Paul White

Hi all, A belated thanks to those who have replied and provided information. Thanks for the offer in relation to the ashtrays, fortunately, the car did come with them but there were some odd attachment point marks on the upper middle back of the front seat tub that suggested something (an ashtray I suspected) was attached. Currently just starting on sewing up upholstery bits and pieces, getting my hand back in with a sewing machine after some years. The colour is pretty close to the photo posted by Stuart. Cheers Paul

Hi All, Does anyone have a photo of the ash tray that attaches to the back of the front seat? Cheers Paul

Hi all, Lockdown here in Sydney and surrounds has eased giving me a chance to go and have a look at the '30. Spent the day with my friend fitting chrome cowl strips and lights and making metal fire wall panels to fill in gaps around the pedals. With the interior stripped out we found chalk marks in the rear of the body 'Syd Tues 28th'. I have interpreted this as possibly meaning Sydney (place of manufacture - there was a GM factory in the inner suburbs of Sydney at the time building bodies for Buick, Chevy, Pontiac etc) Tuesday 28th January 1930, otherwise it was a guy called 'Syd' signing his work?! The date likely being when the upholstery was done. A couple of other bits and pieces, the engine number is 2541794 and the chassis number is 2363370. Does anyone have any chassis and engine number data for 1930 Buick? Cheers Paul

Hi Hugh, Once again your attention to details is amazing, thanks for sharing your hard work Cheers Paul

Hi all, Just checking in to see if anyone can help with my search. Although I live in Australia, I have a shipping address in Los Angeles meaning a lot less hassle for any potential seller. Cheers Paul

Hi all, just a quick note, I put in an order for an oil filter with Bob's for my 1930 Buick a couple of weeks back, he told me he has none in stock and has to look for another manufacturer. Cheers Paul

Hi Hugh, Just wanted to congratulate you on such an enormous effort and the fabulous results. I am sure that many people will find your detailed post of great assistance. Cheers Paul

Thanks Bob

Hi All, I am looking for a pair of Lovejoy front shock absorbers for my Model 47 Also, can anyone tell me what the parts numbers are for them and whether they are interchangeable with any other year and or any other GM brand Cheers Paul White

Hi all, Seeking some guidance on the correct model Zerk grease gun for the grease nipples on my '30 Buick. Cheers Paul

Hi Dave, What type of material are you using for the panel boards? Cheers Paul

Hi John, I did put an ad out through the pre-war magazine and Colin was the first one to jump in but unfortunately he had no spares. Cheers Paul

HI Dave, your detailed post has come out as I am in the process of gearing up to undertake exactly the same project on my '3o. I shall continue to watch with great interest! Cheers paul

Hi all, Latest update, hood painted and re-fitted the car as well as valance panels Cheers Paul

HI all, I am looking for a replacement leaf spring hanger for the '30. It is one for the inside rear of the front spring, parts number 230662. Cheers Paul White

HI Sloperlad, There is also a company in Florida called 'Grain-it Technologies' who provides kits. Basically, you prepare the surface, put on the base coat colour and then ink up a metal wood grain plate (like old fashion newspaper print plates) and run a roller over it to pick up the patterned ink which you then roll onto the prepared metal surface. There are videos on You Tube that show how it is done. Cheers Paul

HI all, I am not sure if this counts but my friend drove my new Buick under its own power, probably for the first time in decades. It might only have been in the backyard but I couldn't help myself and had to post it.....just a little excited Cheers Paul

HI all, I am trying to locate a replacement leaf spring hanger for the '30. It is one for the inside rear of the front spring, parts number 230662. Can anyone help? Cheers Paul

HI all, Covid has hit Sydney and the state of New South Wales hard, and with a lock down barring travel more than 5 kilometres from home, I haven't been able to get down to my friends house to get involved in the restoration. My friend is the one with all the skills and the plan was that I would learn skills along the way under his guidance. Well, although I can't get to work on the new Buick, I have been working on my '36 with new carpet, and an order put in for new fabric for doors, kick panels etc. On the other hand, my friend has powered on with the '30 which is sad for me but I am glad it gives him something to do whilst stuck at home, we are into our 9th week now with no sign of it lifting before the send of September. Any way, I will post a few photos so you can see how far it is come. Cheers Paul

Hi all, Another call out for information. Could anyone assist me with some photos of original front foot well kick panel (left and right) please Cheers Paul

Hi all, I have just purchased the splash pans from him but have gone back to him to see if he has the front section as mentioned by Stuart above Stuart's information concerning the shocks has also helped confirmed that the same guy has the correct shocks but at $700AUS. I bought a pair of NOS front shocks for the '36 at the Denver nationals in 2018 for $20.00 I will have to have a real think first Cheers Paul

Thanks everyone, extremely helpful as ever Cheers Paul

Hi all, Seeking assistance in obtaining photos and or parts numbers for original rear lever shock absorbers for my South African '36. At some point it has had modern shocks fitted to the rear and I am wanting to return it to stock. Also, wanting to confirm that the matching splash pans are only in two parts, left and right hand. I seem to recall (fading memory through age) that there was a front panel that attached at the bottom of the radiator cowl? Is this correct? if so does anyone have a photo of one? Cheers Paul of

Thanks everyone, I managed to buy some from a company called Ecklers for about $10US a foot

Well done, you could also consider joining the Buick Club of NSW for more contact with RHD Buicks, also consider having a look at the Pre-war Buick magazine which is available for free via the Buick Club of Queensland website, tell John Forster I sent you. Cheers Paul White