Roger Barrett

We will get some pics after we get it after out all of the parts stuffed inside and seewhat's there. roger

We just brought in a 27/29. Nevada desert survivor, rough. Could be restored with unlimited time and money resources. I will probably have to break it up and save a few goodies, but I hate to do that to such a rare model. We have not dug out all the parts stuffed into the body but it looks pretty complete. Not run since 1939. I would just about give this thing to anyone who wants to save it. If I have to cut it up there are good parts to help other Buicks survive. Any interest? Please let us know. Roger

Globe classic auto parts in Fresno, Ca. Google them. They have a number of prewar Buick Sixes and Eights. Reasonably priced. Roger, BCA #99

Steve, Have a lead, PM me or email. bcanumber99@yahoo.com. Tried to post a longer message but this forum dumps me off while I am composing it. Roger, BCA#99

Stephen, Van Meeteren is the one to go to for this stuff. Not long ago I built up a starter/generator for a 1922 Buick and he had the brushes, also the distributor points, all NOS. Expensive, and worth every penny. I am at the BCA meet in Portland right now, but if you can't get the contact info I will get it to you when I get home. Roger

There are four bolts on the s/g units I have worked on. Two underneath it and two between it and the crankcase. You have to remove the side cover to get to them. If it doesn't come off easily, take the time to find out why. You can get sealed bearings to replace the old ones. NOS brushes can be had from Tom Van Meeteren, not cheap. Also new parts for the distributor. Roger

I have run into this on several of these cars. The first one I had the trans in and out more times than I care to admit. The problem is alignment between the engine and transmission. Misalignment here will cause the pilot shaft to bind in the bushing in the rear of the crankshaft, causing just the symptoms you describe. The best way to check it is to attach a dial indicator to the flywheel or clutch, anything that turns with the crankshaft. Run the indicator on both the rearward facing surface of the clutch housing (lateral runout) and the outer surface of the housing that extends into the trans housing bore (radial runout). Both should be less than .006" total runout. Problems can be corrected with shims between the cylinder block and clutch housing and/or playing around with the dowel pins. This is a common practice with heavy truck repair. It is standard procedure to check the alignment when replacing a truck clutch. On my 1926 I had to make a lot of corrections to the clutch housing. This car as it turns out was involved in a rear end collision when it was almost new, damaging the trans housing, clutch housing, and block, all three. Also, the alignment of the crankshaft in the block is suspect. After making the necessary alignment corrections, the clutch performs and releases as it should. It is not likely you will have to go to measures I did, but alignment is crucial. Also make sure your pilot bushing or bearing is not binding on the input shaft. A quick and low-tech way of checking all of this is to remove the clutch and bolt the trans in place. With the trans in neutral the input shaft should turn freely. If not there is either a problem with the pilot bearing or alignment. Try this first. You can pull the clutch out and put it back in without special tools. Roger

Bob, Thanks for the help. I would be glad to show this thing to anyone you can recommend. Let me know. Regards, Erik & Roger Barrett

I don't have any paperwork with the picture, just the statements of two families of those who owned it from 1913 to 2005, the Coverstons and Janesses. Was there some kind of documentation that would have accompanied the item when presented to Olds dealers? I wish you were closer, I'd like you to see it and have your evaluation. The dimensions are correct, and it has not been restored or otherwise molested, but I am sure the frame is not original. Someone with your familiarity with these things will know what you are looking at. I can send pictures and will look into posting pics here. regards, Erik

We have a couple sets of real solid original natural wood spoke wheels for 26-28 Stardard cars. One set came off my roadster for wire wheels and another off a car that was wrecked in a trailer mishap. All of the wheels are solid, tight, and usable as is or could use a cleanup and refinish for show. Don't have all of the hubs and drums as some went on my wire wheels but if you are restoring a car with junk spokes this is all that you need. $650 a set, a bargain compared with having yours respoked. Also have what I think is a 1924-25 fender for the front of a six cylinder series car. Excellent condition, cheap at $150 1929-30 big six engine, taken apart and some parts cleaned, with a new full gasket set. Less than the cost of the gasket set at $250 Have a lot of 26-28 Standard stuff, please ask. Everything must be picked up in Sacramento area, Ca. We are going to the Portland meet in July and could deliver there. Roger Barrett, BCA number 99 530 863 7579. bcanumber99@yahoo.com

We are taking my 27 model 24 to the Portland meet. We put on six rebuilt Buffalo wire wheels. We have some nice usable natural wood spoke wheels if someone needs them, can bring to the meet. These and other parts on the Buick for sale page. Roger Barrett, BCA number 99.

