Club sites are usually the best place to find parts sources. There are plenty of people out there with the same cars that have been through the hunt already. Get that mystery oil into the engine. It takes time to work .
It looks like you have a good base for restoration. A lot of cleaning will bring it back. You asked about parts websites. JC Whitney USED to be the go to source for everything prior to the modern age. You got this catalog in the mail. The company is still around. Seems they are having problems establishing a new website. Hard to navigate. But, it is there.
Bob’s Automobilia is a good source for parts for Buicks from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. I also recommend joining the AACA forum. The Buick Club of America is very active, and they can be a good source for parts + knowledge.
I love it, I want one ! Ok, a dozen. You have nice blonde hair, so tell us - Do Blonde's have more fun? Well owning vintage Buicks, I would think you would have more fun! If those are blinker lights in the back, on the sides, how cool and cute !
You picked a tough one to start with. That Dynaflow Transmission is complicated and the guys who built them are all dead. The last Dynaflow was made in 1963, but yours is tougher to work on. I would suggest that before you attempt a start you change the fluid in the Transmission. Taking them out is a bear. so pray you don't have to. Also be thankful your car didn't come with power windows. If you can not get a starting motor you can send yours to "Bonded Auto" Route 1A Ellsworth Maine 04605 and they can generally rebuild any starter for around $100, Be careful of the cloth wiring. More antique cars are lost to electrical fires than any other malady. You do know how that car starts right? You put the car in neutral turn the key to the on position, and push the accelerator pedal to the floor. The accelerator activates the starter.
I will definetly be cautious with the wiring as I seen after where it was grounding out on the dip stick so definetly need to redo the ignition wiring, and thanks for the tip on the starter
PLEASE!!! Don't destroy that car. Get it running but then it should go to someone who will bring it back to it's glory. That car is so complete, it would be shame to do anything but restore it.
It’s gonna get fully restored for sure down the road, just wanna get it running good so it’s not sitting around like it has been for the last few decades and put under a shelter so it’s not accessible to weather damage when it’s not being driven
What an awesome car ! I'm jealous !!! Like @ winterforce 1969 said down below Kanter Automotive will be your best option .. Just remember that she's 6 volt with 76 year old wiring .I'm not sure but she might be a 6 volt "positive" ground system ,You should check into that before you blow your lights and dash gauges . Finding a set of gauges for that beauty would be bitch . Good luck and wear a mask when you clean her out so you wont get rat shit fever or something . Cheers .
Brother, keep that car like it is bring it back to its glory. It’s wonderful there’s not very many of them around
Cool car! Nice to see young guys interested in the hobby!
Cool project!
Club sites are usually the best place to find parts sources. There are plenty of people out there with the same cars that have been through the hunt already. Get that mystery oil into the engine. It takes time to work .
Very cool. Love the hood on those straight 8s.
Most of the guys I watch use o'Reilly's. Some rock auto and napa.
Jacky Chan- The Tuxedo, he was excellent at kicking dents out of his roof. I think you guys got him beat!
BTW, that car looks like a factory sled. Highly deirable these days . You have a hidden Gem there . Dont let it slip awy.
It looks like you have a good base for restoration. A lot of cleaning will bring it back. You asked about parts websites. JC Whitney USED to be the go to source for everything prior to the modern age. You got this catalog in the mail. The company is still around. Seems they are having problems establishing a new website. Hard to navigate. But, it is there.
A wash and a interior detail would be cool to watch on this car
Bob’s Automobilia is a good source for parts for Buicks from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. I also recommend joining the AACA forum. The Buick Club of America is very active, and they can be a good source for parts + knowledge.
Rock Auto... Young Boys at PLAY.
I assume that since you tried all the lights that your using a 6 volt battery unless it was converted to 12 in the past. Really a cool car!!
Yeah it’s still a 6 volt, after I know it runs, might do a 12 volt conversion but we’ll see how things go
I want that car!!!!
Mi abuelo tenía un coche de estos y yo quería que me lo dejarán para ir a la secundaria jajaja 😅
Check with the Buck Club of America. Those folks will know where to buy parts.
I noticed a 1950 Buick Roadmaster in the area where you got this car.
I love it, I want one ! Ok, a dozen. You have nice blonde hair, so tell us - Do Blonde's have more fun? Well owning vintage Buicks, I would think you would have more fun! If those are blinker lights in the back, on the sides, how cool and cute !
como decimos aquí : esta entero.👍
You picked a tough one to start with. That Dynaflow Transmission is complicated and the guys who built them are all dead. The last Dynaflow was made in 1963, but yours is tougher to work on. I would suggest that before you attempt a start you change the fluid in the Transmission. Taking them out is a bear. so pray you don't have to. Also be thankful your car didn't come with power windows.
If you can not get a starting motor you can send yours to "Bonded Auto" Route 1A Ellsworth Maine 04605 and they can generally rebuild any starter for around $100,
Be careful of the cloth wiring. More antique cars are lost to electrical fires than any other malady.
You do know how that car starts right? You put the car in neutral turn the key to the on position, and push the accelerator pedal to the floor. The accelerator activates the starter.
I will definetly be cautious with the wiring as I seen after where it was grounding out on the dip stick so definetly need to redo the ignition wiring, and thanks for the tip on the starter
PLEASE!!! Don't destroy that car. Get it running but then it should go to someone who will bring it back to it's glory. That car is so complete, it would be shame to do anything but restore it.
It’s gonna get fully restored for sure down the road, just wanna get it running good so it’s not sitting around like it has been for the last few decades and put under a shelter so it’s not accessible to weather damage when it’s not being driven
Hey man, don't listen to that guy. You should keep it because you will do a fine job restoring it yourself. @landonmclean7913
What an awesome car ! I'm jealous !!! Like @ winterforce 1969 said down below Kanter Automotive will be your best option .. Just remember that she's 6 volt with 76 year old wiring .I'm not sure but she might be a 6 volt "positive" ground system ,You should check into that before you blow your lights and dash gauges . Finding a set of gauges for that beauty would be bitch . Good luck and wear a mask when you clean her out so you wont get rat shit fever or something . Cheers .
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try Bob's Buicks for parts
Could that have been a police car I wonder with that Alley Light.I don't think that's standard
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