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There's no desire on my end to do that, gents! Just making an observation after trying to locate brochures specific to my model year

Eric - I appreciate the advice and link! This one supposes he should figure out what carb he has before ordering anything for it yet, ha. Yeah, I already ordered reproductions of the shop manuals and owners manual. I had read through your "My Buick" thread on your 51 (yes, all of it, ha), and that's the kind of path I definitely want to take. The fact that the car is complete with all trim and pieces was what really had me interested in this particular rig to begin with! I was running under the assumption that all parts of fuel delivery needed work before even thinking on attempting to turn the engine over, as well... But this direct-to-carb idea truly allows me to postpone a good chunk of that! Just one question - at the risk of sounding like a complete dunce - I've tried looking up how to set up a temporary direct-feed to the carb, but had no luck finding advice how to do it. It's probably pretty common knowledge for folk who have experience with carbs I've never even driven a carb'ed car before, much less tinkered on one! Thanks! I looked through your profile gallery - is that Wildcat the '68 you're referring to? That's a great looking car! I'm sure that would help a lot! After reading this, I went out and bought a couple boxes of zip lock bags... The temptation to start dismantling different areas is really itching on me, so I should put together some kind of organization game plan, methinks

Hmm... If they're in good condition, I smell a profit for anyone who would want to re-sell them individually on eBay

WOW! Mirko, you are undisputedly talented! Thanks for all the fantastic pictures - it's a joy to follow along!

Dale - I'd love to see it! Pete & RM75 - Thanks for the advice! That's exactly the sort I of advice I was hoping for. I'll be sure to post an update after I get into it a little bit more! It likely won't be too long, since this car is all I've been thinking about these past couple days, ha! For now, though, attached is a new pic:

Dale- That's a great perspective to consider! The fact that this particular rig is painted in the surplus army green truly brings it to life. That's an era I can only live through reading and by word-of-mouth through others (my DOB 1986), but it fascinates me nonetheless.

Thanks, Ben & Mike! I have what most people call "stupid hands". Ha, I just mean that I'll be learning this stuff as I go. I've always done basic maintenance and repairs on my rigs (oil, brakes, new starter, new alternator, etc etc), but I've got a pretty steep learning curve ahead of me!

Both those rigs look drool-worthy Nice!

Eric - Reading through this thread has been a ton of fun! Thank you for the numerous, detail-oriented photos and videos; they really help bring the transformation to life for the rest of us! I, too, get to live out a dream through your posts, ha. The car looks great!

Greetings, all! I've been lurking around these forums for a few months, and finally have a reason to contribute! Yesterday evening, I became the proud owner of this diamond in the rough (attached). Needs some love; the pictures tell the story. It's a 1946 Roadmaster 76-S; the car was a co-worker's, and subsequently gifted to myself. The car spent an indeterminable amount of time parked in the field (got to where it sat under it's own power), and the last time it started it was five or six years ago. Car is complete with all trim and panels (save for one rear turn signal and some glass)! It's going to be a big, big project, but the price was right! Edit: Corrected some grammar and added a couple more details

That's an absolutely gorgeous rig!