Anyone on here owned this Buick?

[AdeTuono]

I've just bought a rather lovely old Buick RoadMaster 75, and noticed this...



...on the rear bumper. Anyone of this parish?

I'm hoping this is a long-term keeper, having gone through dozens of old motors over the last few years. It needs some TLC in places, but seems pretty solid where it matters. We'll see.

[AdeTuono]

He had it briefly, though I didn't buy from him. I did a 4 mile drive today and the rad blew. Parked up, there was a loud 'pop' and all the coolant dropped. Header tank had been bodged (badly) with filler. Not a great start. Now need to either repair it, or get one custom built.

[AdeTuono]

It's in good hands. They say that it won't be a problem.

But it's a hell of a split, as you can see. No idea how that much pressure can build up in the cooling system. I figured maybe a head gasket, but there's no evidence of water in the oil, or oil in the water. Any ideas? 364 Nailhead.

[AdeTuono]

roscobbc said:

That fan won't be too efficient - only 'drawing' air through a third or so of the radiator surface area.

Good point. Looks like I'll need to source an original one to bolt to the pulley on the water pump.