Coupe 31

Does someone know best places to buy the below parts. Im the new owner of a 31 coupe and nver have owned a buick Thanks where can we find gaskets and oilfilters oil cooler bypass tubing to bypass oil cooler radiator shutter thermostat

Dave thanks for the valuable data had never seen this spec sheet that model is not rare but with the options its close to $1500 or about 3x the price of a Ford or Chevy, Wow thats a lot of money during the depression

Dave the number on engine ia 2716282 its the 8 66s they called it a country club coupe is that the same as the special coupe? Has the rumble seat and golf club locker and some optional items Is this model quite common ?

Dave here are some pics as you can see its fully restored to a high standard only had 36 miles since rest 30 yrs ago has a few bugs to iron out

Hi Str8- Dave how is your 31 66s restoration going.? I have been reading the posts on your car since I recently acquired one in restored condition but with little history. I’m learning about the car

Thanks Dave do you know any Early Buick parts dealer that makes this bypass tubing pre made?

Thanks gentlemen i will give this a try with copper tubing and solder i will make a u shaped line and connect can that cooler be disassembled to see why it has a leak?

Hello.buick forum recently bought this car in restored condition but im getting engine oil in the radiator mixed with antifreeze can someone tell me best way to disable the oil cooler w/o removing it so it looks factory original as the restoration is very correct. i understand these oil coolers were problematic from the beginning thanks for your help pic of cooler belowhelp

Straight 8 Dave thank you so very much for this invaluable information on the thermostat device i feel now I will be able to tackle this little problem over the summer. The thermostat repair may be over my head but I can try to prop shutters open for now. ” when the car overheated I pulled out that cotter pin that you showed on the diagram but there was still a strong spring holding the shutters closed. I had no small block of wood to prop that open, so in 20.miles I had to shut car down twice when gauge got close to 200 degrees. people like you make it a pleasure to own these cars which otherwise would be a frustrating undertaking depending on $100/hr mechanics that have no experience on these cars. very grateful andy

Thank you 1939_Buick for link to the oil cooler. Very educational. Will run car a few times to see if maybe gaskets will seal better and will check for loose bolts can you tell me how to copy and post my original post in the pre war Buick site. Not computer savvy and This is my first experiece with forums so I’m very green thanks a lot

Wow, this is a wealth of info on the 66s restoration. This car appears to be exactly like mine too. thank you for sending this to me. I’m in good hands to tackle this new project of mine. going to prop open the radiator shutters and drive it around to see if I get more oil floating to the top of radiator. Fortunately the water temp gauge works.

Thank you 1939_Buick for link to the oil cooler. Very educational. Will run car a few times to see if maybe gaskets will seal better and will check for loose bolts can you tell me how to copy and post my original post in the pre war Buick site. Not computer savvy and This is my first experiece with forums so I’m very green thanks a lot

Dave we almost have same color just different wheels

Thanks Dave how do I send pics on this site?

Looks like I may be in the wrong forum. Buick’s pre war?

Hi to All Buick friends i signed up today I recently purchased a 31 66s coupe just like some of you own. I have observed some of your threads and you are very knowledgeable custodians of this type of iron. This is my first 30s car, I have grown up with a 55 Chevy. On my first drive in the car (20 miles ) it overheated twice and I had to stop. the radiator slats did not open. I tried to jimmy it open but the spring was very strong. I am also noticing some whitish oil floating in the radiator. Could this come from the thermostat below liquid? (Or maybe the oil cooler is failing? no water in crankcase oil. The car was restored 35 years ago and has sat for 30 years without use. It was only driven 36miles after the restoration then sat for all those years, but since owner passed I i hate to take it all apart as it was a very nice frame off restoration. i need to change the oil too and would like to know if I should use non detergent and multi grade. Since owner passed I have no history on its maintenance. any ideas would be very appreciated. thanks andy