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    1958 Buick Gas Tank?

    Based on my recent research, a new gas tank is not available for the 1958 Buick. Restoring the existing one is an option, sandblasting with renu coating inside and out. But has anyone succeeding in...
  2. If only seen the new ones for up to 54 models....

    If only seen the new ones for up to 54 models. I'm looking for a '58 Special/Century tank.
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    I did put in a new fuel filter in front of the 2...

    I did put in a new fuel filter in front of the 2 barrel carb. Still have same problem. What do you suggest is causing the car to run out of fuel when motor is under load? You referring to the fuel...
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    Is this a Dynaflow issue?

    Sometimes when gaining speed, the engine briefly stops responding to gas pedal. Car starts coasting. Two seconds later car responds to pedal again. Motor is NOT stalling. I have the Variable pitch...
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    Yes the Roadmaster (and Limited) hoods won't fit...

    Yes the Roadmaster (and Limited) hoods won't fit because they're longer cars. Look for a Century or Special as they're the same size.
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    Aluminum drum brakes on a 58?

    Just trying to determine if my front drums on the 58 Special are aluminum. They have 45 fins each. Do not attract a magnet. The code I see on them is "1185492". I heard the cast iron ones are...
  7. No rubbing and they do perform well. Like I...

    No rubbing and they do perform well. Like I mentioned a lot of modification had to be done to make this work. Wound up with different master and booster and much more. I would avoid the Kanter kit...
  8. Front power disc brake conversion on a 58 Buick

    The Kanter brake kit could not be used as is and needed some modifications including a different new dual master. A special firewall mounting plate had to be made. Spacers needed modification. A...
  9. Thread: Original Tires

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    Yes my experience has been the full wheel covers...

    Yes my experience has been the full wheel covers stay on better with bias plies because they don't flex like the radials. Here's what I do. Run bias plies on your stock wheels, then have the radials...
  10. Thread: Original Tires

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    If you buy US Royal tires, they are sold by Coker...

    If you buy US Royal tires, they are sold by Coker tire. Just a warning, I bought those in red line form for my 64 GTO. They look great and really original, but be prepared for terrible ride quality....
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    MSD ignition on a 58?

    Do any of you have an electronic ignition setup or have any suggestions for one on a 58? I was thinking of putting on an MSD ignition. It uses the stock distributor. I'll have to research if it will...
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    ATF brand for the Dynoflow

    What brand do you use?
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    replacing tail light bulbs on a 58?

    To remove/replace the tail light and backup lamp bulbs, are the sockets pulled out by reaching from under the car? Socket is pretty tight there and I'm afraid to pull it too hard. OR, do I remove the...
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