Recent content by sconnors

This is a long shot, but hopefully someone can help me. I'm trying to trace the origin of my 1950 Buick back to the original owner. So far I'm back to some folks in Altus Oklahoma and am stuck. The furthest back I can find is a gentleman named Kenneth Newman in Altus OK and he sold it some...

Does anyone know of any good sites or resources to research you VIN and track your vehicle back to its origin. I've consulted the tools on this site and have found that my car originated in Kansas City Plant. But I'm wondering if there's other resources out there? Most of the internet search...

Can anyone tell me where to get the black plastic that wraps around the front seat of a 1050 Buick Special? Do they sell them after market? Mine are cracked and worn and I'd like to replace them Any help would be greatly appreciated Scott

Hi guys Just finished putting carpet in my 1950 Buick yesterday. I ordered it from Kanter, spoke to a guy on the phone, gave him ALL the information on the car. Got the carpeting and am not happy. First of all, the seam on the back is gray and the seam on the front is black. Secondly, the...

Looking for some recommendations on where to buy glass. My next big project for next year on my 1950 Buick Special is going to be to have the weatherstripping replaced on the windshield and rear window. The gasket set for both is a little over $500 from Steele Rubber and I've seen windshields...

Hi guys, One of the cables from my wiper cables under the dash has come undone and I'm have a heck of a time trying to figure out how to get it back into the tensioner. I checked the shop manual but the information there only tells how to remove and replace everything. Anyone have any idea...

Here's some pics of my 1950 Buick Special with new paint. The paint is 1950 Buick Royal Maroon.

Here's a pic of my 1950 Buick Special in for paint for the winter. It's being repainted with 1950 Royal Maroon. Can't wait to get it done!!

Hi guys Have a couple questions about chrome. I tried to get some prices to get my bumpers, grille, etc re-chromed. Asked a few folks on here and got some input as well as doing some research online. Called a couple of places and they told me to send them pictures which I did for a quote. Herein...

Just saw an ad on Craigslist for a rechromed front and rear bumper off a 1950 Roadmaster, anyone know if these will fit a 1950 Buick Special?

Anyone have any experiences good or bad with I believe they're called a Fulton Sun Visor? Saw a couple in some pictures and they look pretty slick. I've also read about some problems if you're going above 60mph. Anyone know where you can purchase them and if they're worth putting on the car?

Wondering if someone can shed some light on this problem. I have a 1950 Buick Special 248. The car runs great and the temperature is always fine EXCEPT when sitting for a period in traffic or waiting in a line at a car show etc, the car overheats. Today I drove 35 miles to a show going between...

Hi Guys Pretty sure my anti freeze leak on my 1950 Buick Special with a 248 is the rear freeze plug in the engine. Mechanic says the transmission needs to come out to get to it. Anyone have any idea how much it should cost to pull the transmission, fix the freeze plug and put it back in? I...

Discovered after my 1950 Buick Special is parked for awhile I notice a puddle of anti freeze under the car. It appears to be in the area of the transmission and although it doesn't seem to be leaking badly I want to fix it. The car is not overheating and doesn't seem to be going through a lot of...

Discovered after my 1950 Buick Special is parked for awhile I notice a puddle of anti freeze under the car. It appears to be in the area of the transmission and although it doesn't seem to be leaking badly I want to fix it. The car is not overheating and doesn't seem to be going through a lot of...