apolo1100 69 Posted July 14, 2019 Hello guys. I'm a new member here , and i just got this 24 Buick open car. just like to see what you guys think of this one . also may need some small parts . Cheers..! Apolo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 69 Posted July 14, 2019 Most of the mechanical parts are here . and soon i will get my hands on it to see if we can get it to start. looks like they did an engine rebuild on this one long time ago.. i was able to find here a 2015 post from the ex ex owner of this car and contact him , that was nice.. i got a lot of info from the car. Apolo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidden_hunter 146 Posted July 14, 2019 It's missing the generator and water pump assembly, do you have those? There were several different designs of pumps that can make finding one that fits challenging Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave39MD 121 Posted July 14, 2019 Very nice car, that will be a lot of fun. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jan arnett (2) 151 Posted July 14, 2019 I don't if you have restored a car before but I will offer two rules. Take many pictures from many angles and catalog them as you go. Second rules is never throw anything away you will always need it later. Have you joined the Buick Club? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 69 Posted July 15, 2019 Hi there . your right Jan arnett.. i have done that before and i know what is like... i have the water pump and the starter generator that i will start to restore it so i can run the engine and see what else i need on the engine mechanical side of the process.. i haven't look into to the Buick club yet ,but is a good idea' Apolo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zepher 376 Posted July 15, 2019 That looks like a great project to have a bunch of fun with. Should be a good driver when you're done and it will always attract a crowd. Good luck sourcing all the parts and small bits you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,422 Posted July 15, 2019 Welcome to the forum Apolo. You will get lots of help here. This appears to be a worthy project car that will make a great nickel era driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidden_hunter 146 Posted July 15, 2019 We have a 26 standard six, keeps a good pace and is happy around the 35mph-40mph mark (probably can go faster but unnecessary for most of our local roads) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 69 Posted February 9 Hi all again .. after a few months looking for this and that .. i got to work on something here .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 69 Posted February 9 Next week will spend some time on the frame.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zepher 376 Posted February 9 Starting to clean up nicely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt G 1,196 Posted February 9 WOW you have been busy - great to see, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erichill 91 Posted February 9 Looking good. These old motors are works of art in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JV Puleo 2,464 Posted February 9 Nice job! I've always thought early Buicks were excellent cars and a consistently good buy. Like everything else, they have their quirks and problems but it is ground that has been covered many times before so, if nothing else, the information is out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 3,309 Posted February 9 I would run some evaporust through that when you get it up and going. There are several threads on it. Even if you cleaned it out mechanically it can't hurt and does wonders. Nice progress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RansomEli 189 Posted February 9 Congratulations on moving so quickly on the restoration. I'm envious. Please keep us posted on your progress. P.S. I really like the car's color. Don't know if it's original but I would keep it as is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 1,197 Posted February 9 Perhaps post on the page: Our Cars & Restoration Projects Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubba 33 Posted February 9 The model 24-45 was offered in black with ivory pinstripes only. No choice. Wheels were painted black and pinstriped.. Was for the last time the biggest seller for the year with around 48,000 made and they are still being found since they ran and ran. In 1925 Buick just sold over 5,000 of this model as buyers turned to closed cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dibarlaw 1,433 Posted February 9 apolo: Looking great my friend! You have been very busy. The EVAPORUST treatment is a good suggestion since you have the water passages dry cleaned out. I did the Evaporust cleanse on my 1937 Buick after the supposedly cleaned out block with new freeze plugs gave up enough sludge to pack my previously cleaned radiator solid. I had to re-core after that. I also installed a Gano filter to protect my new radiator core. I will probably be pulling my front floor board on the 1925 Master this week to work on the staring mechanism. Hopefully I can get some templates for the aluminum floor plates for you. I have set aside the column plate for you. I had hoped of finding some of the other plates but only have the one for the column. Keep up the good work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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