Mark Shaw

Loss of compression might be due to a couple of bad valves. Buicks have cage valves that are easy to re-seat.

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Today's drivers are not much different than before. Most drive just over the speed limit, and a few far exceed it. I suggest you just stay off the freeways & multi-lane highways.

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Eric's question has been answered....

Not interested for vintage cars. I think preventing fire by prudent routing of metallic fuel lines along with routine use of a reliable fuel shut off valve just ahead of the carb & fuel filter are more practical. Your proposed system is for high powered race cars, not antiques.

Just fixed the S/G on the 15 Speedster, Working on installing a belt type starter/generator (S/G) for the 08 Model F, Plan to repair the Sylphon shudder control for the 31 Sedan, and the list goes on.... After posting this, I realized I am still waiting on parts for the S/G project. So, I removed the Sylphon unit in the 31 Buick and found a cheap source for the Methyl Alcohol (Mythanol) needed for the bellows. Instructions from The Internet: Buick Thermostat Bellows Repair These are fairly easy to repair. Perform an air leak-down test using 5-10 pounds of air. If necessary, solder the repair which is usually a crack in the bellows section. When disassembled, use bright light against the suspected section to see the leak area. After soldering together, fill the unit half way (and I mean only half way) with Methyl Alcohol using the "soldered over" fill area in the rear of the unit. You can also replace the soldered fill hole with a machine screw and nylon washer with sealant. Using the machine screw method also makes it easier to perform the leak-down test. Methyl Alcohol is used in some brands of Dry Gas products, so read the labels carefully. I found mine at a local Rite Aid drug store. Do not use Ethyl or Isopropel alcohol. Test the unit in a pot of boiling water before reinstalling. Cost of Solder: $2.50 Cost of Dry Gas: $2.99 Repairing it yourself: Priceless!

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Just buy a 1 LB box and scarp cut your own.

Dimensions of the original would be helpful...

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I think just about any custom cabinet shop could do the wood parts. Finding a hood panel for a Hup will be more challenging....

Backlash is not a problem with unidirectional spiral gears.

This car was gifted to me by a friend after he passed. It had a few stuck valves and was missing the fuel pump when I got it. It only took a couple of weeks to get it running. It was repainted & a 1934 engine installed many years ago. I has the original upholstery with NOS seat covers I found during my friend's estate sale. It is a great driver and I doubt I will restore it as I am not a show car guy.

Bessie looks a lot like my 31-67 Buick....

From about 1969... I am the guy in shorts tying down the canoe on my 1947 Willys Wagon. It was a sleeper with a 389 Pontiac engine under the hood.....

I may have a pair.... I will check later. Stay tuned...

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They also prevent the bumpers from locking in rear-ender accidents.

Gary, Buick used wood grain appliques on their dash and garnish moldings. It would be very difficult to match a patch with paint. I think the best you could do is to minimize the scratches.

I suggest you just ship it via motor freight or via Fastenal.

These are problematic, so I just replaced mine with a fuse.....

It would be helpful if you posted which car you are investigating...

It is more than a guideline. The HCCA accepts members with 1916-1942 cars, but refuses to list their cars in the HCCA online directory. They have the data and still accept those dues paying members, but they filter them out of their directory.