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... 2 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! 3 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... 2 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...
BuickTom87 Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 So after putting probably about 300 miles on the car, I have been noticing some exhaust seepage from the pipe that crosses from the exhaust valve to heat risers it leaves a residue .. so I’m going to remove the pipe and put some exhaust wrap on it towards the ends to help seal it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Spent the weekend finally sorting the 1932 Series 96C. It has been to a half dozen shops, all of them charging the owner very very high labor rates, and never actually accomplishing anything close to a fix. Car was un drivable from overheating, huge oil leaks, death wobble, and a hundred other minor issues. Seems hard work and thinking things through to fix something just isn’t done anymore. Phil and I have about 30 hours each in it. And surprise! It actually drives, runs, and performs as it should. Overcoming small issues like the wrong cap and rotor, Chinese ignition wires, incorrect reach spark plugs, clean fuel, clean carburetor and other minor details seem to help the car run better. We still have lots to do…….and lots of poor workmanship to fix…….but the “Little Buick” is turning into a nice little driver. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Here is a specialty tool I can not live without. It’s a boat gas can with an electric fuel pump set up to run at 1 psi. We use it to bypass faulty fuel systems like rusty gas tanks, vacuum tank issues, mechanical fuel pump issues, ect. This tank has been run on countless cars…….even drove the 34 Buick on it for six months while we were looking for a gas tanks as it was missing when we bought the car. With this set up you eliminate 95 percent of fuel system problems and can concentrate on just tuning the carb and dealing with ignition issues. We have a small 6 volt gel cell battery to operate the pump separately from the cars electrical system. With a long hose it can sit in the rumble seat or rear seat floor to do road testing. Running a higher pressure pump is also useful in some applications. I have a few dozen speciality tools like this I can’t live without that makes sorting cars and starting barn finds much easier to service. 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted Tuesday at 11:48 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 11:48 AM 13 hours ago, EmTee said: Picture? I’ll take one tonight then before and after . I also bought motorcycles neophrene gaskets the size of the pipe gonna put them on and reinsert the pipe a bit with a thin layer of exhaust wrap. It’s not going to be visible . Just something to help seal the pipe . the owner before has the same thing and it wasn’t leaking or any sound. So I guess there was a reason for it . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickTom87 Posted Tuesday at 11:58 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 11:58 AM 12 hours ago, edinmass said: Spent the weekend finally sorting the 1932 Series 96C. It has been to a half dozen shops, all of them charging the owner very very high labor rates, and never actually accomplishing anything close to a fix. Car was un drivable from overheating, huge oil leaks, death wobble, and a hundred other minor issues. Seems hard work and thinking things through to fix something just isn’t done anymore. Phil and I have about 30 hours each in it. And surprise! It actually drives, runs, and performs as it should. Overcoming small issues like the wrong cap and rotor, Chinese ignition wires, incorrect reach spark plugs, clean fuel, clean carburetor and other minor details seem to help the car run better. We still have lots to do…….and lots of poor workmanship to fix…….but the “Little Buick” is turning into a nice little driver. I love this car it’s absolutely beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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