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Today, 06:30 AM

My55buick started a thread Looking for weird windshield trim clip 55 Buick in Interiors, Trim, Glass and Tops

I have a 55 Special and the windshield was changed back in the early 70s after a pheasant flew into it. The previous owner never put the trim back...

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Today, 01:18 AM

68 wildcat replied to a thread 430 exhaust manifold woes in Fuel Systems, Intake to Exhaust

No possibility of temporary repair. They chastised me for traces of muffler cement (not permitted) from the previous owner. I tried some of the...

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Yesterday, 10:52 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread 430 exhaust manifold woes in Fuel Systems, Intake to Exhaust

would it be possible to JB Weld it, at least until it clears inspection? or have they identified the exhaust leak already and are requiring a full...

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Yesterday, 10:09 PM

jacob replied to a thread 1956 Buick Special Project in Projects and Journals

Got the rear suspension re-assembled! exhaust and suspension went back in for good. all new U joints in the driveshafts (4 U joints back...

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Yesterday, 09:56 PM

jacob replied to a thread 1956 Buick Special Project in Projects and Journals

Here are some more pictures of the gas tank stuff. got it mostly finished today.

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Yesterday, 05:05 PM

68 wildcat started a thread 430 exhaust manifold woes in Fuel Systems, Intake to Exhaust

In order to pass inspection for plates, I have to remove and replace/repair the drivers side exhaust manifold it as it's cracked above the heat riser...

2 replies | 40 view(s)

Yesterday, 09:37 AM

95ParkAve replied to a thread Trick to installing ignition switch? in Electrical and Gauges

Oh, and yes I have fuse 1a installed and it's a good fuse. 1c is still removed but shouldn't prevent starting as far as we know yeah?

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Yesterday, 09:18 AM

95ParkAve replied to a thread Trick to installing ignition switch? in Electrical and Gauges

What? Relearn procedure not applicable? Then how is it seemingly working? And if it's not applicable then what is? What makes it freak out after...

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Yesterday, 09:12 AM

95ParkAve replied to a thread Trick to installing ignition switch? in Electrical and Gauges

Thanks. I was aware of that stuff. There's a bunch of info online about bypassing passkey. The bypass seems to work since the security light is...

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Yesterday, 09:06 AM

95ParkAve replied to a thread Trick to installing ignition switch? in Electrical and Gauges

Thanks! I definitely did not set the switch in a special position before installing it. That could be it. Unfortunately, it also says installing it...

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Yesterday, 08:47 AM

Fightingirish85 replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Thanks for the thoughts, I think I'm going back original. The car is too good looking with white walls not to.

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Yesterday, 06:04 AM

Bob replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Esthetics, I am leaning on 68 and my mind is not conditioned to that look, to old eyes, it looks too extreme. Just a personal thing, young eyes may...

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09-18-2017, 08:21 PM

BornBuick replied to a thread New to this forum in WELCOME forum!

… Welcome aboard there are a lot of good resources for you on this site … Since you are new to Buicks I suggest you first obtain both a Genuine GM...

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09-18-2017, 07:43 PM

Fightingirish85 replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Yeah, they are 18's. Any particular reason you wouldn't go that big? It seems as though the original Wheel and Tire were larger diameter? Thanks in...

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09-18-2017, 07:39 PM

Bob replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

I too prefer the originals, but having said that it's your car and you should run what you like. I would not go past a 16" on that car with a 50...

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09-18-2017, 06:42 PM

Fightingirish85 replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Thanks for the input!

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09-18-2017, 06:31 PM

TexasJohn55 replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Ditto on the originals! Definitely!

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09-18-2017, 06:28 PM

1950 Super Riviera started a thread New here in Fort Myers Florida! Anyone else around here? in WELCOME forum!

Hello all! My name is Ron! I have a 1950 Buick Super with a 3 speed manual...it's my second 1950 Super and I'm having a lot of fun with it. I'll be...

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09-18-2017, 05:35 PM

Fightingirish85 replied to a thread So many questions! Lol in Straight Eights!

Thanks!

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09-18-2017, 05:30 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread So many questions! Lol in Straight Eights!

a 53 Special should have the last of the Straight 8s in it, a 263ci. while we don't have the 1953 Manual the 1952 should be mostly applicable. ...

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09-18-2017, 05:25 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread sos. too expensive restaurationparts, in Small Block 215, 300, 340 (and Rover V-8)

www.TAPerformance.com www.AluminumV8.com remember, the 340 is a cast iron version of a Land Rover v8. there are various parts that will...

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09-18-2017, 05:22 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread What needs modified for headers to fit a 74 buick electra in Fuel Systems, Intake to Exhaust

well, you'd have to cut off the existing header flange and fab a new one for yourself, at a minimum. which is not all that difficult, you take a...

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09-18-2017, 05:07 PM

bob k. mando replied to a thread Newb here in WA. State Olds Cutlass with Buick 455 in WELCOME forum!

He always ran high octane pump gas that's not that high. you're familiar with 100LL AvGas, yes? it's often a fairly cheap alternative to...

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09-18-2017, 04:57 PM

Fightingirish85 replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Thanks! I'm thinking so too.

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09-18-2017, 04:55 PM

Fightingirish85 replied to a thread So many questions! Lol in Straight Eights!

Hey, I got under there today and found them. Thanks they're exactly where you were saying. I put a little Lucas Oil stabilizer in there as well and I...

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09-18-2017, 04:37 PM

firstofeight replied to a thread 53 special wheel debate! in Wheels, Tires, Suspension and Frames

Original! Ben

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09-18-2017, 04:34 PM

firstofeight replied to a thread So many questions! Lol in Straight Eights!

The fill hole is on the passenger side just below the center. Probable a square head. Use 90 wt GL4 gear oil. 85/140 works as well. Nice car ...

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