1946 Super finally running and driving videos

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itsabuick

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SOOO I kept getting yelled at to get my Buick running and driving so yesterday was the first time she saw the road in 20+ years. 248 straight 8 lots of little things here and there too get her back to life and introduce her to 2017 :hurray:

The drive was only a mile long spiked my adrenaline and I never got over 35 mph... I have a ton of wobble (I'm told is from flat spots on polyester tires) she didn't want to idle alone once on the street (died 5 times glad I just charged that 6 volt thing) BUT!!! my 1946 Buick has made progress runs, drives, steers, STOPS, and even has lights now not bad for a 22 year old drop. So I'm out 3500$ and so far I've
-replaced snapped valve spring
-flushed motor oil
-replaced contact in distributer
-rebuilt front brakes and replaced hoses
-valve cover gasket
-temporary ricer air filter
-new 6 volt battery
-FLUSHED radiator repeatedly much needed
-cleaned dimmer switch and ran a ground off battery for tail lights
-valve lash
-rebuilt starter
-and even rigged my starter switch to be pedal assist
I'm such a cheap ******* I'm even still running the old plugs and wires. :bana: Anyways I'm looking for more information and suggestions on my baby so heres the link let me know what you think I should do...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPv0qp9-jfE&t=1s
 
not to be a complete douchenozzle, but 'portrait' mode should typically be avoided unless you're looking at vertical objects like a single person or tall building. hold the phone sideways so it records a 'landscape' mode picture. this typically results in a lot more useful information being recorded.
 
itsabuick said:
SOOO I kept getting yelled at to get my Buick running and driving so yesterday was the first time she saw the road in 20+ years. 248 straight 8 lots of little things here and there too get her back to life and introduce her to 2017 :hurray:

The drive was only a mile long spiked my adrenaline and I never got over 35 mph... I have a ton of wobble (I'm told is from flat spots on polyester tires) she didn't want to idle alone once on the street (died 5 times glad I just charged that 6 volt thing) BUT!!! my 1946 Buick has made progress runs, drives, steers, STOPS, and even has lights now not bad for a 22 year old drop. So I'm out 3500$ and so far I've
-replaced snapped valve spring
-flushed motor oil
-replaced contact in distributer
-rebuilt front brakes and replaced hoses
-valve cover gasket
-temporary ricer air filter
-new 6 volt battery
-FLUSHED radiator repeatedly much needed
-cleaned dimmer switch and ran a ground off battery for tail lights
-valve lash
-rebuilt starter
-and even rigged my starter switch to be pedal assist
I'm such a cheap ******* I'm even still running the old plugs and wires. :bana: Anyways I'm looking for more information and suggestions on my baby so heres the link let me know what you think I should do...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPv0qp9-jfE&t=1s
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Looking good. I have a 46 Roadmaster project at the moment. You might take a close look at replacing the brake lines. Not a real bad job, and you can find kits on Ebay.
Bill
 
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