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    For the rear axle/suspension setup, I'm using a...

    For the rear axle/suspension setup, I'm using a 12-bolt from a '67 Chevy C-10. The engine I'm putting in is a 455 Olds. For the rear suspension, I'm using the "truck arm" setup that came with the...
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    TH-400 in a '53 Buick Special

    Hey guys. Thought I'd share this little bit of information with you. Been working hardcore on my '53 Buick Special project here as of late. Got the old straight-8 boat-anchor and crappy 3-speed...
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    I think the Supers were just a little bit longer.

    I think the Supers were just a little bit longer.
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    I have a '53 Special, which is similar to a '52,...

    I have a '53 Special, which is similar to a '52, and I know for a fact that it has the same rear bumper, taillight lenses, and possibly even sheetmetal such as deck lid and rear quarters...as a '53...
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    I'm not quite finished with the swap yet. Hope...

    I'm not quite finished with the swap yet. Hope to have it completed this late spring/summer. Once I get it all finished, I'll post plenty of pictures on here.
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    Don't listen to him. The big-block swap can be...

    Don't listen to him. The big-block swap can be done rather simply, and looks just fine. I'll email you information about it with pictures.
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    I'd leave it stock height, man. Those '53s look...

    I'd leave it stock height, man. Those '53s look killer at stock height, and there's really no need to chop 'em.

    The 4th Commandment of Hotrodding: "Chop not for the sake of chopping. Some cars...
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    Unfortunately, you are going to have to change...

    Unfortunately, you are going to have to change your suspension slightly when doing a rear-end swap. For example: in my '53 Special project...hotrodding the ol' girl, because the old straight-8 needs...
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    Try this one...it's from the 1952 Shop Manual. ...

    Try this one...it's from the 1952 Shop Manual.

    http://www.teambuick.com/reference/library/52_shop/files/9-a.pdf
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    Here's what I'm doing with my '53 Special: ...

    Here's what I'm doing with my '53 Special:

    I'm swapping the original axle with a 12-bolt from a '67 Chevy C-10. The pickup uses what's referred to as a "truck-arm" or trailing arm suspension. ...
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    Original Vehicles Rear Suspension Width (Flange...

    Original Vehicles
    Rear Suspension Width (Flange to Flange)
    Year Classic Vehicles Width
    26-39 Plymouth-Dodge car/pick up 56-58"
    40-52 Plymouth-Dodge car 60-62"
    26-39 Chrysler/DeSoto Car 60"...
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    Not really, other than take your time and watch...

    Not really, other than take your time and watch what you're doing. Windows are a pain, man.
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    This is from the '52 Buick shop manual. I'm...

    This is from the '52 Buick shop manual. I'm typing this info from my own personal manual...the one they have here on this site doesn't have this section scanned...I checked. So, here's the...
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    What about trunk floor pans from a '58 Chevy...

    What about trunk floor pans from a '58 Chevy Impala??? I have a hunch that they might fit...I know that with my '53 Buick Special, the floor and trunk pans are the same as a '53 Oldsmobile, and '53...
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    A lot of careful twisting, turning, cussing and...

    A lot of careful twisting, turning, cussing and swearing??? I haven't put one in yet, so I don't know...I'll have to soon, and if the new lines I order are 1 piece, I'll let you know how it goes. I...
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    Hi Jorg. The bolt patter is 5x5 (5 lug, 5-inch...

    Hi Jorg. The bolt patter is 5x5 (5 lug, 5-inch diameter); and the stock wheel dimension is 15 inches x 6 inches.

    In metric, that would be 5 lug by 127mm for the bolt pattern; and 381mm x 152.4mm...
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    Here's the pdf file for the starter and cranking...

    Here's the pdf file for the starter and cranking motor section of the '57 Shop Manual. '56 should be the same. Oh...and if it appears upside down as it did for me, right click on the document...
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    Little tip...on the early GM cars ('50-'54),...

    Little tip...on the early GM cars ('50-'54), Buick, Chevy, and Olds used the same floor pans. I also know that a '53 Buick Special and a '53 Chevy sedan share the same rear bumper, decklid, and...
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    I'm working on a '53 Special...the '52 and '53...

    I'm working on a '53 Special...the '52 and '53 models were very similar, except for headlights and hood operation. Other than that, virtually the same. I have a shop manual for '52, so if you need...
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    There might be a bushing that goes in there...I'd...

    There might be a bushing that goes in there...I'd just call Kanter and ask them. They have a pretty good tech staff. As for something to loosen up the link...penetrating oil. Comes in a spray can....
  21. Thread: gas tank

    by Snake-Man
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    The gas tanks for the Buick Specials were the...

    The gas tanks for the Buick Specials were the same style from '41-'56. Bob's automobilia sells one for $250; and Tanks, Inc. has one as well for
    the same price.
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    This is from the Shop Manual. Section 6-15 goes...

    This is from the Shop Manual. Section 6-15 goes through the procedure for removing and rebushing the king pin.

    http://www.teambuick.com/reference/library/52_shop/files/6-c.pdf
  23. Thread: Gauge repair

    by Snake-Man
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    The closest one to you that I have listed in my...

    The closest one to you that I have listed in my parts locating guide would be Palo Alto Speedometer in Palo Alto, California. It says: Gauge and Instrument Restoration. Gauges, tachometers,...
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    It's entirely up to you, kid. Those straight-8s...

    It's entirely up to you, kid. Those straight-8s are neat, and sound really cool when they run, but they're a torque monster. They'll go through anything (like mud), but they're not known for top...
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    Yeah, I've got a few...some I've done, and some...

    Yeah, I've got a few...some I've done, and some I've aquired as stencils. Just have to scan 'em. As or changing your picture size, use a photo editing program and resize them to 640x480 pixels. ...
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