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    '51 Special Southwind Gasoline Heater

    Hi, I have a good used Southwind heater I want to install in my '51, and I need the fuel tube from the carb; does anyone have one of these heaters? How do you like it? I think they are interesting....
  2. New Wanted Listing: Want a Fuel Tube For a Southwind Gasoline Heater

    A new Wanted listing has been posted by Wascator:

    Want a Fuel Tube For a Southwind Gasoline Heater

    The description for this listing is:
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    I found a web site in the US which caters to...

    I found a web site in the US which caters to large trucks and coommercial equipment like construction equipment, etc., and one of the things they offer is a hydraulic-driven air conditioning...
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    Air Condition the Straight Eight?

    Hi, anyone add air conditioning to their straight 8? I was wondering about double-groove crank pulley also.
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    It does sound like a lifter could be pumping up...

    It does sound like a lifter could be pumping up and holding an intake valve open.
    Lean mx causes spitback also.

    Adding the air cleaner will slightly richen the mixture, so if you are lean this...
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    Could it be a beginning exhaust manifold leak? Is...

    Could it be a beginning exhaust manifold leak? Is your rocker arm oiling correctly? I'm thinking of thick cold oil here...
  7. Do you have the valves adjusted enough to get...

    Do you have the valves adjusted enough to get started? I agree with the previous post: be sure you have the distributor right, it's easy to get far enough off that it won't run. Get another pair of...
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    1951 Special: Clutch Shaft Bushing

    Hi, does anyone have the material and dimensions for the bushing which holds the inner clutch pedal shaft bracket (the one bolted to the bell housing)?
    I lost mine like a Big Dummy, while my car was...
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    Hi, I need a good exhaust manifold for a '51...

    Hi, I need a good exhaust manifold for a '51 Special: one of the bolt ears broke off mine.
    If you have one let me know: buick8@yahoo.com
  10. Thread: reverse flow?

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    Reverse-Flow Head

    What would be the advantage of this? Build a new header out of tubing; forget swapping the ports around.
    For one thing, the cam and valve timing would all be off. The firing order and ignition...
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    Good idea; the mounting is really pretty simple...

    Good idea; the mounting is really pretty simple after all. Thanks.
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    '50s Radiators: Replacement, Brackets, ETC.

    Hi, I took the radiator from my '51 Special to a shop for a leak, and the guy looked at it like it was a water moccasin. I know it's old and I asked him to try, no obligation, etc. so he agreed. But...
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    My Mom and Dad have a motorhome which uses...

    My Mom and Dad have a motorhome which uses Ultraleather on the seats. It is really nice, and I read up on it: It's supposed to be tough as nails. Hard to believe because it is so soft but they've had...
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    '51 Buick trunk lining material.

    this is the woven tan material. Anyone have a source, maybe some patterns for a Special 4-door, Model 41-D? I could use a color photo of a really nice original or restored trunk, if you have one....
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    I am guessing the 50-53 special is all the same;...

    I am guessing the 50-53 special is all the same; will verify tonight in a manual I have. Probably the Oldsmobile/Pontiac is the same spring frame, at least.
    I have one of these, too. Mine is model...
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    1951 Special: Wiring Harness

    Hi, my car needs new wiring badly. My pass under the hood with a power washer this weekend did not help, either. Has anyone ever rewired their car, have patterns, diagram, or? I know I can buy a new...
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    There's a company which caters to restorers,...

    There's a company which caters to restorers, called JustDashes, which can probably help. Use your search engine; let us know if you don't locate it.
    Hope this helps you.
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    try here: www.restorationspecialties.com...

    try here: www.restorationspecialties.com

    The have all kinds of hardware, clips, etc, and all illustrated in their on-line catalog.
    Hope this helps
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    HI, I have a '51 Special model 41-D, if you are...

    HI, I have a '51 Special model 41-D, if you are still looking for pics I have some I have saved over the years, which show original interiors. Let me know and I will be glad to send.
    Randy
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