John Nelson Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 I recently bought a Buick Phaeton Touring Car that was advertised as a 1924 Buick Master Six. I was then told it must be a Standard Six because Buick didn’t make the Master Six until 1925. This car has a 120” wheelbase measured from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle. It is a 4 door and the outside door handles are sort of a stirrup shape. The horn is set into the firewall with the bell in the engine compartment but the actuating knob in the passenger compartment. What is it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted May 15, 2023 Share Posted May 15, 2023 If it is a 1924 and the wheelbase is 120 it is a series 24-40. In '24 there was the three series and they were the 24-30 which was a 4 cylinder with a 109 wheelbase. The 24-30 with a 6 cylinder and a 120 inch wheelbase and the series 24-50 with a 6 cylinder and a 128 inch wheelbase. The 24 series touring would be a 24-45 they made 48,912 and the price was $1,295 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Desert model 45 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Its a 24-45 with outside door handles from a closed car. The series name Master was not used until 1925 when a smaller series 6 cylinder "Standard" was introduced and the larger models on 120" & 128" wheelbases were then renamed Master to differentiate. The door handles are likely the result of an older restoration and good usable T door handles could not be located. I have seen those stirrup shaped outside handles made from brass so they would have survived when the original did not. Below is a photo of a new reproduction. Post some more photos of the car and we can help identify other possible incorrect parts if there are any. Parts made from potmetal like door handles and instruments cracked and broke due to bad metallurgy of the era, so a replacement for those parts had to be found to keep the car operating. Kevin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Nelson Posted May 16, 2023 Author Share Posted May 16, 2023 Well it looks like I have my answer, 1924 24-45. Thank you I appreciate the information, it’ll definitely help with locating the parts I need! John Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne R Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 John--- transmission lock--interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Old timers would have referred to it as a Master even though technically they were called that in 25. I know my Father referred to any big 6 Buick as a Master. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Buick specifications 1904 to 1929 Year Prod Total Model Designation Wheel base Inches Weight Min/Max Tire Size Wheel Bolt Pattern Valve Location Bore and Stroke Piston Dis place ment Cubic Inches Com pres sion Ratio (Stan dard) Maximum Brake H.P. @ R.P.M. Spark Plug Size Spark Plug Gap Point Gap Firing Order Ignition Timing BTDC or Mark Grnd +/- Volts 1904 27 2 cyl B Early 83 1675 28x3 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 15 @ 1200 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 8 2 cyl B Late 83 1700 30x3.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 22 @ 1230 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 1905 750 2 cyl C Touring 87 1850 30x3.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 22 @ 1200 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 1906 1,207 193 2 cyl F Touring G Roadster 87 1850 1800 30x3.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 22 @ 1200 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 1907 3,362 535 2 cyl F Touring G Roadster 87 1850 1800 30x3.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 22 @ 1200 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 523 36 4 cyl D Touring H Touring 102.5 2250 32x4 Hub T Head 4.25 x 4.5 255 4.5 30 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 69 13 4 cyl S Roadster K Roadster 106.5 2000 32x4 Hub T Head 4.25 x 4.5 255 4.5 30 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1908 4,002 4 cyl 10 Roadster 88 2000 30x3 Hub Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 3,281 219 2 cyl F Touring G Roadster 92 1850 1800 30x3.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 22 @ 1200 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 543 4 cyl D Touring 102.5 2250 32x4 Hub T Head 4.25 x 4.5 255 4.5 30 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 373 4 cyl S Roadster 106.5 2000 32x4 Hub T Head 4.25 x 4.5 255 4.5 30 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 402 4 cyl 5 Touring 108 3700 32x4 Hub T Head 4.625 x 5 336 4.5 40 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1909 3,856 144 2 cyl F Touring G Runabout 92 1850 1800 30x3.