Team Buick Forum http://www.teambuick.com/forums/ Buick performance and restoration, the straight 8 Buick, nailhead V8 Buick, casting numbers, chassis manuals, Buick identification. Classifieds, Buick parts for sale. en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:02:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.teambuick.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png Team Buick Forum http://www.teambuick.com/forums/ My first car/ My resto mod build http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23155-My-first-car-My-resto-mod-build&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:36:11 GMT This is my very first car, it had a 4.1L in it when I bought it back in 91'. It's been thru some rough times different engines and transmissions and a little street racing back when I was younger. Well this time, I have decided to tool it up nicely without a loan and make it interesting. Everyone askes is that a Regal, nope it's a LeSabre. I decided to build a 90,000 mi Olds 455 and 400 turbo out of a 73' Delta 88 for it had to do a lot of modifications to get it to my liking. I modified the 307 Olds bracket for the ac compressor to fit,made my own transmission crossmember, solid engine mounts,valve cover nuts, had to modify the column shifter linkage rod to clear the headers converted to fully adjustable valvetrain, new valves 3/8 pushrods cam & lifters(Comp) with Scorpion roller rockers, Edelbrock intake, Headers for a 70 Olds Cutlass,Had the Quadrajet,400 turbo rebuilt, had the Olds driveshaft shortened and new u joints put in,swapped out the shocks and coil springs, 2 1/2 inch pipe with Termanator mufflers, all new torque converter,belts, hoses,brakes,some ac parts,fuel pump,power steering pump,distributer, plugs and wires,valve covers, 3/4 valve cover spacers,air cleaner. I'm probably leaving something out. Here's pics of my progress:

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http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/.../cars128-1.jpg ]]> Bench Racing mrfixit http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23155-My-first-car-My-resto-mod-build Replacing tranny modulator. http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23154-Replacing-tranny-modulator&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:01:45 GMT Hi. Want to replace the modulator on my th350 transmission. It's difficult to see up in there, and I don't want to get rammy and break anything, so my question is: Anyone know if they pull out, screw out, or are bolted in on this type of tranny? Any and all advice greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and knowledge.
Bob.:confused: ]]> Transmissions and Drivelines... Smitty 2012 http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23154-Replacing-tranny-modulator 67 LeSabre Trans Cooler and Modulator Lines http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23153-67-LeSabre-Trans-Cooler-and-Modulator-Lines&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:06 GMT Does anyone know if 68 T400 trans lines are the same as 67 for LeSabre? Inline Tube only has them for 68. Only major difference is the 67 had a 340 and the 68 had the 350. I'm hoping the routing is the same as they will not accept returns on these. Page 74-114 of the service procedures shows them clearly but the 68 manual is out of my reach.

Thanks!! ]]> Transmissions and Drivelines... Tommie http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23153-67-LeSabre-Trans-Cooler-and-Modulator-Lines Chassi / VIN number on frame? http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23152-Chassi-VIN-number-on-frame&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:06:58 GMT Hello everyone! I own a LeSabre 1971, that has been a sleep for some time. When I went to register it again here i sweden they couldn't find the chassi / VIN number on the frame. So I wounder if any one of you boys n girls know where I can find it? The VIN tag inside the window wasn't enouge :angry:

best regards / Magnus from sweden. :shield::thumbsup: ]]> Buick Decoding and Identification polara http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23152-Chassi-VIN-number-on-frame 1952 320 Carter WCFB 894S, 4 BBL CARBURETOR + Intake manifold + linkage http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23151-1952-320-Carter-WCFB-894S-4-BBL-CARBURETOR-Intake-manifold-linkage&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:42:45 GMT Got two ebay auctions going on for the 4bbl carb to the 1952 320 engine + the matching intake manifold.

Both are in great shape.

Just PM me if you have any question

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251289561523...84.m1555.l2649

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Happy bidding ]]> Auctions and Ebay wacker http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23151-1952-320-Carter-WCFB-894S-4-BBL-CARBURETOR-Intake-manifold-linkage 243 intakes http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23150-243-intakes&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:51:05 GMT I see a lot of dual carb set ups on these engines,but cant find anyone who sells them?If there is anyone out there ,I cant find em I have a 49 buick super 50 series and was wondering if a intake from a 41 would fit.and where to find one.If any one can help or knows some one making them please let me know.I did find carb adapters but nothing for 3 bolt carters:wavey: I see a lot of dual carb set ups on these engines,but cant find anyone who sells them?If there is anyone out there ,I cant find em I have a 49 buick super 50 series and was wondering if a intake from a 41 would fit.and where to find one.If any one can help or knows some one making them please let me know.I did find carb adapters but nothing for 3 bolt carters:wavey: ]]> Straight Eights! dealbud57 http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23150-243-intakes 455 ci PERFORMANCE http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23149-455-ci-PERFORMANCE&goto=newpost Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:46:39 GMT Hi I need some info on 74 455ci Cast Heads cam etc , What can I do to them to make more Horsepower ? Bigger valves , port work etc ,Want to make some serious horsepower from this motor any ideas ? Hi I need some info on 74 455ci Cast Heads cam etc , What can I do to them to make more Horsepower ? Bigger valves , port work etc ,Want to make some serious horsepower from this motor any ideas ? ]]> Bench Racing aaron http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23149-455-ci-PERFORMANCE just picked up a 1953 buick special http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23148-just-picked-up-a-1953-buick-special&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:11:55 GMT i just picked up a 1953 Buick special this week! :bana:

it was a wild road trip to get the car, my f250 is still in Louisiana at a ford dealer because the front axle bearings went out on me on the way to get the car. :angry:

luckily my wife is the coolest chick in the world; i called her to tell her i was broken down and her first question was, "does your hitch fit in my trailer hitch receiver?" um, YES IT DOES! she loaded up our 2 month old baby girl, and headed east to come get me and the trailer. we left my truck at a truck stop around midnight, switched the trailer over and forged onward! we picked up the buick around 4 am and headed back west to where we left my truck. got the f250 to a local ford dealer to get repaired, and headed back home to houston, tx.

