Marty Roth

Has anyone checked for a bent rear axle ?

The spring in your relief valve may have been replaced with one of too heavy a value.

While I haven't done it yet, I was planning to do exactly what Larry suggested. I believe, since my tow package on both my 2002 Suburban 2500 and my 2000 Excursion are set up for trailering, and that the (hot lead) #4 pin is activated only when in the "run" position, because my battery does recharge while I drive.

Mike, Wheel boxes in my trailer are five (5") inches tall. I designed the trailer with a high floor to clear the 6,000 lb axles and 235/85R-16 LRE tires - BUT the requirement was 5" wheel box height - this design element was so that even the lowest of my cars could open the driver's door over both the wheel box and the driver's side escape door. Since it is a very high step, I also carry one of those folding steps which are made to hang over the tire of a truck. When this is hanging on the trailer tire I can step out of the escape door down onto the step, and then to the ground without jumping (getting up is MUCH easier too!). Per you #3-photo-comment, that is not the norm for travel. I had picked up multiple sets of trailer wheels/tires for my other closed, open, and utility trailers, and also have the spare rear-axle for the 733 Packard mounted on spare wheels, and tied down for the move to another storage. Yes, there is still plenty of room for the biggest cars! The extra long escape door allows egress from all of my cars while properly locating the car for balance

In your case, since it has been 18 years, I would drop the pan and ensure that all is clean and that no sludge has built up. I would then use Shell Rotella (or comparable) 15W-40 as used in modern Diesel car and truck engines because they have better properties comparable to the way your car was designed (and possibly more zinc) although many will argue this point - still, it cannot hurt, and may likely help. Good luck Bob, Marty

I've had excellent service from Coker - less so from one of the other companies

Sometimes utility and urgency thereof tends to override daily scrubbing - but the cardboard on the floor does help with pre-war cars and their tendancy to "Mark Trail"

Wayne, I just tried it with the correct name spelling, and even without a location - it came up properly

Wayne, I sent you an email with the contact info

I also thought DeSoto/Chrysler -- especially with the note of the dual fresh air intakes in the cowl and juice brakes for so early a car.

That sounds like the wheels used on the 1933 Packard 733 CORRECTION: MY TYPO - MAKE THAT THE 1930 PACKARD 733

NO, Most Regions are not limiting the number of members, but a few have grown quite large, and as NXT5467 noted : it can be a good network to associate with, just as BCA membership can also be. get back with me anytime, as well

Was that your neighbor "LEFTY"?

I guess this would count: Texas Bride and Louisiana Cajun Groom married at beautiful Plantation House on Mississippi River. I gave them a ride in honor of their wedding day which they said they would always appreciate

Paul, Are you saying that all Series 50 Exhaust Manifolds will interchange from 1933 through 1950 ??

Mike in snowy Colorado, No time to wax the trailer, or even to clean up the dirty floor - we're too busy having fun driving our '37 Buick Roadmaster - only in the mid-60s today under sunny Louisiana skies in preparation for New Years Eve. Back home now, but just enough time to get these photos for you of our trailer lights: 4 in the center of the ceiling, but I would like to split these into off-set pairs - not only down the center where they are directly above the car 4 in the lower sidewalls at about wheel-level 4 strips of LEDs about where the tie-downs attach to most of my cars (better than holding a flashlight with my teeth) Sorry for the dirt, but if you want to get away from the cold and snow, you can come on down (and wax my trailer?)

We're back home safe and sound after driving the '37 Roadmaster today - we met this couple who got married at one of our favorite plantation houses today.

To mark the last day of 2014, we drove the 1937 Roadmaster upriver to Oak Alley Plantation to celebrate beautiful sunny skies and temps in the mid-60s. A Louisiana Cajun gentleman and his Texas bride were married there at the plantation house today.... Don't they just look great in their elegant attire. Yes, we gave them a ride in the Buick which they said they'll remember all their married life.

Taking the '37 out today for a drive up the river to historic Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana - then back to New Orleans by late afternoon - and home before the New Year's Eve madness in the French Quarter.

Since you havent received either of the two emails I sent via our FORUM system, you may want to check and see if your set-up profile included the correct email address. In the mean time, go to the AACA HOME PAGE, click on Regions, and scroll down to Kentucky, and you'll find contact information for the Region in Louisville. Then you can contact Fred Trusty who is president of that Region. I'm sure the members - local to your home - can give advice on shops in your hometown who are dependable and experienced in performing alignments on vehicles of your Buick's vintage.

I think Rusty is correct. I had to do the same emergency "FIX" more than once over the years when a heater core would fail and start leaking coolant onto the passenger's feet or the front right carpeting. This is a bypass.

Try calling Bob's in California. 805-434-2963 Mine is not right here, but if it is the same as a 1937, try this link: http://bobsautomobilia.com/shop/cooling-system/page-6/

Bob, I'm using "old formula" 20 Weight or 30W Non-Detergent in my 1937 all-original unrestored Roadmaster. My 1934 50 series - identical to yours, but fully-restored has "Insert Bearings" and is treated to Rotella 15W-40 , same as my diesels because it has better Zinc properties. I use 85-140 in the transmission and differential

Many states, such as Louisiana, REQUIRE (minimum value) Liability Auto Insurance - but, many individuals but insurance with these "so-called" cheapie companies and keep it just barely long enough to get a license plate and state MV Inspection Sticker - then the insurance is cancelled. When one of these folks hits your car, they provide the patrolman with "proof" of insurance and the officer has non way of kn owing that the policy has lapsed or was cancelled - and you are stuck unless you have an "Uninsured Motorist Coverage" at your own cost on your own policy.

I emailed you the contact info for the folks in your local AACA REGION. I believe that Fred Trusty (President) and his team would be very helpful in pointing you toward shops in your areawhere they have had good service. Please contact them as they are based in Louisville - you might even decide to become a member, and you would certainly be among good company !!