Fred Rawling

Go to 1927buicks@yahoogroups.com Sign up it is free. On the home page click on files. The second article down is by David Chambers which gives a lot of really good information about early Buicks. A good article for anyone with a pre 1931 Buick. The posts on this sight have good information about fixing problems. Fred

Sorry for the duplicate response. I fell asleep at the computer. Bob has a 1925. He should know what he is talking about. The clearance between the block in the carburetor and the air to the block should be .005 inch. Repros are available from Tony Blut. He is listed in the Bugle as technical adviser for 1929 Buicks. Fred

There is no thermostat until 1927. One possibility is to put one in the water hose from the water pipe on the head to the radiator inlet. I would not do that, or worry about adding a thermostat until everything else is working properly. Regarding overheating: Before anything, check the timing again. That is the easiest thing to do. If you do not have a shop manual, I can send you the information on how to do it on a 1927. It should be similar enough if not the same as 1925. I think I have a copy of the 1927 shop manual on a CD. If you think it will help, I will look for it. Anyone else reading this that wants a copy, e-mail me at the address below. My experience is that after the car (1927 and 1928 Buicks) has sat for a long time, the sediment plugs up the tubes in the radiator. These radiators have hollow tubes that can be cleaned by the radiator shop. It is a job getting the radiator back on the frame but ---., Two caveats: 1) Do not let them soak the core in cleaning solution. It will eat through any weak spots and cause leaks. Just in and out and in long enough to check for leaks. 2) They all want to paint the core black. That is not correct. It should be natural solder color. On top of that, I do not want any insulating factor that could come from the paint, no mater how minimal it is. fred.rawling@live.com Send me an e-mail if you need copies or have more questions. Fred

My 1935 Convertible coupe has a bead down the center of the front seat.back. The bench is smooth on top. the bead or welt is between the top and the sides of the bench. The door panels are leather and have a patern embossed in them. There is a carpet strip about 4 inches tall across the bottom of the doors. What I do not know is if the 2 door had the same pattern as the 4 door

If the car is over heating, the easiest thing to check is the timing. My experience is that if the car has been sitting a long time, the radiator needs to be roded out and the tanks cleaned. Do not let the guy soak the core in any solution overnight. It may eat through any weak spots in the tubes. Just dip it in and take it out or leave it in long enough to check for leaks. Also, they always want to paint the core black. That is wrong. They should be natural solder color. Tell them before they start not to paint it. I would have the radiator checked before taking off the water pump. Fred

6 1931 WHEELS DE-MOUNTABLE AT THE HUB WITH CHROME PLATED LOCK RINGS FOR , 60, 80, 90 SERIES, SIZE 19 X 4.5 PLUS 4 NEWLY PLATED HUB CAPS PLUS 4 NEWLY PLATED HUB COVERS PLUS 2 SIDEMOUNT HUBCAPS. THE BOLT TO ATTACH THE CAP TO THE TIRE CARRIER IS NOT THERE ON EITHER ONE. SOME CHIPS TO THE PAINT ON THE WHEEL RIMS, ONE OF THE LOCK RINGS HAS A 3 INCH PLACE WHERE THE CHROME PEALED OFF. THE WOOD IS NICE BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THEY STOPPED BEFORE PUTTING ON THE LAST COAT OF FINISH. YOU CAN STILL SEE THE DEPRESSIONS OF THE GRAIN IN THE FINISH BUT THE FINISH IS NOT WORN OR DEGRADED THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN RUN. ONE OF THE TIRES HAS A FLAT SPOT WHERE IT SKID ON THE ROAD. THE TIRES ARE INCLUDED OR NOT INCLUDED -- YOUR CHOICE AS YOU ARE PAYING THE FREIGHT. ''4 WHEELS HAVE A RED STRIPE, 2 HAVE A WHITE STRIPE AND ONLY ONE HAS THE TRIANGLE PAINTED ON THE WOOD, THESE WILL WORK ON 1930 BUICKS THE ONLY DIFFERENCE THAT I KNOW OF IS THAT 1931 WHEELS HAVE THE 5 SMALL STUDS FOR BALANCING. $1900,00 PLUS SHIPPING FROM LONG BEACH/LOS ANGELES CA. MORE PHOTOS AVAILABLE

