DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 I am new to Buicks, but I have a collection of many other cars. I recently acquired a 1928 four-door sedan. I am doing the research and parts inventory at this point. I know I need seat springs and any information regarding the wood. I also need an engine crank. Where is the best place to look for parts for a rebuild? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, David. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Better to put this down in the Buick Pre War section. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, DavidWhite said: I am new to Buicks, but I have a collection of many other cars. I recently acquired a 1928 four-door sedan. I am doing the research and parts inventory at this point. I know I need seat springs and any information regarding the wood. I also need an engine crank. Where is the best place to look for parts for a rebuild? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, David. Did you look under the front seat cushion for the crank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 This book would probably be a good one to obtain for the wood work.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramair Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 David, I concur that you should move this thread over to Buick section prewar. A lot of helpful Buick guys there and they may not look here in general discussion. I have a 1928 master. If you don’t know if you have a master you can measure wheelbase , standard model is 115” master can be 120” or 128”. Also you can look at the engine, if it has a water manifold with ports going in the top of the head it is a master. My car is a master 54C country club coupe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 29 minutes ago, keiser31 said: This book would probably be a good one to obtain for the wood work.... Great thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, keiser31 said: Did you look under the front seat cushion for the crank? I have no seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 34 minutes ago, GARY F said: Better to put this down in the Buick Pre War section. Thank you, not sure how to get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29StudiePrez Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, DavidWhite said: I am new to Buicks, but I have a collection of many other cars. I recently acquired a 1928 four-door sedan. I am doing the research and parts inventory at this point. I know I need seat springs and any information regarding the wood. I also need an engine crank. Where is the best place to look for parts for a rebuild? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, David. Is that a 4 door Sedan? Or a 2 door Sedan? If it is the 2 door Sedan I have both front seats and the bottom rear seat from a 27/28, just don't have the back of the rear seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Desert model 45 Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 The black and orange car appears to be a 28-20 two door sedan which is the smaller Standard series. Parts interchange between Standard and the larger Master series is limited to a handful of parts such as hood latches, distributer and not a lot else. Buick also made a lot of year to year changes in the mid 20's which further complicates finding the correct parts. I find the Buick Master Parts list to be very helpful for figuring out parts usage and recommend getting a copy. The seats the 29StudiePres has pictured above looks right to me. https://www.amazon.com/1916-1932-Buick-Master-Reprint-All-Models/dp/B007W69SDA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 hours ago, ramair said: David, I concur that you should move this thread over to Buick section prewar. A lot of helpful Buick guys there and they may not look here in general discussion. I have a 1928 master. If you don’t know if you have a master you can measure wheelbase , standard model is 115” master can be 120” or 128”. Also you can look at the engine, if it has a water manifold with ports going in the top of the head it is a master. My car is a master 54C country club coupe Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 53 minutes ago, 29StudiePrez said: Is that a 4 door Sedan? Or a 2 door Sedan? If it is the 2 door Sedan I have both front seats and the bottom rear seat from a 27/28, just don't have the back of the rear seat. Sheds a 4 door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, DavidWhite said: Sheds a 4 door Oops, she’s a 4 door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 Just now, DavidWhite said: Oops, she’s a 4 door I’m sorry yes this one is a 2 door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, 29StudiePrez said: Is that a 4 door Sedan? Or a 2 door Sedan? If it is the 2 door Sedan I have both front seats and the bottom rear seat from a 27/28, just don't have the back of the rear seat. What are you looking for the seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, Oregon Desert model 45 said: The black and orange car appears to be a 28-20 two door sedan which is the smaller Standard series. Parts interchange between Standard and the larger Master series is limited to a handful of parts such as hood latches, distributer and not a lot else. Buick also made a lot of year to year changes in the mid 20's which further complicates finding the correct parts. I find the Buick Master