Fortunateson Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 That store must be a loooong way off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Back on topic..... I found a gentleman locally who is going to help me install the top. Seen some of his work, I get to work with him on the install and don't have to haul it 2.5 hrs away to have it done. Still putzing around with stuff. Final weatherstripping installation on top frame and had forgotten that the bakelite valve needed to be rebuilt. It is almost to its destination in Florida. Should be a quick turn around. I had it out again this weekend stretching her legs. MAN! She is SO FUN to DRIVE!!!!! Buicks are made to be DRIVEN my friends! More updates as I get more done. Matt 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 I just finished reading through this great thread. What a magnificent accomplishment, Matt! I love the video of the start up with the victory dance. Enjoy your wonderful Buick in good health! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fonebone Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hey Matt, Your forum post of the 47 is a real eye opener. Seeing what you have done gives me nothing to whine about and a needed kick in the pants. Here is a picture of my wife's baby "Elvira". Don't be fooled, the upholstery is shot and someone did a poor job on the paint job in years past because they did not remove the molding, so now the paint has separated and rust has developed. Thanks again for the hood hinge and most of all the encouragement through your post. Steve Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Worked on installing the bakelite valve under the dash tonight. I have 3 of the 5 hydraulic lines connected. The last two go through the firewall to the pump. Drove it around the block before putting her away for the night. also did some work on the 56'. Getting her ready to sell. Have another Buick in the bombsight and need the funds. Already approved by the missus too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Smooth baby!!! Out to a show to benefit the school for the deaf and hard of hearing 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 So good to see it out and about! Did the kids go with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 My son went. Daughter is much to busy getting ready to graduate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 All hydraulic lines are now connected. Finally put the wiper control assembly in. Put top up to install weatherstriping. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Spent some time tonight to finish up the horns. What a beautiful sound. My wife came running out of the house when she heard it! I have to check the turn signal circuit. Right tries to work and the left does nothing. Probably somethjng crossed. I also have a shorted wire on the hydraulic circuit. When I hooked up the hot wire, it sparked. Fun,fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 I finally have all of the hoses installed and fittings tight on the hydraulic pump circuit. Bench tested the pump to make sure it still worked. Cleaned all of the cable connections and installed it in under the fender. Wired the hydraulic circuit in under the dash and all switches are working. The top switch also turns on the pump. The seat switch also cycles properly. Can also hear the solenoids working. ? All that is left is to fill the canister with atf and test for leaks. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE LET THERE BE NO LEAKS! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Forgot to mention that Friday, she goes to have her top installed! I am so friggin' excited! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 1 hour ago, jackofalltrades70 said: Forgot to mention that Friday, she goes to have her top installed! I am so friggin' excited! Butterflys? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 So.......Rain,rain,rain. It finally cleared up around noon today for a bit. Left work early, grabbed the trailer, loaded the Buick and headed East. I no sooner got out of town and it started raining at home. I must have stayed ahead of it! Sunny skies with some clouds all the way to the upholstery shop. Unloaded the car and went over everything with them. Left the car in very good hands. The guys name is even Angel! Downpoured on me 1/2 way back home until I pulled into town. Traffic slowed to 15-20 mph the rain was so hard. Glad the convertible made it safe,sound and dry! Matt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just picked my baby, La Trujis, back up from the upholstery shop. Very happy. Just a little more tidying upand I can relax. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just when the tech guys thought they added all the buttons the forum needed..... where's the "drool" emoji?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 So excited for you!!! I know how it feels so enjoy it!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looks great, Matt! Now you don't have to hide from the raindrops! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunateson Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Matt, you last posted August 1st. Something must have taken place since then. Fall colours and the Buick pics? Summer rides? What are you doing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Work, work, work.......and then 2nd gear started clashing a little shifting, then it wouldn not stay in second gear. So, I only had her out a few times, shifting from 1st to 3rd. Then, I put her away on jack stands in the garage until tonight. This time change really sat hard on me. I have had trouble staying awake in the evenings. So, I rested all weekend and tonight after work, I started removing the rear. Removed both tires and panhard bar bracket on driver side, after breaking the stud off. I just put this stuff together a couple years ago..........anyways, both shock links are apart, I unbolted the springs from the rear. Now, just have to unbolt the trailing arms and the torque tube and out comes the rear. I have a set of gears ,(thanks fr. Buick) to change out in the rear whilst it is out of the way for transmission removal. The gears are from a 54’ and should make highway travel more bearable to the ears. Once the rear is out, I will pull the tranny and check out this second gear problem. I will also be checking out the clutch and pressure plate/rear engine seal and front seal on the tranny. Glad it is winter and not driving time. Also need to get the hydraulic pump rebuilt