Hi all, I'm a Buick fanatic from way back; my '68 Wildcat HardTop I've owned for 27 years; (payed NZ$2,450 for it); my wife has owned her '67 Electra HdTp for 23 years, (both our everyday vehicles) I...
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Hi all, I'm a Buick fanatic from way back; my '68 Wildcat HardTop I've owned for 27 years; (payed NZ$2,450 for it); my wife has owned her '67 Electra HdTp for 23 years, (both our everyday vehicles) I...
Hi all, I'm replacing the 300 cu.in in my '66 Skylark convertible with a 425 Nailhead & Switch Pitch Super Turbine 400.
I'm in the process of rebuilding the 425 with a complete rebuild kit from...
Hi there,
I need a manual FLYWHEEL & PRESSURE PLATE for a 1965 Buick 300 cu.in V8, that I'm mating up to a 4 Speed T-18 gearbox & fitting to a Modified 1943 MB Willys Jeep;
Anyone out there...
Hi there, great article; I have a '66 Skylark convertible that I'm fitting a 425 Nailhead with a switch pitch SP 400; will all this apply to the 400 ? Down here in New Zealand there's not a lot of...
Hi there, As far as I've figured out, some GM ignition switches have 2 terminals, one will direct 12VDC to the points WHILE starting,(to make it easier to start) then, when you release the key (into...
Hi, I found this query of yours (it's dated 2009) & was wondering if you had any 401/425 parts, or know of any here in NZL; I'm restoring a '63 Buick Wildcat sports coupe & have just bought a couple...
Hi Rich, Did you check the Intake manifold was straight, it could be sucking air when it gets hot? with it running squirt soapy water around the joins & see if it either bubbles or improves it's...
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I've figured out how to add pics of my 68 Wildcat custom sports coupe;. At present I have early exterior pics; car is stripped out now & in process of repainting;...
Hi there, Had a similar problem with my '66 Skylark convertible; The sender unit in the tank had corroded wire inside the unit that the slider slides over to alter the amount of gas in tank; It's...
Hi there all; Kiwijeff from down here in New Zealand. I have a few Buicks; my everyday driver (check my profile pic) is a 68 wildcat custom 4DR HDTP, I've owned this car for 22 years & have done all...
Hi, the heads are 1970 455 heads, but thats all I can help with, thanks,Jeff
Hi all, I have a standard bore Buick 455 with .005" wear;Have sonic tested it, & it's proved to be a good sound block; Does anyone have, or sell, or know of +.020" forged or hypereurectic pistons,as...