Buicknutty Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks for the update, Anderson. The car is looking great!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 That paint is soooo nice!!! < Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Coming together nicely! Keep movin' forward, my friend! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks for the update,Anderson. Lookin' good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Sorry guys' date=' work and other distractions have been keeping me away from regular updates. But I'm determined to get caught up...Here are some shots inside George's garage. Work is progressing, but I've had a couple of setbacks. I didn't realize that the old gas tank (which I had cleaned/painted) was a larger, incorrect, tank. We didn't notice the problem until everything was going back together (see filler photo.) Luckily after a few phone calls I was able to locate the correct tank.I'm going to need to look for a better housing for the fresh air intake screen. Mine is pretty crisp.Also, the bottom of both my inner fenders were badly rusted. New lower sections were made at a local shop. I'm pleased with the way they turned out.On a positive note, gravel shields are on along with a few other odds and ends...[/quote']So what IS the tank out of??? Perhaps a 38 Roadmaster???? Bring some dimensions this weekend and we can check... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ole buick Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 What a beautiful automobile that you have put together. I know the effort it takes to do a car to the level. It's well worth it when it's done and you go on your first one car parade. If you need to raise $$ for that last push I may have a buyer for all that nail polish at your house. Donnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hi Brian, sorry I missed your note here (and I missed you this weekend!) I was around Saturday, but not Sunday. Just sent you a PM.So what IS the tank out of??? Perhaps a 38 Roadmaster???? Bring some dimensions this weekend and we can check... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I have been catching up on some odds and ends, slowing making progress when I can: Here are some detail shots of my bumper tips (AKA "elephant ears".) I had all 4 re-chromed, then I painted the insets black. I painted the back side a matte silver color (I've been told this is how they looked originally.) Also shown here are the clips for attachment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 My armrests were misplaced at some point after removing them from the door panels. Originally I was going to just buy a complete replacement set from Bob's but they only had the pads in stock, not the cores. So I purchased some inexpensive donors to get the cores. These were pretty crispy...to say the least. After studying the way they were held together, I slowly took the first one apart. After that little learning curve, the second one was smooth sailing. These will be sent off to be re-upholstered at the same time the interior is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Anderson, Thanks for torturing me with those pictures of the EE clips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Anderson, Thanks for torturing me with those pictures of the EE clips!Sorry pal, I'm keeping my eyes peeled for another set just for you! Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 I've been thinking alot about Mr Jenkins since his passing and funeral this weekend. I must have asked him 500 questions about my 76C over the last 3 years...I'm going to miss the enthusiasm and excitment in his voice at answering every single one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Well, we have a smile again The grill is back on, as are the front fenders. By golly, its starting to look like a '41 Buick (even if it is dusty...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Jenkins, I met him a couple of times at the BCA shows, nice gentleman, and very knowledgeable.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 When you first said you were going to change the color from maroon I thought, MISTAKE. But now I see that you made a great decision. That car looks truly beautiful! You could not help but feel great riding around in that! Nice work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Anderson,Who did your chrome plating? Are you happy with it? The car is coming together nicely. Is Jesse doing your interior? Are you going with red and a black top?DE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Anderson; Your car is looking great. It is so nice to see the parts going back on, and apart from anything else it must make you feel good to see the car looking more complete! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks guys! Yes, seeing it come back together after so long has been fantastic. The body work seemed to take f-o-r-e-v-e-r but now I'm glad I took Lewis and George's advise..."do it right the first time."Here's what I thought a '41 Buick looked like for the longest time These are the parts I contracted out separately, or did myself. This was all in my architecture studio (after the first diassembled gauge on the coffee table, my wife banished me from the house.) Clients would ask "what building does all that go to?" I'd just tell them "it's GM's finest!"Dennis-the chrome was done by R&D Finishing, and the upholstery will be done by Gretchen & John Kepich (in progress.) Contact info on both are listed earlier in this thread if you need it. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I found a NOS NoRoL hydraulic brake accessory, and am thinking of installing it on the RM. I haven't talked to George yet, so I don't know exactly how it works (or if it works at all!) If I understand correctly, once installed, it keeps the car from rolling backward on an incline while idling. So no more "riding the clutch", I guess.It would be interesting to know if it is a rare, or fairly common, accessory on 1941-48 Buicks today. Does anyone have this on their car? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 And here's where I first learned about this accessory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Nice find Anderson. I first read about it in Bill Anderson's book. It sounds like a neat option. I wish I had one on one of the 41's. My guess is it is a rather rare option. Where did you locate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Nice find Anderson. I first read about it in Bill Anderson's book. It sounds like a neat option. I wish I had one on one of the 41's. My guess is it is a rather rare option. Where did you locate it?Thanks Dennis, I'm guessing its rare too, but I don't know for sure. I made a trade with a fellow eBay-er. I've found that some rare things can only be gotten by trading other rare things...I'll let you know if I have all the parts in the kit for it to work It has instructions, and it looks complete, so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I have never seen one! Had a '52 Studebaker with one. I liked it. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I too have only seen them described in the book. Very nice find, Anderson. I hope that you can get it installed on your car.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 A down side of a HILL HOLDER...........In 1955 I came upon a car/train wreck. Seems a lady in a Stude started to pull upon the RR tacks, and decided NOT to proceed. She hit the brakes and her engine died, you can't release the HILL HOLDER until you pull forward, at least with the Stude piece. By the time she got the Stude started the train clipped the Stude front bumper, spun the car into the side of the train. I was first on the scene, she lost her life, I have never forgotten that, and often wondered if I would like that option. Just a true story, and my opinion. Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph P. Indusi Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I have a No-rol on my 1948 Buick sedanet. I have the lever arm that connnects to the clutch linkage wired up so it is not currently in use. Once I replaced the clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, etc. I found that it had to be adjusted. I did not find this to be easy and I could never find the time to get to adjusting it. If it is not adjusted properly you will get some strange things happening with the brakes. Basically, as I understand it, there is a ball or some part inside the No-rol actuator that rolls toward the rear of the car when you are facing uphill. This ball blocks off brake fluid from returning to the master cylinder until you release the clutch as the lever arm is connected to the clutch linkage and it releases the ball. When not adjusted properly, the brakes might release too early and you roll back, or the brakes hold even when the clutch is nearly all out. Also, I found some grabbing of the brakes when moving down hill just after stopping and letting off the brake. In use, you come to a traffic light to stop and are facing uphill. You push in the clutch and apply the brakes. You can now release the brake pedal and the car will not roll back because the brake fluid cannot return to the master cylinder.When the light changes to green, you feed the accelerator and let up the clutch and then the lever arm on the No-rol allows the brake fluid to return to the MC thereby releasing the brakes and you move forward as the clutch engages.I adjusted my parking brake and found that it can hold my car on a hill and so I use that.Good luck with it.Joe, BCA 33493 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41Roadmaster Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Dale & Joe, thanks for sharing. And Dale, man, what a horrible experience. You mentioned that was on a Studebaker, so I wonder if Buick's design was any different. Judging by Joe's first-hand experience, it sounds like there can be some bugs to it anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 From what I read before, and from the other poster's, I think that the key would be proper setup. It would be neat to try it out at least, then remove, or disconnect it if you don't like the way it works.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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