This is where I ended up finding the push in clips for 1950 Buick Super FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR push in clips for trim.
http://www.justclippsauto.com/sampleboards.html
The guy is great...
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This is where I ended up finding the push in clips for 1950 Buick Super FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR push in clips for trim.
http://www.justclippsauto.com/sampleboards.html
The guy is great...
Hello,
MY 1950 Buick trim piece needs a 1 1/2 " pop in style fastener. All the other fasteners are able to be attached through the inside of the door except this one. I cannot find one ANYWHERE!!! I...
The freeze plug I listed above was just a little too small. I bought many different sizes at O'Reilly's and this is the one that worked with a little sanding down of the diameter of the plug.
The...
Thanks for this!!
So Oreilly's had the front freeze plug I was looking for. It's from a Mazda Miata of all things. Its the same size using my Vernier Calipers. The part # is Dorman 565-100 if anyone runs into the...
Hello Everyone,
My front freeze plug was leaking underneath my water pump. I used a rubber plug and some sealant to see if that would work... I know... I know. ...DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!...
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try to track it down this weekend!
sk
Hello everyone,
On my 1950 Buick Super the headlights and fog lights have gone a little haywire. When I pull out the lights to turn them on, One headlight will light up and the opposite fog light...
I think this guys was having the exact same issue and he solved it here. Check out the link. I think it'll help.
http://forums.aaca.org/f162/another-56-torque-ball-question-309042.html
Sean
Hello everyone,
I took off the torque ball this weekend of my 50 Buick Super Manual Trans and cleaned up all the parts. Had a friend come over to reinstall it, and we tried to adjust the drag with...
Hey Guys,
I am going to buy a new tank from Bobs Automobilia soon, but I'm confused as to what the right dimensions are for the fuel neck. There are 3 listed. Which one do I need for a 1950 Buick...
The front wheel on my 50 buick super can be moved easily back and forth when up in the air. I'm assuming its the wheel bearings need to be replaced. Anyone who has replaced these please chime in....
I had the same thing happen to me when I was bringing my 50 back to life. I bought a few neoprene washers from home depot and used oil resistant gasket sealer to secure one inside the top and one on...
Thanks to all the help I've gotten on this forum, I finally was able to paint the car. I also have done all the door panels and and dash. Last thing to do are the seats and headliner.
Thanks again...
Anyone have a recomended tool to use for the removal of the real axle bearing/seals for 1950 BUICK?(One of my axles is leaking oil down the backing plate) It looks like a special tool in the manual....
Bobs Automobilia will have everything you need:
http://www.bobsautomobilia.com/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=starter&category_id=0&page=2
Make sure that all your instrument gauges are connected. I disconnected a few to clean and got nothing when I went to start it. Then I realized that the hot wire goes to the oil pressure gas gauge...
I just ended up using the original bullets and crimped on new wires .I rewired the entire car one wire at a time.
Who knows, it may be fine. I got mine unstuck and it runs great! Pour Marvel Mystery oil in each spark plug hole and crankcase and let it sit a day. Fire it up and see where you're at.
You'll be...
Can anyone tell me where to get these or something compatible? I am rewiring from the fuse block to the front of the engine.
thanks,
sk
Hello,
Does anyone have or know where I can get a 8 7/8 inch headlight chrome ring. Mine fell off during a ride and I need another ASAP.
Thanks,
Sean
Hey Scott,
Congrats on the find. I have a 1950 4 super that is pretty much identical to yours. Let me know if you have any questions. I pretty much have been through it all with this thing....
Stripped a few screws while getting the doors off. Does anyone know where I can get replacements?...........or am I "screwed"?
Thanks,
sk
Can anyone recommend a place in the LA area that will work on a 1950 Buick SUper 3speed manual transmission/clutch? I think I need a new clutch and I'm having trouble finding someone to work on this...
Thought I'd update everyone on the 1950 Buick super you guys have helped me with over the last 6 months. It runs drives and stops. I am going to have to get a new clutch if I keep it.
Thanks again...