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this is declared as 1920 K engine..... https://www.bigiron.com/Lots/1920BuickKSeriesEnginetransmission Standard catalogue says that 1920 model year vehicle serial numbers were between 547524 to 587794, so likely this engine #524472 is slightly earlier than 1920. You can compare it with what you have...

Karejorgen, few observations - engine # had its own sequence and usually engine # are higher than serial # (of the car). Lot of engines were exported e.g. to McLaughlin in Canada. Your spare engine seems to have "X" and very low number so possibly was intended as export spare part from day one. I agree that "D" on the engine is a bit confusing as (judged from the water inlet position) most likely it is the bigger and newer "E" (?)engine. This could be also supported by different design of rocker arm posts, 1917(D) usually has 6 individual posts in-line, each for 2 rockers of one cylinder. Another possibility is that this engine was produced lot later than 1917 as a replacement part for 1917 engine and used newer features like grouped rocker posts and "E" water inlet. I think you can get definite answer by measuring bore of this engine. Josef

,Karejorgen, that would be a nice artefact and with the water inlet in the middle of engine block it really looks like D45. Seems there was a car #359783 claimed to be 1917 model with vertical windshleid and same engine block https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1448791/1917-buick-touring-for-sale-in-gilroy-california-95020. I have double checked what Standard Catalogue has to say (I consider this to be a good reference book, having no other source} / 1917 Models (fours & sixes) had designation "D", 1918 had "E". Then they say that D44 serial numbers were between #154717 to 289851. D44 was designation for two seater roadster, D45 for 5 seater touring, D46 and D47 for closed cars. According to the same source the 1918 "E" serial numbers started at #345783, so this alone looks like a big gap in the number line between 1917 and 1918 models...... Maybe there are some people here who may throw more light on this topic.....

Karejorgen looking at your posts, do you have 4cylinder or 6cylinder? According to Standard Catalogue of Buick the 1917 Model year run from August 1916 to July 1917, serial numbers for 6cylinder cars from #154717 to #289851. I support that these cars had vertical windshield posts, e.g. here https://www.prewarcar.com/317410-1916-mclaughlin-buick-for-sale or here http://www.hatfieldautomuseum.com/images-HA/5-6527.JPG 1917 Six has 225ci engine as opposed to 1918 E is with bigger 242ci engine. I think the 1917 smaller engine also has water inlet between #3 and #4 cylinder with extra pipe from water pump as opposed to water inlet on later models between #2 and #3 cylinders, directly against water pump output. As mentioned above, I suspect that not many parts interchanges between 1917 six and four, same as between 1917 and 1918 models..... I would also recommend this book https://www.ebay.com/itm/384016918577?hash=item5969312831:g:BssAAOSwdPJgS4LW If you ever travel to Czech Republic I have almost complete and intact 1917 D45 (non export, Maryland origin), but regrettably no parts to part with..... There is also superbly preserved running 1918 car in Czech Republic..... And yes Bob, I am still interested to get these springs from you 😉

Is there any chance for guy from Europe to get in touch with Vin? I know what I am looking for yet Hershey is few thousands kilometers / miles apart.....

.....that does not really look like dirt cheap stuff 😉 I have researched a bit and was not able to find the core with squares that would duplicate shape Buick used then....

....purely technically, there are 3 D-45s with 26" wheels on this thread and two of them need one Baker rim 😉

For whatever it is worth, my 1917 D45 came on 34x4 tires (dia 26" measured as the bottom of the flat rim base what defines a "wheel /=rim/ size" when searching for a tire). My car originates from Maryland if fhat helps. 34x4 tires should be still relatively easily obtainable in several executions. Wolfgang P. in Austria has been recently selling some used tires from his 1918 car, yet this was in Europe and seems they are already gone. https://www.cokertire.com/tires/34x4-firestone-non-skid-all-black.html https://www.lucasclassictires.com/34x4-LUCAS-Olympic-Tread-Blackwall-410p.htm https://www.lucasclassictires.com/34x4-Universal-Blackwall-413p.htm https://www.vintagetyres.com/shop/lester-straight-sided-34x4-4-00x26 https://www.cokertire.com/tires/34x4-bf-goodrich-cord-blackwall.html Looking into parts catalogue dated Oct 1915 (1916 model year) it lists two versions of rear axle housings (SA housing w/ welded on tubes), #64634 for 56" thread and #64635 for 60" thread. Similarly for front axle beam, #64648 for 56" and 64649 for 60" thread. In the "DEMOUNTABLE RIMS" chapter the catalogue calls out "Demountable rim assembly, straight side, 32"x4". In the "TIRES" chapter the catalogue only calls out "Order 34"x4" straight side type". That does not seem like matching information, but supports what Terry mentioned. Using this opportunity, I would also like to ask if anybody on this thread has an extra useable Baker 26" flat base rim that he can part with, I am missing one..... Thanks, Josef

