apolo1100 118 Posted July 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
hidden_hunter 253 Posted July 14, 2019 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Dave39MD 186 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Very nice car, that will be a lot of fun. Dave Link to post Share on other sites
jan arnett (2) 190 Posted July 14, 2019 Share 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? Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share 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. Link to post Share on other sites
zepher 816 Posted July 15, 2019 Share 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. Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,679 Posted July 15, 2019 Share 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. Link to post Share on other sites
hidden_hunter 253 Posted July 15, 2019 Share 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) Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Hi all again .. after a few months looking for this and that .. i got to work on something here .. Link to post Share on other sites
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apolo1100 118 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Next week will spend some time on the frame.. Link to post Share on other sites
zepher 816 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Starting to clean up nicely! Link to post Share on other sites
Walt G 3,050 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 WOW you have been busy - great to see, thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
jan arnett (2) 190 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 looking good. Link to post Share on other sites
erichill 104 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Looking good. These old motors are works of art in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
JV Puleo 4,060 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites
auburnseeker 4,563 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites
RansomEli 278 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites
John_Mereness 4,483 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Perhaps post on the page: Our Cars & Restoration Projects Link to post Share on other sites
bubba 36 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites
dibarlaw 1,913 Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 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. Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thank you Larry..! i was going to put a steal mash on it , i didn't know about the Gano unit ..! thanks on that. i definitely will use the Evaporust .. since i don't think i was able to get all the rust out from the head. i don't want to risk my Rad getting plug up. today i was getting ready for the frame ,but bad weather here in CA.. witch is rare.. didn't let me . I need to get this car running.. can't wait to see if it runs on the street like to try the clutch and brakes ..all since to be fine , but until you get it out you don;t know. But fist i need to finish the frame so i can rest the body on the new rubber mounts strips,, found the 2 rear originals still nailed to the body. soo .. patience.!.one step at a time.. Cheers .. Apolo 2 Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted February 18, 2020 Author Share Posted February 18, 2020 here we go again .. to much sanding and preping..but is all good at the end...! 4 Link to post Share on other sites
lump 804 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Great car and neat project! I really enjoy following your progress, Apolo! 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Today i was able to pick some parts from the Nickel platting guy. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 Here more action done this week..!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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apolo1100 118 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 you can see the i plug off the chrome pipe for the exhaust heater .. sorry to say , but here inCA i don't think wee need that.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 the body finally is resting on the frame .. and i need to take the fuel tank off now to get it down about 1/4 of inch . due to the banjo bolt coming out of it on top , still touching the edge of the bottom of the body , so i think there;s a liner or something on the top inside of the straps for the tanks so it will bring it down just a touch to clear that. that's a job for tomorrow. and test the steward tank to see if it will hold vacuum. and then ... ready to drive and see what it does..!! oil pressure shows a good 25 psi for now. and a lot of oil going on top of rockers. Enjoy the pics. Cheers Apolo. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
apolo1100 118 Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 tomorrow will go to see the upholstery guy and bring him the seats to see if he can start working on them .. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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Steve_Mack_CT 1,468 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Great car and thread Apolo. Thanks for sharing! Edited February 29, 2020 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
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