Vintage speedster tow rig build
Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:54 am
Good morning work progresses on out new old car which I intend to use as a tow package for the speedster. The car that found me is a 1929 5 passenger Buick coupe (29-58 model).
The plan is to keep her relatively stock, upgrading the intake and battery to 12v. While she would start and drive there are many things that need attention. EVERY handle is broken, the windshield is cracked, a PO decided to use roofing shingles on the top, the front wood/roof is gone, carb has multiple broken bits, fuel tank leaks, some (very little) rot and rust, tires hold air but I wouldn't trust them over 5mph, wiring needs work, missing lense and taillight, bent bumper, cosmetic wise the chrome is toast,as is interior, and much more I'm sure but a "good looking car needing a little TLC"
So far I have removed the old carb setup and am working on the adapter plate for a Stromberg. Eventually there will be a period T downdraft.
While the carb is out I'm working on the dash filling all the old dash holes ect. I figure since I have it apart take care of the dash and electric. I'm going to try adding a vaneer to the front covering up the hols and taking up the space to mount the radio head behind where the big hole is. The trailer will come later, I have started collecting pieces though. I am going to build out of aluminum ibeams (old boat trailers) painted black with some basic period wheels and fenders. New hubs will allow for good brakes.
The plan is to keep her relatively stock, upgrading the intake and battery to 12v. While she would start and drive there are many things that need attention. EVERY handle is broken, the windshield is cracked, a PO decided to use roofing shingles on the top, the front wood/roof is gone, carb has multiple broken bits, fuel tank leaks, some (very little) rot and rust, tires hold air but I wouldn't trust them over 5mph, wiring needs work, missing lense and taillight, bent bumper, cosmetic wise the chrome is toast,as is interior, and much more I'm sure but a "good looking car needing a little TLC"
So far I have removed the old carb setup and am working on the adapter plate for a Stromberg. Eventually there will be a period T downdraft.
While the carb is out I'm working on the dash filling all the old dash holes ect. I figure since I have it apart take care of the dash and electric. I'm going to try adding a vaneer to the front covering up the hols and taking up the space to mount the radio head behind where the big hole is. The trailer will come later, I have started collecting pieces though. I am going to build out of aluminum ibeams (old boat trailers) painted black with some basic period wheels and fenders. New hubs will allow for good brakes.