New to Buick

[Guest gcamp]

Hello,

I am the new owner of a Buick straight eight engine. The engine number is 70946394. Can anyone tell me the year, series, etc., and maybe what vehicle it could have been in? This is my first experience with anything Buick.

Thanks,

Gene

[Bleach]

The 70 possibly means it came from a Roadmaster 70 series. Were there any other numbers before the 70? Some GM's started with a two digit number followed by the two digit series number and then the engine serial number.

[Guest gcamp]

Bleach,

There are no other numbers or dashes. I got the number 70946394 from a boss just below and forward of the distributor. There is a 1343404 very low and about center under the carburetor. Maybe I got the wrong one. The man I got it from got it at a high school auto shop and no one could remember what it came out of. It also still has the transmission attached.

Thanks,

Gene

Edited September 14, 2011 by gcamp (see edit history)

[Bleach]

I guess the next thing to do would be take some photos and post them here.

[38Buick 80C]

gcamp,

I sent to a PM with Dave Corbin's email. he can decode it for sure. I did check the BCA judging manual available under "documents" on the BCA home page (Buick Club of America - BCA - Welcome). Page 23 has Buick serial number info, but I was confused by the presentation so i suggest emailing Dave.

[Guest gcamp]

I recieved information from Dave telling us the engine is:

August 1953, 263ci, 40 Series Special, with a manual 3 speed transmission.

I belong to an antique tractor and equipment club. We have members with all types of vehicles, engines, and equipment. My plans are to make a running display.

Thanks to this forum, I know what I have, and where to come for future help.

Gene

[bhambulldog]

I recieved information from Dave telling us the engine is:

August 1953, 263ci, 40 Series Special, with a manual 3 speed transmission.

I belong to an antique tractor and equipment club. We have members with all types of vehicles, engines, and equipment. My plans are to make a running display.

Thanks to this forum, I know what I have, and where to come for future help.

Gene

1953 40 series (Special) was the last Buick model to have a straight 8.

[Guest gcamp]

That is a good piece of information, too.

Thanks

Nice car also.

[bhambulldog]

That is a good piece of information, too.

Thanks

Nice car also.

Thanks. We've had it 41 years.

[Dandy Dave]

Welcome Aboard Matey. Looks like you have a Fordson Dexta. :cool: I have a Fordson Power Major in my collection. I'm also a collector of tired tractors, engines, and construction machinery. Dandy Dave!