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 22 @ 1200 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 8,100 4 cyl 10 92.5 2250 32x4 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 497 4 cyl 16 Roadster 112 2620 34x4 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 318 4.5 32.4 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 2,003 4 cyl 17 Touring 112.5 2000 34x4 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 318 4.5 32.4 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 6 4 cyl 6A Roadster 113 3700 32x4 Hub T Head 4.625 x 5 336 4.5 40 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1910 4,000 2 cyl F Touring 92 1850 30x3.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 159 4.5 22 @ 1200 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 10,998 4 cyl 10 92.5 1730 30x3 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 4,000 4 cyl 19 Touring 105 2790 32x4 Hub T Head 4.25 x 5 255 4.5 28.9 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 2,252 4 cyl 16 112 2620 34x4 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 318 4.5 32.4 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 6,002 40 4 cyl 17 Touring 41 Limo 112.5 2790 3400 34x4 36x4.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 318 4.5 32.4 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 85 4 cyl 7 Touring 122 3700 36x4 Hub T Head 4.625 x 5 336 4.5 40 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1911 3,300 2 cyl 14 Roadster 79 1500 30x3 Hub In Head 4.5 x 4 127 4.5 14.2 1/2" NPT .031-.035 12 1,150 4 cyl 32 Roadster 89 1695 30x3.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1,000 4 cyl 26 Roadster 100 2100 32x3.5 Hub In Head 4 x 4 201 4.5 25.6 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 2,000 4 cyl 33 Touring 100 1855 30x3.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 3,000 4 cyl 27 Touring 106 2280 32x3.5 Hub In Head 4 x 4 201 4.5 25.6 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 3,000 4 cyl 21 110 2610 34x4 Hub T Head 4.25 x 5 255 4.5 28.9 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 27 4 cyl 41 Limo 112.5 3400 36x4.5 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 318 4.5 32.4 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 153 905 4 cyl 38 Roadster 39 Touring 116 2650 3225 36x4 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 318 4.5 32.4 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1912 1,400 4 cyl 34 Roadster 90.75 1875 30x3.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 6,050 1,600 4 cyl 35 Touring 36 Roadster 101.75 2100 1950 32x3.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 2,500 6,000 4 cyl 28 Roadster 29 Touring 108 2375 2600 34x3.5 Hub In Head 4 x 4 201 4.5 25.6 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1501 4 cyl 43 Touring 116 3360 36x4 Hub In Head 4.5 x 5 318 4.5 48 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1913 2,850 8,150 4 cyl 24 Roadster 25 Touring 105 2130 2335 32x3.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 3,500 10,000 4 cyl 30 Roadster 31 Touring 108 2480 2600 34x3.5 Hub In Head 4 x 4 201 4.5 25.6 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1,506 4 cyl 40 Touring 115 3360 36x4 Hub In Head 4.25 x 4.5 255 4.5 28.9 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 1914 3,126/239 13,446/1,544 4 cyl B-24 Roadster B-25 Touring 105 2200 2400 32x3.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 -6 2,550 9,050 50 4 cyl B-36 Roadster B-37 Touring B-38 Coupe 112 2726 34x4 Hub In Head 3.75 x 5 221 4.5 35 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 -6 2,045 6 cyl B-55 Touring 130 3664 36x4.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 5 331 4.5 48 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1915 3,256/186 19,080/931 4 cyl C-24 Roadster C-25 Touring 106 2200 2334 32x3.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 3.75 165 4.5 22.5 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 -6 2,849 12,450 4 cyl C-36 Roadster C-37 Touring 112 2795 2726 34x4 Hub In Head 3.75 x 5 221 4.5 37 1/2" NPT .031-.035 .025-.030 1243 -6 352 3,449 6 cyl C-54 Roadster C-55 Touring 130 3664 36x4.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 5 331 4.5 55 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1916 12,978/541 73,827/4,741 1,443 881 6 cyl D-44 Roadster D-45 Touring D-46 Coupe D-47 Sedan 115 2660 2760 2900 3130 34x4 Hub In Head 3.25 x 4.5 225 4.5 45 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1,194 9,866 6 cyl D-54 Roadster D-55 Touring 130 3400 3664 36x4.5 Hub In Head 3.75 x 5 331 4.5 55 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1917 2,292/238 20,126/1,097 4 cyl D-34 Roadster D-35 Touring 106 1900 2100 31x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 170 4.5 35 18mm .025-.030 .020 1243 O Mark -6 4,366/100 25,371/1,371 485 132 6 cyl D-44 Roadster D-45 Touring D-46 Coupe D-47 Sedan 115 2660 2760 2900 3130 34x4 Hub In Head 3.25 x 4.5 225 4.5 45 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 10,505 6 cyl E-49 Touring 124 3075 34x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1918 3,800/172 27,125/1,190 700 4 cyl E-34 Roadster E-35 Touring E-37 Coupe 106 1900 2100 2420 31x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 170 4.5 35 18mm .025-.030 .020 1243 O Mark -6 10,391/275 58,971/3,035 2,965 463 6 cyl E-44 Roadster E-45 Touring E-46 Coupe E-47 Sedan 118 2750 2750 2965 2965 