Projects 1924 McLaughlin Buick spl. Build Notes

Ok Friday! Onward.
I Believe these headlights are 1929 Nash pieces.
I Know they were a total disaster and took forever to sort out.
Stands are from made from more Buick running-board stanchions.
Still can't hold a camera.

 

The Speedometer is a 1923 Warner 75 mph on original Stewart mount.
These companies would later merge to become Stewart Warner.
I purchased it as non-functional, but it worked fine, just took some elbow grease, lithium grease and patience to sort it.

 

Dashing!
Just moving along with the progress shots.
These gauges are original McLaughlin parts. The stock ammeter was manufactured by Tiffany Co.
Yes.... That Tiffany's... Bling!

 

And a bit of history and inspiration to close this round.
Photo 1... is a 1925, 50 mile race. I see a Buick, a Ford? a Bugatti and a Vauxhall?
I am not sure. Please post up if you know.
Photo 2... '24 Buick lubrication chart. Every 300 miles! says the manual.
Photo 3... It's only fun if you are having fun!

 

Sundays are Holy. Burt Munro knew that...

 

So i will do an update with some Interior action...
'Cause it's what's inside that counts!
First, I tracked and skinned a burgundy-hairless-chesterfield and purchased some canvas.
Layout and stitching. Stuffing the pleats the old fashioned way. Good times in the upholstery loft.

Note: My pal Lee Grant was kind enough to let me use his sewing machine AND some of the larger equipment in the main shop to get this whole project done. Big Thanks go out to Lee and his partner Shannon!

 

And then...
Do more of the same. Much more. Side panels too. Progress.
I desired that the seating and interior be comfortable enough for longer drives.

 

Those seats are looking very deluxe!
I used the old leather furniture trick for mine too, you did well to get all that from one chesterfield.

 

Thanks 282doorUK ! Cool Car
I first heard of the idea on Billy Gibbons' 1936 Ford.
So much easier than tackling a Bison.

 

Just about wrapped up, I will finish with a couple more details.
Many of ya'll have inspired me with your builds and posts. Thought it about time to say thanks.
Here is one I dig, from HAMBers Sanna&Simon.

 

So, I liked the look of the stamped-brass scoops on this restored 1912 Sunbeam.
It seems the use of cabinet hardware on cars goes all the way back!
So, I made a hinged hood and added the same, but More.

 

To Sum it all up... Find something like this.
Use old concepts like these. And a few new ideas
To build things like these.

Note: My aesthetic concept for this car was to place it right in the middle of these two style examples.
One a home-built flivver, the other a factory designed racer.
I wanted a bit of both worlds.

 

Which brings us to this point. Still working on more details and adjustments, but it is now a real live car and spring is on the way!

 

Of course, we must keep a goal on the horizon at all times.
Preparations for a pilgrimage perhaps...


"... when that open road starts to callin' me, There's somethin' o'er the hill that I gotta see..."
Yes Hank, yes indeed.

 

Hey AmishMike. Do you mean this brake pivot shaft?
Photo is taken standing at the wheel, looking down.

 

There is an inner shaft and outer sleeve. There is a captured-pivot at the frame side and a U-joint at the backing plate side.
These photos should help. Note the shiny inner pivot shaft, it slides and pivots, allowing the suspension to travel freely.
The brake rod and cable pulls on the arm, turns the outer shaft...and actuates the front brakes.

Note: Having brakes on all four wheels was a Major selling feature in 1924. Wild.

 

Tks for answer. Saw brake rod could not see where connected. Never seen one like that. Real strange & sure new to me

 

...That is exactly what I thought when I was dealing with them...
Actually a very stout, yet finely adjustable, brake system from those engineers back then.

 

Don't forget you promised me a ride in this wonderful project. Spring is coming!! Cheers John

 

Hey John! Yes, I haven't forgotten. Just busy these days.
Will be glad when I can get back to some automotive Fun....

One of my favorites by Jeff Norwell.

 

I pushed the "like" button, 'cause there isn't a "love" button! Dang I love that picture!!! (and now back to our regularly scheduled program...)