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Hello Tom T.

I cannot order in the US I live in the Netherlands, and paint/oils etc will not be shipped to the Netherlands as they are classified as dangerous goods.
That is why I am looking for...

I would like to have some mixed, so I can repaint the engine.
So any help on getting the colour right will be welcome.

Marco

Hello Bob,

Thank you for your reply.
I will go to a local shop for resurfacing.

Marco.

Hello all,

My hydraulic lifters have some pitting at the bottom end (where the lifters meet the camshaft).
Can the lifters be shortened a little to get them smooth again? If so what will be the...

Hi all,

Anyone knows the colour code for the engine paint? Engine is a 1950's straight 8 263
I have my engine pulled apart now and it needs a new coat of paint , I can't find the original color...

Hi all,

I Am well on my way on the restoration of my Buick. At this moment I have pulled it apart totally and sandblasted the body. At this moment it is at the body shop and they are restoring 63...

Thank you Buford26 for your reply, I couldn't find anything about it until now I have the name of the color.
It's hard to read but as I understand they added 2 colors in the fall of 1950.

Oh I didn't mean I prefer one over another carburetor. What I meant to say is that I than have 2 different carburetors and can't interchange parts.
I really don't know which carburetor would be the...

Thanks all for the welcome.
Ok I thought the Riviera was the model. But as I understand it isn't :bgrin:.
I have a 56R 2door it is a Super (3 ports in the hood) it has a 263cu/in straight 8...

I was just checking in reference for the paint codes.
The paint no. on my car is 24, however I do not see that number in the list.
Anyone know what color it is, my car is now black however don't...

Hi all,

Just found this forum, I signed up as I just bought a 1950 Riviera, which needs to be restored.
So I am sure I am going to find a lot of surprises and need info while the restoration is...