i WAS AT THE STORAGE GARAGE TODAY AND SAW THAT I HAVE TOOOOO MANY INTAKE MANIFOLDS. THEY FIT 1926 TO 1928 STANDARD OR 114 INCH W.B., 1926 TO 1928 LARGE OR 121, 128 INCH W.B., 1929 114 INCH W.B., 1930 SERIES 40, (MAYBE SOME LARGE SERIES ALSO), 1931 TO 1935 90 SERIES AND MAYBE SOME FOR THE SMALLER SERIES. ALL THESE MANIFOLDS DO NOT HAVE THE BRASS ELBOWS ATTACHED. IF YOU WANT ONE WITH THE BRASS ELBOW, and IF I HAVE IT, IT WILL BE $10.00. MOST ARE NICE. tell me what you need and I WILL SEND YOU A PHOTO BEFORE SHIPPING FOR YOUR APPROVAL ALL PLUS SHIPPING. THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS fred.rawling@live.com or 562 644-4670. I am not on this forum regularly.

A lot of people have tried to help but so far nothing I can use. Still looking Fred

I need running board brackets or a parts car. Any Buick from 1924 6 cyl. and any 1925 to 1927 Buick will work. fred.rawling@live.com or 562 644-4670 I am working on a 1927 54 CC. If anyone close to Southern California has one that I can look at, I would appreciate the oppoutunity to do so.

I have a both parts of the flywheel housing. I have 2 of the upper part. One is unpainted for $20.00 and the other is powder coated in black. It should be green. It is also $20.00. I have one of the bottom pieces unpainted for $20.00. I have axle shafts but I do not have the housing. 1928 120 inch wheel base and 128 inch wheel base used different axle shafts. I have the linkage for the gas pedal, spark and throttle gears and for the heat riser. I think I have the return spring for the gas pedal rod. Each of those are $8.00 each. It is best to send me an e-mail at fred.rawling@live.com. I do not check this forum regularly. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I have a 1928 model 51 that has been made into a pick up. I have driven it over 9,000 miles. I use it regularly for a pick up truck. Fred

1928 Buick Standard Country Club Coupe.Wood body frame good for pattern. Extra Engines, trans,differential, too much to list. $1,750. Les 951-769-2672 Cherry Valley, CA Call the guy direct. I am only passing on information. Fred

6 1931 WHEELS DE-MOUNTABLE AT THE HUB WITH CHROME PLATED LOCK RINGS FOR , 60, 80, 90 SERIES, SIZE 19 X 4.5 PLUS 4 NEWLY PLATED HUB CAPS PLUS 4 NEWLY PLATED HUB COVERS PLUS 2 SIDEMOUNT HUBCAPS. THE BOLT TO ATTACH THE CAP TO THE TIRE CARRIER IS NOT THERE ON EITHER ONE. SOME CHIPS TO THE PAINT ON THE WHEEL RIMS, ONE OF THE LOCK RINGS HAS A 3 INCH PLACE WHERE THE CHROME PEALED OFF. THE WOOD IS NICE BUT IT LOOKS LIKE THEY STOPPED BEFORE PUTTING ON THE LAST COAT OF FINISH. YOU CAN STILL SEE THE DEPRESSIONS OF THE GRAIN IN THE FINISH BUT THE FINISH IS NOT WORN OR DEGRADED THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN RUN. ONE OF THE TIRES HAS A FLAT SPOT WHERE IT SKID ON THE ROAD. THE TIRES ARE INCLUDED OR NOT INCLUDED -- YOUR CHOICE AS YOU ARE PAYING THE FREIGHT. ''4 WHEELS HAVE A RED STRIPE, 2 HAVE A WHITE STRIPE AND ONLY ONE HAS THE TRIANGLE PAINTED ON THE WOOD, THESE WILL WORK ON 1930 BUICKS THE ONLY DIFFERENCE THAT I KNOW OF IS THAT 1931 WHEELS HAVE THE 5 SMALL STUDS FOR BALANCING. $1900,00 PLUS SHIPPING FROM LONG BEACH/LOS ANGELES CA. FRED RAWLING 562 644-4670 OR fred.rawling@live.com

I believe that they are the same. If not exactly the same they are close enough that the procedures will work. I saw George Hopper, an early BCA member use small copper tubing inside the conduit for the gas gauge piano wire.

