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  1. Thread: Bombshell Betty

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    I bought a pair of 51 Olds Skirts that fit my 51...

    I bought a pair of 51 Olds Skirts that fit my 51 special. Not sure these would comply with your rules but they seem more readily available out there. They also are not quite as aerodynamic as the...
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    Todd the pictures you posted are very helpful...

    Todd the pictures you posted are very helpful for understanding how the wells mate up inner to outer. Hope they are not tack welded as it will be harder to separate them. I am hoping they are just...
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    Wheel well removal

    Wondering if anyone has done a removal on a wheel well for 1951 Special? I am planning to do some patching on the quarters around the wheel well opening and need to hammer and dolly the welds so...
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    I should be more specific. This never happens on...

    I should be more specific. This never happens on initial cold start up. Only after a full warm-up at operating temp. 1951 hydraulic lifter 263 with Stromberg carb and a manual 3 speed. 40K mile...
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    This is a bit off topic but is fuel related. does...

    This is a bit off topic but is fuel related. does anyone experience stumbling of their straight eight after parking, turning off, then restarting, and pulling away. Mine will stumble for the first...
  6. 77667767 Here is what I used on my 51 special....

    77667767 Here is what I used on my 51 special. Some of the colors available that are suppose to be a direct match I have read are a bit too green or turquoise. I took my old valve cover and tried...
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    I'd be interested in a couple. Hope your still...

    I'd be interested in a couple. Hope your still making them. Very cool! Unique!
  8. Randy.... I know this is an old thread and it...

    Randy....

    I know this is an old thread and it might be too late to offer any help but I have been working on a front disc brake conversion on my 51 special. It has been quite a project and I am...
  9. yeah I got it! I know some of this is power...

    yeah I got it! I know some of this is power steering but thought the bracketry might help with ideas...7187718171827183718471857186
  10. think i got it! 7175717671777178717971807180

    think i got it! 7175717671777178717971807180
  11. I have about 10 pics of ac mods for straight 8's...

    I have about 10 pics of ac mods for straight 8's both engine and dash that I have been saving and would love to share them but cannot seem to upload them. Says I do not have permission even when...
  12. 49flamer....thank you for taking the time to...

    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 China/Hong Kong compared to those from Australia. I have...
  13. 49flamer... Show us pictures please! Would love...

    49flamer... Show us pictures please! Would love to know the model of the vh44 you used. I have a 51 special that I would love to have stop without pulling up on the steering wheel!
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    Old thread that saved me-Wacky signal flasher 6V

    I know this is an old thread but just wanted to say thanks for posting this. I spent hours tracing an electrical problem that did not exist! Used a 535 Napa made in Taiwan flasher. In fact two of...
  15. Thread: "hopped up" 263

    by darcus
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    Oh yeah we need pictures! Would love to see what...

    Oh yeah we need pictures! Would love to see what you did to your 263. I have one stock in my 51' now and another that is waiting "hopped up" treatment someday. Dual carbs and headers in the near...
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    Okay let's try this link to the picture...

    Okay let's try this link to the picture then....https://goo.gl/photos/ujyRbJC5ZNR9pbn49
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    Ok here goes. Thanks for the tec help! ...

    Ok here goes. Thanks for the tec help!

    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/311803974185495386/
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    I have a photo I took of a 41 setup linkage and...

    I have a photo I took of a 41 setup linkage and exhaust "Y" pipe but cannot seem to upload it to show you all. It keeps telling me teambuick says the upload failed. I would love to share it to see...
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    Is it safe to say that using a set of custom...

    Is it safe to say that using a set of custom headers would do the same as using the stock dual manifolds? When it was said that you have to use the dual exhaust system I took it as meaning the dual...
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    Realize I am late to this thread but I too got my...

    Realize I am late to this thread but I too got my hands on a dual intake manifold......why/what problems without the exhaust manifiolds?
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    Stromberg AAUVB emulsion tube question

    I have a 51 special with a Stromberg AAUVB-267 on it and am having trouble with intermittent surging while cruising at constant speed. The engine/carb seems to like being under load on acceleration...
  22. Thread: New Guy

    by darcus
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    New Guy

    Hello all. I have been reading and referencing this site for some time. There is a great wealth of knowledge information, and passion for Buicks here. I'd like to thank everybody whose threads I have...
  23. Thread: New Guy

    by darcus
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    New Guy

    Hello all. I have been reading and referencing this site for some time now. There is a lot of great knowledge, information, sharing, and genuine passion for Buicks. I am hoping to learn more and...
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