The carpet for the convertible is the same as for the 2 door hardtop. It was a cut and sewn carpet originally, but there is a molded carpet available for it as well. Try Trim Parts in Ohio. (Used to...
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The carpet for the convertible is the same as for the 2 door hardtop. It was a cut and sewn carpet originally, but there is a molded carpet available for it as well. Try Trim Parts in Ohio. (Used to...
In the 38 years I have been in the auto upholstery business, I have found that the 1/4" foam for padded vinyl tops works the best for smoothing out dash pads. Once it is glued in place it can be...
Does anyone know if positraction was available for a '62 Invicta (or Wildcat or Lesaber) ?
I have an automatic transmission with a 3/23 (?) rear ens, but only one wheel drive. I would like to...
Help! I am in need of a thermostat housing for a 401 nailhead engine (1962). Mine is so corroded that it will not hold a gasket. Does anyone have one that they would be willing to sell? You can email...
Do you have a better picture of the clip? I cannot tell what it is from the current picture. Also, what size hole does it push into? What molding does it hold onto? I have thousands of fasteners for...
There are companies that offer an ABS plastic cover for your armrest. They also make dash covers. I think one of these companies is called "Dash Caps". You should be able to find more info on the...
I have a '62 Invicta with a 401 Nailhead engine and I would like to convert the automatic transmission to a 4 speed transmission. Has anyone done this conversion? What is necessary to do this...
I suggest contacting an auto salvage yard that specializes in older cars and ask them to look in their cross reference books to see if the tank is the same.
There is another place called Veteran Trim & Supply down in the sun belt, maybe Arizona, but they have a much smaller inventory. Their number is (713) 223-1553. You will need to get the Detroit...
There is a place in Canby, Oregon called SMS Auto Fabrics that should have the cloth for your car. Their phone number is (503) 263-3535. Just tell them the year, make and model of your Buick and...
I have a good supply of interior trim clips. Can you send me a picture of the ones you need? Also quantities. Send to my email rcfryer@juno.com or rcfryer@gmail.com.
I know what you are talking about, but as far as I know there is nobody that make those clips anymore. Most upholstery shops just glue or staple the upholstery to the back of the door panels, so...
You will need a key for the switch to remove it. There is a small hole in the face of the switch, the part that the key fits into. With the key in the switch, turn the key counterclockwise to the...
Flushing the engine usually works if there is no mechanical issue. One of the easiest ways I have found to flush an engine is to replace one quart of oil with a quart of transmission fluid. The...
If you have water/coolant in the oil it can only get there two ways: either a crack in the block or head, or a bad head gasket. The head gasket is the easiest to check but in checking, it will become...
The picture is correct for '58. The red is a haircell grain vinyl and the black pleated sections are heat pressed. The smooth black (cloud pattern) inserts are cloth (polished nylon). All if these...
There is a great salvage yard in Montana that deals with older cars: Freman's Auto Salvage. He has been great to deal with over the years and has an extensive inventory. Here's his contact info:
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The starter may not be exactly perpendicular to the flywheel. Try putting a thin spacer between the starter housing and the block on the outside bolt. That should tilt the starter slightly and help...
I also have a 1962 Invicta and I bought my turn signal switch from a local auto parts store. They did not have a listing in their book, but I took the old one (in pieces) and they matched it up with...
Try www.autoupholsterykits.com
If you do not see your car listed there, call them. Yhey will custom make just about anything for your interior.
I did the disk brake conversion on my 62 Invicta convertible using the Scarebird adaptors and recommended parts. The kit went together very easily, but I did have to have the alignment done right...
If yu open the door, you may see a small nut just inside the door at the edge. If that nut lines up with the moulding, it's probably attached to a "T"clip which holds the end of the side molding on....
The easy way to tell what is currently in the pump is to look at the translucent lines. If the fluid is dark, it's ATF. If the fluid is light, it's hydraulic fluid. Under no circumstances is it brake...
The only difference I can find in the waterpumps is the location of the outlets. The one for A/C allows for the positioning of the A/C pump. I have used both styles on my non-a/c car and just had to...
Seat belts were optional equipment in 1963. I know of three different styles. One has a Buick tri-shield on about half of the silver buckle, another was plain with the top surface of the buckle...