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]]> WELCOME forum! bet on black http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23148-just-picked-up-a-1953-buick-special Custom intake runner length http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23147-Custom-intake-runner-length&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:03:32 GMT I from need some expert advice from you guys. I am finishing up a 2X4 log intake for my bone stock 1950 263. It will be running three new Stromberg 97s. My question is how long should my runners be. They will be extending 4" out from the head and what I need to know is how tall they should be. The truck the 263 is going in is a 1937 Dodge (cab only) no fenders or hood with a 4' bed, Saginaw 4spd and S10 rear end. Should weigh between 2500 and 2800 lbs. The exhaust will be 8 inch and half zoomies. One other question, will 5/8" hot water tubing running through the log work ok to keep the carbs from icing up in the winter? ]]> Straight Eights! bruno http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23147-Custom-intake-runner-length 1966 buick riviera carb? http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23146-1966-buick-riviera-carb&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:50:14 GMT Sorry for the out of place post guys, but do anyone know where I can buy a carb for a 1966 buick riviera with carb number 7026240 rebuilt or not it doesn't matter. Please let it be in good shape willing to buy soon and possible. If you can you call me at 9314334390 or email me your number at tmarch@fpunet.com and please send pics. thanks:thumbsup: ]]> Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425 terry march http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23146-1966-buick-riviera-carb 72 Skylark Rear Axle locating.... http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23145-72-Skylark-Rear-Axle-locating&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:14:12 GMT Is there any way to use measurements from points on the frame to accomplish this? Thanks, Is there any way to use measurements from points on the frame to accomplish this?

Thanks, ]]> Transmissions and Drivelines... needamotr http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23145-72-Skylark-Rear-Axle-locating fix your forum http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23144-fix-your-forum&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:22:15 GMT ................................ ................................ ]]> Bench Racing stage3matt http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23144-fix-your-forum Electric Seat Motor Problem - Need Help/Suggestions http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23143-Electric-Seat-Motor-Problem-Need-Help-Suggestions&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:29:45 GMT I have a '66 Wildcat 2-door Coupe with the Strato Bucket Seats. The driver side has the 4-way power option. The car had been sitting in a warehouse for about 25 years before I got it, but the electric seats operated in all directions. We are nearly finished with a major restoration project of this car. After re-installing the seats from the upholstery shop, the seat motor has malfunctioned completely. At first we thought it was a gearing issue. Prior to the restoration project we had a similar issue. After cleaning the nylon cogs and the track where the seat moves back and forth it seemed to clear up the problem. Only the issue came back where you would move the seat one way, but it wouldn't move back the other way. Now it won't function at all.

The motor was made by Delco. Does anyone out there repair or rebuild these motors? Or do you know of a shop that does? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I found one motor on e-bay to purchase, but would like to see about re-pairing or re-building the original motor if possible, for nothing else to have on hand as a contingency.

Thank you,

Phillip
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]]> Electrical pwmcdowell http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23143-Electric-Seat-Motor-Problem-Need-Help-Suggestions mitch http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23141-mitch&goto=newpost Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:49:13 GMT I am mitch gray in texas and i have a 63 riv that is just about ready to go to a new home if i can just figure out the vacuum lines on the control plate.. which have been all removed and are GONE.... i really need a diagram or picture of this monster so i can replumb it... thanks mitch. I am mitch gray in texas and i have a 63 riv that is just about ready to go to a new home if i can just figure out the vacuum lines on the control plate.. which have been all removed and are GONE.... i really need a diagram or picture of this monster so i can replumb it... thanks mitch. ]]> WELCOME forum! mitchgray http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23141-mitch 1950 56R Riviera Super restoration questions http://www.teambuick.com/forums/showthread.php?23140-1950-56R-Riviera-Super-restoration-questions&goto=newpost Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:45:26 GMT Hi all, I Am well on my way on the restoration of my Buick. At this moment I have pulled it apart totally and sandblasted the body. At this moment it is at the body shop and they are restoring 63 years of accidents and rust :bgrin:. I do have a few questions. 1 Anyone know where it is best to get a master revision kit for the straight eight engine, dynaflow transmission and rear axle? (preferably with one supplier, as this will reduce shipping cost for me considerably) 2 Anyone have... Hi all,

I Am well on my way on the restoration of my Buick. At this moment I have pulled it apart totally and sandblasted the body. At this moment it is at the body shop and they are restoring 63 years of accidents and rust :bgrin:.

I do have a few questions.

1 Anyone know where it is best to get a master revision kit for the straight eight engine, dynaflow transmission and rear axle? (preferably with one supplier, as this will reduce shipping cost for me considerably)

2 Anyone have any tips on how to get the propellorshaft of the differential?

3 Anyone have the color number of the engine paint? I see a lot of engines turquoise but the engine I have is green.

4 Anyone know where to get a revision water pump or water pump revision kit?

5 I am missing a rim for the spare wheel, anyone know where to find one?

I am sure I am going to have a lot more questions, so for now hope to get some tips and answers to these questions.

thanks in advance
Marco
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