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I have a 51' 263 with hydraulic lifters running on 6 volts. Engine has 47,000 miles on it. Engine was "freshened up" at 37,000 miles. Lifters cleaned, bearing clearances checked, carb rebuilt, new coil, cap, rotor, points, wires, compression check etc... Engine was running really well for a...

Todd the pictures you posted are very helpful for understanding how the wells mate up inner to outer. Hope they are not tack welded as it will be harder to separate them. I am hoping they are just pressed in and sealed. May have to bite the bullet and just go for it.

Wondering if anyone has done a removal on a wheel well for 1951 Special? I am planning to do some patching on the quarters around the wheel well opening and need to hammer and dolly the welds so access to behind the panel is necessary. Are the wells welded to the quarters? Is the inner section...

Here is what I used on my 51 special. Some of the colors available that are suppose to be a direct match I have read are a bit too green or turquoise. I took my old valve cover and tried matching it to several colors that were readily available and this was what I found to be the best match...

yeah I got it! I know some of this is power steering but thought the bracketry might help with ideas...

think i got it!

I have a 51 special with a Stromberg AAUVB-267 on it and am having trouble with intermittent surging while cruising at constant speed. The engine/carb seems to like being under load on acceleration but once I hit a constant speed there is this minor surge that is annoying me. Some quick...

Hello all. I have been reading and referencing this site for some time. There is a great wealth of knowledge information, and passion for Buicks here. I'd like to thank everybody whose threads I have read...too many to list but I have definitely benefited from others here. Hopefully I can return...

Hello all. I have been reading and referencing this site for some time now. There is a lot of great knowledge, information, sharing, and genuine passion for Buicks. I am hoping to learn more and share my experiences with others. My dad has been a Buick freak since he could drive and got me into...