Mark Shaw

It appears to be a good candidate for restoration. I am sure you will find a Buick straight 8 to replace the V8. The hot rod guys are a good source of parts to keep original cars on the road. This fact is often lost in most discussions for those deciding to restore or rod a car.

Lamar, You just need tire irons, a jack & wood to make a firm base, a portable air pump, and some inner tubes.

The poisons in automotive paints along with the environmental restrictions in many places make brush and roller painting a necessity. I have asthma and cannot use automotive paints that effect my breathing. I also do all my painting with all the garage doors open while I wearing a chemical mask.

The latest HCCA Gazette has an excellent article on LED bulbs for cars with original gas lamps.

I spray painted two of my wood body cars with single stage boat paint purchased at my local marine supply store. Wood bodies expand and contract with variations in temperature and humidity and they flex more when going over driveway aprons, etc. Boat paint is made for wood applications and will last much longer than most of the automotive paints that cure much harder and will eventually crack or chip when applied over a more flexible wood body. (Those who insist on perfect paint on wood bodied cars usually prepare the wood by applying polymers to stiffen the wood to prevent flexing). Although the finish is not the same, I believe boat paint gives my cars a more authentic appearance than many of the over-restored collector cars I often see at car shows. Since I do not frequent car shows & I regularly drive all of my cars, I have no need to use automotive paints on wood, but I do use them on steel fenders and other components. Wood body Buicks shown below:

That is the engine number which Buick didn't match or document it's relationship to the frame numbers. One can only determine if the engine was made close to the date the chassis was married to the engine.

Larry, Please upload this on The Prewar Buick Registry site.

1940 COE.

Yes, it saved my deep cycle winch battery that was 5 years old and totally dead. I also have an "octopus" wiring harness that rotates the smart charger when connected to multiple batteries.

Yeah, but only in Michigan.... Heh heh....

This is the single most common issue with updraft Buicks.

I use a Genius unit that can bring back dead batteries & automatically charges and maintains 6 & 12 volt batteries.

Much brighter with less power draw. 6V or 12V are available for virtually all applications. Use red LED bulbs for tail lights because they are much brighter than white lights after passing through a red lens.

Hugh, Congratulations! This is one of the best technical posts I have seen on this forum.

Brian, I agree with all you mentioned, but shift and brake locations are not consistent for all models. My 1912 Model 34 Roadster has outside shift and brake controls. And, my 1913 Model 31 has the shift & brake controls inside the driver's door. Most right side photos won't show this because the spare location obscures it.

Steve, I agree that the old oil soaked cast aluminum alloys have been virtually impossible to weld. However, I also agree with others that it is worth saving until either adhesive technology or welding techniques become available to fix it. Meanwhile, I suggest you post your need on this HCCA site: https://hcca.org/classifieds.php?want

Terry, My son and I replaced his headlight wiring harness several months ago. He just might still have the old harness. Let me know if you want me to check with him to see if he still has it. I am sure he would be glad to offer it to you.

Fred, Those would be great candidates for someone to modify for modern spin-on filters hidden inside.

The round radiator badge suggests a late 1911 or 1912. With only photos to go by, my vote is for a 1912 Model 29 Touring.

I recall the T fittings in my son's 1929 Buick were pressed steel.

Ditto from me too!

I have a spare carrier that might work if you need one...

Nice Job! My hat is off to you for this tedious work.

I found that Fastenal isn't always the most cost effective shipper. A motor freight carrier may be less if it is pallet mounted, boxed and coded as used machinery.

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