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I got an interesting questions a few weeks ago from someone with a '57 Rivieria. The '57s (and probably a few other years) had a three letter paint code. The codes were for the top-middle-bottom...

When I called Bendtsen's looking for an adapter for my 322 Nailhead (56 Roadmaster) they said they had one. I just looked at their pricing page (URL = http://transmissionadaptors.com/Pricing.htm)...

Folks,

I just tried to Email Jeff regarding another part source using the Email address jeff@oldbuickparts.com and it errored. The error was :


The following addresses had delivery...

Hey Iddie,

I checked my Buick Master Parts List for 1936 - 1957 and those part numbers do not show up under exhaust manifolds. Maybe someone with the newer books (1957 and beyond) can help out....

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Thanks again.
Bob

Ron,

Thanks for the explaination. Samples would be great although from your explaination I believe that all I am looking for is windlace.

I've attached a picture -- I hope -- can you guess...

anyone ???

anyone ???

If you are looking to upgrade to modern electronics (AM/FM/Aux input) but keep your original look I'd suggest checking out the folks at Antique Automobile Radio...

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I've been searching for awhile but I have not been able to find out what the difference is between windlace and wire-on. I've seen lots of ads for both...

I've been searching for awhile but I have not been able to find out what the difference is between windlace and wire-on. I've seen lots of ads for both products from places like Kanters...

Tom T., guyopel, Bob R --

I knew I could count on you guys.... :laugh_4: Guess I was so disgusted with myself when it broke off in my hand I just threw it in a box with my...

Hey guys,

I am in a pickle (insert jumping banana in a pickle barrel here). I discovered that the brass fitting that connects the hard vacuum line between my 322s intake manifold and the power...

I meant to add Hollander lists the following rear glass as interchangable with the 1956 Model 73.

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1954, 1955, and 1956 Model 56R - Super 2-dr HT Coupe
1954, 1955, and 1956 Model 76R -...

According to my "Standard Catalog of Buick 1903-2000" the 1956 Special 4-Door Hardtop is a Model 43 (Body Style 56-4439). The 1956 Roadmaster 4-Door Hardtop is a Model 73 (Body Style 56-4739).

My...

Thanks again Tom..

Tom,

"unless you like cruisin' at 80-100MPH"
As it turns out that is a nice speed to cruise at, unfortunately my wife (and the State of Minnesota Highway Patrol) strongly discourage such activity...

My Dynaflow decided to call it quits. It can barely pull the Roadmaster out of the garage and when it does it leaves "pints" of transmission fluid behind -- yep I said pints -- and yes - the drain...

If you are still looking for a recommendation, Bebop138 recommended Scarebird Mechanical (ShopTalk under thread "Disc Brake Conversion 51 Special ". Found he's actually made this recommendation...

Jim,

While the neutral safety switch idea works for the driving problem, I actually had the starter engage while idleing in my garage (I really need to get my carb rebuilt). Anyway, as a friend...

I'd also recommend CARS (http://www.oldbuickparts.com/) . I've had good luck with them and what I ordered is what I expected. They have lots of pictures/illustrations of the parts.

I got an...

Not sure on the 55, but on my 56 the tank sending unit wires came back to the rear of the car through an access hole in the trunk (very near the latch catch). The ground was attached to the latch...

Rick,

I'd be interested in the details. I am considering the same upgrade to my 56 Roadmaster.

Thanks for the offer.
BJ

Airy Cat's message just caused me to wonder if any of these support washer fluid dispensers. My 56 Roadmaster uses vaccum for the fluid bottle as well. If I convert to an electric fuel pump and an...

56hardtop -- forgot to ask. Who's air ride do you have installed and how is that working for you??

I'm considering converting.

BJ