DaveAspi Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 It has been quite awhile, but I have finally started the restore on this rare beauty. The original engine and trani are in fantastic shape. I have the engine moving freely, and will begin to bring her back to life, as soon as I get the proper info from my fellow BCA friends. Which spark plugs to use and where to get them? Preference to oil used? Any words of wisdom? I will be documenting each step along the way, and hope to have it in the Buick Bugle when completed.Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I have a '23 4 cyl. roadster. I use Champion W18 gap .025. This comes from an old Champion catalog. I got them at sparkplugs.com, but I don't think they are hard to find. I use a 30w non-detergent oil. However, I know that some on the forum may differ on whether it is ok to use detergent oil.I am excited to see another '23 4 cyl. Mine was owned by my grandfather for over 50 years and given to me last year. It runs great, has no rust, but needs new paint. Unfortunately, I don't have the knowledge that comes with doing the entire restoration myself, but I have learned quite a bit about the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 Very cool. Good luck. I purchased mine from the original family owners. Fantastic shape, all original, wood and leather as well, the top is shot. I will look for those plugs and keep the forum posted on the progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Rawling Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 The best choice for spark plugs is Autolite # 3076 which you can get from the auto parts store. They are not as tall as the Champion plugs (Champions will work fine) so you can put the spark plug cover on without shorting out the plugs.Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 Ah, didn't think about the clearance, thank you for the input. I will keep the Forum posted on my progress.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Dave, Glad to see your post... So you decided to restore rather than just keep it as an original survivor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 No, I will be restoring the 23 as a survivor. Just going to get it running and will have to replace some of the wood in the top frame, and of course the canvass. But other than that, I hope to just get the mechanicals going and leave it at that. Paint patina looks great, interior is good, as is the undercarriage wood. They are only original once. Pretty fortunate that it is relatively "all" there and in tack.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Dave, Glad to hear it. I am doing the same to my 38 Model 48 Buick. It has only had a repaint & new wiring harness to keep it as original as possible. Maybe we will see you in Colorado Springs at the BCA National next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 How about some photos Dave Aspi??? Sure would like to see your car, and your progress. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 My 1st goal is to get the ol' 23 in shape for our big Christmas Parade in Encinitas. Colorado Springs with the BCA sounds like a goos goal as well. I have been documenting each process that is being done- will make a great mini series some day! With the engine turning freely, have dropped the pan and am getting rid of the settled gunk. Actually pretty clean in there! I will need to make a new gasket, pop it back on, drop in some oil, then work on waking the old girl up. I will post pictures soon.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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