Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) I am starting to reassemble. 1922 Buick chassis with '23 Buick 4 cyl motor and trans. I am currently rebuilding the head. Modern radiator is temporary. It will be replaced with a 1914 Buick shell with custom radiator to fit. Round fire engine gas tank. Angled top trunk and angled spare tire carrier. More pics to come as it goes back together. Dwight Edited September 17, 2019 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsfarms 777 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Nice start for sure. Are these lights Vesta? Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Al, No, they are ADLAKE Originally nickel plated. Painted black at some point. Not much nickel plate left. I will take them down to brass. Today, I mocked up more of the car. I think the slanted top steel trunk is too tall. I do not know if I should shorten it or by how much. Dwight . Edited September 17, 2019 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) The '23 Buick motor is about 3" taller than the 1914 Buick hood can accommodate. The smart thing would be to add 3" to the bottom of the hood. However, I rarely do the smart thing. I would rather lower the motor and transmission mounts 3". It would keep the hood and radiator surround looking stock. Additionally, it would lower the center of gravity a little bit. 🤔 Al, I think I have a pair of Vesta headlights if you are looking for some? Dwight Edited September 17, 2019 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
erichill 110 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 looking good so far. I am with you, the slant of the hood may be a bit much. Those headlights will sure garner attention and conversation. I like em! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
john ullrich 21 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 You can always go with hood straps and remove the hinge pins and have no side panels. Restoration hardware has a nice set available at a reasonable price. Just some more to think about. I like the lights too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
oldmanreo1924 0 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Dwight Romerger I saw on your answer to this post you have vesta lights I ou do I am interested oldmanreo1924@gmail.com Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 I think I still have them Right now I have 30” of snow I will check for you Link to post Share on other sites
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