My Buick finally arrived yesterday! I gave her a good bath, vacuumed the interior, and cleaned the seats. The battery is dead so I didn't bother trying to start her. I'd like to make sure the fuel system is cleaned or use a portable tank to start it. She's a good, solid, straight car. To keep or not to keep? Her future is yet to be determined. Here's a link to the photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/92451820@N00/sets/72157652184423342/
I like the red enterior. As for me I'd keep it.... or flip it! We gotta think about it. Can't decide. Glad I could help!
Hard to decide. Certainly, getting it running would help you make the decision. So drop and drain the tank and supply line, reassemble and top up with gas, then disable the ignition, pull the plugs, change the oil & filter and crank the engine to circulate the oil/fill the float bowl. Put the plugs back (or a new set) and rehook up the ignition, then fire her off.
Just how long has this old Buick been sitting and not running? Possibly just filling the tank with fresh fuel and replacing the filters will be enough. I'd change the oil, check all hoses, lines, fittings and make sure the brakes are okay. If it has sat a long time the portable tank for checking the engine is a good idea. At least if it runs well you will want to continue.
wanted to say hello - I bought a 79 buick wagon - it had a blown head gasket and it's being worked before it heads over for new paint and woodgrain -
now run over here and let us know who you are.....> click this and see.The Welcome Wagon Have friends above Albertville. I see you already done did that. Welcome again Tim.
I remember your wagon. I talked to the previous owner about it. It seemed like a good car. I have some work to do on mine. I'm still not sure what the future holds for it. Who are you going to get to do your woodgrain? Did you find a good source for it?
Engine news I was deceived by the people I purchased my '78 Buick wagon from. They had informed me that the car had a 350ci Buick engine. They were wrong. I never looked at the engine specs. I just never thought about it. A friend stopped by today. We were talking about the car. We raised the hood and he looked at the engine specs. The old girl actually has the more sought after Olds 403ci engine. I can honestly say that this is one time I was glad to be deceived. She goes to my friend's garage tomorrow. The tank will be dropped and cleaned, fuel lines and filters will be replaced and she will get a general tune up. The carburetor and air cleaner look clean and brand new. That was a welcomed sign. I'll keep you posted on the progress.
It's better to be deceived like that. But many people have no idea what engine a vehicle has. Especially when it comes to these GM cars.