Parts list to be very helpful for figuring out parts usage and recommend getting a copy. The seats the 29StudiePres has pictured above looks right to me. https://www.amazon.com/1916-1932-Buick-Master-Reprint-All-Models/dp/B007W69SDA Great thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share Posted October 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, Oregon Desert model 45 said: The black and orange car appears to be a 28-20 two door sedan which is the smaller Standard series. Parts interchange between Standard and the larger Master series is limited to a handful of parts such as hood latches, distributer and not a lot else. Buick also made a lot of year to year changes in the mid 20's which further complicates finding the correct parts. I find the Buick Master Parts list to be very helpful for figuring out parts usage and recommend getting a copy. The seats the 29StudiePres has pictured above looks right to me. https://www.amazon.com/1916-1932-Buick-Master-Reprint-All-Models/dp/B007W69SDA I ordered the book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 16 hours ago, 29StudiePrez said: Is that a 4 door Sedan? Or a 2 door Sedan? If it is the 2 door Sedan I have both front seats and the bottom rear seat from a 27/28, just don't have the back of the rear seat. She is a 2 door, what are you looking for, for the seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 15 hours ago, DavidWhite said: Very nice Mine is 115” the standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erndog Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/28/2023 at 4:00 PM, keiser31 said: This book would probably be a good one to obtain for the wood work.... Wow! Is that an original body manual? I bought a reprint decades ago and all the illustrations are so dark you can barely tell what you're looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Erndog said: Wow! Is that an original body manual? I bought a reprint decades ago and all the illustrations are so dark you can barely tell what you're looking at. A reprint I got back in about 1970-71. I think they still print them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erndog Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, keiser31 said: A reprint I got back in about 1970-71. I think they still print them. Who made it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Erndog said: Who made it? Mine is a reprint and does not say by whom. This one looks like an original....https://www.ebay.com/itm/305234872204?hash=item47116a878c:g:4uUAAOSwCzZlPa69&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0CHlK0U3hNd9AW44vLF4SWZCf9diriQtaVKRu4ed4uzfLMbbZAG%2B%2Fq2tPooiRpjMt884sycc43sp%2BcKglALYk4%2BXQgorX3wLtA7FmBsmc85UiwsrqD2JiU%2Bw2d%2BtvkctH4tTaxaDhT4vXu2qftqFkbN0kJPA131ToC1BoBMXiIZMfYXqy6oC5CyD2TIFxkGIK9XIv2kr522V%2Fr1RboK2NNDrOsiAJwGAsjInEaoIk8gjOGG762oeXtgzXI3E6RdlkWkvzvsLjhUmJDMj3Koc6HU%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9KZlonxYg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidWhite Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 7 hours ago, keiser31 said: Mine is a reprint and does not say by whom. This one looks like an original....https://www.ebay.com/itm/305234872204?hash=item47116a878c:g:4uUAAOSwCzZlPa69&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0CHlK0U3hNd9AW44vLF4SWZCf9diriQtaVKRu4ed4uzfLMbbZAG%2B%2Fq2tPooiRpjMt884sycc43sp%2BcKglALYk4%2BXQgorX3wLtA7FmBsmc85UiwsrqD2JiU%2Bw2d%2BtvkctH4tTaxaDhT4vXu2qftqFkbN0kJPA131ToC1BoBMXiIZMfYXqy6oC5CyD2TIFxkGIK9XIv2kr522V%2Fr1RboK2NNDrOsiAJwGAsjInEaoIk8gjOGG762oeXtgzXI3E6RdlkWkvzvsLjhUmJDMj3Koc6HU%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9KZlonxYg Thank you, I found one, it’s on its way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28Buick Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 (edited) David, you posted a picture of a nice 1928 Buick Standard Model 28-20 in what is likely Atlantic Green. The closest known color match is 1961 Opel Atlantic Green, Ditzler paint number 43517. The '28 began 8/1/27 to make the US state fairs and ended 7/31/28 with Fisher body style 7580, of which 32,542 units were built and put upon chassis numbers 1888925 to 2123925. I am also new to Buick (of any year) and we appear to have the same car, assuming it is not a four door as was said earlier in this thread. I look forward to seeing your progress and hope to be helpful if possible. If you have not already done so, search for posts by the user "Hubert" as he is your best resource for stuff you will not find in the shop manual. I assume you have manuals but if not go to Rock Auto and get the 1927 and the 1928 supplement, both for $29.79 https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/buick,1928,series+115,l6,952245,literature,repair+manual,10335 I have an original Fisher Body Service Manual but it does not have the left black binding as shown in the eBay picture. AFIK all the wood in my '28 was restored in oak. Most important are high quality photos and illustrations, but with modern photocopy machines that may not be an issue with a reprint. Edited November 3, 2023 by 28Buick (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted November 3, 2023 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I have two sets of 1930 Buick seat springs left over from a parts car. Free to anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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