Old Buick Restoration. And taking her for a drive.

[@janveit2226]

I have a lot of respect for people who can actually do thing like this. Less and less people have skill to do it nowadays.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks for the nice compliment!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Yes sadly when the old mechanics dies the knowledge goes with them.

[@MimicoBungalow]

Danie (in SA!!) just a note from Toronto about your post-war Buick straight 8...The basic condition for the 'start' of the restoration wasn't too bad - seems like not a 'ton' of rusted out bits...! I remember these big old Buicks were a fairly common site when I grew up (Toronto)...in the 50's right into the early 60's. The sound of the straight 8 is unmistakeable - and wonderful! I remember that, on 'tick-over' (idle), if the valves were adjusted properly, you could hardly hear the engine...As noted, the grill of my little 2016 Buick 'Encore' is almost the same as the waterfall grill on your old Buick...that's maintaining the Buick Tradition...I always loved the 'both sides open' bonner (hood!)...what great idea and allowed terrific access to either side of the motor without removing it! Thanks again...Next time I'm in SA...I'll be looking for her on the road!! heh heh heh

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks for the awesome message. The car was in okay condition to start with just very much neglected with some parts missing. As you said, the engine is so quite that I sometimes accidentaly crank it again even whilst the engine is running! The bonnet is a crowd favorite too😁. Come say hi if you ever visit South Afirca!

[@communismman1471]

Absolutely splendid job

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you

[@cfuller926]

my fav motor. Ran later than the other i8s. Fine car, esp as done (didnt C any mods). Like the r.m. woody even better but to drive this car just once would be amazing.Thnx 4 vid, thnx for all the resto wrk !

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks for the comment! I'm a huge fan of these motors. They run so smooth it's difficult to explain. Best car for a Sunday cruise. Kept her original 👍👍

[@pedersen3077]

Good work...beautiful car

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you!

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Great job.👍

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you

[@drmamdooh99]

Excellent work sir...truly a piece of art!!just got 2 convince the boss(wife) to let me get 1!!🥺

[@BroughBuilt]

Haha! Thanks a lot for the compliment. And good luck convincing the boss😂

[@drmamdooh99]

@@BroughBuilt ...can I just ask if there are any good and trustworthy restoration companies out there in the USA?some1 that u think would do an amazing job on a restoration and be willing to export to Australia??just thought I'd ask

[@muffs55mercury61]

That's why I never married. I'm the boss when it comes to cars and having them.

[@muffs55mercury61]

So glad you chose to rebuild the original straight 8 rather than go with a modern drive train. Straight 8s are so cool. I've had several in the past. I do wish you didn't have music playing during the driving part. I was hoping to hear it run.

[@BroughBuilt]

Absolutely! I believe the engine is what gives this car it's character. Sorry about the music thou... Maybe I'll make another raw video with original sound. But I can attest that it is super smooth and extremely quiet.

[@loveitorscrapit6673]

Keep up the good work.

[@toddkimmell7783]

Here is an article about a 1948 BUICK FLOWER CAR with a PACKARD HOOD grafted on, tricked out by the Shriners into a Shriner parade car. Of all the Shriner parade and clown cars, and mini cars over the years, this one is the ONLY one that crossed the line into total badass vehicle. Chased it for years, finally brought it home. YIKES! I CANNOT POST THE LINK. YOU USED TO BE ABLE TO. GO TO PHAWKER DOT COM AND LOOK UP 'Restoring The Shriner Mobile'

[@johnlogan1333]

Nice!!!

[@johnblack7479]

A right hand drive! I didn't know they were made with right hand drives. What country is it from? Fantastic work.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! The car is a real gem. Guess I never thought of the left hand drive😱. Buick must've made a couple for export. I'm in South Africa.

[@mikedrown2721]

👍👌❤️😊

[@clearcreek69]

Do you drive this Buick on a daily basis or just on occasion? Great job on the restoration too

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you! We only take her out on occasion and I'm always amazed at just how comfortable she really is to drive.

[@clearcreek69]

@@BroughBuilt I live in Canada & noticed a couple '52 roadmasters for sale in the province where I live. I've been browsing online sourcing out the correct air filter. I don't know when I'll make a final decision about the cars or any car for that matter.

[@metalearth1400]

How do you even begin to learn how to do this?

[@BroughBuilt]

I think it's got more to do with stubbornness not to give up than skill😂

[@gispel7058]

Yes agreed. Also you dont learn to do this......you have natural talent, a great mind and yes a desire to win and not be defeated by a mere mechanical object!

[@rajrammbbs]

Right hand drive?

[@BroughBuilt]

Yes. I'm in South Africa.

[@cfuller926]

snot RHD is itz? An effect of the camera, no?

[@BroughBuilt]

Yes RHD. I'm from South Africa

[@HansDelbruck53]

Looks odd with the steering wheel on the wrong side.