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Thanks, at least I know what I am looking for on the tank. My tank may have been a problem all along, because I remember some conversation and research on that. I don't see a model designation on the top the part I've located and don't know enough at this point to know if what I have is all I need aside from the tank but progress from a couple of days ago anyway. Thanks also for the game plan on the radiator, I may have to research out a good shop for that. The one we used years ago is long gone. This all has been very helpful Thanks Larry also. Oh yeah the headlights bezels seem to be nickel plated but the radiator housing seems to be chromed(?) is this correct? Also, is this what the plugs look like? No joy on those at this point but appear to be available.

Well, I found part of it. drip drip drip.

Thanks Hugh/everyone, I have not been able to find the vacuum tank at this point. Are these available? One thing after another. I also noticed quite a bit of corrosion on the bottom of the radiator. Not sure if this is a separate piece from the outside bezel? so I may have more problems. In addition, I need to set this aside and deal with some other fires at this point. I will be back but may be a couple of weeks.

Thanks again for this, not like I don't have enough on my plate right now but this is inspiring. Thanks to all. Maybe we can get this old girl going again.

Hugh, thanks so much. I'm already behind but this is great start. A couple of questions, rebuilding the water pump? how difficult is that? Hoses? any source info on that? I'm willing to drop the oil pan, actually still have a lift. Battery sizing? Gaskets. Oil and filter specs. Also, at this point I can't put my hands on spark plugs, availability of those? The fuel pump which I heard is some type of vacuum operated unit was supposedly not working. I'm going to look for the books referenced above and see if I can learn a bit about the operation of this thing. Thank you again, this is very helpful and I have plenty to do. S.

I have a 1926 Buick Roadster I hope to get going, this thread is helpful and hope to order the reference books. Btw, my family was in the car business in Nashville and my father traded for this car. I never saw it run but I think I have something to work with. Some parts have been removed(spark plugs, starter, maybe fuel pump(I know someone said that wasn't working at one time), but the restoration is showing some age, I had is stored in not the best place for a while. Looking forward to sharing and getting some feedback on steps to take, and what to watch out for. Shelby in Nashville.