34x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 5,643 987 6 cyl E-49 Touring E-50 Sedan 124 3075 3520 34x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1919 7,839/176 44,589/2,595 3,971 501 6 cyl H-44 Roadster H-45 Touring H-46 Coupe H-47 Sedan 118 2813 2950 3100 3296 33x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 6,795 531 6 cyl H-49 Touring H-50 Sedan 124 3115 3736 34x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1920 19,000/200 85,245/7,400 6,503 2,252 6 cyl K-44 Roadster K-45 Touring K-46 Coupe K-47 Sedan 118 2813 2950 3100 3296 33x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 16,801/1,100 1,499 6 cyl K-49 Touring K-50 Sedan 124 3175 3736 34x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1921 7,236/56 31,877/1,192 4,063 2,252 6 cyl 21-44 Roadster 21-45 Touring 21-46 Coupe 21-47 Sedan 118 2845 2972 3137 3397 34x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 2,606 6,424/366 1,460 6 cyl 21-48 Coupe 21-49 Touring 21-50 Sedan 124 3397 3272 3612 34x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1922 5,583/5 23,521/29 2,225 3,118 4 cyl 22-34 Roadster 22-35 Touring 22-36 Coupe 22-37 Sedan 109 2310 2380 2560 2780 31x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 170 4.5 40 18mm .025-.030 .020 1243 O Mark -6 7,666/9 34,433/499 2,293 4,878 6 cyl 22-44 Roadster 22-45 Touring 22-46 Coupe 22-47 Sedan 118 2285 3005 3235 3425 33x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 8,903 6,714/71 4,201 178 6 cyl 22-48 Coupe 22-49 Touring 22-50 Sedan 22-50L Limo 124 3430 3280 3615 3615 34x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 2,562 900 6 cyl 22-54 Roadster 22-55 Touring 124 3180 3270 32x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1923 5,768/8 36,935/7,004 7,004 8,885/1 6,025 1,971 4 cyl 23-34 Roadster 23-35 Touring 23-36 Coupe 23-37 Sedan 23-38 Touring Sedan 23-39 Roadster 109 2415 2520 2745 2875 2750 2445 31x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 170 4.5 40 18mm .025-.030 .020 1243 O Mark -6 8,719 6,488/3 45,277/47 7,358 6 cyl 23-41 Touring Sedan 23-44 Roadster 23-45 Touring 23-47 Sedan 118 3380 2940 3085 3475 32x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 10,847 5,906/25 10,279/1 6 cyl 23-48 Coupe 23-49 Touring 23-50 Sedan 124 3440 3290 3670 33x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 4,501 12,857 6 cyl 23-54 Roadster 23-55 Touring 124 3180 3330 32x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1924 5,479 4,296 21,857/6,087 6,563 4 cyl 24-33 Coupe 24-34 Roadster 24-35 Touring 24-37 Sedan 109 2845 2576 2680 2955 31x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 170 4.5 40 18mm .025-.030 .020 1243 O Mark -6 14,094 9,700 48,912 10,377 6 cyl 24-41 Touring Sedan 24-44 Roadster 24-45 Touring 24-47 Sedan 120 3675 3300 3455 3845 32x4 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 255 4.5 70 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 13,009 7,224 9,561 713 4991 1,938 1,107 4,111 25 6 cyl 24-48 Coupe 24-49 Touring 24-50 Sedan 24-50L Limo 24-51 Touring Sedan 24-54 Roadster 24-54C Club Coupe 24-55 Touring 24-57 Town Car 128 3770 3645 4020 3860 3940 3470 3765 3605 3860 32x4.5 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.5 242 4.5 60 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1925 81,297/9412 Standard 6 25-20 114.3 2750/3185 5.00x22 Hub In Head 3 x 4.5 191 4.5 50 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 46,228 Master 6 25-40 120 3285/3850 6.00x22 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 255 4.5 70 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 19,758 Master 6 25-50 128 3485/4030 6.00x22 Hub In Head 3.375 x 4.75 255 4.5 70 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1926 109,040 Standard 6 26-20 114.5 2865/3210 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.125 x 4.5 207 4.5 60 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 90,664 Master 6 26-40 120 3380/3845 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.5 x 4.75 274 4.5 75 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 41,792 Master 6 26-50 128 3580/4040 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.5 x 4.75 274 4.5 75 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1927 122,130 Standard 6 27-20 114.5 2990/3305 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.125 x 4.5 207 4.5 60 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 70,585 Master 6 27-40 120 3750/3870 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.5 x 4.75 274 4.5 75 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 48,687 Master 6 27-50 128 3655/4050 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.5 x 4.75 274 4.5 75 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1928 126,820 Standard 6 28-20 114.5 3090/3400 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.125 x 4.5 207 4.5 60 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 59,599 Master 6 28-40 120 3835/3930 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.5 x 4.75 274 4.5 75 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 42,810 Master 6 28-50 128 3655/4085 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.5 x 4.75 274 4.5 75 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1929 84,119 Series 116 6 29-20 116 3330/3630 30x5.50 Hub In Head 3.3125 x 4.625 239.1 4.3 75 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 61,893 Series 121 6 29-40 121 3795/4180 30x6.5 Hub In Head 3.625 x 5 309.6 4.3 94 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 26,390 Series 129 6 29-50 128 3655/4085 6.00x21 Hub In Head 3.625 x 5 309.6 4.3 94 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O Mark -6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Heil Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 The transmission lock actually came out in 1923. The caption is in error. