Larry Schramm

What is that???

Here are two items that everyone might find of interest. First is this Reuters article on Al Gore and his new position on Ethanol. A sell out to get votes, who cares about the science and the resulting increase in food prices. U.S. corn ethanol was not a good policy-Gore | Energy & Oil | Reuters Second is that the lithium used for batteries has one country in the world is in one country that is not real western friendly. I have heard that from 35% to 90% of the worlds commercially available is in Bolivia. Here is an article from the BBC that puts the number at 50%. BBC NEWS | Business | Bolivia holds key to electric car future These are some things to think about.

Dexron is now up to Dexron 6

Does the car have a memory seat? That might be part of the problem? A simple item that I would look for would be to get under the seat and make sure that there is not something stuck under the seat that would not let the seat travel the full amount. If it moves part of the way but not all, would look for an obstruction. Sounds silly, but I have see that before. Favorites are parts of kids toys, etc....

You might also have the indicators on the front of each fender towards the front top edge of the fender. They are used for front turn signals and high beams head light.

With that much stuff on that car I would bet that there is a good chance it started its life as a Buick company car for an executive or engineering. COOL!!

I agree with the 100k+ based on the engine condition alone not to mention the other issues. Does not pass my "smell test" for a low mileage vehicle.

Here is a good paper from US Dept of Labor / OSHA on asbestos in automotive repair. Asbestos-Automotive Brake and Clutch Repair Work

The first one looks like a camper special that could be used as a bed. I wonder if the second one might be a salesmans display / storage case? Especially since both are roadsters.

The engine has already been moved.

How about Marvel Carbs???

I like the idea of having a decade type sessions....except I would probably widen the window to something like 03-1919+-, 1920+-to WWII, post war to 1960, 61-79(pre computers), 80's(engine computers),90's(engine computers+body computers).

Tom, yeah, Just a tad high.

Tom, Look at these links. 1923 BUICK PICKUP http://forums.aaca.org/f115/buick-trucks-197297-6.html Larry

IMO, the biggest reason that GM, Ford, Chrysler and others survived as long as they did was because of all of the money in Michigan and Detroit that came from the lumber business in the 1800's. It has been said that there was more money made in lumber in Michigan than gold mined in Calif in the gold rush. The lumber money was the venture capital of the time.

My 1915 Buick truck is negative ground

Your light switch looks like many of the switches on old tv's and radios with tubes in them. ya know, the stuff from the 40's, 50's and early 60's. Might check some vintage electronic parts suppliers to see if they can do a match.

I use the Wesleys Bleche White. Let is sit for a few minute and hit it with a power washer. Works great for me. Just do not get too close with the power washer.

Fill it up until you see the coolant mix. Remember one of the things that modern coolant has is water pump lubricant and other additives including rust inhibitors. When I started using 50/50, my trucks waterpump seals stopped leaking.

Does the car have a "sweet" smell or otherwise. If sweet, then probably heater core. If not water leak.

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I would use a 50/50 mix.

My '63 Buick Special had front seat belts.

I am going to guess that it is a steering stop. It is there to keep the wheels from turning into the fender well area too far. They were common on vehicles that I worked on in the 60's and 70's. Usually attached to the lower control arm,.... but ??

Brad, Just wanted to cover myself as best given how society is today. As the posts after me state there are many variables to something that is safety related. I know there is a lot of items that go into the design and placement of seat belts to make them crash worthy and the location is so dependent on the vehicle, condition (rust etc) that what looks like a good installation might not be the best. Also, the first year I believe for standard front seat belts was 1963.