1924 to 1927 Buick Standard Touring wood drawings and assembly

[Hubert_25-25]

I have traced and added dimensions where I could for the wood sills from my 1925 Buick standard touring car (1925-25).  In fact, I have drawn almost all of the wood in the car for those that need help with their Buick wood.  I called the print shop, and they can make a full size copy of the sills drawing for roughly $25 each.  The sill copy is full sized at 7 foot x 3 foot.  I am wondering how many copies I should make.  I will sell these at cost. and you will need to cover the postage. 

I would like to know who has interest in these.  Let me know your interest in copies of other wood parts as well.  They charge roughly $1 by the square foot for copies, and all of the other wood parts are on drawings of 3 foot x 4 foot or smaller.  The 3 x 4 sized drawings are $12 each.

Attached is a photo of the 3 x 7 drawing.  It is a big drawing and I had to get on a ladder to photograph it.  This should save you a lot of time and reduce errors in making new sills.  I also have photos of the parts, the entire part, and close ups. 

 

Hugh

[Hubert_25-25]

This is a photo of all the wood that makes up the framework for a 1925 Buick Touring.

[dibarlaw]

As someone who has had to reproduce some minor wood pieces in the doors and hinge post on my car, I can appreciate the dedication you must have to this project. I hope others who have need of this come forward. Unfortunately, the dozen or so cars I know of are pretty much together, Having said that, I really appreciated the images Hugh has posted. I have had to replace some of the bottom of the right side of striker post. My issue is that to access all this wood the body has to be off the frame. Not something I wanted to do on my car. so I had to repair in place.

[Mark Shaw]

This is a great opportunity to use a 3D scanner to make a computer file of these wood parts.

 

Just think how convenient and accurate it would be to be able to print out only the parts you need to replace.

 

Someone may even be able to reproduce such parts on a computer controlled router.

 

 

[Hubert_25-25]

These are the wood pieces and the assembly that makes up a 1925 Buick Standard Wood Frame.   Buick built the Touring car bodies (likely Roadsters too), and Fisher body built the Sedans and Coupes.  This is 3 powerpoint slideshows turned into .jpg for posting purposes.  I am no longer making copies of the paperwork for the wood drawings, but the files are available and you can take care of making your own copies.  All the wood shown in the photo below has been drawn full scale.  Hugh

 

Edited June 28, 2020 by Hubert_25-25 (see edit history)

[Don Stockton]

This is some really great documentation. What a service to early buick owners. None of the GM body manuals cover touring cars. I have a 1926 Buick Master Six sedan. I have been repairing all the wood frame parts for 9 months. It is tricky getting the doors to line up with the pillars. I had to pull the fender wells together with a come-along to attach the metal braces to the rear hinge posts. This ligned up the doors with center lock pillar. I'm now working on the passenger side, front door pillar, rear window and door pillar and top sill.

I'm adding metal brackets top snd bottom to the the 2 lock pillars. I chose 3/4 birch plywood for the rear foor instead of the 5 inch tongue and groove ash to add strength to the cross sills. Fred Rawling has helped with many parts.

Thanks

Don Stockton

Citrus Heights California

[Erndog]

I am so extremely impressed with what you have done here!! I have been wrestling on and off with the wood in my 1930 Buick Sedan for nearly 20 years. None of the wood was in good shape or even there in a few cases, so it has been a real challenge. I only wish it was an earlier model so I could use this incredible information. Measurements would be a God-send in my case. However, seeing such a great bit of documentation has given me a new enthusiasm. Thank you!

 

[bjsalmindesign]

Great info.. I have a 30 Buick touring, and finding any information on this is scarce. 

[Jennifer Mitchell]

Newbie…..would these also be accurate for a 1924? I’m still trying to figure out the exact model

[Oregon Desert model 45]

Looks like model 47 if it has the 120" wheelbase.   If it has 128" wheelbase it would be model 50.  Open car bodies were made by Buick, and closed car bodies were made by Fisher with no interchanging wood parts.   Post another photo from the side and we can identify exactly which model you have. 

Edited September 24, 2021 by Oregon Desert model 45 (see edit history)

[Morgan Wright]

The year and model are on the tag. If your car is a 1924 model 50 for example, the tag will say 24-50.

 

On my car it's a toe tag on the front passenger side of the floor. I don't know where it is on a '24

 

 

Edited September 24, 2021 by Morgan Wright (see edit history)

[Jennifer Mitchell]

There is a classic plate on her. Wondering if there’s more information to be found using that

[Hubert_25-25]

There should be an ID tag on the back wall of the engine compartment.  It should say 24-47 or 24-50.  Also provide the measurement from the center of the front wheel hubcap to the center of the rear wheel hubcap. 

[dibarlaw]

This is the tag you are looking for on the passenger side of the firewall. It can be above or below the horn on a 1924. Where are you located in PA? (I am just assuming since it has a PA  Antique Historic plate) I am in Chambersburg if you need any help with the car.

 Sorry about the quality of the photo.

 

 

 

[Jennifer Mitchell]

Thanks for the replies.  The tag is 24-47. One thing figured out! Hubs, center to center,  is 120".

Peggy Jean is going to Williamsport, PA to my dad's garage for her makeover. Can't wait to get my hands dirty!

[Morgan Wright]

Tomorrow I'll take pics of a local 25-47 and see if there are diffs.

[Jennifer Mitchell]

Curious to know what this is. Any help would be appreciated.

[dibarlaw]

Ash Receiver. People used to smoke in cars back in the day..

 From the several photos provided I would give the car a good wash and polish first. Also exterior door handles look to have been installed upside down.

[Hubert_25-25]

Just making a suggestion here as this thread is getting way off topic.  For the Newbie, consider starting a new thread introducing yourself and your car and where you would like help.  You have a very nice car and we love pictures.  

 

Start with this link and you will see a blue box on the right side "Start New Topic".    Thank you,   Hugh  

 

https://forums.aaca.org/forum/60-buick-pre-war/