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I was there on Friday and Saturday. Looked for, but did not find you. In terms of talking to Buick owners, I did and found them to be very approachable, friendly and all around decent folk.

I did chat with him. An interesting individual! I learned about the tonneau cover feature, and that both spots did work.

I am not, and make no claim to be, an authority on this matter. However, I would be more than a bit surprised to learn that Oldsmobile had a special wheel for the StarFire model. That was not the GM/Oldsmobile way of doing things back-in-the-day! I stand to be corrected on this by anyone with greater knowledge -

Was back on Saturday. Ran across two items of interest. The first is a "Twin-Six" experimental engine. What attracted me to it was a lack of valve covers. Guess pollution was not a big worry when this baby was developed in 1915? The other was the model car hauler - Trust you folk all enjoyed the Milwaukee environs, had a great meet and get home safely!

Way before my time, so am not able to answer that question.

Went out and eyeballed, and learned about, Buicks. Here are my pics -

As I live in the area, I do plan on coming out for a look see.

Strange as it may sound, and as difficult as it may be to comprehend, some folk do actually enjoy just being able to take in the lines of a particular vehicle. I had a 1955 Cadillac Coupe deVille for six years. During my ownership I am certain I never put 100 miles on the odometer. At the same time, she brought a smile to my face each/every time I entered the garage. The car was not only a joy to view/contemplate, it brought back warm memories of my long passed father who also had a 55 Cadillac and a sense of pride that I was fortunate enough to be able to own a mid-fifties Cadillac. I eventually got to the point where I realized it was selfish of me and not in the best interests of me, the car or fans of old rides to keep the car in my garage so, reluctantly, I sold her.

We used Simpson meters at U.S. Steel in the early-to-mid 60's.

Hmm? Must be that we are getting into the "dog days of summer" around here?

'Tis true that newer is not always better; especially in this case. The oil bath does a far better job than the paper filter. Paper filters were intro'd as matter of convenience in eliminating the mess when performing the necessary maintenance.

Thought you would get a kick out of seeing the photo -

Hurray is right, and kudos to you for your perseverance!

For Steve Moskowitz - Walter & Lennertz Oldsmobile in Merrillville, IN paraded this ride in the Gary, IN Golden Jubilee Parade in 1956

Did it on my 55 Cadillac and worked out fine. Just removed the wire mesh filter, replaced with a paper element and added some open cell foam rubber to fit between the top of the filter and the underside of the top of the housing.

Know David Langford quite well. We are close friends.

Here is a partial listing of people here (or hear at one time) that have (or had) a 1940 Oldsmobile They were found by using the search term "1940 Olds" in the search box found at the upper right corner of the web page. You can search them in the membe r database and send them a PM for help. Good luck! - hackers Erndog drcheco66 GOOBER AC Fuhrman pitman Phillip Cole Tool J720 what is it? Phillip Cole replied to GaWajn's topic in General Discussion Found it: The Old Cars Project has a 1940 Olds Manual that shows a picture with J720 making the adjustment. Looks like a plain Allen wrench to me... steveam classicone64

Let's just say "I get around" and do have connections. Do take a look at this; particularly at the 1:19 - 1:23 point -

Was your first stop/show at the CTMHV? It looks like the grounds there?

The shape of the trunk handle outline says Buick to me?

As for Mr. G's, have never done business with them. I do know they have been around for quite a while and they supply other fastener retailers. From what I know of their rep in the old car community I would not fear dealing with them.

J.C. Whitney hawked the atomizer, along with VX-6 and other gimmicks

This could be a tough one. A couple of thoughts: Mr. G's Fasteners might have something and you can inquire of the folk at Fusick's. If you have contacts in the world of auto restoration, you should ask them what they would do in your situation. I suspect you may have to punt by fabricating something that will work.

Bizarre indeed? Yes, both the dipstick and the dipstick tube can/do/should come out of the block. Shall be interested in learning what you find on removing the pan.

I recently had a similar situation and the cause turned out to be the primary coil wire. Mine had an open and the engine would crank, but not fire or run.