JohnD1956 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 How cute is that! Nice find, as I have never seen one like that locally. then again, I'm not prone to carousing the toy stores anymore, except at Christmas time. Thanks for the pictures Lance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Put a few more pieces on the engine. It's nearly ready! Next comes the transmission seal, cleaning up under hood, and brake lines and then in goes the engine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 This will require an archaeological dig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Now that's some cake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Engine finally ready to drop back in! It will have to wait a couple weeks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Desert Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 It is so pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Transmission cleaned up and regasketed! It's also in the car. Engine dropping in next weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhipperSnapper Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 "I accidentally was hooked into buying another Buick" I love this. Congratulations on your find!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper1961 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Fantastic car, congratulation with the one million chance lottery car to find (and that in your own neighborhood) Hope you will keep us updated for the near coming future..... When Better cars are built - Buick will build theme! Edited September 28, 2015 by Topper1961 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 Thanks guys! Here is the hood with new insulation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I can feel a stream of pictures coming next week... Good luck with the re-install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Getting there! Should be able to get it back on the road next weekend! I was so busy I didn't take any in-betweeners! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Aww, I was hoping for some skinned knuckles stories. So the lump is back in place and getting ready to fire. Good for you on work well and quickly done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Aww, I was hoping for some skinned knuckles stories. So the lump is back in place and getting ready to fire. Good for you on work well and quickly done.Well, I did obtain some injuries such as a nasty bruise and lump on my shin as the door swung shut on it while reaching in to fish the new speedo cable through! I also received a few pokes to the scalp over the last few weeks.My knuckles have been good though as I started wearing gloves almost constantly a few years back.The worst though was a bad infection I got while power washing the engine, when I stupidly got my hand in the way and blasted a hole in it. Won't do that again, guaranteed!Oh, what we put up with for the love of these relics of art on wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 The final product looks terrific though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Sooooo I finally got the car back together and it fired right up and sounded great, with 2 small issues. First, there was a coolant leak that I couldn't figure out right away. This turned out to be that temp sensor not tight enough so I think I have that solved. However, I have not been able to run it long enough to confirm.The freshly rebuilt fuel pump I put in caused fuel to gush out of the carburetor! The pressure is through the roof. I already took it off and am awaiting an NOS pump that is on order. See the thread I started on this in the post war section fir more detail.Anyway hopefully Saturday will be the day I can go and take the car for a cruise, and take it to its temporary storage spot! I just hope no more issues arise... Edited October 12, 2015 by lancemb (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Desert Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Did you get the fuel pressure issues fixed? How's the car running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Yes! A carb rebuild took care of my fuel problem. I only got to drive the car a short distance though, because it is in temporary storage while I await closing on my new house next month. I was over there this weekend though and noticed an oil puddle formed. Since it is happening while sitting I am guessing snd hoping it is just not sealing well at the oil plug!As soon as I move in and get settled I'll take a look but that will probably be a few months. I need to get as much as possible done with the house before spring so I can spend the warmer months cruising!I hope you are making good progress on yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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