bubba Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I found this car on Craigslist. I spoke to the owner and it issupposed to be an original unrestored car that hasn't been run in a few years. It is located in southern New Jersey. Price is $15,000 and I've posted three pictures. The engine turns with the crank.I have no connection with the car but I hope that one of you buys it before I end up with it. I'd like to say I'm out of garage space but somehow there's always room for one more Buick. There's three in there now and I just cleared enough space to walk around two of them.Call Bob at 609-314-2423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ewing Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 oh, that is so tempting... but my wife is sitting beside me and I may be paranoid, but I think she has started to monitor my car viewing activities.My problem has become space too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ROFL...C wouldn't do anything drastic now, would she John? That would be neat to have, but alas I have no space...and when I get a Buick from the teens, I hope to be able to procure a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 It looks very complete and solid, like you can just clean it up a bit and start driving it. It looks like a lot of fun. What's that on the driver's side running board? A toolbox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Yes, it's a tool box and there are tools in it. I don't have any interior shots but he said that the seats are original but look their age. The car seems fairly complete but you really don't know till you see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 What a great candidate for the preservation class!I would like to get some photos of the dash & engine to compare to my speedster project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Mark,If I end up going to see it, I'll take lots of pictures. What's the procedure for starting up a car with a leather cone clutch that's been sitting for five or so years? I've heard that you put some neats foot oil on it through the access plate to soften it up. I never had a car this old. My oldest is a 25-45, the little brother to your pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl B. Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Ah, be still my beating heart.. <span style="font-size: 14pt">thump thump, thump</span>...B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Bubba,Neatsfoot oil only works if you can get it between the leather and the flywheel. When it is stuck, it just won't work. If the owner knew to keep the clutch depressed with a stick, it should not be stuck to the flywheel. However, if it is, you will need to start by gently rocking the car with the clutch depressed to "break it loose". But there are several other things to check before you do this. Brakes come to mind first, then lubrication of the engine, rear end, tranny, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Mark,The owner had a few cars and I believe that he was a mechanic so the cars were taken care of. I don't know if the clutch was kept depressed with a stick or if it's even stuck. He drove the car in local parades. The new owner will have the thrill of starting it up from it's "nap". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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