I had (at one time) my all original dual carb 41 buick special going 80 mph for miles --smooth ,rpm's seemed ok range .I liked it ,but the wife with me said STOP BEATING THE OLD GIRL ,SHE DESERVES TO...
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I had (at one time) my all original dual carb 41 buick special going 80 mph for miles --smooth ,rpm's seemed ok range .I liked it ,but the wife with me said STOP BEATING THE OLD GIRL ,SHE DESERVES TO...
This was discussed before on here ,so I would post this site that has a lot of good info on adapters for floor shifters and headers plus intakes custom made .Then the fuel injection too . Have fun...
Dennis gage on the tv show "my classic car " / I was thinking this because they were looking at wide range of automobiles .Maybe do a search of his shows .
You may have to check your timming or something else besides your starter , I remember my 41 biuck was way advanced when I got it / cheaters way to make points last a little longer . You may try a 6...
Maybe think less because the motor may not need it , what about the old 2.8 multi -port fuel injection -this system olny needs 28 lbs max and will run on 18 lbs constant from a $30 pump .The...
I have owned my 41 buick special (original) since 2001 ,started out with a new 2E 6v interstate 900 cc battery .Motor cranked over slow ,had the rebuilt stock (excited to install to see how fast turn...
The springs are old , but that was the way they designed the cars to sit , working on a budget -- you can install aluminum lift cups under the original springs or for the newer springs buy the...
This may be a choice for you or do a farther google search -- http://www.carburetor.ca/carbs/catalog/Buick/index.html
Now the tires are 295/65 r-15 m/t drag radials with the roll control from TRZ motorsports , 3" axle lowering blocks in the mail for the lower bars .This is getting the anti-squat factor around 176 %...
Thank you for the response ,I will see if it makes the driving difference when I put the larger stuff on .
I attempted to do a cold air inlet tubing out of 2" on my dual carbs factory air cleaner .The opening is around 2 7/8" , I adapted down to the 2" rubberized flex hose (close to stock style) .I am...
I have a buddy setting up his 69 buick skylark for street strip use , has a 12 bolt out of a chevelle in it with adjustable upper and lower bars . He is wanting to get the lower bars parrelle to the...
I would just keep in mind when buying front end parts (fenders ,doors ,chrome ,etc.) that it is a 42 , most else will end up being the same .I do love it ,same condition as mine when I bought it...
That is a beatiful find I would for sure get it ,but I would have to say with that buldge on the door it is a 1942 model (last of them before the war got heavy) .Maybe it has military ties .Good luck...
--- measures between 2 3/4" and 2 7/8" ,fairly small thanks anyways .
I used on many different sets of the exhaust manifolds ,That I used on mine --- local hardware and auto parts store sell small tubes of graphite powder .Mix the graphite powder with a lube like...
I went to this local church car show with 119 entries and wide range of automobiles ,then out of the blue My 41 buick won drivers choice award .Me and the family were excited .The car deserves it ,it...
I could use one , how much ?
My 41 buick special and my family were on a way to a local show , a dad was fighting with his kids driving 70+ mph on the dirt back roads on a sunday morning .The guy never stopped for the...
I will do that and check all that stuff too , my car has been wrecked for 4 years and now (with my 2 girls pushing me to fix it too) collecting body parts and other little things too . Done now and...
I have a 41 buick special with a 248 ci dual carb engine , have adjusted points differently in the past and spark plug gap too .My question is points gap , spark plug gap , and what the dwell ends up...
I jacked my 41 buick special up 3" then greased the rear shock action units after having the seals leak all different fluids out .The shocks leak left over fluid for about 2 months ,then seam to have...
I agree ,I opened my eyes in 2000 when I purchased my first old (pre 65) car .My 41 buick has changed my reckless driver of muscle cars to enjoying the surroundings and cruising down the road with...
That is the one I changed out .good luck
I am thinking the same thing , The one I had changed was the one in the back of the head .That can be seen with mirror and touched with fingers and get antifreeze on your finger tips . Try not to...