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About 2 1/2 years ago I rebuild my 1950 248. It had problems, spun bearing ect.. It has a .30 over bore and .30 under crank and several new rods, all non babbit bearings. During assembly it was all plastic gauged and the motor turned over nice. I assembled the engine with permatex assembly lube...

My radiator is done, has leaks in the core near the top tank and full of sediment. Called one guy and says a re core will be about $1000.00,"you know copper is really high now". Another guy won't give me a ball park number and he is to far away. I know of two shops near me, both out of...

no keys I too had the same problem. I took the trunk lock into a locksmith thinking he was gone to pick it and make a key. He goes in the back and gets a coffee can of old buick GM keys and starts trying, after a while he found one that fits and made a copy for me. Often the trunk fits the...

Why do I see so many oil filter covers painted chevy orange? Is this the way it came from buick?

Got a 1950 buick special with a 248 and need a water pump seal. I don't want to buy an entire rebuilt water pump, just the seal. I tried the usual, bob's, car's ect and have not found one. Does anyone know of a supplier of just water pump seals? thanks

Putting my 1950 248 together. I took it apart it had some stamped steel lock nut keepers on the connecting rod bolts. The manual does not mention them. Were these OEM or did someone install them thinking it was a good idea? No place in the manual do I see them. joe

Pulling apart my 1950 248 and wanted to verify the cam timing before I continued. The manual talks about a copper plated washers on the timing chain. My chain has no marks or copper plated washers. the text in the manual clearly says 10 links between the marks but the photo shows different. If...

Got a 1950 special 41D, I just finished putting the rear end back in and bought a new parking cable that goes up to the foot pedal. The old one was so trashed that I can't figure out how the end of it terminates on the torque tube. I found a bell shaped rubber piece and it appears to fit, but...

What is the difference between a $75.00 gun and a $400.00 gun. For a basic HVLP that can handle base coat clear coat. My current gun is an old siphon marsen and is trashed, I need to upgrade. Is a $400.00 gun that much better? Your input would be great.

Do 1950 buicks have two keys, one for the doors and ignition and one for the trunk and glove box? My car came with no keys, ignition is unlocked. I just dropped off the door cylinder off at the locksmith to have a key made, will this fit the ignition as well? Manual does say it is the same...

I need to replace my entire exhaust system on my 1950 special. I want to install an original style muffler with the pipes. The muffler I want to install is the original type straight thru, 47 inches long so it will sound like a straight eight should. I see several ebay sellers with exhaust...

Just got my new torque ball kit from cars inc. I know it is an updated version for my 1950 special. It appears as if it will work better due to the design but wonder if it still needs some kind of dust boot. I will be setting the tension on the torque ball per the manual with the gaskets. Am I...

I am rebuilding my 1950 dynaflow, when I took off the drive shaft I was expecting to find a light weight spring and 2 retainers on the spline going into the rear of the trans. Someone at one point must has lost these parts. Does anyone know where I could find this spring, used would be ok. I can...

Would a 1949 dynaflow automatic flywheel fit a 1950 special? I know the roadmaster flywheel has more teeth. I need one and I found it on e-bay. I do not have a interchange book. If someone could look it up that would me a great help. Thanks:hurray:

loose steering I would have someone get in the car and gently turn the steering wheel back and forth( until they feel tension) while you get under the car and observe the linkage. Leave the wheels on the car on the ground. Look for a tie rod end or drag link that has too much movement. If that...

Does anyone know if a 1950 roadmaster starter will fit a special? I know that the 1939-1950 starters are different due to the starter switch and relay on the solenoid from other years. I also understand that the roadmaster (70 series) has a more powerful starter according to the service manual...

thanks for the reply, You are right the solenoids are rare. I do have another one in poor shape but I will hang onto it to repair some day. I will be keeping an eye out for more parts. Thanks:clonk:

Got a 1950 special 40 series, Not sure if I have the correct starter. I have repaired it and it does appear to work okay, but is a little worn. From what I have found it may be a much older starter. The delco remy number is 1107005. Do anyone know of a cross reference guide online so I could...

I posted a want ad for a 1950 buick back in february. I have now purchased a car and wish to delete the ad. How do you do that? I could not figure out how. I bought a 41D 4 door though e-bay, It appears rough but very little rust. It will be delivered on saturday, this is my mail order bride...

Is a 40 series a special and a 50 series a super? I have been looking at 1950 buicks and they have been presented as a 50 0r a 40. To me a 40 is a special and a 50 is a super. ( 46s is a special). Is it me or maybe these cars are by mistake are presented as 50's when they are 40"s. I am a...