1925 Buick Model 40
Restoration
Restoration
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| October 11, 2009 Hershey is history. A memorable and successful show. We have some small things yet to be done to the car, and Academy Classic Auto will see the car in the future to do that work. We have reached no decisions, but are looking at options for competing for the AACA Senior award and taking Old Hagee to a BCA National. Stay tuned. |
| RESTORATION UPDATES, NOTES, AND CURRENT WORK |
| REINSTALLING THE DRIVE TRAIN |
| Below: Headlight buckets |
| Below: Body goes back on the frame |
| We have found some items, but still looking for a few things; if you can help, please contact us at egawai@aol.com: 1. Starter gear (NOS preferred) 2. Distributor/Oil pump gear (NOS preferred) |
| Left: Dashboard and windshileld ventilation mechanism |
| Window frame pieces are installed. |
| Correct hose and clamps with Buick script. |
| Distributor with spark plug wires installed. |
| Left: Freshly plated dog bone--a period accessory |
| Freshly painted vacuum tank; there is no fuel pump on '25 Buicks. |
| Gas gauge and float to be installed on top of the gas tank. |
| Right: New running boards with rubber mat. Either rubber or linoleum is correct. |
| Below: Pinstriping the wheels. Ivory paint on the rim and black on the spokes; paint colors were carefully verified in Buick period literature |
| Rear seat installed. |
| Installing window shades |
| Right: Freshly plated radiator shell. Below: Door lock on the right hand side. There was no lock on the driver's side. |
| Below Left: Original data plate installed on the firewall. Below: Vacuum tank installed; fuel lines connected; carb installed |
