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1950 Buick Special 248 c.i.d. Straight 8 and Running Gear. (The Invisible Car)
A person wanted the complete body and title of this car along with the radiator to use for a Monster Truck Project. My last straight 8 was in 1963 so I was interested in saving this running gear from the bone yard. I am a retired professional mechanic and wanted to get inside of this wonderful American engine noted for smooth, linear, quiet torque. After the engine rebuild I found it easy to drop the engine back into the chassis to hear it run. I jury rigged a foot throttle and junk radiator onto the project so I might run it through multiple thermo cycles and be able to check it out real well. It runs so smooth and new and the brakes worked, so I slapped on some tire takeoffs and cobbled two junk seats onto the frame. In the last 18 months of ownership we have had it in one parade and have driven it approximately 30 miles on these country roads. The Dynaflow and rear end were checked for fluid levels only. They both work fine. Manual steering and suspension is lubed and seems ok. Since the frame has only surface rust, I was careful to keep it unmolested. It received no cutting or welding. The lever shocks work, but the replaceable ends are bad. One wheel cylinder leaks and it needs the torque ball seals and boot. (see picture with bungee cord and rag to keep dirt out) Also to be included is the rebuild-able stock double fuel pump with vacuum, one under hood air duct, assorted small parts and 5 original wheels with good spring clips. |
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