alsancle Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 5 hours ago, edinmass said: Whitewalls work because of the side mount covers. Having them exposed make the car look shorter and too busy. With the issues of scuffing, cleaning, and two to three times the failure rate of WW over black walls.....I would go black. Also, if you actually drive the car......covers can be a big hassle with flats........in the end, do what you like.........decisions for judging and showing are diffrent than considerations for drivers. Car looks great......I like it. I'm with Ed. But since it is all black, this would be one of the few exceptions where whitewalls would not completely ruin the car if you really wanted them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 3 hours ago, BuickTom87 said: The tires in the side mounts seem to be original they are U.S royals they are heavily aged .. If I ever did get a flat I’ll be screwed . Order some smaller tires to fit under the covers……….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 17 hours ago, BuickTom87 said: The tires in the side mounts seem to be original they are U.S royals they are heavily aged .. Are they black or white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted June 7 Author Share Posted June 7 Black , I’m tempted to just mount one to see how it looks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 16 minutes ago, BuickTom87 said: Black , I’m tempted to just mount one to see how it looks You're right, those covers were a PITA to remove! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 23 hours ago, EmTee said: You're right, those covers were a PITA to remove! I like !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 7 minutes ago, BuickTom87 said: I like !! Decision made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 But then it really cries for those stainless trim rings... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 9 minutes ago, EmTee said: But then it really cries for those stainless trim rings... I know I wish I can find a set or even have some made up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted June 10 Author Share Posted June 10 So since I’ve been driving the car more and more since I got it noticed it’s been leaking some coolant from the bottom of the radiator . It’s little here And there but it adds up, before I take he radiator out and have it fixed or re-core. Should I try and radiator fix stuff they sell at the local auto parts store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 20 minutes ago, BuickTom87 said: Should I try and radiator fix stuff they sell at the local auto parts store Absolutely not! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 20 minutes ago, BuickTom87 said: So since I’ve been driving the car more and more since I got it noticed it’s been leaking some coolant from the bottom of the radiator . It’s little here And there but it adds up, before I take he radiator out and have it fixed or re-core. Should I try and radiator fix stuff they sell at the local auto parts store I'm not a fan. If you were planning on a recore then i would do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Classic radiator in Farmingdale recored the radiator in my '38 Century. https://johnmccabe1.wixsite.com/classic They have now merged with Acme (https://acmeradiator.net/acme-radiator) Mine works well, I had them install a high-efficiency copper core. Give them a call... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Yeah , I know it was a probably a terrible idea . I used it on my regular cars it worked for the time being . I guess when I take the radiator out , at the same time I’ll rebuild the water pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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