Mark Shaw
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Antique Auto Top Hardware Company - Antique Car Parts, Leather Straps
Download the catalog pdf and scroll down to pages 17-20.
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Contact Dandy Dave Brennan on this forum.
Send him a hub cap and he can make a puller for you.
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NO, I have only used it in steering gears. It effectively stops leaks while still lubricating the gears.
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On 4/20/2024 at 9:17 AM, Larry Schramm said:
sometimes hit about 40 but that was OK in preparation for going up the side of the next hill.
Yup, always good to get a run at the next hill and open the cut-out for more power!
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14 hours ago, 1912Staver said:
I have come to the conclusion that a person needs a minimum of two buildings . One nicely insulated, heated and with ample lighting for the actual shop. And a second , possibly bigger , but very basic building purely for storage. Parts , parts cars, future projects, all the big tools and things that you need over time but only use every now and then.
You exactly described my situation. I have a home shop with radiant floor heat, & a lift where I work on my cars year-round. And, I have a 40 X 60 metal storage building only 10 blocks from my home.
I think those who live in the Northeast US, most of whom are complaining about small lots and cost of living expenses, need to move west when they retire. My 42-year-old son just returned from a business trip to Dallas TX & was impressed by how cheap he could buy acres of land with all utilities, a car barn, & house lot ready to build for about $100K. Over 30 years ago, we escaped the high cost of California and bought 3 acres with a custom built home, horse barn, year-round stream, with horse trails throughout our little valley. We bought that property for exactly what we got for our tract home in California. And it was only 10 miles away from the third largest city in Washington State.
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5 minutes ago, Daves1940Buick56S said:
1. Do a blowdown test on #6 to see if the leakage is thru the valves or rings/piston.
Hopefully you will find it is a burnt valve on #6. Much easier to fix than a scored cylinder and/or broken rings.
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Tracing Chrysler History?
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Who is going to look at it?
I suggest you remove the pan, knock out the dents and flatten the mating flange on a flat surface, repaint and reinstall.
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As long as you can return it if it does not fit, go ahead and buy it.
Verify their return policy does not include a restocking fee.
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Robin,
Buick used un-marked Corcoran lights. My 1913 Model 31 photos are below: I made the hard decision to sell it this year; so, it will be for sale soon.
1913 had many firsts for Buick. “The Thirteen” is a “nickel car” that came equipped with electric headlights, combination oil /electric side & tail lamps, and a Vesta Magneto Generator to keep the battery charged and all the lights working. It is also equipped with a Prest-O-Lite tank to run the DIVCO Automatic Starting System. Yes, Buick had automatic starting in 1913 because the electric starter-generator had not yet been perfected to the satisfaction of Buick engineers.
Although “The Thirteen’s” DIVCO Automatic Starting System is complete, I have never tried to use it. I have been told that many cars with acetylene starters did not survive because they blew up!
“The Thirteen” has a few modifications to make it a safer and more reliable touring car. It has lightweight aluminum pistons, a Carter BB1 Carburetor (I still have the original brass Schebler carburetor), and a Bosch DU-4 high tension magneto with an impulse coupling for easier crank starting. It also has a second (original) tail lamp for turn signals and brake/taillights, and an exhaust pressurized fuel system. Using the threaded hole in the exhaust manifold (originally for carburetor heat) the gas tank is pressurized via standard pipe fittings, and tubing via a spark arrestor routed into the tank filler neck. Before this modification, we would run out of gas on long hills when fuel level got below the updraft carburetor.
Factory literature indicates the 201 cu. in. (4 X 4) engine was factory rated at 25.6 horsepower, but Buick sales literature states that it “develops fully 32 brake horsepower under brake test” (Maybe they stretched the truth). It has not been dyno-tested, but with the aluminum pistons and the upgraded carburetor, I estimate that it has gained 10% more power than it had originally.
Our son and friends helped me remove and strip down the body to bare wood for it’s’ (second) restoration & repaint just in time for my daughter’s wedding in August 1999. We didn’t restore it to be a show car, but as a historically correct and reliable touring car.
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I have this Stewart Vacuum Fuel Pump available complete with all valves and banjo connection. It mounts via U bolts onto the intake manifold. Already sold.
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I have this 12 gallon under seat gas tank available, but shipping from the West coast might be too much. Measurements: 8.5" X 11" X 30".
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That measurement will vary depending on RPM, piston & valve seals, etc.
I suggest you start with a compression test to see if all four cylinders show similar compression.
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On 4/8/2024 at 2:38 PM, ABear said:
Any engine oil manufactured today exceeds manufacturers published minimum specifications in 1936 so take your pick.
Buy what is on sale and do an oil change every year before winter storage.
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Nice scores Dave.
That bucket would make a great pizza oven or fire pit.
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On 4/1/2024 at 12:29 PM, ABear said:
You can coat the entire shield with Ospho which on non rusted spots it will etch into the metal which will give your high temp paint a good grip to the metal.
Best option IMO.
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On 3/30/2024 at 10:04 AM, Upnorthair said:
Is there something I can dab on my painted wood spokes for moisturizing and appearance?
Maybe Wayne & Dodge28 have been drinking too much coffee?
I thought his original question was very specific. I suggest you guys read it again.
Jack & I correctly answered the question.
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I don't have that model Buick, so I have no clue if they will fit your car.
Just measure between the mounting points. I also have a much larger used set of bows.
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Yes, but bench test it before installing it.
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Make that Boiled linseed oil. No need to sand the wood if you are looking for wheels with patina.
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The factory original documents are often lacking details and procedures to properly maintain or repair older vehicles. Material grades, torque settings, etc. were not well known or well documented for early vehicles. So, I suggest that modern documented repairs also be included to help collector vehicle owners maintain and/or repair their vehicles.
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I have a new set of steam bent 48" bows that I didn't use.
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Tough call. I would insure for double the value.
I would also avoid USPS as they are a real pain on claims.
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Pattern doesn't matter. Tire construction matters.
They are radials.
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1912 Model 43: Rocker Arm Stanchion Needed
in Buick - Pre War
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Shipping today.