When installing new brake shoes, I would take a different approachto adjusting them, as they can be not completely centered and even though youllhear a slight drag, they may not be adjusted...
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When installing new brake shoes, I would take a different approachto adjusting them, as they can be not completely centered and even though youllhear a slight drag, they may not be adjusted...
Some black friday sales helped kickstart engine rebuild 2.0. Got these forged eagle rods! finishing up a project in the shop now, hoping to get the Buick's engine out soon.
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I fired up the 56 convertible for the first time in a while and the oil burning is getting worse! this picture is after running it for just a few seconds. behind me is a wide open door. I'll be...
New For Sale Listing: Parting out 1954 Buick Special very complete
A new For Sale listing has been posted by jacob:
Parting out 1954 Buick Special very complete
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I've done two rack and pinion conversions on similar Buicks. The short answer is you can't do it without cutting up your frame and spending some $$$ and serious labor.
Even if you found a rack...
Some pics of removing the bad metal. More will come out, you can see the area around the rockers isn't too solid.
https://i.imgur.com/RBdyllt.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/MauM6IT.jpg
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I started cleaning out the inside of the car and began on the floor. I vacuumed, used an angle grinder and wire, vacuumed again, then did some cutting!
https://i.imgur.com/32SYYLt.jpg
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Got some more exhaust, fuel plumbing, brakes plumbing, and the passenger side shock mount welded in.
https://i.imgur.com/Viz297y.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/2TLpMal.jpg
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Welcome to the forum James! I was just in Reno with my 56 Buick not too long ago. I'm guessing its a very low rust car then, thats good! Feel free to post pictures
Sign me up!
....But I think it still sounds a lot like a chevy engine swap :D
Got the rear suspension re-assembled! exhaust and suspension went back in for good.
https://i.imgur.com/Bg6S2Py.jpg
all new U joints in the driveshafts (4 U joints back here!)
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Here are some more pictures of the gas tank stuff. got it mostly finished today.
https://i.imgur.com/os3XPGO.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/3jZOUvb.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OIZPiL3.jpg
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I finally finished up the transmission crossmember this weekend! this is made from simple angle iron and 2x4" steel. The angle iron works really well, I first make the side rails that bolt to the...
Even pre bent lines will require some adjustment. putting new 3/16 lines in is cheaper and easier than most people expect. I removed my originals and used those as templates to bend and cut new ones,...
I painted the rear section of the exhaust in an aluminum colored exhaust paint and put a heat wrap on it in the areas it goes over the axle because of the proximity to the inboard rear brakes, the...
But wait theres more.... here are some pics of the exhaust removed from the car. the exhaust will be going above the diff cage, through the factory holes in the frame and will all around be...
Here are some pics of the suspension cleaned up and going together. the Differential was rebuilt using an Auburn limited slip, 3.73 gears and all new timken bearings. Also the u joint yoke was...
I pulled the gas tank, differential cage, and exhaust today for final cleaning and assembly. I pressure washed the suspension parts and realized while I was at it, I should pressure wash inside the...
a cracked intake would likely not affect your power brakes that much. if your engine is able to idle, you are making enough vacuum to power the brakes. The crack is a problem that needs addressed...
You have two different problems. First, a leaking power brake booster. air leaking sound and stiff brake pedal are textbook signs of this. Second, some wiring issue with your brake lights. you don't...
Most of my brake parts came in this week, I'll be going with ebc brake pads all around, a chrome 9" booster, a chrome 1 1/8" master cylinder, and a bottom mount proportioning valve. Oddly enough the...
Moving along on the Special. I had a custom 90 degree bulkhead fitting made to allow for more clearance for the fuel pump. I had to remove the differential from the rear cage anyways, so I put just...
How's your 57 Buick coming along? its been a few months!
They will be plenty separated, don't worry. It's not my first rodeo haha
To answer your question about the drivetrain value- Ive bought and sold several of these and the most expensive was a 322 that was running, complete air cleaner to oil pan and all accessories for...