MrEarl Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Been wanting to start this thread for awhile and when I couldn't find a thread that this picture might fit other than Girls on Buicks maybe, thought now is the time to start it. Feel free to transfer factory photos from other threads to here as I know there are quite a few. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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old-tank Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 11:15 AM, MrEarl said: Who can identify these engines I am curious and was hoping someone who tell me all about it. Anyhow, my research and observations: Inter-web say this is a 1966 factory photo; there are last generation (red) engines probably small block (340?) or big block (400/430) for next year(?); there are nailheads (green) in line too which should be 401/425, but the closest one appears to have a canister oil filter which I though ended with the 364. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 My first thought was also 1966. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 11:15 AM, MrEarl said: Who can identify these engines Definitely `66 as the blue/green 401 has the rear lifting eye which is `66 only...I would guess the red engines are 340`s Tom Mooney 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 12:15 PM, MrEarl said: Who can identify these engines I've been in that engine plant during my years with Buick & General Motors. So has Brian Heil, a lot more than me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RivNut Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 On 8/20/2020 at 7:24 PM, Elpad said: Could this be the Flxible coach company converting Buick wagons into hearses or ambulances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Yeah, Flexible, I suppose. The bus in the back gives it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) https://buickman2.wordpress.com/2008/06/ Edited January 17, 2021 by Elpad (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJBUICK Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 8/12/2020 at 4:49 PM, Larry Schramm said: I've been in that engine plant during my years with Buick & General Motors. So has Brian Heil, a lot more than me. as said above red engines definitely 1966 340 ci because 1967 had sticker with engine size on it on the valve covers there is no spot for the stickers on those covers. what i found interesting is how the starters have so much overspray making them red and here we are detailing the black and aluminum on the starter motor we should just slather engine color paint all over them lol. would love to have one of those cradles the engines are on. great pic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRJBUICK Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 On 8/17/2020 at 6:55 PM, Elpad said: after reading the January Bugle article on the 59 redesign its interesting to see that the front "corporate door" doesn't have the tail spear section on it yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Engine testing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 10 hours ago, Elpad said: Engine testing? "Buick engine test facility at the Buick plant in Flint MI October 1954" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 9 hours ago, old-tank said: "Buick engine test facility at the Buick plant in Flint MI October 1954" That must have been a noisy place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 3 hours ago, JohnD1956 said: That must have been a noisy place. Doubtful they hooked up mufflers, but probably had an attachment for the exhaust to get it out off the facility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 This excellent view of the engine block machining process was taken at a GM plant in October, 1954. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Elpad Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Not sure if at the end of the assembly line Found this about this photo. http://carstylecritic.blogspot.com/2016/06/1942-buick-front-and-rear-fenders-meet.html?m=1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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