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 The Standard 6 was the replacement for the 4 cylinder cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Nelson Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 Thanks for the information, looks like I’ve got a 24-45! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 John: Your Data Plate on the firewall will also be stamped. The top example is from a rusty cowl that I was able to salvage. 1924-45 Touring car. The larger square one below is from a 1925-47 Sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcslr Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Larry, first - I apologize for my drool and slobber on your car at Gettysburg. I tried - albeit half heartedly- to find you Saturday last . Send your number to me. I’d like to chat and get your thoughts. troberts2459@atlanticbb.net. tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 When looking at Morgan Wrights Buick list 1904-1929 the spark plug size from 1915-1916 to 1929 are 18mm? All my 1920s Buick has 7/8" spark plug size on the threads. What did that 18mm stand for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Leif: The 18mm stands for incorrect information..... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 20 hours ago, tcslr said: Larry, first - I apologize for my drool and slobber on your car at Gettysburg. I tried - albeit half heartedly- to find you Saturday last . Send your number to me. I’d like to chat and get your thoughts. troberts2459@atlanticbb.net. tom Yes Tom I was sorry we did not connect. We were only there with Mark and Kathy Kikta on Friday as we had a family event planned for Saturday in Bedford. I saw some of the photos posted from the Saturday show and saw your 1931.. "Drat.... missed him again". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 13 hours ago, Leif Holmberg said: When looking at Morgan Wrights Buick list 1904-1929 the spark plug size from 1915-1916 to 1929 are 18mm? All my 1920s Buick has 7/8" spark plug size on the threads. What did that 18mm stand for? It was a standard size in old cars 7/8 18 was 7/8 inch diameter and 18 mm thread size. Most compression testers are 14 mm thread size so everybody has one of these from Snyders to check compression. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=976380&cat=0 The drive socket size was 1 1/8 for the old Titan spark plugs and the Snyders adapter. Most modern plugs for this 7/8 -18 mm size spark plug have a 15/16 socket size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 The plugs for the Buick 6 up untill the detatachable head in 1924. Was a 7/8" dia X 18 thread per inch with a 1 1/8" hex. From the gasket shoulder to the electrode gap was usually 1". 1924-1928 was a 7/8" dia. X 18 Thread per inch with a 7/8" hex. Same "reach" measured from the gasket shoulder was about an inch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I see 18 is the thread count, not mm. A 7/8 size would be closer to 22 mm not 18. I'll go change the chart now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 http://hyzercreek.com/Buick.html 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Nelson Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 Well after a thorough evaluation of my Buick I’ve decided that the best course of action is to go with a frame off restoration of the car. Fortunately I have a nice heated shop and have done a frame off on an MGA before so I’m not going into it blindly. The car had been so heavily painted with lacquer that stripping it is the only viable option, after pulling all the freeze plugs the engine has heavy rust products throughout the cooling jacket and there is heavy sludge in the oil system. It’s 99 years old and it’s better to do it right rather than do it piecemeal so that’s the way I’m going to proceed. I am very grateful for all the help and information I’ve gotten so far and I’m sure I’ll be needing in the course of this restoration. John Nelson 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Please consider starting a thread on the restoration over in the "Me and My Buick" forum. It would be great to document your effort while allowing the rest of us to follow along. https://forums.aaca.org/forum/58-me-and-my-buick/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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