Mark Shaw

How about a close up of the window crank? Mark Shaw

I need a source for the Babbitt and any advice about pouring Babbitt to repair just one rod bearing on my 31 Buick. I think the rebuilt engine in the car may have a blockage in the oil channel to the #6 rod bearing. I have a spare engine & already tried to use a replacement rod without success. When I get the blockage cleared, I would like to pour a new bearing. Any suggestions? Mark Shaw

We joined the Seattle to Rochester caravan in Post Falls Idaho. We towed an empty car trailer & followed Everett's 41 Buick Coupe all the way at an average speed of 60 mph (until he had a rear wheel bearing go out). Everyone had plenty of time to visit museums, car collections, and Yellowstone Trail sites along the way. The biggest slow-down was getting gas for twelve cars and meals for over twenty people each time we stopped. With a smaller group, I expect a full day could be saved. I recommend Microsoft's "Streets & Trips" software to help plan your route (We bought it for $30 at Costco and got a $15 rebate). It provides lots of extra information like hotel & gas station locations, road construction updates, maps, & directions. Whatever you do, don't miss the 2007 Buick Meet! Mark Shaw

I have decided to sell my 1928 Buick. If anyone is interested you can email me for photos at ellrodt@earthlink.net or call at 352-267-3647. I am located in Tavares, Florida Thank You, Jim Ellrodt Posted by Mark Shaw

OK, try this: http://www.vinwire.com.au/bcd_list.htm#bu Mark Shaw

How about "The Sled Sleeper" Mark Shaw

Found this on Craigslist Portland OR: Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon 1993 - $2995 This is a two owner car has always been professionally maintained and can be driven across country today with complete confidence. It is loaded with equipement: ABS brakes, 8 way power seats with passenger power recliner, deluxe stereo with casssette, power mirrors, twilite sentinal headlights, alloy wheels and leather interior. Althought is has never had a trailer hitch installed, it is equipped with the optional trailer towing package which includes heavy duty suspension and brakes and an oil cooler. This COOL CAR drives great and needs nothing. 503 780-3449 Mark Shaw

Try http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/ Mark Shaw

I have a 50 series, but I know of a 60 series in Seattle. I will email the owner and ask for a photo. Mark Shaw

Dick, If you plan to paint your car the original color, check your car for painted areas that have been covered by upholstry, or inside the doors. The actual un-faded color will be there. You can then color match that color at any good paint shop. There is no substitute for the actual color of your car. Mark Shaw

Sorry to have to mention it, but that car must have a tilt steering wheel! Mark Shaw

Vic, I may have one. I will check it on another 23 4 cylinder Buick & let you know. MarkShaw

Neil Gray, a local Vancouver WA Buick owner needs a rear hub to complete his restoration of a 1928 120" wheel base Buick. Please check your parts inventories to see if you can help. Contact Neil via email: neilgray@comcast.net Thanks, Mark Shaw

David, My 1913 model 31 is a larger unit, but I am sure they work the same. There are two brass pieces inside that receive the worm gear. As far as I know, they cannot be replaced. If you do remove them to inspect them, be sure to put them back in the same direction. Otherwise, your car may turn the wrong way. At the bottom of the steering column there is a large nut that can be adjusted to remove the play, but if the gear is worn, you may have to find another one. I suggest that you use molly-grease rather than gear oil to lubricate these gears. It won't leak out like oil does. Mark Shaw

I am not sure how far back the inline arrangement goes, but it is the same on my 1913 model 31 with a magneto and on my 1915 modle C25 with a Delco starter generator. Mark Shaw

Bob, I suggest you check out this web page and read about how to restore a tank strap. http://home.earthlink.net/~gtroselle/ It is near the end of the posting, but the whole process is quite interesting. Good luck, Mark Shaw

You will need to keep the old fittings to tap into a new rubber hose. I suggest you just put a tee on one end of the new hose and hook up the smaller hose from the tee. If the smaller hose goes to a heater, it was probably a retrofit. Mark Shaw

I assure you that there will be a well photographed and documented piece sent to Pete on the PWD After-tour as well as on the 1925 Buick "truck" that I will be picking up in Iowa on my way to the meet. Mark Shaw

Flatbed Truck is in good shape. Head has been removed, but it is all there. Call Neal Harrington 360-513-3701. Posted by Mark Shaw

I just want to bring attention to the inside cover of the July Bugle where the BCA board asked Pete Phillips to do a survey because "some board members feel the magazine is too oriented towards the older cars (pre-World War II)". I don't want to influence anybody's opinion here, but I do feel compelled to encourage PWD members to respond to this survey. I only hope that when this issue is properly weighed, our board members consider that the remaining population of prewar cars puts the PWD membership in an extreme minority position relative to the number of post war cars in the BCA; yet our contribution to increasing BCA membership has been significant. Mark Shaw

Contact Dave Ebert Sr. dle38@comcast.net Mark Shaw

For best pump performance, you may have to shim the shaft to make the impeller run close to the voloute (the snail shaped part). If the shaft has been shortened for any reason, it could reduce the flow. The closer the fit, the better the flow. Mark Shaw

Jake, You are welcome for a ride in one of my Buicks at next year's meet in Seattle. However, this year I am picking up a 1925 "truck" for a friend and will be working on it to participate in the Pre-War Division After-Tour. We'll see if it is driveable when I get there. Mark Shaw

After reading this entire thread, I have just a couple of last comments. Those who choose not to have their cars judged belong to the BCA for other reasons. Driving old Buicks and enjoying these cars with other Buick owners is my primary reason. I enjoy seeing all the cars at Buick meets, and I do display my cars for others to enjoy. But I am not interested in having my cars judged. Therefore, I should not be a judge. If lack of qualified judges is the problem(and I believe it is), perhaps we should be looking for more judges from the ranks of the winners. After all, who could be a better judge (unless it was a professional restoration shop)? Being asked to be a judge should be valued as much or more than winning. Mark Shaw

I have a complete spare tranny. Send me your email address and location so we can see if it is worth shipping. Mark Shaw