Get some one to help you. The linkage adjusts under the hood. Have someone go through the gears while you look at the linkage. As long as the linkage isn't bent, or worn out, it shouldn't be too hard...
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Get some one to help you. The linkage adjusts under the hood. Have someone go through the gears while you look at the linkage. As long as the linkage isn't bent, or worn out, it shouldn't be too hard...
The 1952 model 52 that I used to own was described as a "4 door Super Riviera". It had the rear vent window in the body and also had a center post.
Probably a Chevy, Pontiac, or Olds inner fender would fit. IIRC, the Special was built on the GM A body.
There are books available that show the interchange between the models. I used to have...
The 1950 Specials and Supers also used the Stromberg model AAUVB. The same carb is listed in both my 1950 and 1952 shop manuals.
Section 3-19 of the '52 manual is titled "Description and...
I had a '52 Super for almost 30 years and the damper would rust on a regular basis. I would squirt it with the GM oil mentioned above and then tap the ends of the rod back and forth. It takes awhile,...
How are you starting your Buick? The owner's manual says that when the engine is cold, with the key "OFF", step down on the gas pedal to set the choke, then turn the key to "ON", and barely step down...
"I need the brakes/blinker lights to work as soon as this thing rolls off of the car carrier because I'm going to drive it to a workshop I rent..."
Just roll down the window and use hand signals,...
Check out the photography of O. Winston Link. Back in the late 1950s, Link realized that steam trains were being phased out, so he captured a lot of train pictures in Southwest Virginia on the...
Is your straight eight Buick still a six volt system? IIRC, Chevy went to 12 volts in 1955. The six volt isn't going to crank a 12 volt starter very fast.
Some cars have multiple VINs stamped in different locations, like the left side of the frame and on the frame over the rear end. If you know any police officers, often times they can check with a...
I had a '52 Super and the VIN tag was screwed to the left door frame.
The engine number is on a flat on the block, right by the distributor IIRC.
Have you located the engine number? That is usually the VIN on the older cars.
Yes, you can pull the engine first. Make sure you put a support under the transmission. I've used a 2"x4" and chains. I did it this way, rather than a jack under the tranny, as I rolled the car back...
The heating section in the 1952 shop manual should be the same for the '53 Special.
Generally, the Specials shared bodies with the smaller GM production cars, like Cheveys and Pontiacs. Supers and Roadmasters had larger bodies.
Yep, the '52 manual will cover everything on the '51 models. About the only differences between the two years is the trim, the grill, and the power steering options on the '52s
I hope you had the battery disconnected when you started crawling around in the trunk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"unless I didn t understand one thing , L8 means 8 cylinder in line, whereever the valve are ... Be there on the side as a flat head , on top like a OHV or automatic valves ( those are quite old .. )...
Went down near KnoxvilleTN today. Saw regular at $2.16 @ gallon.
The cheapest gas in Wytheville, Virginia is at the Go Mart and it is $2.27 for regular. The town is in Southwest Virginia, just off of I-81.
Yes, they make good daily drivers. I drove my '52 Super for years. As stated, maintenance is the key.
Oh, and by the way, Buick used OHV straight eights, not L8s. An L8 is a flathead. Olds and...
Welcome to the forum.
Unfortunately, I no longer have mine, but I had my granddaddy's '52 Super for many years. He bought it in '54 from his boss, who traded cars every two years. My granddaddy...
Are you talking about the "Fireball Eight" decal? It goes on the right side of the engine.
Check this photo:
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"Can I remove a 364 motor from my 57 special and leave the auto trans attached"
Sure you can. Back in 1971, I helped a friend pull the engine, with tranny attched, from his 1955 Cadillac Coupe...
Welcome to the world of Buicks.
My passion is also in this era, though I do include other straight eight Buicks as well. I had my grand daddy's 1952 Super for many years. Hope you find a good str...