I haven't updated the progress lately on my projects as the blog section seems to have changed and all of my old post have disappeared. I can't even seem to find a way to start a new entry but that...
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I haven't updated the progress lately on my projects as the blog section seems to have changed and all of my old post have disappeared. I can't even seem to find a way to start a new entry but that...
I used plastic pins to hold the door panels to the door frame and just stapled and glued the material to the panel board on my 55 buick.
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It won't even be close, the LeSabre is a full size car and the Special was an "A" body
http://www.flickr.com/photos/buickfan/sets/72157594218766363/
This is the photo history of my 55 Buick Special. Each of the pictures has a detailed explanation so you can see exactly what was...
I wanted to update the progress made on the 1965 Buick Riviera GS but the section seems to be missing. First the name changed now it's gone so maybe it was not that popular.
For those of you who...
I was very surprised to see there were 10226 views of my post showing the tilt wheel installed in my 1955 Buick. There were zero comments so I think that must be a mistake as most of my posts show...
We finished the engine except for a few items and here are some pictures of it and Travis.
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The 1953 Dynaflow is different from all others although it will bolt up to any 322 or 264 from 1953 to 1956. In 53 they went to a dual path converter and in 55 it was modified so the converter would...
My grandson Travis is eleven yeras old and we started out by building a Cushman engine just to see if he had any interest. He did fine with that project so we picked up a 1931 Chevrolet 5 passenger...
I have been busy finishing several projects and starting on the next. I purchased a 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport with the original dual quad 425 CID engineand it runs good but needs some rust...
I haven't posted since they changed the format as it has been too confusing for me to find where to put things so I hope this is the proper spot.
After finishing the 1966 Buick Wildcat GS...
I put a 401 in my 1955 Buick and it is covered with pictures on my blog which is located on this site. Just look for the blog on updating Toby. It is not an easy task but very worth while however I...
Thanks for all the compliments. The color of the 1965 Wildcat is called Frost Green and was a 1965 Chevrolet Nova color according to the person I purchased the car from. The door handles were...
After finishing the Buick I took it up to show Lou, the original owner and he wanted to buy it back so I sold it to him for just what I had invested in it with nothing for my time. I'm not rich but...
Heat the bolt, not the block, cherry red and work it back and forth slowly. That size rarely breaks it is normally the 1/4 inch ones that snap. Use an impact wrench in the future on water pump bolts....
I have all but finished the work on this car and am very pleased with the results. If anyone is interested they can check out the complete picture history of the project on my flickr page;...
I added a new 605 power steering box to my 1955 Buick and it works very well. You will need to make an adapter plate from 1/2" steel then you will need to take a pitman arm from a car that will fit...
The Buick is coming along nicely and I have been able to put all the lower stainless steel trim back on after making new clips. This car is one of the best looking cars I have had the pleasure of...
I have found quite a few carbs mounted without the metal heat shield and the exhaust will run right under the fuel chamber and eat a hole through it over time.
You can view the page at http://www.teambuick.com/forums/content.php?135-1966-Buick-Wildcat-GS
I have part of an article that I posted but am not sure how to publish it or even if I have permission to write one. Please let me know as the instructions are not clear ( or I'm too dense )
I put a set of their skirts on my 52 but did not like the way they looked so modified them so they had a straight line on the bottom.
Here is how they looked with a strange "dog leg" on the...
These are easy to rebuild and just remember you are not trying to see how many small parts you can reduce the carb to. Just take it apart far enough to clean it up good and if you shoot the holes...
I had the same problem with my 52 Super and to correct it I removed the top of the carburetor and set the float slightly lower. The new fuel seems to expand more than the old stuff did and it seems...
Hydraulic jack oil will work but you may find a call-out in you owners manual for something else. I have always just used the jack oil when adding fluid to any of my convertible tops and have never...