Joe in Canada Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Where can I get information on 1914 McLaughlin Buick B 55 6 cyl. Pictures would be a helpful to see what is correct on the car. There is not much on the web as I am helping a fellow club member on this one who is looking to buy one that is for sale. It is about 7 Hr. drive one way to see it so he wants to be prepared.Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Greg Lange in Michigan is a great guy and a storehouse of info on the "big 6" Buicks. I am not sure if he hangs out on the Buick section of AACA {he probably does}. But he is active for sure on "Brass Buicks" and Dean Tryon"s "cage valve Buick" group. 1914's are esp. rare and have numerous unique parts. There are only a handful of 14's in existence, counting both Buick and McLaughlin. McLaughlin specific info is almost non- existant as far as I know. "Cars of Canada" {Craven } has some info and a picture or two. Two important features are 1914 only; the rear spring arrangement is 3/4 eliptic rather than cantilever so frame is quite different, axle housing springs etc. And the engine crankcase has a air pump driven off the camshaft to supply air pressure to the gas tank, 1915 and 16 use a Stewart vacume tank. Rad shape , hood and cowl shape are different than 1915/16.Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert G. Smits Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I will PM Dean's contact info to you. He is a great source of information on these cars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the contact information greatly appreciated. He has bought the car and being delivered on Sat. The car is actually a seven passenger touring so it is longer bodied than the 5 passenger I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) The B 55 is quite something. I have not heard of a surviving 5 pas. It would have to be a McLaughlin as all the U.S. Buicks were 7 pas. They are big cars. McLaughlin also cataloged a Roadster of which no intact examples are known to survive. There was a basket case example owned by a friend near me {sadly now deceased} that has gone to a new owner . {California I believe} He looked for B 54/ 55 information and parts for many years and did not come up with too much. Ralph Roberts in California has one of the few running B 55's and is quite enthusiastic about them. A rare car. I have a bunch of odds and ends for a C 55 that need a new home. Your friend has a rare jewel. I would really like to see some pictures.Greg in Canada Edited September 19, 2014 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) The car was stored for many years when found and moved to this building 99% there and yes it is a seven passenger McLaughlin. Are there any more 1914 B55 McLaughlin's around you know of. I talked the owner into registering with the AACA Forum and cut out the middle man. Thanks for the info. Edited September 19, 2014 by Joe in Canada (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Nice car. Here is a link to the Brass Buick site. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/BrassBuicks/conversations/messages Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 It just came to me. Art Halfnights, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, owns a 1915 C-54 which is a roadster version of the 6 Cylinder Buick of the era. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 NICE CAR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binger Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Great Car!! Always nice to see another '14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Find now the car is not a 1914 Buick B55 as it is actually an aluminum bodied Buick M55 of one of 3 made and believed the only survivor as per museums records with the car. The car was in a museum in Québec that went bankrupt in 1988. The Buick then changed hands twice thrn put into storage until now. With any luck the car will be back on the road touring coming spring. Question is were many Buicks that vintage aluminum bodied? Edited September 28, 2014 by Joe in Canada (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) Nice Info. Very Cool. It is still a 1914 model though? The radiator and Delco starter/ generator/ ignition features are 1914. However, the vacuum fuel pumps were not used until the 15 Model year. This may have been an upgrade if it was not used until 1915. A photo of the carburetor side of the engine may also shed some light. Sometimes the Export stuff was not put into service until 1915 with the previous years parts. Dandy Dave! Edited September 28, 2014 by Dandy Dave (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted October 4, 2014 Author Share Posted October 4, 2014 It is a 1914 model serial number 2000 the first of 3 made. The carb number is 50163 if that means anything and I have pictures of the drivers side but am having a hard time posting them. The distributer cap has been broken and glued so shopping for one if anyone has one. Will any other caps interchange? At one time someone had the bright idea to paint the walnut dash with black paint and drill a 3 in. hole in the glove box door. Could the hole be for a clock? Will all have to all come out to be stripped and redone as well as the wooden garnish moldings that were painted also. Another question is there is a raised piece of trim and an open slot behind it on the front edge of the running board between the doors. Is that a boot scraper as both sides has it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Several things come to mind as you say that. If memory serves me correctly, speaking of the Buick line at least, the door hinge pins were on the outside on the 14's, and hidden on the 1915's. My car actually rolled off the production line around mid October of 1914 from the engine serial number. So it is coming up on it's 100th birthday. Your car however is a McLaughlin- Buick. And McLaughlin made their own bodies and did other changes in the early years. Also, the 1914 engines have an air pump on the side of the engine just behind the water pump that would pressurize the fuel tank with two or three pounds of pressure to feed fuel to the carburetor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Denny Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I just acquired a complete, running unrestored 1914 Buick. I have tons of questions. I am the third owner. It’s been started several times in the last 50 years always stored inside. Not sure where to begin. Help! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 First place to start is to let us know the model. Buick made 3 different cars in 1914 , a small 4 , a big 4 and the 6. All 3 are quite different cars. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, NH Denny said: Not sure where to begin. Help! Photo's and condition are a good place to start. What are your plans for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Guys.... The original post is from 2014.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeleh Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) Early McLaughlins are pretty rare in any form. This is a 1913 Roadster that was owned by Port Alberni’s first mayor. It is cared for by the Alberni Heritage Equipment club. Edited January 17, 2019 by Modeleh (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulmapache Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Seen in Reedsport Oregon today...1914 B-55 Touring...one of three known to exist...this one is pristine... Now, how can I post photos of this beauty? Aha... Edited August 13, 2019 by ulmapache Add photos (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulmapache Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 More photos...enjoy, I did! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Vigar Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I am just starting the restoration of a 1914 Mclaughlin, 5 seated 4 cylinder. Any information or tips to where to find info would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 On 8/12/2019 at 7:24 PM, ulmapache said: More photos...enjoy, I did! Yes ! . The 1914's are quite a bit different than the 1915's and 16's. Very nice indeed. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Allen, Might I suggest just starting a new post for your 1914 Mclaughlin rather than resurrecting someone else's 6 year old one. A big benefit is you get notified with replies rather than having to go check yourself. Scott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) On 8/12/2019 at 7:18 PM, ulmapache said: 1914 B-55 Touring...one of three known to exist. FYI; there are five listed in the latest HCCA directory... Edited October 21, 2020 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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