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I am using a 4door '96 fleetwood frame, LT1, and running gear under my 52 super 2dr hardtop. FW Wheelbases is 121.5 inches, I think '96 Caprice wheel base is about 5 1/2 inches shorter.
115.9 WB,...

I have not ordered from them yet but their catalog appears to have many trim fastners that may work

www.restorationspecialties.com

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The frame stiffness issue is a very real concern especially for hardtops and convertables. The shop fabicated 1/8-inch steel inner rockers that are attached to the body at multiple locations front...

Thanks I didn't see that section in my '52 Shop manual. I'm going to be running 12v so that Newport motor in 12v would fir nicely.

I am doing a resto/mod on my 52 super and need to remove the wiper switch before repairing and painting the dash.

I have been able to successfully remove all the other dash switches and have the...

I have the same thoughts on the steering wheel/column a cruiser with modern suspension that is engineered by Detroit as a package. But plan to keep the LT1 as is for the near term so I can get on...

I got the idea from a guy with a 51 merc at the Americruise show here in Lincoln several years ago.

I used the frame, LT1, 4L60E, etc. from a 96 fleetwood for my 52 hardtop. It fits like it was...

oconaill,

I had my heater core tanked and rodded before I changed direction to drop my 52 super onto a 96 fleetwood running gear. Let me know if you are interested.

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Doc on

http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AID=265&SID=60

did a series on a 51 super inlcuding great pics and desciption on airbagging it.

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DO NOT use a dolly!!!!

I was trailering my 52 super (sans engine) home and was going very very slowly over some rough tracks and watched in horror as she began to shrink in the rear view mirror. ...

webrodder has a great how-to write up with good pics on this very conversion.

http://www.webrodder.com


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Debbie Cakes,

I replaced the frame of my 52 buick super 2-door hardtop with the frame from a 96 fleetwood. I removed the pump and hoses (rubber cracked but fittings are there). The steering...

I have a 96 Fleetwood frame under my 52 super 2dr Hardtop. Wheelbase 121 1/2 inches. The FW fits in the rearwheel wells laike a glove the front wheels will need a inward offset and narrow tires to...

I am in the midst to having a shop do a transplant. I'm putting a 96 fleetwood under my 52 super 2-door hardtop riviera.

The I8 was gone when I bought the car. My floor was mostly gone and I...

Any input from other memebers of this forum?

I checked my service manual and the pitman arms had different part numbers for the 40 series and 50 series, but am also new to buicks, so I don't know...

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The power steering is out of my 52 riviera now. I have the pump, old hoses, and power steering box. The pitman arm is still attached to the tierods, my shop guy said you may want those...

This is my first Buick too, so I don't know for sure, but will check my shop manual to see. By the way every Buick Owner should have the shop manual for their car, it is a great reference and the...

My 52 56R has what appears to be factory power steering. I am putting a 96 Fleetwood subframe under it and would be willing to sell the pump old hoses and power steering box.

Doc at webrodder did a series of articles on baging a 51 super.

http://www.webrodder.com/

A great website with very thorough articles and great photos. All business, no T&A!

I have an 86 Olds rearend (58-inches wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface, using the straight edge method to measure).

I was going to put it under my 52 Super but am going a different...

Although I can't swear it was original to the car, my 52 Super 2-door has power steering, so that may help widen your search for donor cars.

I may not be able to keep my setup so will keep you in...