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I get the exciting part. Guess I'll go take a look!
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Well, I made a mistake. It's been sitting for 30 years. The owner tells me --- still haven't seen the car --- that when he parked it, he pulled the plugs, dumped some oil in, spun it by hand, stuck the plugs back in and left it. And, the gas was left in the tank. Could there be any left?
Gary
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I'm supposed to be checking out a '49 Super that's been sitting for 20 years in someone's garage. Doesn't look too bad in the pictures, but has not been run since parked. So, I'm trying to figure out what I would need to do to get this thing running. So, I have some questions:
1. Fuel. Most likely what ever was left turned into varnish? So, the tank needs help and fuel lines. The pump most likely needs to rebuilt? Carb is most likely a disaster too?
2. Trans: Never had a Dynaflow. I assume the seals or whatever else that resembles seals are shot? Anything else?
3. Assuming the coolant was antifreeze, what happens to the stuff after sitting for 20 years? Radiator is most likely a mess as well?
4. Electrical: Can I just emery cloth the rusty armature in the generator/starter, etc? The obvious is the wires, plugs, rotor, cap and points. Will a coil survive 20 years of sitting?
5. Brakes: These must be a mess.
Why do I even want this car? Well, it's very cheap. If it was a 2 door, I would get it no matter what. But, it's a Super sedan. The Dynaflow thing scars me. If it was a three speed, I'd be less concerned. But, it's still cheap.
Looking for some experienced advice.
Thanks!
Gary
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Old Guy: I like your setup. I could use two buildings. I guess if I was working on only one car, it would be OK. I have an attached garage to the house that is supposed to be for usual garage attached to the house stuff like lawn stuff, freezer, etc. My shop is an out building that is 34 x 60. It sounded big when it was being built, but now is small. Seems we all have second floors. Mine is still unfinished, but it was supposed to be a playroom/guest room, with the play for car stuff.
I wish I would have put more thought into the garage before building it. I hate listening to the compressor. Seems like you need a "dirty room" (for grinders and the like); a larger room for the compressor, jack stands, hoists, and floor jacks, tires, and all of the other stuff that I keep walking into; and a small kitchen for the required beer supply and edibles. For me, all of this stuff is everywhere.
I do love having the lift and it was cheap. I bought a used 7,000 two post from a dealer of new and used Rotary lifts. Cost $1,800 installed. Looks used, but works great. Wish I had two!
Saw a picture in a hot rod magazine showing the shop of a guy building three cars at the same time. I wonder how he kept is so clean. Let's see, I have cleaning people for the house, maybe there should be cleaning people for the shop?
Gary
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I'm really interested to find out what's in your garage and how you have it setup. I have a sizable space, and with a lift, but I have to go out outside to change my mind it's so tight in there. And I need to buy some more bulky items like a blaster, etc.
So, how's your shop set up? Pics would be really great! By the way, how do you actually post pics here anyway?
Thanks!
Gary
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Well I forgot all about the fact that I have one of those Mitivac (sp??) units that's been sitting in the garage for a few years. It worked great. At least I have some pedal now and I did it without having to hunt down a neighbor.
I bought a couple of New wheel cylinders from eBay and I was worried that they might not work since the seller claimed they would fit all years from '50 - '70. Since they did work, I guess some things last a while.
Gary
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Look at how the 52 Roadmaster is set up. They have power steering with a Staight 8.
Gary
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Oh, and I've now mastered using a brake spring tool the wrong way!
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A question. Has anyone figured out how to bleed brakes without an assistant? I can do this on my newer cars, but unless I make some friends soon, I may have a big problem.
I have a cap with a air fitting and gauge that I use on my Corvette. I can set the air pressure to 15 pounds and just open and the bleeder valve until the fluid runs bubble free. It's a great way to flush the system.
I have some ideas on fabbing something up, but wanted to check to see if someone has already come up with a solution. I wonder if my old system could handle 15 pounds of pressure??
Thanks!
Gary
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Mike - I'm near Frederick.
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What a beautiful car. What a beautiful dash!
