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In Australia we would call that "uted" Being a sedan cut down into a ute ( utility vehicle ) Common to do around the WW11 period and used mainly on the farms.

Looks like I'll have to pull it off next time I am around her place. There is fuel getting to the bowl, I know that because the float was stuck and fuel went everywhere. I warmed engine best I could but still won't run without full choke. Didn't like to run it too long with all that fuel washing the piston wall. It's frustrating because the engine has always run like a swiss clock. Thanks everybody.

It is driving me crazy Roger. If I end up taking the carb off will check that sleeve for sure.

I'm helping my widow friend with her 1929 Roadster 121. I try and keep on top of things by taking it for a drive now and again. It sat for some time and I could not get it to start. Drained old fuel and put fresh stuff in, still nothing. No fuel getting through so I changed out the pump and inline filter. Managed to get it to fire and run on full choke but when push the choke in it stops. I'm now down to thinking there is a blockage in the carb. I don't know anything about the original because my 1929 Standard is converted to a down draught and has run flawlessly for 30 + years. I don't want to upset the settings on the original carb so reluctant to pull it off but will if I have to. Just asking here is there anything else I should look at before doing so.

Yes, the earlier ring gear ( crown wheel ) is riveted on and the 55 is bolted. The 55 pinion also requires different bearings to the earlier --- and they are very hard to find. The carrier bearings are the same. My 1934 street rod has a T700r4 fitted and runs a Commodore Borg Warner diff with 3.08 gears. A little too high gear ratio but OK. I have a spare B.W. 3.9 to maybe fit one day. A 3.5 would be ideal but very hard to find used --- new expensive. Plus I can't be bothered taking it all out right now. Your car heavier than mine so 3.9 is probably ideal.

Get on to Facebook --- Buick Cars and parts Australia. You might have some success there. Some later models had a 3.4:1 ratio which to consider also, especially if you drive highway speeds. There are some differences with the 1955 gears to the earlier ones.

Yes, sender was replaced but ended up being the gauge itself. Real disappointing seeing it's all in a matched set. I have had the gauge at an instrument repairer here and his report is that it can't be fixed as is. Needs a donor gauge of sorts for the mechanism to be changed out. Even if I can get a black face same style might work he said, but labour costs make it expensive.

Long shot --- I'm after one of these Dolphin electric oil pressure gauges to match the others in the cluster. Mine has not worked since install. Supplier does not stock any longer this style dial with gray face ( off white / beige )

In my part of the world the 1939 series 80 could/would be considered restorable. A few dents/crease and some rust do not scare people. Yep, you're dead right. 20 years ago , when I was a younger man ,I would have had a crack at that 49 Roadmaster.

A very knowledgeable man with regards to Buicks and other matters of life. I will miss his wisdom. RIP Stu.

Looks very much like a Pierce Arrow with those headlights

Good job Grant. Car has finally found a new home even if it is going interstate. Didn’t know the seller was unwell , but I haven’t been active in the club here for a while.

Check out Bob's Automobilia they may have some of that.

That's a 1930

Agree with jps, if you drive a car of that era at 65 mph, then need to emergency stop it from 65 mph with original brakes -- good luck with that.