Bill - 29 Buick

I had a frozen clutch in my 29-44 this spring, due to a very damp garage this past winter. Here's what we did: I tried driving it up and down a quiet road, with the clutch depressed, hitting the brakes occasionally. This didn’t work so I tried lifting the back wheels off the ground and running the car while occasionally applying the brakes hard. (I did NOT do the next step suggested by several people which was, jack the back wheels up and drop it while running, due to possibly breaking an axle.) Next, I removed the floorboards to get at the clutch inspection plate on the transmission. I sprayed brake cleaner onto the clutch plates, several times a day, for a few days and then run the car for an hour or so to warm up the transmission (I also used my wife’s hair dryer, on high through the inspection opening, to add extra heat on the clutch.) Then I drove the car occasionally applying the brakes and the clutch broke free. I guess, If all these don’t work, then it’s time to pull the transmission. One way to avoid this, is to cut a board long enough to fit between the depressed clutch and the front seat and leave it in position for the winter. This will prevent the plates rusting together. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

Will the email subscribers be receiving a copy of the Roster ? Bill McLaughlin

Anyone know where to buy them ? Bill McLaughlin

Thanks, Larry. Bill McL

What are the receptacles called that receive the side curtain rods ? Bill McLaughlin

Came across my Grandfather's 1919 Canadian Chev 490 invoice. I guess, as he worked at the McLaughlin Buick Motor Car Company, he knew all about cars so didn't need the Owners Manual. He started with the McLaughlin Carriage company in 1904 and was foreman of the Upholstery Shop when he died in 1942. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club.

Geoff: I have a 29 Roadster and did some research with Trico years ago and some of the information supplied has 28 model info, included. Send me an email <Bill@29Buick.ca> and I'll send it to you - too big to put on this site. Also, try Ficken Wiper Service <www.wiperman.com>. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

Here's some McLaughlin Carriage & McLaughlin Buick items - circa 1880 - 1936. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

Looks like a 29-47. Happy to help you determine value, etc. Email me at: Bill@29Buick.ca Bill Mclaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

I don't really understand what you need. Is it for an open car ? Are they the brackets that hold the lower part of the windshield on to the cowl (see photo) ? Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

Look at this forum under AvMac Services. Like where ? Bill McLaughlin

Where have pictures been posted of "the 29 Buick" ? Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

I used Gas Tank Renu here in Toronto, about 20 years ago, to clean and seal my 37 Cord gas tank - no problems since. <https://www.gastankrenu.net/> Bill McLaughlin 1953 MG TD and others

Thanks, Mr. Moderators. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick

Hello Mr. Moderator: Let me start over: Could we have a period correct logo on this, the Pre-War site. I'll submit one and if others have a better one, I am quite happy to use it. (And, please leave it on this site, Mr Moderator - we really don't need the Reatta Club's opinion.) Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

Check out how to convert a 29 Buick oil filter to a modern spin off filter at: <https://www.29buickphotos.com/Repairs/Oil-Filter-Info/i-ZFsb4jb> As a side note, when I did mine, I used a 1977 Chev 305 engine filter as I had just bought that car and would get 2 filters every time I took the Chev in for an oil change. A few years ago, when looking for a 77 Chev filter for the 29 Buick, the guy at the parts counter told me they had been discontinued as the car's too old. Did find a replacement so all is still well. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick roadster

Looking for a supplier for 53 MG TD touch-up paint (light ivory / light yellow) Thanks. Bill McLaughlin

Marty: See <https://www.29buickphotos.com/Information/Tools/> for info on the tools that were win a 1929 Buick. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

I thought L & L were only running board moulding makers. Another place that advertises running board material is: CARSON'S ANTIQUE AUTO PARTS: 235 Shaw Farm Rd, Holliston, MA, 01746, USA. Tel: 508-429-2269 Marty - send me an email and I'll send you a Welcome Package for 1929 Buicks, including a list of suppliers. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club Email: Bill@29buick.ca (Bill at 29buick.ca)

It's actually a 1929 Canadian McLaughlin Buick engine. There's a dead give-away to its Canadian ID in the bottom photo. Bill McLaughlin 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

I’ve heard that the grease gets spun out of the dist. gears and you should put a few drops of light oil in occasionally to keep the gears lubricated. Bill McLaughlin 1929 McLaughlin Buick

Paulreininghaus: Join the 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club. A quarterly Newsletter and lots of members with experience restoring 1929 Buicks. Send me an email <Bill at 29buick.ca> for full details. -- Bill McLaughlin --Editor & Publisher - 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick NewsletterAddress: 81 Roxborough St. W., Toronto, ON, M5R 1T9, CanadaTel: (Evenings): 416-961-0142; (Days): 416-580-5802Fax: 416-929-0945E-Mail: bill@29buick.caWeb Site: www.29buick.caPhoto Web Site: www.29Buickphotos.com

Anyone know where Don Holton of the Marquette Registry has gone ? His <topsdown@holtononline.com> has been bouncing back for a while and the phone number I had for him has been disconnected. Thanks. Bill McLaughlin

Thanks - let's see what this brings, first. Appreciate the offer. Bill McLaughlin

Need one of the longer 1929 sidemount lock caps. Thanks. Bill McLaughlin