Island

This is next on my mission to tackle ,

I spoke to a company named rareparts, as long as You send themold ones they will remake them for you. The only downside is the price tag on them

There’s a block off plate , that’s a possibility nothing will surprise me .. nothing hahaa , he bought the car in 1970 and even then it didn’t have the stock fuel pump it had an electrical he said the original owner had installed one in 1968.

Yeah , I know speaking with you on the phone you gave me the list, I’m always checking eBay and other sites for them . Maybe one day lll get lucky

That’s beautiful, I also peek the trim rings ! I also notice the driving lights that turn ! That’s a beautiful one . Once the car is mechanically sound and also the wheel wobble is gone . I’ll be looking to add some accessories .

@edinmassHahahaha , I’m hoping it’s an easy one can hope and dream . I know it’s not going to be an easy task at all

Yeah I’m having one installed since my car doesn’t have one . I wonder if it can be installed easily

Did you ever receive the paint. ? I gotta order mine since it’s back in stock .

After reading other members issues , it seemed like the issue I’m having is common . The carburetor top cover was shooting fuel out of the small hole like a faucet . I hope by putting the factory fuel pump and everything . Will solve this issue, also thank you @edinmass . I’ll have the electric fuel pump wired differently because having it run the second the ignition on is not smart idea . Can’t believe they wired this way and the previous owner before said he had a classic car expert install it . So I’m keeping my fingers crossed, kinda frustrated with the whole thing .