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Hi all,

I an updating my original 264 a little. More for show than HP or Performance. I added a new aftermarket finned valley pan that does not have the oil filler tube and does not support the...

Ray,

Thanks, yeah we tried that but it was a bit to low even in park so we had to increase it a bit. Idles great until you put it in either drive or low and then it wants to stall out. I am...

Hey folks,

I am in need to tap all the big brains registered. My 55 Special (264) has always had a problem with the engine idle dropping, sometimes the engine stalls, when it is put into gear....

Sir,

Yep you have a Special.

On starter - 1) check electrical to make sure it is getting to the solenoid and from the solenoid to the starter. 2) The buicks take a good amount of joice to...

Jim,

Thanks for the info. The 71 Riviera wheel base is exactly the same. 3/4 inch wider on each side but that should be no problem. I need to check the steering as to alinement and engine...

Jim,

Are you saying you actually do this type of thing? If so, your profile says GA. I am in Brunswick GA now days but my cars are in Northern VA. I have a guy in VA that does a lot of body...

All,

I am planning on swpping the body off my 55 Special onto a late model frame, engine, etc. I was told a 71 Riviera works well. Has anyone seen or heard of this. I looked up the 71 and it...

How many port holes are in your car? If only three and you are sure it is a 55, you probably have a Special. Assuming you have the front fenders and they are original.

Steve

Chris,

I have a locked up 56 engine and automatic transmission at my house in Northern VA. I am not there right now, but could have a friend pull the flywheel. Cost would be for his time and...

The covers were temporary until I got a complete garage or car port built. The "big" snow just came out of no where. Overall, the cars came out good. Just a big dent in the tops, can almost be...

Jason,

Interesting, I was not aware that there was a difference on the manifold. I know the trans and radiator are different on 54/55 and 56 322, but I was not aware that the manifold is...

All,

Well, I think I am ready to get back to my buicks. In Feb 2003 I was called to Active Duty with the Reserves. I lived in northern VA at the time, just south of Wash DC. Well, it hardly snows...

I have a Weiand 3X2 on my 55 Special 264. Never really kick it in, way too much fuel for the 264, but it looks sweet. Dropping the Special body on 71 Riveria frame with a 455. When I am done, who...

I have a duel 4 manifold for a 322 that I will probalby now not be using. Never been used. $200.00 and shipping and it is yours.

Yes, cooling systems on the 54/55 and 56 work differently. Has to do with the cooling and the transmission. I was going to do a 55 to 56 swap and found out.