Recent content by BJK

I got an interesting questions a few weeks ago from someone with a '57 Rivieria. The '57s (and probably a few other years) had a three letter paint code. The codes were for the top-middle-bottom where the bottom is below the sweepspear molding and the middle is above it but below the top. The...

Folks, I just tried to Email Jeff regarding another part source using the Email address jeff@oldbuickparts.com and it errored. The error was : The following addresses had delivery problems: <jeff@oldbuickparts.com> Permanent Failure: 550-Callback_setup_failed_while_verifying <my Email...

(Duplicate to post under Trim Shop) I've been searching for awhile but I have not been able to find out what the difference is between windlace and wire-on. I've seen lots of ads for both products from places like Kanters (www.kanter.com) and CARS (http://www.buick-parts.com/) but from the...

I've been searching for awhile but I have not been able to find out what the difference is between windlace and wire-on. I've seen lots of ads for both products from places like Kanters (www.kanter.com) and CARS (http://www.buick-parts.com/) but from the pictures they both look like cloth over a...

Hey guys, I am in a pickle (insert jumping banana in a pickle barrel here). I discovered that the brass fitting that connects the hard vacuum line between my 322s intake manifold and the power brake booster on my 1956 Buick Roadmaster was cracked (when it came off in my hands). I have been...

My Dynaflow decided to call it quits. It can barely pull the Roadmaster out of the garage and when it does it leaves "pints" of transmission fluid behind -- yep I said pints -- and yes - the drain pan is still there. Anyway, I'm considering upgrading to a 700R4. Bendtsen's...

If you are still looking for a recommendation, Bebop138 recommended Scarebird Mechanical (ShopTalk under thread "Disc Brake Conversion 51 Special ". Found he's actually made this recommendation multiple times. I've been checking into the same conversion for a 56 Roadmaster. Looks like Scarebirds...

I have another question on my 56 Roadmaster. I was in the process of doing some major dash repairs and found that life was a lot simplier if I took the steering column out. I did that and life was great. Finished my repairs but when I went to put the column back in a couple of small plastic...

I have a pesky leak -- not one to cause any worry - just that everytime I drive my 56 Roadmaster I end up with a small puddle of anti-freeze sitting on the right front of the block (value lifter cover). I replaced the O ring (and other gaskets) for the water manifold, but after some garage time...

Found a few posts mentioning starter relays, and one talking about a conversion from a generator to an alternator. While that thread (early 2005) talked about my problem it wasn't specific on the solution. I am converting my 56 Roadmaster from a generator to a one-wire alternator. When making...

Does anyone know what the cardboard like backing material is that was used for the kick panels under the dash on a 56 Roadmaster? I can't find a source for replacement panels and would like to rebuild something to place in that spot. Any suggestions on alternative material would be welcome as...

Matt, Sorry -- mine is a 56 not a 57 as my post stated. Not sure how I messed that up.. Anyway, I had the same issue with the headlight control -- took out a screw thinking it would help me get the knob off and the whole thing fell apart in my hand. But now I have a handful of parts from...

I have a 57 Roadmaster that needs a dash facelift. I want to re-paint the metal frame but have become stumped trying to figure out how to dis-mount the wiper and headlight switch. I've searched my manuals and the WEB and can't find a clue anywhere. Does anyone have the secret recipe...

I am replacing the electrical wiring (under dash, harness, fuse box, tail-lights, interior lights, etc) on a 56 Roadmaster. The original wiring seems to have been enclosed in a cloth (perhaps cotton) loom. I don't want to use split looms and the only other choice seems to be PET Braided...

I recently became the proud owner of a 56 Roadmaster. I was told by the seller that the interior is original with original factory seat covers. Haven't yet started to perform surgery to confirm but I was looking to decode the various ID plate info. Would appreciate any information anyone...