carl32-56s

I have attached some photos that show the current status of the Running Gear and of the wood body Construction. I have extensive photographs of details of body construction, running gear restoration if any one needs details for work they are doing on a 1924-45 touring. I also have all of the original wood a lot of which would be usable with some patching / epoxy coating. I have replaced the wood because the old wood has lost a lot of its mass and strength and have some dry rot.

Thanks for all of the replies about my 1924-45. The car was very complete when I purchased from the previous owner. The car included the original top frame, and top as well as a set of Rex enclosures in the original box. The car originally had these enclosures. The only thing that was missing was the original rear glass frame and the vacuum tank. I have found on ebay an original frame for the rear window in the top. (looked for five years before finding the frame) I have not been able to find a 208A vacuum canister which I believe is the original. The car came with part of the tool kit as well (tire iron, hub cap wrench, and crank for turning over the engine) All of the wood has been cut and checked against the original wood and is ready to start fitting the metal. The wood I used is 1-3/4" ash and was cut mostly on a band saw with some help from a router / table and bench sander for final fitting. We have a local saw mill 35 miles from Texarkana that sells and custom planes ash and many other types of wood. I will post some more pictures when I get a chance showing the current state of the car. I have two engines and will use parts from both when I get into the engine rebuild which I have not started yet.

My name is Carl Haselow from Texarkana Texas, I have four cars, 1924 buick model 45, 1932 buick model 57S, 1955 Chevy Belair 4 door, and 1957 Austin Healey 100-6 . The 1924 Buick was purchased by Dave Chambers in 1938 when he was 16 years old. Purdue Auctioned off the car in the 1990s. I have had the car for about 20 years. I have the frame, and running gear restored, and have been in the process of making new wood components and repairing all of the metal damage. The bottom ft of the rear tub was rusted through, have most of this damage repaired. Have extensive history, pictures, copy of original invoice from buick for the 24 buick. Pictures of the car in the 30s and 40s. I will be retiring next March and plan on putting a lot more effort into getting this car complete.

Thanks for all the info and pictures, that was what I was looking for. I will work on it tomorrow, as I am on vacation this week. Have tank all restored just waiting on the sending unit repair.

I had at first purchased an aftermarket sending unit for a 38buick that could be modified. I was able to slot the holes but the outlet tube kept the tank from being installed because on the 32 there is a small window in the cross member that the tube must go through and should have a fitting soldered for the tubing to the pump. So i decided to have the original rebuilt. I have an electric fuel pump as well, has got me back to the house several times. Most of my problems were caused by a tank lining that had failed and kept plugging the electric pump inlet screen. My car at some time was converted to a downdraft carb. I have collected all of the parts to put an original carburetor back on the car. Purchased most of the parts from Pete Phillips.

My name is Carl Haselow, I have a 1932 56S that I have owned for 10 years. I recently had my fuel tank restored using the Renu process at a radiator shop near Houston. My fuel gauge never worked so I decided to have it reworked. I called Bobs speedometer in Mi and he asked that I send the fuel gauge with the sending unit. I can not reach all of the screws to remove just the fuel / ammeter cluster. I also have a replacement temperature gauge that needs to be installed as it does not work as well. Has any one removed the dash, any feed back as to how to go about this would be appreciated. Car was rewired before I purchased the car, so I do not need to replace any wiring at this time.