Kosage Chavis

Man John. I really hate to hear that and I extend my condolences to you and your Fam.

Parts car engine is completely disassembled.Now, I need to make another set of crates.

Where was this picture taken at?

I have been viewing all of your pictures on Facebook. Please keep them coming.

I have had no luck with the links either Mr Lamar.

For the life of me, I can't understand why you haven't created a thread for your 56 Buick, John. What's up?

All the pistons are off. The crank looks pretty good. Here's another photo of the engine parts.

At first glance, all looks well inside. Timing chain had too much play in it.

I agree. At the very least, the torque converter came from a junkyard.

Looks like an A/C compressor.

Parts car engine removal...finally!

I enjoyed the lesson on this. With the question of old gas and what is considered old gas, should we use the highest octane of gas? Does octane make a difference on the possibility of sticking valves? Also, about how long (or how many miles) does it take to eat up a whole tank of gas with a well running 322? @MrEarl, any videos of this task with the engine running? Hope you and the Wife are well.

I appreciate your quick analysis Mr Willie. I don't have a set of mics. Any suggestions for an accurate and durable set? I hope you are well.

Today, I had some time to work on the parts car. I was able to remove the passenger's side head to get a better idea of what I am working with.I took a quick glance at the valves and nothing jumped out at me that I should be worried about. There is a descent amount of black soot which tells me this engine was burning a good amount of oil before it was parked for good. Here's a closer look for anyone who is interested.Here's the current state of the engine.The cylinders have a descent lip on them, but nothing that worries me. The cylinders need to be bored over, but not sure how much. I assume it would be nothing less than 30 over. But my eyes aren't trained and I could be wrong. Here's a closer look at the cylinders.Please feel free to tell me what you think. This would only be a back up engine. Not the main one.

I am! Of course, it helps not to feel freezing wind, rain or mud beneath my feet.

A little here, a little there. Yes Sir. I am already on it.

More work on the parts car. Removed both front quarter panels and front doors. Some bolts had to be grinded off because the rust is so bad. I knew this would be a dirty job...but gracious!Inner fenders are next and then the engine...hopefully.

You are so right. I am very thankful! And I hope to be as successful as you are with your restorations!

Progress on the parts car.

I have begun the removal process of the parts car. Eventually and soon, that engine and transmission will be removed. This means getting the main engine parts crated and moved out of the way. So, I built me some new crates.The crate for the block was made so 2 people could easily move it around.The crate for the crank was made so that I can smoothly turn the crank inside the crate.The crates for each head is nothing special. But, the crate allows me to carry and stack very easily.

I appreciate you all thinking about me, but I already have 2 of them.

I have always wondered if you could add a significant amount of power to an old Buick (let's say a 55 for example) without compromising the look of the components in the entire engine compartment. The idea would be to swap out the 322 with a 401 while keeping as much as possible, the same. For example, one thing that has to stay the same (in my opinion) is the air cleaner. It's a big part that draws anyone's attention when opening the hood. Of course, that is just one thing amongst many other components. Has anyone tried this? If so, were you able to pull off the look of originality? Did you at least get close to it? And did the power make a big enough difference to justify the swap? Thank you.

Yes I do and now I have plenty of attic space to do so!

Family reunion!Now it's time to get down to business. First thing is to part the sedan out. I'll start next weekend.

It was an awesome feeling. Been long time coming.