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Today, 08:06 AM

reddog1k9 started a thread 1939 Buick 40 shocks in Restoration Talk

Greetings! Does anyone know of a suitable substitute for the knee action shock absorbers?

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Today, 07:47 AM

reddog1k9 started a thread 1939 Buick 40 shocks in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Greetings! Does anyone know a suitable substitute for the shock absorber oil for my '39?

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Yesterday, 04:38 PM

firstofeight replied to a thread Best engine oil? in Straight Eights!

I doubt it. I believe zinc was not even in oil in those days. I do not know how to link here, but google Bobs the oil man. A lot of info. If it was...

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Yesterday, 08:49 AM

322bnh replied to a thread Best engine oil? in Straight Eights!

Has there ever been a documented oil related failure in one of these old engines due to lack of zinc?

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06-26-2017, 11:26 AM

LONG replied to a thread Best engine oil? in Straight Eights!

I run Valvoline vr-1 10-30 in winter and 20-50 summer. this has a higher zinc count.

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06-25-2017, 08:15 PM

Bob replied to a thread Best engine oil? in Straight Eights!

When shopping for a 15-40 oil, look for the term CJ-4 as more desirable. It is supposed to mean that it is backward compatible for older engines.

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06-25-2017, 10:48 AM

Shakadula51 replied to a thread Heater control valve vacuum question in Climate Control, Heaters and A/Cs

Heat works when I apply continuous vacuum at the heater control valve. Now to pull the entire blower assembly so I may install a new vacuum module....

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06-25-2017, 08:14 AM

Buick Guy replied to a thread Best engine oil? in Straight Eights!

Remember, even with Rotella 15-40 you now need to run extra friction reducers as even the diesel oils have been required to remove the heavy metal...

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06-25-2017, 05:32 AM

LODENAQU started a thread New For Sale Listing: 1972 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE in Buying and Selling

A new For Sale listing has been posted by LODENAQU: 1972 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE The description for this listing is: ...

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06-24-2017, 07:06 PM

Bob replied to a thread Best engine oil? in Straight Eights!

I agree, I have run 15-40 in everything for a long time. The only thing you could consider nowadays when even 15-40 is coming under environmental...

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06-24-2017, 04:53 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Need help with exhaust manifolds in Big Block: 400, 430, 455

Buicks are cheaper to get into but yeah, you'll pay it back in higher parts prices.

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06-24-2017, 04:46 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Has anyone made AC pump bracket for 322 Nailhead? in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

that's a good reason.

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06-24-2017, 09:18 AM

ragusa replied to a thread 1957 Century Riviera - quarter glass weatherstrip needed in Interiors, Trim, Glass and Tops

Thanks a lot for the tips. Both Buick Farm and Collectors Auto Supply only had the right side, so I purchased 2 of those. At my first glance it...

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06-24-2017, 07:25 AM

Kittkatt replied to a thread Need help with exhaust manifolds in Big Block: 400, 430, 455

Thanks for all the replies and links. I checked out the TAPerformance website and saw that they made headers for $535 plus shipping. I'll call them...

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06-24-2017, 02:20 AM

49FLAMER replied to a thread Power brake booster kits for early 50s Special? in Steering and Brakes

I don't have a knowledge of the specifics...they have different codes I think...I asked about the china ones before I bought them but I don't...

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06-23-2017, 10:44 PM

jacob replied to a thread Has anyone made AC pump bracket for 322 Nailhead? in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

Besides the price tag I don't think that's compatible with a 322 and I'm not equipped to be making pulleys. this is for a customer car, and hopefully...

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06-23-2017, 09:18 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Has anyone made AC pump bracket for 322 Nailhead? in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

you're already using more modern components and fabricating your own bracket ... any particular reason for not going whole hog with a serpentine...

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06-23-2017, 09:05 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Need help with exhaust manifolds in Big Block: 400, 430, 455

www.TAPerformance.com is the primary Buick aftermarket retailer and they have headers. they may even have refurbished stock exhaust manifolds as...

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06-23-2017, 08:50 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Best engine oil? in Straight Eights!

the 1952 manual ( penultimate year of the Straight 8s ) recommends single viscosity 20w oil to 5w ... but then, they didn't have multi-viscosity...

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06-23-2017, 08:37 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Hi There... in WELCOME forum!

the 364ci is the only Nailhead with it's mid height deck. the 322 / 264 are shorter and the 401 / 425 are taller. so you can verify the...

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06-22-2017, 08:18 PM

jacob replied to a thread Has anyone made AC pump bracket for 322 Nailhead? in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

ok, thanks for the help. I plan on going forward with this design

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06-22-2017, 01:56 PM

vitamanedg replied to a thread 1968 430 after market carb in Fuel Systems

bob thanks for referring of mark quadrajetpower.com got my 430 running like a new machine mark does great work at very reasonable prices it now...

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06-22-2017, 11:25 AM

Patrick David replied to a thread 1955 dynaflow is leaking in Transmissions and Drivelines...

After removing the rear axle, I could take a better look at the torque ball assembly. No sign of any seal and a crack in the bronze bushing. No...

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06-22-2017, 07:29 AM

322bnh replied to a thread Has anyone made AC pump bracket for 322 Nailhead? in Nailhead: 264, 322, 364, 401, 425

The setup in the first picture will work fine. Even the huge-mongous original A-5 used with factory air will work with one belt instead of two. You...

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06-22-2017, 07:06 AM

Kittkatt replied to a thread Need help with exhaust manifolds in Big Block: 400, 430, 455

I notice most of the manifolds are used. I see that one is sandblasted and painted with 1200 degree cast iron paint. Not sure if the used manifolds...

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06-22-2017, 07:03 AM

darcus replied to a thread Power brake booster kits for early 50s Special? in Steering and Brakes

49flamer....thank you for taking the time to detail what you did on your ride. I have read that there is a difference between the vh44 made in...

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06-22-2017, 01:13 AM

49FLAMER replied to a thread Power brake booster kits for early 50s Special? in Steering and Brakes

I can’t believe they drove these thing with these brakes….andsteering ….but anyway… Not much to show with photos but here is what I did. Find the...

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