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    Yet Another Buick Newbie

    I just purchased a 1950 Buick Jetback 43D and I like it I intend to get it into running condition and drive it as my personal transport. She is a bit dog eared at this point, but new upholstery and a two tone paint job and Coker wire wheels should make her more presentable. I do all my own work, so time passes between events. I am old and slow. I'm a part of the "I Pee a Lot" crowd. I am no dummy, and I will need help and I welcome advice from anyone. I know squat about Buicks and won't pretend I do. I am very mechanically inclined.

    Howdy,

    Jim Tarleton
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    Welcome to the 1950 BUICK crowd, Jim. Pretty simple cars. We will help all we can.

    Ben

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    Quote Originally Posted by firstofeight View Post
    Welcome to the 1950 BUICK crowd, Jim. Pretty simple cars. We will help all we can.

    Ben
    Thank you, Ben. I am really getting attached to the old girl. I am cleaning her up now. Cleaned the carb vacuum switch last night, carb tonight. Beats watching TV.

    Regards,

    Jim

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    i don't know if the 52 shop manual will be helpful, but it's the oldest thing Bob has:

    https://www.teambuick.com/reference/...shop/index.php

    i'm told the 248 does share a lot of similarities to the 263.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob k. mando View Post
    i don't know if the 52 shop manual will be helpful, but it's the oldest thing Bob has:

    https://www.teambuick.com/reference/...shop/index.php

    i'm told the 248 does share a lot of similarities to the 263.
    I already have a 1950 Shop Manual, but thank you anyway. Right now the one thing I need is the driver side Hood Release bracket that bolts under the dash. For some reason, mine is missing. The pull handle just hangs down like a bird with a broken wing. Do you know anyone parting out a 50 Buick?

    Regards,

    Jim

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    nice welcome
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