Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) I am starting to reassemble my speedster. 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) 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Rod Wise 38 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Dwight, those headlights look pretty impressive Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,676 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Similar to my 1915 "Bumble Buick" Speedster. After upholstery.... Edited September 17, 2019 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Very nice Mark! I really like the yellow!😎 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. Most of them (like Mark's) are shorter than the top of the gas tank. Also, 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 '14. Additionally, it would lower the center of gravity a little bit. Also, since the pedals would be 3" lower, I could lower the angle of the steering column. 🤔 Dwight . Edited 3 hours ago by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Quote Edit Options Nahum 2:4 "The chariots shall rage in the streets, they shall justle one against another in the broad ways: they shall seem like torches, they shall run like the lightnings." Edited September 17, 2019 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
TXSearsGuy 27 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Dwight: Is the axle a "Southern" .. 60" width? Sandy Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,676 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 15 hours ago, Dwight Romberger said: The '23 Buick motor is about 3" taller than the 1914 Buick hood can accommodate Dwight, I have an extra hood complete with the sill plates and hold downs. Let me know the height of the hood sides you have, and I will see if this one is taller. Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 11 hours ago, TXSearsGuy said: Dwight: Is the axle a "Southern" .. 60" width? Sandy Sandy, The tread with is 56" Model T's were available in a "Southern" width, but I do not see anything in the Buick Master Parts book for that option. Dwight Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Mark Shaw said: Dwight, I have an extra hood complete with the sill plates and hold downs. Let me know the height of the hood sides you have, and I will see if this one is taller. Mark, Thanks for the generous offer. The sides of the hood are 11 1/2" high. Dwight Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 1,676 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Mine is 12", but you may also gain some with spacers under the sill plates. In fact, it may be much easier to adjust the height of the sill plates to compensate for the taller engine. Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Thanks for checking Mark. Adjusting the height of the sill plate is a good idea. I will put the head back on the motor today and see exactly how much height I have to gain. Thanks Dwight Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 I put the head back on (temporary, not done yet) and there is plenty of room for the engine. I do not know how I misjudged it before.😅 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Wiegand 1,866 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 The wider tread axles go back a few years with Buicks. The 1916 Buick Light Six had a 56" tread and 24" wheels as standard equipment. The sales brochures lists 60" axles and 26" wheels as optional equipment. Now that would be a Buick to have. I can see why Sandy asked about the front axle. It sure seems like there is more space between the outside of the frame rails and the kingpins on this chassis than there is on my 1922 Model 48. Terry Wiegand South Hutchinson, Kansas Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Romberger 79 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Hmmm.... Where would I measure the 60" on the axle? Edited September 30, 2019 by Dwight Romberger (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
TXSearsGuy 27 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Dwight: Measure across to the center line of the tires. My parts book for 1914 Buick B 24, offers 60" axles... the "Southern" name comes from the 60" width of cotton wagons. Many brands had that as an option. I have seen 2 or 3 Sears Motor Buggy's with 60" axles.... easy to miss the subtle difference in width. Once you see it, you are sensitized! (chuckle) Yours stood out to me. Sandy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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