just purchased a barn find 1950 Buick Special Straight 8! Never have taken on such a project am mechanical.(still 6 volt system)
1)Body Very Good no rust thru at all (plan will be needed to decide new paint or keep patina & repair chipped clear coat).
2) Engine sounds great 44,000 original due to age I see oil seepage. Stromberg 2 barrel unmolested, starts but running with out stalling issue. Battery Napa 8 years old 6 volt sitting for a day volt settles to 6.30 best! Probably needs replacing if I decide not to convert Buick to 12v.
3) Trans Dyna Flow has a leaking problem (rear seal my guess) Trans works with test drive had up to 50 .
this list can be long so I will leave just 3 areas needing to handle!
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