Bill - 29 Buick

Anyone know what the "Dynaflash oil cushioned system" that Buick made from 1937 is all about ? Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster Supporter of "All Together Parking by Era"

Lots of it's still there - I drove it from Chicago to Santa Monica this Spring. But, get a book with directions or you'll miss things. I used EZ66 Guide by Jerry McClanahan. It was great. Bill McLaughlin1929 McLaughlin Buick RoadsterSupporter of "All Together Parking by Era"

John: The 1929 Buick Canadian Reference Manual calls for A200 lubricant in the diff. When I first got my roadster, I contacted Esso Canada and their Tech. people checked with GM Canada re their orig. specifications and recommended an Esso/Exxon Spartan EP680 which I've been using. It's only available here in 5 gal. pails. Bill McLaughlin1929 McLaughlin Buick RoadsterSupporter of "All Together Parking by Era"

Dave: in 2012, Drove my fairly original 1929 McLaughlin Buick 1,632 miles from Toronto to meets in Columbus, OH, then Flint, MI, then the BCA National in South Bend, IN + the Pre-War tour after driving 1,613 the year before to Charlotte, NC and the Buick Driving Enthusiasts tour into TN. Unfortunately, this trip ended with a carb fire in southern OH, on the way to a meet in Columbus, so the last 600 miles home was on the back of a truck. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster Supporter of 'All Together Parking by Era'

I have collected information and chips for 1929 Buicks. There is a Trail Green listed in an 'Acme White Lead & Color Works' chip but no mention of a 'dark trail green' being used in 1929. There is a 'Buick Vermillion' listed as an Inset Panel, Stripe and Wire Wheel colour but I don't have any chip reference. I believe Mac Blair may have some actual colour reference. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster Supporter of "All Together Parking by Era"

Brian: Think it's a great idea and something that should be included in a Board lead initiative to get more pre-War cars out to Nationals. And, to think, I only have to wait another 14 years to get my Century Award. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster Supporter of "All Together Parking by Era"

I had the 'backfire after I turned the car off' problem. I run the car a bit rich as it seems to like it that way. I solved the problem by moving the advance lever to fully retarded for about 10 seconds before I turned the car off. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Supporter of 'All Together Parking by Era'

Send me a PM. I may be able to help. Bill McLaughlin (<bill@29buick.ca>

jcuffe79: Try Keith Horsfall (<buicklover@rogers.com>) who runs the library of the McLaughlin Buick Club. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster Supporter of All together Parking by Era

I used Warren Cox Car Covers (PO Box 216, Lakewood, CA, 90713, USA. Tel: 213-421-2884) for my 29 Buick roadster, in 1978. Don't know if they are still in business. They made a custom cover to fit including trunk, sidemount mirrors and radio aerial. I use it inside an unheated, free-standing garage. Put it on each winter and throw in washing machine & dryer each spring. It's been great. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster Supporter of All Together Parking by Era

If the 26 is like the 29, with a pre-heat pipe from exh. pipe back to heat riser, you should ensure you're not sucking air in through this pipe or have tiny pin-holes in the heat riser tube as this will require you to run with choke pulled part way out. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Buick Roadster Supporter of All together Parking by Era

Raydurr: For info on Tie Rod and Steering Connecting Rod see pages 67 of The Buick Shop manual. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club BCA - Supporter of All Together Parking by Era

Raydurr: Guess they don't let you put website address up. Go to 29buickphotos(dot)com and go to Information then wiring & lights. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club BCA - Supporter of All Together Parking by Era

Raydurr: Check the diagrams at: <http://www.29buickphotos.com/Information/Wiring-Lights/7590088_dv7CVZ#!i=490700377&k=fvMkMBc> Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club BCA - Supporter of All Together Parking by Era

I had a similar problem with my 29 Buick and found it was a weak spring in the points. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster Supporter of "All Together Parking by Era"

Chuck: Understand this is NOT the case anymore. Can you enlighten us as to why. Thanks ! Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick Supporter of "All Together Parking by Era"

Mark: I've no knowledge of this person or the car. Bill McLaughlin

Send me a PM with your email and I'll give you a fellow in WI who might have parts. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

Holgie: There is no "standard" crown and pinion set for the rear end of 1929 Buicks. The ratio depends on the model. You could improve on a high rear end (4.9 for 116" models and 4.636 for 121" & 129" models) with a 4.455 for 116" and 4.077 for 121" & 129" models. There is a fellow who has made high speed sets (3.5, I believe) for 121" & 129" models. PM me for his info. I have not heard of any interchange sets. Wagga Wagga may have a pop. of 46,913 but interestingly it has a pop. of seven 1929 Buicks. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

No idea why an email to me won't go through. Send me a Personal message with your email address and I'll respond. Bill McLaughlin

2. Which hood lacing or welt was used on the cars ? The split or flat type ? Definitely flat on cowl. Not sure on the shell. Think flat but will have to check and advise. One of the resident experts in the 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club says: "My first 1929 Buick - a model 29-27 - had flat on both the cowl and rad, and I believed at the time this car to be completely factory original.Would not be surprised if Fisher and Stewart used whatever was on hand. I do prefer the split, as it allows for a lesser banging of the screw heads on the metal." Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Newsletter

1. I have noticed different type radiator cores used in 29 Buicks. One type (like my car) uses a hexagon shaped opening for the air to travel thru. The other is a "diamond" shape opening. Which one or were both used in production? As far as I can tell, all 29 Buicks used the Harrison honeycombed radiator core. 2. Which hood lacing or welt was used on the cars ? The split or flat type ? Definitely flat on cowl. Not sure on the shell. Think flat but will have to check and advise. 3. On the insert below the radiator, what was the proper finish for the strip (top of photo) that separated the radiator from the lower panel? If chrome , how could it be re chromed without damaging the lower honeycomb ? I would say black. The only correct references are factory photos and the two I have show it to be black. Illustrations used for sales literature are often artist renderings and not reliable. 4. What paint color is correct for the radiator tank, shroud/sides, core or other parts? I presume semi gloss black. The radiator was painted a special radiator black that is, I believe, a thinner paint which does not inter-fear with heat transfer. I believe that the entire radiator, tanks, shroud, sides, etc. were assembled and painted this colour. I don't believe that the add-on parts were pained separately and then put together. The overflow pipe would have been soldered on before it was painted. I think you'll find that the inside of the sides were not painted when you take apart an original radiator - meaning that they were put together before the whole radiator was painted. 5. My radiator had no mounting pads or shims when removed. What thicknesses have you observed on un molested cars? They used scrap brake lining - probably 3/16" or 5/32" thick (as used on the car) and there were usually 3 pieces stacked. There was a slot (not just a hole) so these shims could be easily inserted or removed to get the radiator shell / hood lined-up. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Newsletter

John: The heat riser tube is a pressed fit in the heat riser. There are no packing / collars fitted with the heat riser tube. There are metal collars that fit in both ends of the cross-over pipe that runs from the heat riser to the valve between the exh. manifold and the exh. pipe, Bill McLaughlin

Chuck: If you run across anything for 1929 Buicks, I'd like to have a copy for the 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Newsletter. Thanks. Bill McLaughlin Editor and Publisher: 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Newsletter

"In Spain there are only Peugeot, Citroën, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, Volkswagen, Audi, Ford (Europe), Seat, Opel… so, "I´m in my infancy" about American cars." Toniuveocho: Is this 44 your car ? There are several 1929 Buicks, including model 29-44 roadsters in Spain. Send me a PM and I can supply you with a list. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club Owner: 1929 McLaughlin Buick model 29-44