I have a lithograph copy of the famous Oldsmobile painting by William Harnden Foster, one of 250 made and distributed to Olds dealers. This is not one of the 1970 repops. It was presented to Coverston's Falllon Garage in 1913 when they became an Olds dealer. I bought it when the dealership went under in the early 90's. At that time it was the second oldest GM dealer west of the Mississippi. The owner was a friend of our family and I had admired the picture since I was a small boy. Later I worked there. The history of the picture is fully known from new. I know of two others and there must be a few more remaining. One was Bill Harrah's and he displayed it with his Olds Limited. They are still together at the National Auto Museum in Reno. Another was in the offices of the Olds assembly plant in Van Nuys, Ca. I have heard the whereabouts of Foster's original painting are unknown. Foster's signiture is on the print, not sure if he signed all the prints or just the original. It is framed and in good condition. It is for sale at the dear price of $5000. Not cheap but chump change for guys in the Olds Limited set. I have seen Limiteds come up for sale but never one of these. The ultimate item for the Olds collector. Call me at 530 863 7579 or email at bcanumber99@yahoo.com.Regards, Erik

Steve, thanks for your reply. It seems that that this may be a case where out of forty produced, only sixty survive, or something to that effect. Regards, Erik

Steve, Thanks much for the info. I would really like to see Ms. Badgely's work on the subject and learn more. This one measures 22.5" X 33" to the inside of the frame. The print itself must be just a little larger, of course. The fence says "Oldsmobile Keep Ahead". The last "D" is invisible under the frame. "William Harnden Foster.10." appears on the lower left corner as well as "Copyright 1910. Olds MotorWorks." I agree the process used is good because it looks for all the world like an original painting. I suppose anything other than the original would be classed a reproduction. By the way, what happened to Foster's original work? Anyway, I know this one dates to no later than 1913. I don't believe anyone but Olds would have been putting them out at that time. It was given to Mr. Coverston when he opened as an Olds dealer. He had a falling out with Olds around 1918 and started selling Chevrolets. He took the picture home and it remained with the Coverston family until the 1970's when my late employer bought the agency. This is fortunate because there was a fire at the dealership in 1923 and it would have been lost. You can still see charred timbers in the attic there. Steve, thanks for your input. Regards, Erik

Oldsmobile Limited factory print of "Setting The Pace" by W.H. Foster. Issued to Olds dealer Coverston's Fallon Garage in 1913. I have its history since that time. I purchased it from my employer, who received it from the Coverstons in the 1970's when buying the dealership from that family. It is identical to the one displayed by Bill Harrah with his Olds Limited. That one is still with the car in what remains of his collection in Reno. There are less of these remaining than Olds Limiteds. For sale at $4000. The ultimate accessory for the Limited owner or Olds history buff. Please email or call for more info. Erik Barrett 530 863 7579

Hello folks, I need some help with a current project. We're working on a 1956 46C. It came to us with several problems. One was a slipping park pawl. The pawl was badly worn and I assumed this was due to improper adjustment. An NOS pawl was obtained and installed, paying special attention to adjustment procedures outlined in the Buick service manual of both internal and external linkage. Park is now very secure. So secure, in fact, you can't get it out of park if the pawl has any load to speak of on it. I've had to jack up the car to take the load off the driveshaft to get it out. Any suggestions? The book says to tweak the adjustment on the side of the case until you can hear the pawl click when you turn a wheel then back it of until it doesn't. No help there. I don't want to back it off too far and recreate the original problem. Any help would be very much appreciated. Regards, Roger Barrett BCA #99