and put back in. Then I can finish up the windows, seals and convertible top cylinders Matt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Back to report. Pulled the tranny in the weeks after the last post. I had posted pictures of the problem I encountered in the transmission. I took the tranny to a good old backwoods boy who does nothing more than rebuild old motors and transmissions. Found that the snap locking ring that holds second gear was sprung and slipped out of the shaft groove. Tranny repaired, I started installing the clutch/pressure plate last Monday. I noticed a small puddle of oil and a drop of oil on the oil pan. More on that to come.... Yesterday, after changing out the drag link assembly on my truck, I proceeded to install the tranny back in the car. All is bolted back in including the rear and the tires are back on the rear. I replaced the shock links on the rear while I was there. Today, after finishing up brake lines, emergency barake cable and tranny linkage, I want back to the drip on the pan. I wiped it off and noticed a hairline crack in the paint. I wiped again and it started to drip faster. So, I drained the oil, probably time for an oil change anyways. I pulled the pan and found this wonderful repair. Who in there right mind would put bondo on the inside of an oil pan? It lookes so perfect before I started sanding that it never would have crossed my mind that the pan was in this condition Edited May 6, 2018 by jackofalltrades70 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 15 hours ago, jackofalltrades70 said: Who in there right mind would put bondo on the inside of an oil pan? Whatcha complaining about...it worked (for awhile). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 Found one! Cleaned it up and put a coat of primer on it tonight. Could not find gasket material big enough to cut out a complete gasket. Will look more tomorrow Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/fel-pro-gasket-sheets?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&tw=gasket sheet&sw=Fel-Pro Gasket Sheets Is that pan over 36 inches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 That link is getting intercepted and diverted, Willie. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 10 hours ago, old-tank said: https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/fel-pro-gasket-sheets?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&tw=gasket sheet&sw=Fel-Pro Gasket Sheets Is that pan over 36 inches? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 14 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: That link is getting intercepted and diverted, Willie. Ben I have no idea why since if you copy the address and paste into the address bar it works....anyhow get cork/rubber gasket material comes in 36 inch rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 4 hours ago, jackofalltrades70 said: 15 hours ago, old-tank said: https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/fel-pro-gasket-sheets?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&tw=gasket sheet&sw=Fel-Pro Gasket Sheets Is that pan over 36 inches? Yep Make it in 2 oversize pieces, cut at an angle at the overlap and glue with super glue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 The pan is almost 38” long. I hate using the rolls of material because ya fight the damn thing to unravel and stay flat. I pieced the end together so the timing chain cover is a separate gasket. Interlocked the ends of the gasket to keep it from moving. A little gasket sealer to hold in place and help the gasket seal and it is installed! Could not find any turquoise paint in the garage or local outfits, so for now is ford blue.? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 Thanks Willie! You are alsays there to help! Appreciated greatly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Well, she is back on the ground, full of fresh oil and runs like a Swiss watch! Backed her out of the garage to sweep the floor and back in. No brakes yet. Need to bleed them as had the rear disconnected all winter. Have all gears. Happy man right now. ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 New master cylinder I purchased at BCA meet in Allentown now installed and brakes are bled. Thanks to my son Kevin (he’s 13), for helping me bleed the brakes. I managed to forget to turn the ignition off and ran the battery dead, so she is back on the charger. Was a beautiful night and sure wished I could have took her for a ride before the monsoons start again tomorrow. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Out for a ride last night to a Troop Appreciation Event and then to a Minor League ball game between the RailRiders(NY) and Syracuse team. Was very hot and sun tried cooking us. Then the clouds came and headed the convertible home before any showers caught me with the top down. Drove nice at 55mph on 81 North for 15 miles. No percolation of fuel. Happy with that. Happy Memorial day to all, Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Finishing up some things that needed finishing. Install fenderskirts 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Looking very nice, Matt, as always. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Before I went on vacation last week, I pulled the radiator and sent it to West York Radiator and Gas tank repair in York,Pa. I had them re-core the radiator. They repaired the top tank where it was dented also. Got back yesterday, radiator here today and installed back in the car. Pulled a 170deg thermostat out that wasnt opening all the way and installed a 160. Cooler running temp at idle. Hope I laid anothet gremlin to bed there. Also ordered a new set of Extra Wide White Radials from Diamondback for the girl. With the 5/8” beauty bar, 3 3/4” wide white. Pictures of them when I get them. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Got her new shoes Tuesday and STILL not had time tonchange them out. Soon. Hopefully by the end of the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Matt, I've been running Diamondbacks on my '41 and '56 Roadmasters for the last few years and have been very happy with them. Hope you get them on, and enjoy! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Thanks Keith and everyone for all the inspiration over the years. First need an authorized mechanic. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Then remove wheela and start removal of tires 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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