Recent content by firstofeight

Correct Ben

I don't know if yours had a ground or not. I would be surprised if it did not. NO DOWNSIDE to having one. Bigger the better. Ben

AND, if Tom says something, LISTEN. He has been there, done that. Ben

Excuses, excuses! I am a day or so older than you. A 1937 model. I drove my 1950 Special TO and FROM Tacoma , WA from Texas 19 2023. 4600+ , if I remember correctly. Last year, from Texas to Iowa and return to see my first great, great grandchild. 3500+. Both trips towing a teardrop. Ben

No gasket needed! Ben

If the convertible shown is the one referenced, yes, the engine will be a 248 if it has the original engine. A 263 from 1950 or later will fit right in. A picture of the driver [ manifold ] side will help much. Ben

May one ask what website? I like to verify. Ben

Quit believing all one reads on Tik-Tok?? Ben

LOL. Agreed Ben

How did you repair the hole in the block? Ben

Mine agrees with Bittmann Ben

Where do you come up with 4;1` cr? Ben

Learn something new everyday. At 88, I thought I knew it all. Thank you. Ben

With respect, can you post pictures of the engines? Drivers side showing the water pump and lower cylinder area? Passenger side with the engine number? Thanks Ben

Last Straight Eight Buick with a floor mounted shifter was 1938. First 263 was 1950. What am I missing? Ben