James veld Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Can anyone help me find a crown wheel and pinion for my car mine has a few chipped teath and is not repairable. Looking around Australia i can't seem to find one yet. Any help with this would be extremely appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 James, Is it "year or model specific" ? What is the ratio, and would you be flexible here ? You might have better luck casting about for a whole new rear end. Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I found a couple one is 24 hours drive away and another is $1500 aus lol i can get a builet made up cheaper than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Flyer im just in the middle of seing what years are suitable for my car will keep you posted. But still looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 There has been a shop advertising a lot of 1920s Buick parts ,even crown wheel and pinion ,the shop is in Australia and has been on E-Bay a lot of times earlier,but I can`t find it now.Just ask other AU Buick people if they know. Leif in Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROD W Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 James I only have the 24 and 25 master parts books so don,t know if 23 is the same. Leif might look up his parts books. This 22 was for sale in Melbourne a while back, but I didn,t keep the contact details which I am now regretting . I was seriously considering buying what he had but it would have been two 5000 km ( 3000 mile ) trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1923 dosen`t have the same parts number as 1924,but I think you have to check the parts before you say it will fit or not fit.? Leif in Sweden. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks guys this will help alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I missed out on the one on ebay its sold dam it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbuick22 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 James were are you located? I have a complete assy from a 23-55. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryVan Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, James veld said: I found a couple one is 24 hours drive away and another is $1500 aus lol i can get a builet made up cheaper than that A helical bevel gear set cheaper than 1500 AUD/1200 USD? Best of luck to you. Edited August 16, 2017 by JerryVan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 5 hours ago, JerryVan said: A helical bevel gear set cheaper than 1500 AUD/1200 USD? Best of luck to you. Not sure the cost but there are a number of companies around aus that will still cut custom gears for you, some of them even advertise that they do it for veteran and vintage cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Jerryvan im in Queensland Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 12 hours ago, jbbuick22 said: James were are you located? I have a complete assy from a 23-55. John Im in Texas Queensland Australia john my email is 1921Buick@gmail.com 0404947712 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbuick22 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 James, Aus could be a problem. Disassembly might be an option. Also what model 23 do you have? The short wheelbase 118" (41,44,45,46) has a smaller diff. than the 124" (48,49,50 54,55), also the brakes,gear ratio, and wheel bearings are different. John 22-6-55 Sport touring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 16/08/2017 at 11:48 PM, jbbuick22 said: James were are you located? I have a complete assy from a 23-55. 10 hours ago, jbbuick22 said: James, Aus could be a problem. Disassembly might be an option. Also what model 23 do you have? The short wheelbase 118" (41,44,45,46) has a smaller diff. than the 124" (48,49,50 54,55), also the brakes,gear ratio, and wheel bearings are different. John 22-6-55 Sport touring I have the 124" wheel base and i just learnt my car isnt a 45 now by what your sayi g so back to identerfying my car again dam John Im in Texas Queensland Australia john my email is 1921Buick@gmail.com 0404947712 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROD W Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) The 124" wheelbase came out as a, 7 passenger Model 23-49, a 4-5 passenger Sport Touring Model 23-55, and a Sport Roadster Model 23-54, The Sport Touring had the inbuilt trunk on the back. The Sport Touring also had the wooden spoke steering wheel and a different dash and gauges to the Model 45 Edited August 18, 2017 by ROD W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 This one here is in England its the closest looking car exept our spare wheel is on the left hand side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbuick22 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 James, Two open models used the 124" wheelbase , the 23-49 a 7 passenger touring ,and the 4 passenger 23-55 Sport touring. The white one may be still owned by David Jones ,Wales UK John 22-6-55 Sport touring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbuick22 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 James, Post a few pics, it can be identified from the pics. The model 50 7 pass sedan should be included in the list of 124" models. John 22-6-55 Sport touring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Sory guys i wasnt able to get in yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 And i think i got the wheel base wrong its 118" lol my silly brain...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 It has 24" wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbuick22 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 James , Looks like a 1923 model 45 . Nice car, looks like you have been busy already. Do you still need the bearings? John 1922-6-55 Sport touring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 found 12 hours ago, jbbuick22 said: James , Looks like a 1923 model 45 . Nice car, looks like you have been busy already. Do you still need the bearings? John 1922-6-55 Sport touring I found 10 sets of brand new bearings and rollers so i bought 2 sets 8 left if anyone is looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James veld Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 And last night i found a diff and another complete engine for free. Just have to pick it up. I cant believe how well things are going for me latly i also found a job i start tomorrow i havnt worked in 7 years due to a car accident and this company is willing to work with me to get me back into the real world. I cant thank you guys enough for your help and input. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROD W Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 James Great to see progress on your car. All the best in your new Job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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