I agree with the both of you. I mean even the most beautiful plane is history (my opinion anyway) was created in 1969, the Concorde. Now I have to add a Cord to my list of must haves!!!!
Lucky you!
Gary
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Mike:
The problem for me was/is the stretch. The springs I have must surely belong to Golds Gym since it was virtually impossible to use the tool correctly and get enough stretch to reach the pin on the backing plate. I actually had to use the tool the wrong way to get the spring on. And, that was really a challenge.
I think the mystery is over. I either have the wrong size tool or I'm in serious need of a BowFlex!
Gary
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I love the lines of a '48 Sedanette. It's a beautiful, beautiful machine. Nice color too!
Gary
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Willie:
I should have tested the parts before putting everything back together. I was assuming, and you know how that's spelled. Yes on the lip facing inwards. I think you're correct, if it went in, it must be OK. I have never had one of these apart before and it just seemed to hard to get the axles back in when it was so easy to get them out.
On another note, getting the brake springs back on was a major issue. All of my brake experience is with C5 Corvettes. It's been many, many years since I touched a drum set. Either I have the wrong brake spring tool (which seems impossible) or I'm just a moron. It took me an hour to get the right side on. I couldn't get the tool to work. Not looking forward to the left side.
Thanks for your help!
Gary
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Willie:
I have a question for you: How "tight" should the outer rear seals feel when the axles go back in. I really had to really force the axles past the outer seals. I assume they should be snug, but these things scar me a little. It's hard to turn the axles by hand once installed.
Thanks!
Gary
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Now racing in this series would have to be a major blast!! Gee, I wonder if I could get Yoda up to speed in time to make the race. Now that would be cool....I just won't hold my breath!!
Gary
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Well, it seems there were a lot of cool cars in everyone's family. To take this thread in a bit of a different direction, here are some of the cars I remember in the family that should have never left:
'54 Buick Skylark - Eventually sold for $500
'55 Ford Sunliner Convertible (Turquoise and White)
'55 Pontiac Safari Wagon
'56 Mercury Monterey 2 Dr. Hardtop (Turquoise and White)
'57 Mercury Monterey 2 Dr. Hardtop (Salmon and White)
'63 Riviera - Eventually sold for $250
'64 Corvette Convertible
'66 Toronado
The rest were not too memorable. This list makes me a little sick. Wish I had these in my garage now!
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Derek:
I stand corrected. How about obsession? OK, addiction is good too.
I do need a convertible. I'm jealous of my Brother's collection. He has a #1 '53 Roadmaster Convertible and a very nice '63 Wildcat Convertible. Makes me crazy every time I visit him in California. Great, great convertible weather. Here in Maryland on the other hand....well there are a few good days.
Gary
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This post is really getting interesting. It's quite obvious that our hobby is a sickness. I still keep looking at cars to buy with a garage full of others that need a lot of attention. I do wish I had a convertible though, so, now I'm looking for one. I guess we never learn. But, can you really multi task restorations on your own? Maybe, if you focus on one at a time. Is that possible? Sure it is...just not for me!
Gary
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Just to make you feel better, I paid $160 for the clock in my 50 and it stopped working after 1 month.
Gary
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Derek:
Maybe should sell the '52 since you don't see it too much! I know someone in Maryland looking for a '52 Roadmaster! (HA!)
Gary
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Derek:
Maybe should sell the '52 since you don't see it too much! I know someone in Maryland looking for a '52 Roadmaster! (HA!)
Gary
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According to my personal price guides, it's not worth that much. Maybe a couple of thousand if say you could get it to Maryland. It might be a good time to sell. I'd gladly take it off your hands!!
Gary
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Thriller: Does your '52 have Power Steering?
My Buick, My Love, and I
in Buick - General
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I'm sure you guys have already seen this, but if you got to YouTube and searh the Classic Car Commercials, you'll see one of the Berle commercials with him driving a '53 Roadmaster -- windshield missing of course. I'd provide a link if I knew how. There's at least one other few other Buick commercials. As well.
It sure was a different time back then. It may have been better in some ways.....but I could never do without the net now!
Gary