37 Buick Special

Thanks Gary, I know you are busy. Great photos. I am in for a bit of work. The bushings are bad on the linkage (some movement) as the brake rod hangs up on the sheet metal of the firewall. Enjoying your postings! Dave

Also Gary, Any chance of some photos where the brake and clutch pedals attach to the inside of the frame? Dave

The masterpiece continues. When you have the motor together would sure appreciate some closeups of both side of the engine. You were probably going to do that anyway. Keep up the beautiful work and documentation! Dave

Gary, What a masterpiece you have going here. Would you know the length (from under the head to end of threads) of the right side bolt (one by itself) for the water pump? This could turn out to be a shop manual for a 37 restoration!\ Dave

Gary, can you send a photo of yours?

Thanks for the information. My car has what seems to be the originals. Corroded and not much or any cupping is left with them. Seems like they might not be what they used to be and everyone says stay away from flat washers. Yes, the thinness bothered me as well. I can fit the bigger washers from Bob's with a slight amount of grinding on the manifold. Dave T. said to grind and go with them. What to do?? Best, Dave

So Gary W, What do you plan to do about the Belleville washers for your manifolds? Do you have a source and if so what size are you going to use (the 3 dimensions)? Thanks, Dave

Thanks Dave, I saw your post some time ago but was concerned about the thickness. But since you aren't having any problems with them I give them a try if I can't find something thicker. Regards, Dave

Thank you Jase, I will give it a try. Dave

Bob's now has these Belleville washers that are 1 3/16" OD, 1/2" ID and 1/4" thick. The 1 3/16" turned out to be too large in diameter for my 248 manifolds. I think what I need is 1" OD, 3/8" ID and 1/4" thick. Anyone have a source for such a size? Thanks

You take some great pictures! That explains it, the brackets are attached to the radiator. Mine were not. The radiator is back in as of this morning and I just put the brackets where they were. They don't line up vertically real well with the radiator so I think they would have added a lot of angst to get the 4 side bracket bolts and these two to all line up vertically and horizontally. Had a bit of a time doing it without the brackets attached as I had the radiator re cored. Don't see much advantage for the brackets as the 4 bolts hold the radiator quite well. What do you think? Thanks again, Dave

GaryW, Awesome photos, thanks. You are doing an amazing job with the car. My car didn't have the piece of windlace or whatever it is called across the top of the nose cone. Will have to look at it closer tomorrow. OK, the first photo where you have the wrench and screwdriver removing the bracket, that is exactly the bracket I am referring to. I think I found out today that that bracket should be brazed to the top tank and to remove the radiator you would have to remove the bolt and nut to release the bracket (radiator). There are 3 pimples on the top of the radiator that seem to line up with 2 of the holes at the forward most part of the bracket. I can even see now a "shadow" on the top tank and a slight flattening where the brackets would have contact with the top tank. That seems to be a weak design that would almost certainly break free with vibration of the car. Do you confirm my description? Thanks again for the photos, I will save them to my 37 folder. Regards, Dave P.S. It looks like your brackets are still attached to the radiator in your last photo.

Anyone out there ever had to replace the bushings for the support bracket for the brake and clutch pedal rods on their 37? Mine are so worn the brake rod is hanging up on the sheet medal of the firewall. Thank you, Dave

GaryW, Can you just type one letter in response to this message if you respond to my last? Forgot to hit the notify button. Thanks.

GaryW, Great photos. I happen to have my hood off now for water pump, intake and exhaust manifold work among other things. I have a question you might be able to help me with. On the outside of the two hook shaped brackets that hold the hood support rods in place above the radiator there are two brackets (one on each side) that are (one is) visible in your 4th picture just above the Lockport, NY embossing on the upper tank. You can see the nut that holds the bracket and rearmost portion of the bracket. It seems there should be some sort of pad or cushion type attachment to the front bottom of the bracket that would rest on the top tank for more support. If there is I haven't found anything like that repopped. Thanks for any advice you can provide, Dave

Very nice Larry. Much appreciate the clear closeup photos. I have a Stromberg but not a huge difference. Thanks for your time and assistance. Nice looking engine.

Are there any other members that could send me left side engine photos of their 37 Special? The whole left side of the engine? Did get 3 off the net from Tinindian. Would greatly appreciate it.

Tinindian, Thank you. I have only seen one. The first one. Appreciate your help. The second one is exactly what I need. Third one is good too. Regards, 37 BS

Is anyone out there that can direct me to some good closeup photos of a 37 Special engine, especially the left side. Seem the right side is very popular. Thanks for any help.

Can anyone direct me to some clear closeup photos of a 37 Special engine? Especially the left side. Seems the right side is very popular. Thanks for any help.

Thank you gentlemen, very helpful. The torque Tube turned out to be more info than I expected. Found some more information I needed. Again, very much appreciate the assistance.

Thanks again dibarlaw. Seems like most photos don't show where the heater hose strap is actually anchored. Funny thing, that link for the 37 Buick was the runner up when I finally bought mine. It might have been a better choice but no going back. But it had radials, 12 v system and no cowl tag. Mine was attached to the bolt holding the small box like cover just ahead of the oil filler cap. Not sure what that is. D.

dibarlaw, Thanks! I did some searching on the forum but didn't come up with a lot. Will look some more. Your engine looks very similar to mine. No radiator, water pump, thermostat, bypass, etc. Also have my generator and intake and exhaust etc out. Could you send me a photo or two (fairly close up) of the right side of the motor? I see you have your heater hose strap secured to the center acorn on the valve cover. Is this correct? Thanks again. D.

Can anyone point me to some good close up photos of a 37 248 engine so I know where everything goes and what it should look like? Thank you for any help.

Gary, You are about the same degree of newbie as I am. 4 months for me. A tough car to work on for sure but as you say shop manuals, internet, this forum and a friend sure helps a lot. Thanks and regards, Dave