Hens teeth... after a couple years from new the 'pad' got brittle, leaving to set the horn at times you didn't want it. Most of those steering wheels were replaced by other models or an alternate...
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Hens teeth... after a couple years from new the 'pad' got brittle, leaving to set the horn at times you didn't want it. Most of those steering wheels were replaced by other models or an alternate...
do you have full 12V at the distributor? Since the 74 (and pre) models had a resistance wire for points distribution.
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Be aware that the seat belts of the 71 and 72 differ. Best is to find a 72 parts car. But 71 can be used as long as you install the complete set:
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Somehow I'm limited to a certain amount of characters; so in 4 different replies.
Pontiac:
Oldsmobile:
or Chevrolet:
You are limited in your choice: the 71-76 Electra 4dr HT have the same windshields (the ONLY other choice you have is 71-76 Olds 98 4dr HT).
[FONT="]For a 2dr (71-76)Electra there are more...
try to contact v8buick.com board member Rusty Davenport. He recently parted out a 72 Electra.
Looking at this photos the belts are still in the car (btw: ever seen bucket seats in a 225?). Those are...
What is the color of the smoke? How does it smell? (burned engine oil?)
Would like to add another option: ATF squirting out of the filler tube (if dip stick isn't in place) on the exhaust also will...
Thanks for the photos. I'm in the final stage now (is a car ever finished?) for my 68 Wildcat sports coupe after a repaint. From experience: it is not the most easy year/model to get parts for :jeez:...
Do a search on the v8buick board: a few month ago there was somebody from Europe (Sweden?) looking for that same part for the same model (68 LeSabre)
Somehow I 'm very interested to see some photos of your 68 Cat Custom 2dr (ex- and interior) :thumbsup:
Wasn't that 1970? And dealers could add an overflow to a 68 and 69 using a 70 over flow tank.... must have a scan somewhere...
EDIT:
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8951/overflowimg0001.jpg...
I was missing a few of those as well..... searched everywhere at the time, but ended up buying a bezel with the clips on eBAy. While the package was on its way I decided to do some work under the...
18 171 = denney-ward buick inc, carrollton, ga. 725 bankhead avenue
A diagram on your own board::thumbsup: Scroll to page 36
http://www.teambuick.com/reference/library/75_chassis/files/3-f.pdf
the 1st four days of our 66 trip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcytisme6Is
67 LeSabre: overall length 217.5", overall width: 80"
From a 71 chassis manual manual:
http://a.imageshack.us/img4/4264/59328915.jpg
Note: the brace on the rear of the pump is for BC or E model cars
After the BPG Nationals we drove to southern IL and from there we now are following the Mother road.... Now in south-west MO and already had a great trip so far... lots to see and experience;
The...
Pity this thread didn't had any follow ups.
Made up our mind: this summer holiday we will be heading west after the BPG Nats exploring as much as we can of the 66.
Traveling in a 68 Wildcat 2dr...
Thanks for posting; had those in hard copy, but those were worn in the last few years :thumbsup:
For a window sticker reproduction contact Mike: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepabj8/
I have window stickers for my Buicks from him. He makes excellent reproductions.
Most memorable:
a road trip in a 71 Electra (CA, NV, UT, CO (Buick Nationals; main goal for this trip), NM, AZ,CA):...