Morgan, What is the core thickness / depth? Josef

Morgan, I sent you PM. Josef

Hi, thanks both for response. Terry is right, the pump I am looking for has threaded output and also the input looks different... Josef

BTT - I got distributor terminal nuts from Tom, thank you.

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For 1928 Master with single action Lovejoy shock absorbers I am looking for 2 steel pieces that secure strap to arm of the absorber 2 tapered steel pieces that fit into square eye in the axle Anybody has a spare(s) he can part with? thanks, Josef

Hi Karlos, time is passing damned quickly..... As someone on this forum mentioned, too much projects, too little time 😉 @ Dibarlaw - I remember this barnfind pic, I was just lazy to seek for the picture. And I agree, this is very much 28-49ish rather than anything else.... Josef

Hi, looking for some parts for 1917 D45. Delco distributor terminal nuts, 3-4 pcs Spark plug terminals 3-4 pcs Water pump assembly, or just empty body, frozen or cut shaft does not matter Baker split rim for 26" inch tire (flat base) Newtone horn Any help is appreciated. Josef Josef

Hi, browsing net for years seems to me that there were more 28-49s built in Canada. My theory is (but i cannot prove it though) that two 28-49s built in that (model?) year referred to in literature actually meant two cars build in Flint, USA while McLaughlin built more of them and out of them two were designated for Royal tour...... For example, there was/is big McLaughlin touring car in Spain (with brown paint), that is very much like 28-49..... Would love to see more of your friends car...... Josef

Hi Terry, my internal glass holding pieces still look useable, so unless there is some serious interest for them, I am not planning to re-make them... Josef

Ok, in meanwhile I was able to get one rim. Still looking for another.... Any leads are appreciated...

Hi gyus, I have 28 Master with #5 wheels, all original and there are NO driver or other side nuts. All 4 threads are the same on "big" nuts (RH thread) and all 4 threads are the same on "small" nuts (LH thread. This is indeed confirmed by your initial picture. I also doubt you can make A4 size by turning down A5 size. There were several threads here in the past, possibly some of the folks can help.

Hi, thanks for your replies. The dash is now clear to me. Sent PM to bicvic. Josef

Hi, For my dash, I am looking for the lower part of the housing / cover that fits over gauges from inner side. Or a picture / sketch of. Also looking for an original spring that returns starter pedal lever. Or a picture / sketch of. Thanks for any help. Josef

Offering brand new replica of headlight bezel, to fit 1917 D45 Buick, can be also suitable for other years, brands or models, not sure. Bezels are made from steel sheet (NOT stainless) by proper forming process on a lathe and fit exactly as they should. Tooling is now available so any quantity can be manufactured upon order. They need to be plated or painted, plain finish is supplied. Overall OD = ~257mm ID (where it fits over headlight bucket) = ~245mm ID (looking from the front, where the glass is) = ~194mm Asking $200 plus shipping for a pair, unfortunately tooling development took some non neglectable effort.... Please contact me on pepcak@volny.cz with any questions you may have.

Guys, have few questions for 1928 Master Six, left hand steering: 1) looking for (aluminium) heat control lever (in dashboard plate; not the choke one) 2) need a good picture of how the heat control and choke rods attach to dashboard control levers 3) need good picture of how the gas and advance control rods attaches to the cross shaft; I do have both rods from the gear under steering box and also some levers, but not sure how they all come together Thanks for any help. Josef