sweetpotato Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I removed, cleaned and painted my oil filter canister black. I also applied the decal I got from Cars. Then, too late, I started seeing engine pictures here and elsewhere that look like it probably was Buick green with maybe an orange top. If so, I may still may repaint the top orange but since it is not a show car will probably leave the bottom black ( I don't really want to buy another decal). Am I right in assuming it was green with an orange top? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) You are mostly correct. The oil filter canister had an orange top but the bottom wasn't the same color as the engine. It was actually a genuine blue as opposed to the turquoise color of the engine. Also, don't be fooled as to the engine colors that some paint suppliers are selling. These years had a turquoise color on them that was more blue than green. The green color is not correct. Over the years, heat and corrosion turned the original paint more of a green color so I believe a lot of the paint suppliers have gotten the color wrong based on this faded paint. Im basing that on spots of original paint on my own engine as well as seeing lots of pictures of "survivor" type all-original cars. Good luck and feel free to post some pictures of your car. We love pictures here! Edited November 14, 2012 by shadetree77 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpotato Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks again Shadetree. I guess I will just do the top and leave the bottom the way it is. I will try to get some pictures up before long of this old Special. It is pretty ugly but I have high hopes for the old girl. It is a real solid Arizona car. I am sure happy I found this site and will probably make a nuisance of myself with posts as I go along. I just finished my 1930 Model A Town Sedan last year and was looking for another project when I found this Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Not a nuisance at all sweet. That's what this forum is for. I too stumbled across it almost 2 years ago now when I bought my '52 Special. If not for the extremely helpful and knowledgeable fellows on this site I would be lost. Definitely the most helpful and friendly automotive forum on the 'net. When you get around to it, start your own thread about your car over in the "Me and My Buick" section. Lots of us have build threads over there that we update all the time with our work. If you haven't already, cruise through those threads. Lots of information contained within them. You might also consider joining the Buick Club of America - BCA - Welcome. Membership has lots of perks not the least of which is a monthly magazine called the Buick Bugle which contains interesting stories, parts advertisements, and a buy/sell section. Here is a list of parts suppliers I have compiled from my time here on the forum. Lots of Buick parts available from these guys. Anyway, I look forward to seeing your Special. Have a good one!NOS, New, and Used Buick Parts:Bob's Automobilia3352 South El PomarTempleton, CA 93465805-434-2963Bob's AutomobiliaClassic BuicksP.O. Box 28Dallas, OR 97338-0028Classic Buick parts, high quality and exceptional value! Classic Buick parts, high quality and exceptional value!The Buick FarmPO Box 384Clayton, DE 19938NOS Buick Parts & Original Literature, 1935-2012 or PresentCARs, Inc.205 Pearl StNeshanic Station, NJ 08853908-369-3666Old Buick Parts - CARS. Inc.AutoTranAntique Automatic Trans. PartsDavid Edwards56 Dale Street, Dept. ANeedham Heights, MA 02494-1218781-449-2065Dynaflow PartsFatsco Tranmission Parts337 ChangeBridge RoadPO Box 635Pine Brook, NJ 07058973-227-2487800-524-0485For Sales Dial #2Welcome to Fatsco Transmission Parts Worldwide distributor of Transmission PartsAntique Auto Supply1225 Colorado Ln.Arlington, TX 76015817-275-2381Antique Auto Supply, Keeping the Old Car Hobby alive for the last 50 years"Classic NOS Parts815-399-1075Classic NOS PartsClassic 2 Current Fabrication, LLCReproduction Floor Pans24536 Capitol St.Redford, MI 48239313-534-2886https://c2cfabrication.com/index.htmlInline TubeBrake Lines/Brake Parts15066 Technology DriveShelby Township, Michigan 48315586-532-1338Inline tube The brake plumbing expertsSteele Rubber Products6180 E. NC 150 HWYDenver, NC 28037Phone: 704-483-9343www.steelerubber.com - Automotive rubber parts and weatherstripping for restoration cars, trucks and street rods.Kanter Auto Products76 Monroe StBoonton, NJ 070051-800-526-1096973-334-9575Kanter Auto Products - Classic Antique Auto Restoration PartsTA Performance Products16167 N. 81st StreetScottsdale, AZ 85260480-922-6807TA Performance Products Inc. - Your Leader in Buick Automotive Parts and AccessoriesUsed Buick Parts:Ken SchmidtThe Buick Bonery4700 8TH AveSacramento, CA 95820-1511916-599-3934buickbonery@hotmail.comMoore's Auto Salvage1761 Country RoadRapid City, SD 57701605-348-4926Moores Auto Salvage: Quality parts for antique and classic cars and trucks from the 1920s to 1980s. Edited November 14, 2012 by shadetree77 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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