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No it has never been out of England.
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I will put together as much as I know about its history in the next few days. It was built as a right hand drive convertible coupe so must have been specially ordered as I don't think Centurys were built for export. The hard top you can see is a pre war Jaguar roof welded to it and internally it was made into a four seater with an old bus seat. More to come when I get the info together.
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Here's what the car was like before my friend restored it
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I haven't been on this forum for a long time. Had a 1937 Century sedan which I have now part exchanged for this. Thought some of you might be interested to see this model.
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Thanks for the info. Getting in touch with Dave Tacheny isn't that easy from here but I'll try. Yeah, I am dreading the cost of shipping it but needs must !
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Just discovered that the cylinder head has a crack in it and I need a replacement. I have little chance of finding anything here (England) but wondered if you guys know of anyone who might be able to help. Thanks.
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Welcome from yet another prewar Buick owner (a 37 this time). I think you'll find the forum invaluable although I doubt it stretches as far as convincing your wife about anything !
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Welcome to the forum Tyler. I have found it an invaluable source of information and inspiration. You'll get the answers you need I'm sure. Got any photos of the car ?
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I though this link might interest some of you. This is probably the biggest American car show in England and the link provided has some good photos - you'll find a few Buicks in there. http://www.pre50aac.com/2014rogcm.html
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Carl, I couldn't agree more. In fact, although I have little experience of addiction, I think that may be the word I would use to describe my relationship with the Buick! But I have learnt (and spent) a lot in the last year and it has only served to encourage me. There is simply no substitute for these type of cars.
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A later update to the saga of this car, but a more upbeat one. The rewiring and brake overhaul is complete along with other alterations such as removing the ugly semaphores and the mirrors on the spare wheel covers. A new battery also was required. It is now awaiting a new exhaust manifold, which has just arrived here from the US, as the existing one is leaking badly and has been patched up in the past. Hopefully that will make a big difference. I have taken the car to three shows this summer and, as you can imagine, it attracts a lot of attention as these Buicks are not too common in England,
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Buick8 Overheating: Coolant Bypass Valve
Jon Barker replied to 1937 Buick 66C's topic in Buick - Pre War
Thanks Tom. Just need to get as tight a fit as possible I guess. -
Buick8 Overheating: Coolant Bypass Valve
Jon Barker replied to 1937 Buick 66C's topic in Buick - Pre War
Interesting article. Could you tell me the exact size of the freeze plug to be used please (I guess 1 3/8"), and if any particular type of metal is needed ? Thanks. -
The forum has been invaluable both for technical know-how and the encouragement I have received. Never thought I'd find some Buick fanatics in this country as well ! Many thanks to all who supplied the support - I would have been devastated not to have got it right. Will provide more when I get it back.
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Another update now that I have calmed down and come to my senses. I have discovered a great guy over here who knows these cars inside out and is now working on all the essential repairs to make the car roadworthy. Our conclusion is that this is a Flint car, imported to England at an unknown time but as a left hand-drive. Someone did a rather patchy RHD conversion leaving the clutch mechanism as it was but incorporating a weird set of levers from the pedal to enable the clutch to still work. We have decided that the car is definitely worth saving so it is currently undergoing a total rewire, br