I have 6 pieces of Victor part # 9679 which the Victor catalog tells me is 1/2 of Manifold set MS 9679. The other part of the set is 9678. I would like to buy some #9678 to make a complete set, or trade 9679 for 9678 or sell my 9679 @14.00 post paid in the USA. Fred Rawling 562 644-4670 or fred.rawling@live.com. It is best to e-mail me directl

I have 6 pieces of Victor part # 9679 which the Victor catalog tells me is 1/2 of Manifold set MS 9679. The other part of the set is 9678. I would like to buy some #9678 to make a complete set, or trade 9679 for 9678 or sell my 9679 @14.00 post paid in the USA. Fred Rawling 562 644-4670 or fred.rawling@live.com. It is best to e-mail me directly.

Thanks for the reply Bill.

Thank you both for your repliel. Fred

Does any one know this Gentleman. He is asking for a cashiers check or money order and that always makes me nervous. Donald Nowak 3280 lake shore road Blasdell New York. Fred Rawling fred.rawling@live.com

Does any one know this Gentleman. He is asking for a cashiers check or money order and that always makes me nervous. Donald Nowak 3280 lake shore road Blasdell New York. Fred Rawling fred.rawling@live.com

ONE SUN VISOR FOR SMALL SERIES 114 INCH WHEEL BASE ONE SUN VISOR FOR 121, 128 INCH WHEEL BASE CARS. BOTH ARE SOUND BUT HAVE THE USUAL RUST FROM MOISTURE GETTING UNDER THE COVERING BUT THEY ARE STRAIGHT $49.00 EACH PLUS SHIPPING THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS fred.rawling@live.com or 562 644-4670 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. pacific time. I WILL SEND PHOTOS ON REQUEST.

Rebuilt 1955 Special Engine the small one 264? $1,800.00 I think that I have the manifolds and probably some other parts but it is cold and dark in the shed and the boogie man might be there so I will check in the morning. Contact me at fred.rawlling@live.com for more info, a list of accessory parts that are included and photos or questions. Located in Bellflower, Ca. next to Long Beach

SOLD clean replacement distributor cap made by Gifillian Bros. Fits all 1928, 1929 & 1930 Buicks Brown with brass contacts 7 mm wires It will fit 1926 and 1927 Buicks using a 1928 to 1930 distributor. $37.50 post paid in the USA. Other countrie, inquire for the additional postage required. Contact me at fred.rawling@live.com for more info or pictures.

I have the screw and the crescent shaped clip if you still need them. I may have a used spring but chances are that it will break when you put it on. Let me know at fred.rawlilng@live.com Fred

Leif, The outer bearing complete is 909003 and the parts are 909503, 909603, 909703. I probably have a good used set if you need it and if you just need the cone, I have one with some small pits on it that would probably run for a long time. The cone is free for the postage. If you want a good used bearing or bearings, let me know and I will see what I can dig out. The price will depend on how good it is after I find it. The timkin catalogue referred to above is listing the same ball bearing 909003, not a roller bearing. So far, I have not found a roller bearing interchange for 909003. 909004 is not too hard to find. You should find new ones without a problem. Please let me know if you are interested is a used set at fred.rawling@live.com

NEW DELCO BROWN DISTRIBUTOR CAP WITH BRASS CONTACTS. MADE FOR SCREW IN WIRE TERMINALS MY 1942 UMS CATALOGUE LISTS THESE TRUCKS: AFC 1934 TO 41 WAUKESHA 1937 TO 38 AUTOCAR 1933 TO 41 WESTERN AUSTIN 1938 TO 39 TRUCK 1933 TO 41 WHITE 1933 TO 37 GRAMM TRUCK 1937 - 37 WINTON ENGINE 1935 I.H.C. 1938 TO 42 YELLOW COACH 1933 TO 39 KENWORTH 1933 TO 38 AND (THE ONE I ALWAYS LIKE) MACK 1937 TO 41 AND OTHERS REHBHERGER 1934 TO 38 REO 1938-39 RT-309 BUS STEWART 1934 TO1837 TWIN COACH 1938 TO1939 NEW IN THE BOX FOR $27.50 POST PAID U.S.A WALTER TRUCK 1934 TO 38 THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS fred.rawling@live.com I ALSO FOUND but can not verify A NOTE THAT THIS FITS: 1938 TO 1941, 1949, 1950 AUTOCAR TRUCK 1938 TO 1951 FEDERAL TRUCK 1942 TO 51 FWD TRUCK 1938 TO 1950 GMC 1941TO 45 AND 1955 TO 1961 INTERNATIONAL 1938 TO 1951 MAC 1938 TO 1950 RTO, AND 1940 TO 1950 STERLING